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Highlights | Entertainment News: Alia, Kriti Bag Best Actress National Award; Sherlyn Chopra Files FIR Against Rakhi Sawant
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 2023: The 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday, Allu Arjun was declared the Best Actor for Pushpa: The Rise, while Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon shared the Best Actress Award for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively.
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Latest Updates: Sherlyn Chopra Files FIR Against Rakhi Sawant
In the latest development in Rakhi Sawant-Adil Khan Durrani's divorce, Sherlyn Chopra has taken Adil's side and filed an FIR against Rakhi. Sherlyn talked to the paps and made shocking allegations about Rakhi saying that she says wrong, bad, and false things about the people she doesn't like.
69th National Award: R Madhavan Is 'Speechless' As Rocketry Wins Best Feature Film
The winners of the 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday in New Delhi and actor R Madhavan’s film ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ won the award for Best Feature Film. Reacting to the great news, Madhavan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and thanked the jury members for the National Award.
He wrote, “Wish you the Happiest Birthday yet Amma.. All yours, Appa’s and Nambi Sirs Blessings. A Heartfelt “Thank You” to all the jury members of the National Award, @MIB_India Shri @ianuragthakur Ji and all in his team. Thank you for the auspicious, beginning in Cannes. Team Rocketry and @NambiNOfficial I don’t know what to say. For once Truely speechless.”
National Awards 2023: Vicky Kaushal Dedicates The Honour To Irrfan Khan
Actor Vicky Kaushal’s film ‘Sardar Udham’ on Thursday won the Best Hindi Film Feature Award at the 69th National Film Awards.
Congratulating the entire team of ‘Sardar Udham’, Vicky shared a post on his Instagram account which he captioned, “Congratulations team!!! Honoured and grateful to be a part of #SardarUdham … To Irrfan Sir!”National Awards 2023: Allu Arjun Becomes First Tollywood Star To Bag The Honour
Allu Arjun became the first-ever Telugu actor to win the national award for best actor after he bagged the honours for his power-packed performance in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ at the 69th National Film Awards announced on Thursday. Celebrations broke out in Tollywood circles soon after the announcement, as greetings poured in for the stylish actor from all over the industry. There were celebrations at the house of the elated actor as his father and well-known producer Allu Arvind was among the first to greet him.
69th National Film Awards: Alia Bhatt Is 'Grateful'
Actor Alia Bhatt on Thursday won the Best Actor award (Female) at the 69th National Film Awards for her performance in the film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. Reacting to the great news, Alia shared a couple of happy pictures on her Instagram and wrote, “To Sanjay Sir..To the entire crew..To my family..To my team & last but most definitely not the least.. To my audience..This national award is yours .. because without you ALL none of this would be possible.. seriously!!! I am SO grateful.. I do not take moments like these lightly.. I hope to continue to entertain for as long as I can..Love and light.. Gangu (also known as alia)”
National Film Awards: Kriti Sanon Was 'Completely Unaware' Of Her Win
Actress Kriti Sanon has won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her work in ‘Mimi’, and the actress is on cloud nine. The actress shared that she was in a meeting at her house when she started getting the calls and was completely unaware of her Best Actress win.
Bollywood News: Kiara-Sidharth React To 'Shershaah' Winning Special Jury Award
Actors and couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani starrer film ‘Shershaah’ won the Special Jury Award at the 69th National Film Awards on Thursday. Taking to Instagram, Sidharth reacted to the news and wrote, “ #Shershaah is a special film for me. I’m honoured and humbled as it becomes my first film to win a National Award. Thank you and congratulations to our entire team #VishnuVardhan, @isandeepshrivastava , @karanjohar, @dharmamovies, @shabbirboxwalaofficial, @kiaraaliaadvani, @azeemdayani, @baidnitin and the rest of the cast. And finally, where it all started, thank you to @batra7478 and family for trusting us to tell this braveheart's story. #NationalFilmAwards2023.”
Actor Kiara Advani also shared the news on her Instagram account and wrote, “This win is so so special Such a humbling moment for our entire team, truly grateful for the immense love our film Shershaah has received. Congratulations team #Shershaah #69thNationalFilmAwards #myfirstnationalawardwinningfilm.”
Salaar Advance Booking: Prabhas-Starrer Crosses USD 1 Million
Prashanth Neel's directorial Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire starring Prabhas showcases hype and power in the USA by collecting $ 128,980 gross till now with 4,456 premiere advance tickets sale. Right from its announcement, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire has certainly grabbed the attention of the masses. The excitement rose to the next level with its extremely thrilling teaser that gave a small glimpse of the world of Salaar.
Latest Bollywood News: Shreya Ghoshal's Now Five-Time National Film Awardee
There's good news for singer Shreya Ghoshal's fans out there. The 'Piyu Bole' hitmaker on Thursday bagged her fifth National Film Award.
On Thursday, the jury for the 69th National Film Award announced that Shreya won the Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Mayava Chayava' from the film 'Iravin Nizhal'. She won her first National Award in 2003 for her song 'Bairy Piya' in 'Devdas'. Later she bagged the National Awards for 'Dheere Jalna' (Paheli) and 'Yeh Ishq Haaye' (Jab We Met). In 2010, she won a National Award for not one but two songs — Jiv Dangla from the Marathi film Jogva and Pherari Mon from the Bangla movie Antaheen.
Bollywood News: Kangana Ranaut Reacts To 69th National Award Winners
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has shared her reaction after the 69th National Film Awards were announced on Thursday. Kangana took to Instagram, where she expressed her happiness for those who have been feted with the honour.
69th National Film Awards: Pan Nalin's 'Chhello Show' Clinches Best Gujarati Film
'Chhello Show' (The Last Show), directed by the filmmaker Pan Nalin, honoured as Best Gujarati Film at the 69th National Film Awards here on Thursday. 'Chhello Show' has captivated not only the national audiences but has also garnered international attention. The film's journey to the 69th National Film Awards has been a remarkable trajectory marked by significant accomplishments.
69th National Film Award: Check Complete Winners List Here
The 69th National Film Awards were announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Thursday. Ahead of the announcement, the Chairperson and other Jury members called on the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur and presented him with the selections for the Awards.
Best feature film award has been given to ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ and the Best Non-Feature Film has been bagged by ‘Ek Tha Gaon’ directed by Srishti Lakhera. ‘The Kashmir Files’ was feted with the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, while ‘RRR’ bagged the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
National Film Awards: Team 'RRR' Is Proud
As 'RRR' bagged 6 titles at the 69th National Film Awards, the team is in a celebratory mood. Congratulating the winners, SS Rajamouli took to 'X' and wrote, "It’s a SIXERRR… Congratulations to the entire team of RRR on winning national awards. Thanks to the jury for the recognition. Bhairi, Prem Master, Peddanna, Srinivas Mohan garu, Solomon Master."
Jr NTR also expressed his joy. "Congratulations to my colleagues of #RRRMovie. @kaalabhairava7 you brought Komuram Bheemudo song to life with your voice. @mmkeeravaani garu, your background score for our film is the best and this award is another recognition for the same. Prem Master, every aching bone and muscle of our bodies earned you this award. @srinivas_mohan, #KingSolomon, you have been impeccable. Last but not the least, congratulations @DVVMovies and @SSRajamouli on delivering such a monumental film," he wrote.
69th National Film Awards: SS Rajamouli's RRR Bags 6 Titles
Oscar-winning film 'RRR' continued its winning streak. The film bagged six awards at the 69th National Awards. Kaala Bhairava won Best Male Playback singer award for 'Komuram Bheemudo' track from 'RRR'. SS Rajamouli's film was also declared Best Film For Wholesome Entertainment. The film also received awards in categories 'Best Action Direction', 'Best Choreography', 'Best Special Effects' and 'Best Music Direction'.
69th National Film Awards: 'Kadaisi Vivasayi' Wins Best Tamil Film
‘Kadaisi Vivasayi’, directed and produced by M. Manikandan, feted as the Best Tamil Film at the National Film Awards 2023, announced in New Delhi on Thursday. The movie is a story of an 85-year-old farmer who stood up against a property developer.
69th National Film Awards: 'The Kashmir Files' And 'Rocketry' Win Big
R. Madhavan’s directorial debut 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' on Thursday was named as the Best Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards. With 280 films across 28 languages in competition for various awards, the event was held by the jury at the National Media Centre in the national capital.
Also, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s runaway success ‘The Kashmir Files’ has bagged the Nargis Dutt Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration. The event took place at the National Media Centre hosted by the jury. It had 280 films across 28 languages in competition for various awards.
National Awards 2023: Pankaj Tripathi Dedicates His Award To Late Father
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is currently receiving good response to his recent release ‘OMG 2’, has been feted with the Best Supporting Actor award for his work in ‘Mimi’ at the announcement of 69th National Film Awards in Delhi on Thursday. The actor, who is grieving the loss of his father, has dedicated his award to his late father. He said in a statement: “This is unfortunately a period of loss and grieving for me. If Babuji was around, he would have been really happy for me. When I first got the National award mention, he was very proud and pleased”.
69th National Film Awards: 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' Wins 5 Titles
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi has taken over the 69th National Films Awards 2023. The film has won the National Award in 4 major categories. The award for Best Editing was won by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Apart from this, Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for Gangubai Kathiawadi. Moreover, the film also took home an award for Best Screenplay (Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Utkarshini Vashishtha) and an award for Best Dialogue ( Utkarshini Vashishtha and Prakash Kapadia).
69th National Film Awards 2023: Allu Arjun Gets Emotional
'Pushpa' star Allu Arjun gets emotional and hugs director Sukumar as he wins Best Actor National Film Award.
69th National Film Awards: Sardar Udham Bags 5 Titles
Shoojit Sircar’s critically acclaimed film Sardar Udham starring Vicky Kaushal has added another feather. The recently announced 69th National Film Awards have been a significant success for Sardar Udham.
The film has won 5 films under these categories:
- Best Hindi Film
- Best Costume Designer
- Best Production Design
- Best Audiography
- Best Cinematography69th National Film Awards: RRR Wins Big
'RRR' wins the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Also, Shreya Ghoshal wins the Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Mayava Chayava' from the film 'Iravin Nizhal'. Kaala Bhairava wins the Best Female Playback Singer for the song 'Komuram Bheemudo' from the film 'RRR.'
69th National Film Awards: Allu Arjun Wins Best Actor
Allu Arjun wins National Award for Best Actor for his blockbuster movie 'Pushpa: The Rise.' Also, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon win National Award for Best Actress for their respective films 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'Mimi.'
69th National Film Awards: Pallavi Joshi Bags Best Supporting Actress
At the 69th National Film Awards, Pallavi Joshi wins the Best Supporting Actress Award for 'The Kashmir Files.' Also, actor Pankaj Tripathi wins the Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Mimi.'
Latest Trending News: Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan And Sanam Saeed's To Headline Netflix Original
Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo is set to be Netflix's first-ever Pakistani Original show. This is an official adaptation of Farhat Ishtiaq's bestselling 2013 Urdu-language novel of the same name.
Latest Bollywood News: Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan To Release In Bangladesh
Salman Khan's action-drama entertainer 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' which was released on the occasion of Eid on April 21 this year is all set to be released in Bangladesh on August 25, 2023.
Entertainment News Today: Veteran Actress Seema R Deo's Death Condolences
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde condoled her demise and hailed her contribution to both Hindi and regional cinema and television industries. Taking to his official handle on Twitter, he posted, "Veteran actress Seema Deo, who made a mark in the Marathi and Hindi entertainment worlds with her acting prowess. She was adored by fans of Marathi cinema and played memorable roles in several films that are loved to this day. She passed away at the age of 81. She did remarkable work in Marathi and Hindi cinemas, leaving her fans and admirers in awe. She worked in about 80 Hindi and Marathi movies. Her roles in films like 'Jagachya Pathivar', 'Molkarin, Suvasini', 'Haa Mazha Marg Eklaa', 'Anand', 'Koshish' have been appreciated across generations. She won over her fans with her effortless elegance in the roles and the ability to bring her characters to life. With her death, we have lost a towering figure in our film industry. I join the Dev household in mourning the actor," the CM posted in Marathi.
NCP President Sharad Pawar also extended condolences on noted Marathi and Hindi film actress's demise.
Latest Bollywood News: Is Tiger Shroff Dating Someone?
New reports suggest he is in a relationship with a girl named Deesha Dhanuka after reportedly dating actress Disha Patani. However, no confirmation regarding the same has been made yet.
Netizens Celebrate Chandrayaan-3 Success With Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Dialogue
India has achieved a remarkable milestone as its Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully executed a safe lunar landing. With this achievement, India joins an exclusive group of four nations that have accomplished this remarkable feat. Now, as the country basks in the success, the internet is abuzz with a creative meme fest, all thanks to Nawazuddin Siddiqui's unforgettable line, 'Chand pe hai apun,' which has now become a symbol of India's triumphant moment.
Check Memes: Netizens Hysterically Celebrate Chandrayaan-3 Success With Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Iconic Dialogue
Musician AP Dhillon Needs 'Chai' As Catalyst To Make Good Music
The rise of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon has been meteoric in true sense. The singer-composer and his team of Shinda Kahlon, Gurinder Gill and Gminxr released their first track 'Fake' in 2019 and since then there has been no looking back for the Canada-based boys.
Songs like ‘Brown Munde’, ‘Excuses’ which went crazy viral on Instagram, ‘Wo Noor’, ‘Ma Balle’, ‘Summer High’ have solidified their position.
Talking to IANS, Dhillon shared: “Making good music starts with a good chai like a good cup of wholesome tea, it just fills the team with so much energy and helps to set the vibe. So yeah chai is a catalyst.”Amitabh Bachchan Lauds Selfless Indian Soldiers In KBC 15
Host of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 15 Amitabh Bachchan has lauded Indian soldiers posted at Siachen base camp, located at the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh. He said that it is "marvellous" that soldiers are protecting our nation up there, despite the difficult conditions.
Big B then went on to say: "Siachen is a glacier located in the Karakoram range in Ladakh. The expedition starts from the base camp which is one of the highest military base camps in the world. Okay. Were you ever posted there?"
Read the full story: Kaun Banega Crorepati 15: Amitabh Bachchan Lauds Selfless Indian Soldiers At Siachen
India’s Got Talent Season 10: Ayushmann Khurrana To Perform With Nagaland Band
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who will appear in the upcoming episode of 'India’s Got Talent' season 10, will be seen joining the Nagaland's 'Mahila Band' on the stage, and will perform with them on his hit tracks 'Pani Da Rang,' 'Saadi Galli Aaja,' and 'Mitti Di Khushboo'. Not only this, Ayushmann will also impress one and all by speaking Nagamese. The Nagaland's Mahila Band of 15th NAP (IR) is all set to perform a beautiful rendition of 'Dil Chahta Hai', and 'Hum Dum Soniyo' in their unique style, leaving everyone in awe of their talent in the upcoming episode of 'India's Got Talent 10'.
'Anand' Actress Seema R. Deo Passes Away At 81
Veteran Bollywood and Marathi film actress Seema R. Deo - who enacted a key role in the superhit 1971 film 'Anand', passed away here following prolonged illness, family sources said on Thursday. She was 81 and breathed her last at a private hospital this morning after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease and other disorders. Born in Mumbai as Nalini Saraf, Seema Deo is survived by her sons actor Ajinkya and director Abhinay.
69th National Film Awards To Be Announced In Delhi Today
The 69th National Film Awards will be announced on Thursday during a press conference by the Jury at the National Media Center, New Delhi. Many names are going around and the official announcement is awaited. This year Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut’s names are doing the rounds on social media as possible candidates for Best Actress for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'Thalaivi' respectively.
Amitabh Bachchan Reminices School Days
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a fun anecdote on quiz-based reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15', recounting about his school and college days, when he would have "barf ka gola" (shaved ice) in "kala khatta" flavour.
Read the full story: Amitabh Bachchan Gets Nostalgic, Recalls 'Barf Ka Gola' During School Days
Ram Charan Lauds ISRO For Chandrayaan-3 Success
Actor Ram Charan extended his heartfelt wishes for the triumphant success of ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission. Taking to Twitter, the star shared his enthusiasm for India's remarkable achievement in space exploration. Taking to Twitter, the star shared his enthusiasm for India's remarkable achievement in space exploration. Ram Charan Applauds ISRO For Chandrayaan-3's Historic Moon Landing Pic.
Read Full Story: Ram Charan Applauds ISRO For Chandrayaan-3's Historic Moon Landing
'Dream Girl 2' Releases Tomorrow; Here's Why You Should Watch It
New Delhi: 'Dream Girl 2' is all set to hit the theatres on August 25. With energetic songs and an entertaining trailer, 'Dream Girl 2' promises to captivate your attention. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, 'Dream Girl 2' is directed and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures.
Read the full story | Dream Girl 2: 5 Reasons Why Ayushmann Khurrana And Ananya Panday’s Film Can’t Be Missed!
Fans Book Tickets Ahead Of 'Dream Girl 2' Release - Deets Here
Ahead of the release of much-awaited film 'Dream Girl 2', fans have already booked a whopping number of seats at the theatre. Film Critic Taran Adarsh tweets the recent status:
Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma Blush As Paparrazzi Teases The Duo - Watch
Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma were spotted at the screening of Tamannaah’s upcoming web series 'Aakhri Sach'. Hand-in-hand, the duo happily posed together for the paps. While Tamannaah looked gorgeous wearing a white shirt, a blue corset and a pair of blue pant, Vijay opted for a purple sweatshirt and a pair of grey pants.
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'souza Cheer For India As Chandrayaan-3 Lands - Watch Video
In a heart-warming video, star couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'souza can be seen tucked with kids while enjoying India's historic landing at the moon. Earlier, speaking to ANI, Riteish had said, “Today is the moon landing of Chandrayaan-3 and this is a big achievement for our country. I am very happy and excited since morning. We are proud Indians supporting our country.”
Pop Singer Britney Spears Reaches To An Agreement With Sam Asghari Over Dogs' Custody
Pop singer Britney Spears has reportedly reached an agreement with her estranged husband Sam Asghari over the custody of their dogs, including the one bought as the star's protection pooch. This follows last week's announcement that Britney and Sam had split after 14 months of wedded bliss. Last week the Princess of Pop's husband, 39, filed for divorce from the 'Toxic' singer, 41, with the couple said to have parted ways after a "nuclear" argument sparked by unproven cheating rumours, mirror.co.uk reported. According to reports, Britney is set to keep four of the animals as the couple arrived at an agreement over who cares for which dogs.
Sara Ali Khan Loses Cool At Theatre - Watch
Known for her quirks and wits, Sara Ali Khan, in an unual sight, lost her calm when papparazzi refused to leave her alone at a theatre. On the night of August 23, Sara was spotted at a multiplex in Mumbai, chilling with her set of friends. Looking splendid in white, she posed for a few photos for the cameras before she lost her calm. Watch video:
Nawazuddin Siddiqui And Anurag Kashyap-Starrer 'Haddi' Trailer Unveiled
Makers of the much-awaited direct-to-digital film, ‘Haddi’ starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Anurag Kashyap unveiled the trailer of the film. Taking to Instagram, Anurag treated fans with the trailer video. Sharing the video, he wrote, “Has revenge ever looked this bone-chilling? #Haddi aa raha hai with a tale of vengeance that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Releasing on 7th September only on #ZEE5 #HaddiOnZEE5.”
'Gadar 2' Director Anil Sharma Meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath In Lucknow
Amid the stupendous success of 'Gadar 2', director Anil Sharma met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Wednesday. Anil Sharma was accompanied by the film's team including Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur and Manish Wadhwa. Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel were not present. ‘Gadar 2' is a sequel to the hit film which was released in theatres in 2001. In the film, Sunny Deol played the role of Tara, a truck driver, while Ameesha Patel played Sakina in the film that was set during the partition of India in 1947.
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