New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced today, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. This edition saw 332 entries in the feature film category, 115 non-feature films, along with 27 books and 16 critics’ submissions. The critically acclaimed film ‘12th Fail’ won the Best Feature Film…
Mumbai: With the National Film Awards around the corner, speculation is rife that actor Vikrant Massey is set to be honoured with the Best Actor award for his critically acclaimed performance in 12th Fail. The buzz has been confirmed by film industry insiders, as reported by senior journalist Subhash K Jha. Sources close to the…
Bhubaneswar: After garnering praise at its world premiere during the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival, Odia film Lahari has secured a coveted spot at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. The prestigious event, taking place next month in Australia, will feature Lahari among a line-up of outstanding Indian films celebrating cinematic diversity. Bollywood…
Imphal: Renowned theatre maestro Ratan Thiyam, whose groundbreaking contributions redefined Indian theatre and spotlighted Manipur’s cultural depth, passed away in Imphal early Wednesday. He was 77. Thiyam had been undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, where he breathed his last around 1.30 am following a prolonged illness. A towering presence in contemporary…
Birmingham: Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, best known as the frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Tuesday. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. The cause of death was not disclosed. In a heartfelt statement, his family said, “It is with more sadness than…
Mumbai: Shefali Jariwala, the actress and dancer who shot to fame with the iconic early-2000s music video Kaanta Laga, has tragically passed away at the age of 42. She reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday night and was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. A hospital…
Mumbai: Actor Mukul Dev, known for his impactful roles in films like Son of Sardaar, R… Rajkumar, Jai Ho, and several others, passed away on Friday night at the age of 54. The news of his sudden demise has sent shockwaves across the film industry and among his fans. According to sources, friends and colleagues…
