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To encourage the spirit of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards team, PM Narendra Modi sent a special message on Friday. PM Narendra Modi sent out good wishes to the enthusiastic team of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards with a special letter on Friday. Celebrated as an esteemed platform to honour and encourage some of the finest and most creative minds from the Indian cinema including actors, writers, creators, and filmmakers, the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards are all set to take place in Mumbai on the 20th February 2021. High on glamour and entertainment, the 5th edition of the prestigious awards is expected to be the biggest annual gala of the Indian cinema this year. To encourage the spirit of the team, PM Narendra Modi sent a special message on Friday. The letter read, “It is a pleasure to learn about the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021. The…

Star cast of ‘Four More Shots Please! Season 2’ bags award at Busan International Film Festival [India]: Setting a new milestone in the global arena, Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday announced an exciting achievement at the prestigious 2nd Asian Content Awards 2020, as part of the Busan International Film Festival 2020.Amazon Original Series ‘Four More Shots Please! Season 2’ star cast Kirti Kulhari, Maanvi Gagroo, Sayani Gupta, and Gurbani Judge has bagged an enviable win in the ‘Best Rising Star’ category. This accolade comes hot on the heels of the 2020 International Emmy Awards nomination for the series in the ‘Best Comedy Series’ category announced earlier this year. Image Source: Digpu Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video said, “I am equal parts delighted and proud to learn that a globally acclaimed international platform such as the Asian Content Awards has recognized our Amazon Original Series Four More Shots Please Season and honored…

[ad_1] The digital brand ambassador and Chairman of Vision Digital India, Dr. Hari Krishna Maram was felicitated with the 14th Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Kalam Achievers Award for his work. The 14th Bharat Ratna Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Awards 2022 were presented to entrepreneurs and achievers from various fields by the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The award function was organized by the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Global Foundation at Raj Bhavan Mumbai. Dr. Hari Krishna Maram is a first-generation educationist. He is serving as Chairman, Imperial College, and Vice Chancellor at Global Digital University, USA. His work in the field of management over the past 28 years has been recognized on various platforms in the past as well. His illustrious career in education also includes serving as the Governing Council Member at AIMA (All India Management Association), Managing Committee Member CII, Chairperson – International Facility Management Association (IFMA ),…

Sheryl Underwood will be hosting the trophy show fifth time as she will preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles ‘The Talk’ co-host Sheryl Underwood is all set to host the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles, Deadline confirmed.The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday, that Sheryl Underwood will be hosting the trophy show fifth time as she will preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles. The 57-year-old had co-hosted last year’s virtual show that aired on CBS with former ‘The Talk’ show co-host Sharon Osborne, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond.As per reports, more than 40 categories will be given out during the broadcast and on social media after NATAs divided its annual awards for the best in television. .@sherylunderwood is your 48th annual #DaytimeEmmys host! https://t.co/U6XRY8Bqv2— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) June 8, 2021 The…

The film is based on the 2017 non-fiction book ‘Nomadland: Surviving America’ in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder ‘Nomadland’, the frontrunner of the award season this year, bagged an Oscar for ‘Best Picture’ at the 93rd Academy Awards.This is the second win for ‘Nomadland‘ at the 93rd Academy Awards as earlier Chloe Zhao took home the Oscar for best direction, becoming the first person of colour to bag this award. She is only the second woman in the history of the Academy Awards to win this particular laurel. ‘Nomadland’ is Zhao’s third feature film, following 2015’s ‘Songs My Brothers Taught Me’ and 2017’s much-lauded ‘The Rider’. Her next film project is Marvel’s highly anticipated ‘Eternals’, which is currently scheduled for a fall release after being delayed because of COVID-19.Earlier, Zhao had won a Golden Globe for best director for ‘Nomadland’, making her the second woman ever to win for helming, and the first woman…

The Dadasaheb Phalke awarded for excellence in cinematic achievement, is the highest honour in the film world  Megastar Rajinikanth will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his stupendous contribution in 2019 to the world of Indian cinema.The news was announced by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Thursday. “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020 to one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji,” Javadekar tweeted. Speaking about the ‘Robot’ actor’s contribution as an actor, producer, and screenwriter, Javadekar added, “His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic I thank Jury @ashabhosle@SubhashGhai1@Mohanlal @Shankar_Live#BiswajeetChatterjee.”Veteran singers Asha Bhosle and Shankar Mahadevan, actors Mohanlal and Biswajeet, and filmmaker Subhash Ghai are members of the jury that selected Rajinikanth for the award. Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant jiHis contribution as…

The FIAF Award was introduced in 2001 when it was presented to Scorsese for his film archival efforts Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartwarming note for the film industry after he got conferred with the 2021 FIAF Award by The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the organisation of film archives and museums from across the world, at a virtual ceremony held on March 19.On Instagram, the 78-year-old star posted a picture of him from last night after he received the accolade. Taking it to the captions, he wrote, “I am deeply honoured to have been conferred with the 2021 FIAF Award. Thank you to FIAF and to Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan for bestowing the award on me in the ceremony today.” “Our commitment to the cause of saving India’s film heritage is unshakeable and Film Heritage Foundation will continue its efforts to build a nationwide movement to save our films,” he concluded.Iconic filmmakers…

Jackky Bhagnani receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award for ‘Muskurayega India’ When the whole country was under lockdown, the track that brought hope and smiles during the trying times ‘Muskurayega India’ has helped Indian actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani bag the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Saturday for delivering a song of hope to the nation.Jackky Bhagnani, the youngest producer in the Indian film industry has received the country’s one of the highest awards in entertainment, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his song of hope to the nation– Muskurayega India. Taking to his social media to express gratitude, Jackky Bhagnani posted, “There couldn’t be any greater appreciation for #MuskurayegaIndia, thrilled and completely overwhelmed to receive the Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival Award 2021 for this initiative that we hold so close to our hearts.” He further acknowledged the Bollywood stars including Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Kiara Advani, and more for taking part in the campaign. There…

The Oscars 2021 nominations will be declared on March 15, with the show to take place on April 25. As the Oscars 2021 ceremony is scheduled for April 25, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday (local time) revealed its shortlists in nine categories. These categories include 15 documentary feature entries, 10 documentaries short subject, 15 international feature, 10 makeup and hairstyling, 15 for original score, 15 original songs, and 10 for the animated short film, live-action short film, and visual effects each. According to Variety, the shortlist voting for the esteemed Oscars 2021 award closed on February 5, and the remaining will proceed onward to the official phase one voting, which will take place on March 5 to 9. The Oscars 2021 nominations will be declared on March 15, with the show to take place on April 25. Announcing the 93rd #Oscars shortlists! https://t.co/j8AtB09vsO— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 9, 2021 Total…

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association takes great pride in bestowing the 2021 Cecil B. DeMille Award to Jane Fonda At this year’s Golden Globes, American actor Jane Fonda will receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award.According to Variety, the honour recognises Fonda’s illustrious career in film, one that saw her top the box office and cement her name in movie history by starring in such classics as ‘Klute,’ ‘The China Syndrome’ and ‘9 to 5.’ More recently, Fonda has appeared in the Netflix series ‘Grace & Frankie’ as well as ‘Book Club’ and ‘Youth.’ The 83-year-old star’s other films include ‘The Electric Horseman,’ ‘Barefoot in the Park,’ ‘Coming Home, and ‘Julia.’As reported by Variety, one of her biggest commercial successes was the 1982 release of her first exercise video, ‘Jane Fonda’s Workout,’ which went on to sell 17 million copies and spawned several follow-ups.Fonda has been equally well known for her political stances – protesting…

Sushmita Sen reveals the invitation is in a classy dark blue coloured box, bearing the stamp of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards Actor Sushmita Sen on Wednesday unveiled the invitation card of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) Awards 2021.Sushmita Sen Instagrammed the video of the invitation. The clip features its step-wise opening of the card, which has a golden sculpture of Dada Saheb Phalke- Father of Indian cinema. The invitation is in a classy dark blue coloured box, bearing the stamp of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards.Through the video, Sushmita Sen also revealed that the award ceremony, which is in affiliation with Incredible India, and the Ministry of Tourism, will be held on February 20. Unveiling the Invitation Card of India’s Most Prestigious “Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021” in affiliation with Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism being held on 20th February 2021 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. #dpiff2021 #incredibleindia…

Canada’s Oscar disqualified Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’, for too much English dialogue Washington [US]: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has disqualified Deepa Mehta’s ‘Funny Boy’, Canada’s entry for best international feature Oscar consideration, for having too much dialogue in English. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Christa Dickenson, executive director of Telefilm Canada, said in a statement on Friday, “Although we were disappointed when informed by the Academy, we are excited to extend our ongoing support for ‘Funny Boy’ as the journey to the Oscars continues.” Telefilm, which submits Canada’s contender at the Academy, said ‘Funny Boy’ has now been submitted for consideration in Oscar’s best picture and general entry categories. “We were surprised that the film was not able to compete in the Academy’s international feature category, but then were equally surprised and more than thrilled that Telefilm decided to support the submission of the film for best picture and other categories…

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Delhi Crime as best Drama series at the 48th International Emmy award New York [US]: In what comes as a proud moment for India, Netflix web series ‘Delhi Crime’ has won the ‘Best Drama Series’ award at the 48th International Emmys.The International Emmy Awards Twitter handle announced the news of the major achievement. It read, “The International Emmy for Drama Series goes to “Delhi Crime” produced by @GoldenKaravan/@skglobalent/ @NetflixIndia, #India! #iemmys #iemmyWIN.”The Netflix series is based on the horrific 2012 Delhi gang-rape. The cast of the web show comprised Shefali Shah playing the lead as Deputy Commissioner Vartika Chaturvedi. It also starred Abhilasha Singh, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, and others in key roles.Ecstatic about the big win, Shefali took to her Twitter handle and shared the news with a video of the big announcement and tagging her co-stars. She wrote, “OMGGGGGGGGGGGG OMGGGGGGGGGGGG OMGGGGGGGGGGGG #DelhiCrime.” The announcement video shared by Shah also featured an immense acceptance…

[ad_1] Unified Brainz celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. An early mix of Art and Science steered Mika Tienhaara to a life of Impactful Innovation. A Global Award-winning Innovator, Entrepreneur, Author and Podcaster, Mika is a leading figure in the International Innovation Community today. Born to an Automotive engineer father and an artist mother in Finland, Mika was fascinated by cars ever since he was a child. “When I turned 16, my father got me into car manufacturing. It was…

[ad_1] UB Group celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. Multi-talented Ssarita Siingh could have easily excelled in a bevy of professions. However, after dabbling in a few successful jobs, she found her calling in grassroot education. Managing Trustee of Priyadarshini School, Pune, Ssarita is an entrepreneur, teacher, and mother. Yet her biggest passion today is a school in the heart of Alandi, a small town in Maharashtra, that she endeavours to transform. “This project is a passion project; it…

[ad_1] UB Group celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. A life dedicated to the upliftment of society, Dr Parin Somani is an Independent Academic Scholar, International Motivational Speaker, Educator, Writer, Author, Journalist, Humanitarian and Philanthropist. She is the epitome of perseverance, grace and compassion as she has been working tirelessly for a positive change in society for more than 35 years. With Five World Book Records of Achievements and Six Doctorate degrees, she is the grandmaster in her field of…

[ad_1] It is caused primarily due to immune disturbances during the pregnancy, and the treatment could be approached with immune correction in the patient Extensive research has been undertaken over the years towards finding the best cure for autism. And at the forefront of it all is Dr A M Reddy, of the Hyderabad-based Dr. AM Reddy Autism Centre, stressing that autism is not a disease but a neurobehavioral disorder, Dr A M Reddy tells Sanjeev Ramachandran, of Digpu News, in an interview, that the treatment could be approached with immune correction in the patient. Dr Reddy, it’s really an honour to know that your extensive research and work in finding cure for disorders such as autism and ADHD in children have brought you the UK Parliament’s award. How would you elaborate on your work in the field of treating Autism and other such disorders afflicting children? Autism is not a disease; it’s a neurobehavioral…

[ad_1] UB Group (Unified Brainz) celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. As the Chairperson of ACERE cluster of Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC, a renowned business house in Oman which was listed in the Top 100 Family Businesses by Forbes in 2021, Areej Mohsin Darwish is a role model for women in Oman and beyond. Step by step, the charismatic Areej has shattered the glass ceiling. With a keen interest in Information technology, she graduated in Computer Science from Sultan Qaboos…

The Academy Awards nominations left out Lady Gaga, and that has made her fans in China infuriated Till the nominations were read out, Lady Gaga was a top contender for the Academy Award. Such was the reviews she had received for portraying the role of Patrizia Reggiani in “House Of Gucci.” The role had been lauded at many an international awards too, and that had led fans and film goers expect a nomination for the pop star-actor. However, disappointment dawned on everyone looking up to the Academy Awards nominations. Lady Gaga failed to receive a nomination, and this has infuriated fans across the world. The upsetting news has also irked Lady Gaga fans even in China, where the pop star is banned. Lady Gaga gets love from China fans The social media saw a sudden surge of tweets that expressed resentment in not nominating Lady Gaga for her House of Gucci role. Twitter has been…

Aparna Sen’s The Rapist starring Arjun Rampal and Konkona Sen Sharma explores the complex questions of What makes a man rapist through the lives of three prime characters subtly. Aparna Sen is an Indian filmmaker and actress who is often haunted by questions like what makes a man commit crimes like rape. In the pursuit of her answers, she made ‘The Rapist’ starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Arjun Rampal and Tanmay Dhanania. “Nobody is born a rapist. Like others, they also go through various stages of life until something happens to change them. What is it? Is it genetic, the environment he grows up in, entrenched patriarchy or a feeling that he can get away with it because nobody will find out as the girl will be ashamed to talk about it,” began Aparna Sen. Often rape is loosely coined as a symbol of male supremacy or power than sex. In a patriarchal society like India,…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui doesn’t want to be part of productions made for OTT streaming as he thinks quality has taken a back seat. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not a very happy man these days. And his unhappiness centres around the way the OTT platforms are churning out stuff. Siddiqui, who had created a splash with his OTT presence in one of the most applauded series called ‘Sacred Games’, is now averse to working in productions made for the streaming market. Sacred Games, a Netflix original production was nominated for the Emmy Awards. It had also garnered much international fame when it came out in 2018. The much-celebrated actor with a special jury award at the National Awards seems to have put an end to work for productions that are specific for the streaming arena. Quality-quantity mismatch irks Nawazuddin Siddiqui The drop in quality and the rise in quantity and the mismatch between them is said to have…