The 71st National Film Awards sparked controversy as Sudipto Sen’s ‘The Kerala Story’ won Best Cinematography, drawing criticism from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who condemned the film for spreading misinformation and communal hatred. Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan, and Vikrant Massey were also among the winners, recognized for their outstanding performances.
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Yuzvendra Chahal, the Indian cricketer, has often made headlines for his alleged linkup with RJ Mahvash. Although Mahvash addressed their dating buzz and shared that they are just good friends, the speculation still went on as Yuzvendra was getting a divorce from his former wife, Dhanashree Verma. Rumours were rife that the growing closeness between … Read more
Ektaa Kapoor’s cult classic hit show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, came back with the reboot version on July 29, 2025. The star cast has been the same, mostly with Smriti Irani playing the role of ‘Tulsi Virani’, and Amar Upadhyay playing the role of ‘Mihir Virani’. Now, Amar turned a year older on August … Read more
The 71st National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi, celebrating cinematic excellence for films released in 2023. ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ won Best Telugu Film, while ‘HanuMan’ was recognized for Best Action Direction. Other South Indian films like ‘Parking’ and ‘Ullozhokku’ also secured multiple awards in various categories, highlighting the region’s significant contributions.
Shah Rukh Khan secured his first National Award for Best Actor after 33 years. He shares the award with Vikrant Massey. Rani Mukerji won Best Actress. Karan Johar’s film also won an award. Fans and celebrities are celebrating Khan’s achievement. Many feel he deserved this recognition earlier for his iconic roles. The internet is buzzing … Read more
Rani Mukerji expressed overwhelming joy upon receiving her first National Award for Best Actress for her role in ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway,’ a film celebrating the strength of motherhood. She credited the entire team and dedicated the award to them, acknowledging the validation it brings to her 30-year career and expressing gratitude to her fans … Read more
Vikrant Massey expressed immense gratitude upon winning the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards for his role in ’12th Fail.’ He shares this honour with Shah Rukh Khan, recognized for his performance in ‘Jawan.’ Massey dedicated the award to marginalised communities, acknowledging Vidhu Vinod Chopra for the opportunity.
Dhanush overcame the Hindi language barrier in ‘Raanjhanaa’ by memorizing lines phonetically with help from writer Himanshu Sharma, who coached him on the Banaras dialect’s nuances. Zeeshan Ayyub praised his dedication, highlighting the challenge of acting in an unfamiliar language and Dhanush’s impressive progress since then.
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