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Mithun Chakraborty is one of the most iconic actors in Indian cinema. From his first film Mrigayaa (1976), for which he won the National award, to his still going strong career, the actor has created incredible moments and performances onscreen.

The actor was recently awarded the honor of Dadasaheb Phalke, India’s highest award for cinema for his work in the Hindi and Bengali film industries.

Subhash K Jha talks to the actor about what the award means to him and more.

I finally got to speak to the new Dadasaheb Phalke winner late last night. Mithunda whom I’ve know since his Mrigaya days , sounded happy but tired. “I am Kolkata shooting for a Bengali film. I couldn’t believe it! I thought it was a crank call or something. The call came straight from the Ministry Of Information and Broadcasting. When the information sank in, I was numbed. I still am numbed.

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has been named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India’s highest honor in cinema.

The announcement was made by Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Railways and Electronics and Information Technology.

The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema.

Chakraborty, 74, has appeared in over 350 films across multiple Indian languages during his nearly five-decade career. He rose to prominence with his debut in “Mrigayaa” (1976), which earned him his first Indian National Film Award for Best Actor. The actor gained widespread recognition for his role in “Disco Dancer” (1982), a film that also found success beyond Indian shores across Asia, the erstwhile Soviet Union, eastern Europe, the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

Throughout his career, Chakraborty has collected three acting...

In 2001, actress Karishma Tanna made her acting debut with a TV show, however, she feels that it was after her work in the 2023 release series ‘Scoop’, when people started to take her more seriously as an actor.

“Before ‘Scoop’, people knew me because I was and am in this industry for a long long time but with ‘Scoop’, I got that acting validation, people take me more seriously when it comes to the acting business. So, that’s a good shift in people’s perception. So, I am liking this new phase,” Karishma told Ians on the sidelines of Lfw x Fdci.

The actress was at the event to support the “dreams” and “passion” of aspiring designers.

Asked if she got that “support”, when she was trying to make it in the industry, Karishma said: “No, I had no support because I don’t come from this industry. I had no connections.

Best Malayalam Movies to Watch Right Now. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

The magic of Mollywood knows no bounds. Despite the absence of traditional pan-Indian blockbusters, Malayalam films have captured hearts far beyond Kerala’s shores, earning recognition as a pan-Indian sensation. While ambitious attempts like “King of Kotha,” “Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea,” and “Malaikottai Vaaliban” may have faced challenges, the true marvel lies in how local gems have won over audiences nationwide. Join us on an exploration as we unveil the top 10 Malayalam movies that break cultural barriers, promising an enchanting journey filled with heart-warming tales, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking visuals. Get ready to immerse yourself in the joyous world of Mollywood and experience cinema like never before!

10. Second Show (2012)

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Gauthami Nair, Sunny Wayne Runtime: 2h 6m IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Available on: YouTube

The film begins with Harilal, an ex-convict known as Lalu,...

New Delhi, March 12 (Ians) Despite getting extremely nervous during his pitch in the show ‘Shark Tank India 3’, Dadasaheb Pandurang Bhagat, the founder of ‘DesignTemplate’ has secured a Rs 1 crore deal with the shark Aman Gupta.

Speaking about his journey, Bhagat, who hails from Bid, Maharashtra said: “After studying till the tenth grade in a small village, I got jobs as a factory worker and an office boy. I had a fire in me for design. So, when I was young, I learned drawing land painting from the village painter.”

“I worked as an office boy and simultaneously learned design and became a designer. Sharks, while working in the design industry, I realised that when we prepare an invite for an occasion, they all look the same whether it is a wedding invite or a birthday invitation,” he said.

Bhagat, who got nervous during the pitch, continued, saying, “When a designer...

The Maharashtra government has decided to name a street in Andheri West in honour of late National Award-winning actor-director Vikram Chandrakant Gokhale on his first death anniversary on November 26, officials said here on Saturday.

The street is adjacent to the new headquarters of Cine & Television Artistes’ Association (Cintaa) and Cawt, which was inaugurated last month, and leads to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of the late actor’s wife Vrushali Vikram Gokhale, a galaxy of Bollywood and Marathi film personalities and political leaders, will perform the road-naming ceremony on Sunday.

Gokhale, who passed away last year aged 77, was a past President of Cintaa (2017-2022) when he contributed immensely to the welfare of Cintaa artistes and even donated one-acre land to the premiere association.

Cintaa General Secretary Amit Behl said that “Gokhale will be remembered for his overpowering histrionics and humanitarian initiatives, both...

The Maharashtra government has decided to name a street in Andheri West in honour of late National Award-winning actor-director Vikram Chandrakant Gokhale on his first death anniversary on November 26, officials said here on Saturday.

The street is adjacent to the new headquarters of Cine & Television Artistes’ Association (Cintaa) and Cawt, which was inaugurated last month, and leads to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of the late actor’s wife Vrushali Vikram Gokhale, a galaxy of Bollywood and Marathi film personalities and political leaders, will perform the road-naming ceremony on Sunday.

Gokhale, who passed away last year aged 77, was a past President of Cintaa (2017-2022) when he contributed immensely to the welfare of Cintaa artistes and even donated one-acre land to the premiere association.

Cintaa General Secretary Amit Behl said that “Gokhale will be remembered for his overpowering histrionics and humanitarian initiatives, both...

The fifth edition of the Global Taj Film (Gtf) Festival will give a big boost to film-making in Uttar Pradesh and open avenues for work to aspiring local talent. Ten award-winning films will be screened at the fifth edition of the Gtf-2023 film festival being organised at the Agra University’s Jp auditorium from November 3 to 5.

The Global Taj International Film Festival has become popular with small-budget filmmakers and aspiring actors over the years, Suraj Tiwari, the director said.

Tiwari said all films screened in the past and lined up for screening this year, have powerful social messages.

A number of short films, animation films and music videos will also be screened for the viewers.

U N Shukla, Director of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, said master talks and workshops will be particularly helpful and motivating for aspiring actors and filmmakers.

“Our students will benefit a lot with the kind of exposure expected,...

The fifth edition of the Global Taj Film (Gtf) Festival will give a big boost to film-making in Uttar Pradesh and open avenues for work to aspiring local talent. Ten award-winning films will be screened at the fifth edition of the Gtf-2023 film festival being organised at the Agra University’s Jp auditorium from November 3 to 5.

The Global Taj International Film Festival has become popular with small-budget filmmakers and aspiring actors over the years, Suraj Tiwari, the director said.

Tiwari said all films screened in the past and lined up for screening this year, have powerful social messages.

A number of short films, animation films and music videos will also be screened for the viewers.

U N Shukla, Director of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, said master talks and workshops will be particularly helpful and motivating for aspiring actors and filmmakers.

“Our students will benefit a lot with the kind of exposure expected,...

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has announced the biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke titled ‘Made In India’, which will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitin Kakkar. Taking to Instagram and X, where he shared the teaser of the project, Rajamouli, who will be presenting the movie, said that making the biopic is tough.

“When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else. Making a biopic is tough in itself, but conceiving one about the Father Of Indian Cinema is even more challenging. Our boys are ready and up for it..:) With immense pride, Presenting Made In India…” Rajamouli captioned the video.

When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else.

Making a biopic is tough in itself, but conceiving one about the Father Of Indian Cinema is even more challenging. Our boys are ready and up for it..:)

With immense pride,

Presenting Made In India…...

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has announced the biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke titled ‘Made In India’, which will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitin Kakkar. Taking to Instagram and X, where he shared the teaser of the project, Rajamouli, who will be presenting the movie, said that making the biopic is tough.

“When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else. Making a biopic is tough in itself, but conceiving one about the Father Of Indian Cinema is even more challenging. Our boys are ready and up for it..:) With immense pride, Presenting Made In India…” Rajamouli captioned the video.

When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else.

Making a biopic is tough in itself, but conceiving one about the Father Of Indian Cinema is even more challenging. Our boys are ready and up for it..:)

With immense pride,

Presenting Made In India…...

Bollywood actress Kajol will be seen transporting viewers to Bollywood’s captivating legacy against the backdrop of an actual film set in action in the upcoming episode of the hybrid show ‘The Journey of India’.

Through the eyes of acclaimed Indian directors and actors, the episode will take viewers on an exciting journey to celebrate the tradition of Indian cinema. The history of Indian cinema goes back more than a century – from Dadasaheb Phalke’s ‘Raja Harishchandra’ in 1913, first ever dream sequence of ‘Alam Ara’ – to awards on the world stage.

Talking about the upcoming episode, Kajol said, “It’s no secret that cinema is my first love. Films are more than an art form. It is a form of emotion – a way to express passion with innovation, driving audiences across diverse sectors to unite under the umbrella of spectacular storytelling. I’m honoured to be a part of a...

Millions of moviegoers are expected to join the first-ever National Cinema Day scheduled this Friday, in over 4,000 silver screens across India, at special discounted rates, top officials said here.

An initiative of the Multiplex Association of India (Mai), on September 23, film-buffs can pay just Rs 75 per ticket and walk into any cinema of their choice along with other “special surprises” lined up for them to mark the Ncd.

Mai President Kamal Gianchandani, who is also the CEO of PVR Pictures Ltd, said of the approximately 11,000 screens — in multiplexes and single — in India, around 4,000 will participate in the first ever Ncd to welcome patrons back to the cinema halls.

“On average, there are 400 seats per auditorium, which makes around four million seats available in the country for filmgoers. From this, nearly 16,000 seats shall participate in the Ncd,” Gianchandani told Ians.

The participating cinema chains/screens include PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, Carnival, Miraj,...

Film Festival Editor and documentary filmmaker Reena Mohan is pleasantly surprised at winning the lifetime achievement award at the 14th Idsffk, which is currently on at Thiruvananthapuram.CrisI was half afraid a stiff intellectual, uninterested to talk, would walk into the hotel lobby, as we waited for Reena Mohan, who has been named winner of the lifetime achievement award at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (Idsffk). But also playing in my head was her soothing voice, narrating, in the film On an Express Highway, the story of a businesswoman who had renounced the material world to choose the life of a Jain sadhvi. Shattering all these thoughts was Reena Mohan, walking in like a summer breeze, smiling and ready to tell her story of being an editor and director of documentary films. Before we begin talking about Kamlabai, the documentary that won her a national award...

CinemaThe 5-member jury included Asha Bhosle, Mohanlal, Shankar Mahadevan, Subhash Ghai and Vishwajeet Chatterjee. Tnm StaffSuperstar Rajinikanth will be receiving the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Union Minister Prakash Javedkar took to Twitter on Thursday to confirm that the prestigious award will be conferred upon Rajinikanth, who is also popularly known among fans as ‘Thalaivar’. Praising the actor for his commendable contribution to Indian cinema, Prakash Javedkar wrote, “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic I thank Jury @ashabhosle@SubhashGhai1@Mohanlal@Shankar_Live#BiswajeetChatterjee." Asha Bhosle, Mohanlal, Shankar Mahadevan, Subhash Ghai and Vishwajeet Chatterjee were on the five-judge panel. The award to be presented to Rajinikanth on May 3. Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji His contribution as actor,...

From Dhundiraj Govind Phalke’s 1915 stop-motion “The Game of Match Sticks” to Green Gold Animation’s May 10 3D stereoscopic release “Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka,” Indian animation has been around for more than a 100 years.

The sector grew 10% in 2018 to a value of $272 million, per a 2019 Ey report, and is poised to reach $353 million by 2021. India has some 300 animation studios, but the majority of them are engaged in creating content for television, which accounts for 65% of the Indian toon market.

Animated feature films make up just 15% of the sector. From the highs of 2012 and 2013, with 10 toon features produced in each of those two years, to 2017, in which just one, Ruchi Narain’s “Hanuman Da’ Damdaar,” featuring the voice talent of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was released, it has been a steep drop. 2018 was marginally better with four releases.

“It’s still considered a children’s genre,” Narain told Variety. “As...

Dadasaheb Phalke laureate and Padma Bhushan Shashi Kapoor was not just known for his talent and the work he did. In fact, he could fulfill what he wanted to do in life, like getting multiple assignments to earn enough money at peak-time and putting it all back into movies and theatre, because of his temperamentRead More

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After winning a Stardust Award – Superstar of Tomorrow and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Debut Female for a stellar debut in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya, Saiyami Kher is fast emerging as a celebrity sports icon for the youth. Saiyami Kher is the brand ambassador of Adidas Uprising 3.0, a multiple sports competition that aimsRead More

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It surely feels nice when you are rewarded for your work. Priyanka Chopra, Kapil Sharma, Gulshan Grover would agree to it! Award season isn't officially over in Bollywood as of yet. After the National Awards, it is time for the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards, which were recently announced. Popular celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Kapil Sharma, Vivek Oberoi, father Suresh Oberoi and Gulshan Grover have been selected as the winners for the year. The awards, which were last held in the year 2014, will be making a comeback this year. The ceremony will be held in Mumbai on 1st June. Our desi Baywatch babe, Priyanka Chopra will be honored for representing India on the global level and honestly, we are so proud of PC's achievements! From Quantico to the Oscars to talk shows, she has definitely made India proud! Speaking to the media, Ganesh Jain, Chairman of the Award Committe said , “Priyanka...

Divya Dutta who garnered appreciation for her role in the film Chalk And Duster has now won an award for it. The Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation awarded Divya for best actor in a negative role for the film.

On receiving the award she said, “This is my first ever Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation award and that too for a negative role in Chalk and Duster, it is just overwhelming.”

We at BollySpice would like to congratulate Divya Dutta on this achievement wish her more success in the future.

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is an actor and inspiration for ages to come! In what may be termed as a surprise to the actor’s fans across the globe, the Mughal-e-Azam actor gave a glimpse of his life currently on social media site, Twitter. The actor said he was hale and hearty and thanked fans for their constant support. He also took a moment to thank the Punjab film association for honoring him with an award for the Living Legend Lifetime Award. He posted some pictures with the same. Indeed Dilip Kumar looks really happy with his wife, Saira Banu by his side. We also got to see a beautiful wall art dedicated to the celebrity couple by Artist Asif Farooqui. The actor wrote, thanking the artist, “So much love from Asif Farooqui….. God bless you.” The legendary actor was last seen on the big screen in 1998 in a film called ‘Qila’. Ever since,...

A tale of love, Mirzya, which hits theaters Friday, explores the tragic folktale of Mirza and Sahiban both in the world of folklore and in modern Rajasthan in 2016. The story, presented in a very unique way, weaves in and out of the love of Mirza-Sahiban of the folk tale and the characters of today. This ageless epic is directed by the BAFTA Awards nominee & 3-time National Award recipient Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and is brought to life in the words of famed poet and lyricist Dadasaheb Phalke recipient and Oscar winner – Gulzar. Introducing Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary and Anjali Patil, this untold love story of estranged soul mates also stars Om Puri, Art Malik, and K. K. Raina.

In our recent interview, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed, among many other things, that this film is a musical. To create the music for his story of Mirzya,...

The next song from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s poignant tragic love story is out, Teen Gawah Hain Ishq Ke, a moving love song talking about the complete isolation of true love between two soul mates who dared to love.

The film is based on the legend of Mirza-Sahiban, a popular Punjabi folklore. And in recreating this legend, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya has been exquisitely shot in the bleak and desolate terrain of Ladakh and the vibrancy of colourful Rajasthan, which heightens the contrast between the two worlds of folklore and contemporary, yet are interwoven very intricately to bring out the story of a legend that will never die. The eternal love story resonates even today in the modern day world of Rajasthan in 2016, as seen in this song, and is a befitting testimony to two eternal and rebellious lovers.

As the lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart in both avatars,...

The critically acclaimed motion picture 1000 Rupee Note opens theatrically on September 23 in New York. Directed by Shrihari Sathe, the Maharashtra-set film about a widow who comes across a small fortune has won rave reviews with the Times of India remarking “the director has struck gold with his first film!” and the Orlando Weekly saying, “Clear and emotionally powerful”

Winner of over 30 awards from film festivals around the world, 1000 Rupee Note won both the Special Jury Award (Silver Peacock) and Centenary Award for Best Film at the International Film Festival of India. It also swept the Maharashtra State Film Awards winning Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Special Mention), and Best Supporting Actor. It also won at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival- Best Director (Jury Award) and Best Actress (Critics Choice), Best Story.

We have the exclusive first poster for the film!

Synopsis:

Budhi, a widow, lives in a small village in Maharashtra,...

The trailer for Pinneyum ("Once Again"), the latest film from master Malayalam director Adoor Gopalakrishnan, dropped a few days ago, but I'd been waiting for a subtitled version before sharing it.  And then, the morning, a press release from TIFF2016 landed in my inbox, and with it the news that the film is having its International Premiere at this year's festival.  So, here is the trailer in all its unsubtitled glory! More seriously, however, Gopalakrishnan is probably the most significant Indian auteur after Satyajit Ray, and he and his films deserve not only the accolades they have received (16 National Awards, 14 Kerala State Awards, the Padma Shri, the Padma Vibhushan, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award), but greater recognition from cinema lovers beyond India.   His...

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Celebrities like actress-politician Kirron Kher and filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya have defended the Indian Olympic Association’s (Ioa) decision to appoint superstar Salman Khan as the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics.

“It is a very good decision. I am very proud of Salman Khan. All people who are trying to say that only a sportsman should be appointed as an ambassador, I would like to differ from them,” Kirron said at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards event here.Read More

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The master of impeccable performances of Bollywood, Manoj Bajpayee has time and again proved that he is one of the finest actors in the industry. And now the actor has added yet another feather to his cap as he has bagged an award at the honorable Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2016. Manoj Bajpayee has received the Dadasheb Phalke Award for Best Actor (Critics'Choice) Award for his outstanding performance in the movie Aligarh. The biopic which features Manoj Bajpayee in the lead portrays the heart touching story of 64 year old homosexual professor Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was detained from his job due to his sexual orientation. The film has also received critical acclaim and has bagged awards at national and international film festivals. Talking about it, Manoj Bajpayee says, "I am honored that I am going to get the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. It is a wonderful feeling. I would like to dedicate...

Dilip Kumar, who got hospitalized last Saturday over high fever, got discharged today afternoon. The veteran star who was admitted at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is on the process of recovery.

The 93 year old actor was rushed to the hospital after he was diagnosed with high fever on Saturday. After that, his wife and former actress Saira Banu has been updating his fans and colleagues about the thespian's progress in the hospital and now the news of his discharge comes as a relief to several fans and Bollywood personas.

Dilip Kumar who debuted as an actor with the film Jwar Bhata in 1944 has received over eight Filmfare Awards, along with honours like Padma Bhushan in 1991, Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

After winning the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the Most Memorable Performance for Saath Khoon Maaf, actress and international icon, Priyanka Chopra, will now be honored with her second prestigious award from the foundation. The Dadasaheb Film Foundation will honor Priyanka Chopra with the award for Best Actress of the Year on the occasion of the celebration of the 147th Dadasaheb Phalke Jayanti. The ceremony which will take place in Mumbai on the April 24, 2016, will be attended by the biggest names in cinema. After conquering the West, Priyanka Chopra has given India many reasons to be proud - the actress this year was also announced the recipient of the Padma Shri.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, who is best remembered for his films like Kranti, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Purab Paschim, Who Kaun Thi and many others will be conferred the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015. The prestigious Award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.

While this award comes with a Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus), a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs and a shawl, it is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent personalities set up by the Government.

In the past Manoj Kumar has been the recipient of the National Film Award for the film Upkaar and later in 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the government of India.

Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation is among the organsiations working with India’s Film Heritage Foundation on a film preservation workshop that kicks off this week (Feb 26-March 6).

Overseas partners also include The International Federation of Film Archives (Fiaf), George Eastman Museum, the Selznick School of Film Preservation and Italy’s L’Immagine Ritrovata. In addition to Film Heritage Foundation, established by Indian filmmaker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, local organisers include the National Film Archive of India (Nfai) and Viacom18.

“The language of cinema is universal,” said Scorsese, announcing the workshop. “In a time of great divisions, conflicts, transformations, it’s really crucial to preserve and share our cultural patrimonies and to ensure that this universal language will speak to future generations around the world.”

The 10-day workshop, which will take place at Nfai’s headquarters in Pune, covers the technology and ethics involved in film preservation as India races to save its film heritage. “This is a unique...

India’s prestigious and one of Asia’s biggest film festivals, Iffi 2015 will be organising a Special Retrospective of this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winner Shashi Kapoor. In a career spanning over four decades, Shashi Kapoor has given some spectacular performances and has donned many hats as a producer, director, and actor. He appeared in 160 movies including 12 English and 148 Hindi films out of which he played the solo lead hero in 61 films and played lead hero in 53 multi-star cast films. He has also produced 6 films including Junoon, which won National Awards in 1979.

The ace filmmaker, Shyam Benegal who directed Shashi Kapoor in Kalyug and Junoon remembers the actor to be a “thorough professional. He says, “Though, Shashi was one of the biggest stars of his time, he was always punctual. He never made anyone wait even for a minute. He was always ready with his lines and would always...

The most prestigious awards ceremony- Dadasaheb Phalke Awards was not only special for the legendary actor from the Kapoor clan- Shashi Kapoor (who was conferred with it), but also lot more. Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan and others also graced the event which seemed highly royal. Take a look at all the interesting things that happened at the coveted awards...

Amitabh, Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan take blessings of the Kapoor family

Both rumoured ex-lovers Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha greeted Krishna Raj Kapoor. Abhishek Bachchan also touched feet to seek blessings from the Kapoors.

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Kareena Kapoor's Khan's absence and Saif- Karisma's bonding

While we are unsure of why Saif's begum missed the do, Karisma sure seemed to fill her sister's absence.

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Father-son Ranbir and Rishi Kapoor take to the stage for Shashi Kapoor

Both entertainers of the Kapoor clan- Ranbir and Rishi took to the stage to pay tribute to...

Rishi Kapoor's uncle Shashi Kapoor was recently honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards. Rishi couldn't stop himself from expressing his views onto a micro-blogging site.

Rishi wrote, "Ponder. My only resentment is that Shammi Kapoor never got recognised by the government in his lifetime. Posthumously would be great but...."

"Then I think I am being too greedy! Is that what you all Shammi Kapoor fans and aficionados think? What songs what romance what macho what..." he added. "Handsome. After Shashi Kapoor, think Salman Khan is the only one. What blessed looks!"

Not only did Rishi Kapoor compare Salman Khan to Shashi Kapoor, but he also showed his emotional side towards Hrithik Roshan and his son Ranbir Kapoor.

"Sorry. Hritik, my kid, how could I forget. Sorry Duggu you are The Greek God!!! Love you bachcha," wrote Rishi for Hrithik Roshan.

While for his son Ranbir Kapoor, he went on to write,...

It’s raining awards for Omung Kumar’s directional debut Mary Kom.

The film that recently won the National Award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment followed by the Best Film Award at the Stockholm International Film Festival Junior (Siffj) has now been bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Feature Film by the Maharashtra government, it was announced yesterday.

The award is India’s highest award in cinema and director Omung Kumar is naturally elated with the honour. With his awards tally on a constant rise, let’s see which one will he bag next!

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After winning the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his film Youngistaan, Jackky Bhagnani is now gearing up for his father Vashu Bhagnani's production, Welcome 2 Karachi. But this time around, the actor has decided to go a step beyond and will also be lending his voice for one of the songs in the film.

Joining the likes of his contemporaries, the actor decided to experiment with his vocal skills this time. However, from what we hear, this was a last minute decision, where Jackky came to the rescue. Apparently, singer-rapper Badshah was supposed to rap for the song but he fell ill at the last moment. Music director Rochak Kohli was obviously upset with the situation and asked Jackky for help. The actor, despite being in Indore, decided to sing and even wrote a few lines along with Rochak for the song. Content with the way the song has turned out to be,...

Talented actor, Rajkummar Rao adds yet another feather to his cap for his role in ‘Citylights’. The actor received much recognition and is now a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. With critically-acclaimed films like Kai Po Che!, Shahid and Queen, Rajkummar is soon growing as one of Bollywood’s most promising actors.

The ace actor confirmed that he got to know about the award only three days before the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards function and added that it was very unexpected and out of the blue but a great feeling nonetheless.

He said, “Citylights is a special film and it’s always a great feeling when your efforts are recognised. I am glad I won this honour for Citylights as a lot of hard work went into the making of the film. I didn’t even know I was being considered for the award so it was a pleasant surprise,...

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was at his humble best after winning the most prestigious honour the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his film Happy New Year.

He said, "One thing I would like to tell you very honestly that I feel glad when such great people present here (at the event) appreciate your work and the kind of love my fans, media and audience has given me, I don't think I am capable of reciprocating it the same way. I never thought I can do such good work."

Srk, who has won copious awards and honours in his career spanning more than two decades, further added, "Whenever I win awards, I feel I am undeserving. The only thing you feel when you get an award is that you want to work harder. And I promise to work harder and entertain you as long as I live. Thank you for making me the star I am.

Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan was spotted in high spirits at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards! The superstar, who was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award 2015 for his performance in film Happy New Year, broke into an impromptu jig. Politician Amar Singh who bestowed the honour to Srk was also stunned! Take a look at how the King Khan stole the show at the awards function.

Srk shows his sign of victory to the shutterbugs!

Amar Singh honours Bollywood Badshah with the Award

After winning the prestigious award, Shah Rukh breaks into an impromptu jig.

The King of hearts entertains everyone with his signature style.

He also gels with Jaya Pradha and exchanges pleasantries.

Later Srk greets his fans!

In what looks like an instant replay of the scenario in 2013, Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Shashi Kapoor won't be attending the National awards ceremony next month. "Too frail and unwell and unable to talk, Shashi would have to regrettably give the big moment a miss," informs a friend. It may be recalled here that in 2012 the Dadasaheb Phalke recipient Pran, wheelchair bound and unable to attend, had to be given his award at his home in Mumbai. Says a source very close to Shashi Kapoor, "Why must we wait until an artiste is gone or seriously unwell before giving him or her Dadasaheb Phalke award? Luckily in 2013 for us Gulzar Saab was hale and hearty and able to collect his Dadasaheb Phalke award on his own two feet. But why must so many artistes get it when they can't attend or have to attend on a wheelchair?"...

For all those cinema lovers who are planning to catch up on a Bollywood film at 6 pm in a multiplex, you will have to rethink about your plans. The reason being Maharashtra's Culture Minister Vinod Tawde's announcement that the multiplexes should now be screening Marathi films during the prime time from 6pm to 9pm. This decision was taken in the state assembly which was held yesterday.

Tawade reasoned his move stating that when Ashok Chavan was the acting Chief Minister, he had given concessions to multiplexes that the morning time (shows) will be reserved for Marathi cinemas. Tawade added that, he has only changed the same to prime time now, but had not changed the number of shows the multiplexes will have to organize.

Tawade's decision has met with mixed reaction from the Bollywood fraternity. While on one hand, Ritesh Deshmukh termed the decision as 'welcome news', on the other hand,...

Bollywood legend Shashi Kapoor has received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contributions towards Indian Cinema. The 77 year old actor, which is famed for his blockbuster hits like Jab Jab Phool Khile, Deewaar and Kabhi Kabhie, is the 46th winner of this honour, which has gone to people of exemplary talent.

Shashi Kapoor made his debut in Dharmputra, before becoming a Bollywood icon in the 1960s and 70s. He is also known for being one of the first Bollywood actors to star in international films; including famous Merchant-Ivory films like Shakespeare Wallah, Bombay Talke and Heat and Dust.

The winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award normally receives a Golden Lotus, a shawl and a cash prize of 10 lakhs.

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Rishi Kapoor (Shashi's nephew and co-star in Kabhi Kabhie, Doosra Aadmi and others films) is thrilled that his uncle got honoured by the Dadasaheb Phalke award. He however had one question to ask. "Our family is thrilled that Shashi Uncle has been honoured. It's a great day for the Kapoors. Thank You India, thank you Government of India and thank you audience for believing in the Kapoors. My only question to the government is, why has it not conferred this same honour posthumously on my other uncle Shammi Kapoor? No one can deny that Shammi Uncle too left an indelible mark with his unique acting style, "said Rishi. He soon got back into celebratory mood and continued, "Having said that, let me not sound like a spoilsport. Let me confess I am delighted! Shashi Uncle is the third member of our family to win the Padma and the Phalke awards.

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who turned 77 on March 18, was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke award on Monday.

Celebrities took to Twitter to celebrate and congratulate the actor :

Rishi Kapoor: Yessssssss! Shashi Kapoor to get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for contribution to Indian Cinema. Well deserved uncle. God Bless. Third Padma Bhushan and third Phalke award in the family. Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor being the other recipientsRead More...

Dadasaheb Phalke and Padma Bhushan award winner, music maestro Naushad's name shall always be remembered as the one who gave film music a new definition and heights.

Naushad's journey to success was filled with utmost struggle, however what inspired Naushad to face these tribulations was a prediction by his close associate, who gave him roof to live in Mumbai during his struggling days.

Recalling those early days Naushad in an interview said, "When I came to Mumbai in mid-30s my Ustaad had written a recommendation letter to an acquaintance, who worked as professor in Mumbai's St Xavier College and stayed in Colaba. He was a kind gentleman and would also lend me some money for my travel.

He added, "During those days film studios were concentrated in Dadar hence I would travel from Colaba to Dadar by bus and wander all day from one studio to another in search of job.

Egyptian actor Nour El-Sherif and Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle will both receive lifetime achievement awards at this year’s Dubai International Film Festival (Diff).

El-Sherif’s career of 47 years has seen him produce and star in notable Arabic-language films such as The Yacoubian Building, Atef E-Taieb’s Sawak al-Utubis (1982) and Youssef Chahine’s An Egyptian Story (1982) and Destiny (1997).

He also produced the 1976 action thriller Circle Of Revenge and went on to produce Zaman Hatem Zahran in 1986.

Diff is also screening the world premiere of El-Sherif’s latest film, Amir Ramses’ Cairo Time, which also stars Mervat Amin, Samir Sabri, Dorra and Ayten Amer.

Meanwhile, 81-year-old playback singer Asha Bhosle has recorded more than 12,000 songs for more than 850 films. She is known for her range and versatility across various style of music from folk songs and Indian classical music to pop songs, ghazals and bhajans.

Bhosle also has a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records...

Asha Bhosle

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle will receive Dubai International Film Festival (Diff) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

Bhosle has recorded more than 12,000 songs for more than 850 films in 81 years. Known for her versatility, she has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan from the Indian government in 2008.

Diff Chairman Abdulhamid Juma said: “Asha Bhosle is a stalwart of the Indian music scene, and we are proud to be honouring her with this Diff Lifetime Achievement Award. Her work has touched almost every corner of the world: we look forward to welcoming such a legend to Dubai and Diff.”

Earlier recipients of Diff Lifetime Achievement award include Martin Sheen, Omar Sharif, Faten Hamamah, Adel Imam, Jameel Rateb, Sabah, Morgan Freeman, Sean Penn, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Daoud Abdel Sayed, Youssef Chahine, Rachid Bouchareb, Souleymane Cisse, Nabil El-Maleh, Oliver Stone, Danny Glover, Terry Gilliam, Yash Chopra,...

The third edition of the Ladakh International Film Festival will again be hosted in the town of Leh, in the mountainous northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Said to be the highest-altitude film festival in the world at over 11,000 feet, Liff will open with director Kamal Swaroop's Rangbhoomi. The film is based on a semi-autobiographical play by Dadasaheb Phalke, considered the father of Indian cinema, who made the country's first full-length feature, Raja Harischandra, in 1913. Photos: Summer's Big Movies Reimagined With Donald Sterling, Sultan of Brunei Liff will also host the “green carpet” Asian

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What:

Screening of Kamal Swaroop’s national award winning film on Dadasaheb Phalke, “Rangbhoomi”, by Fd Zone, Delhi

When:

June 6, Friday, 7:00 pm

Where:

Stein auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

About Rangbhoomi

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke (April 30, 1870 – February 16, 1944) was an Indian producer/ director/ screenwriter, widely regarded as the father of Indian Cinema. His debut film Raja Harishchandra was made in 1913 and is recognised as India’s first full-length feature film. In his career, spanning 19 years, he made 95 movies and 26 short films. His most noted works are Mohini Bhasmasur (1913), Satyavan Savitri (1914), Lanka Dahan (1917), Shri Krishna Janma (1918) and Kaliya Mardan (1919).

In 1920, after disputes with his partners, he resigned from his company Hindustan Films and shifted to the holy city of Benaras and renounced the world of cinema. At Benaras he wrote a semi-autobiographical play Rangbhoomi. This film is an invocation from that text.

About Kamal Swaroop

Swaroop is a film,...

In the precious biographical details of Dadasaheb Phalke’s life that we know, he gave up on cinema after making some 95 films and scores of shorts and went to Banaras. He wrote a play called Rangbhoomi, with a strong autobiographical slant. Kamal Swaroop’s documentary on this phase of Phalke’s life, he says, is an “invocation of that text.” It comes as a puzzle, an intriguing and challenging ontological rebus of various phases of cinema and of representation.

It is a multilayered palimpsest of what cinema was and has become, with none- too-resolute conclusions. It is an exercise in artistic humility as it is a profile of a pupil who takes the threads of his teacher to move the discourse forward. If you are a filmmaker, this is a must-see. If you are a film student, it is an essential learning phase before you move on. If you are a cinephile,...