President Droupadi Murmu honoured the finest talents of Indian cinema at the 71st National Film Awards, with legendary actor Mohanlal receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence, diversity, and emerging talent across India, showcasing how storytelling continues to shape the nation's cultural fabric.
Tag: Indian Cinema
Goan Filmmaker, Miransha Naik Returns 14 Awards in Protest Against ESG Grading
Goan filmmaker Miransha Naik, whose award-winning Konkani film Juze swept 14 awards at the Goa State Film Festival, has returned all his accolades in protest. The decision came after the same organiser, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), gave the film a 'C' grade while evaluating it for the State’s Film Finance Scheme, sparking outrage across the film fraternity.
Huma Qureshi Receives Face of Asia Award at the Busan Film Festival
Huma Qureshi is currently attending the Busan Film Festival. The actress dedicated the Face of Asia award to young girls and spoke about her personal journey and struggles. “This is my first award in Busan, and I am excited. I was always told my dream was beyond reach,” said Huma.
Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Offered ₹530 Crore Deal for Bollywood Debut in Mega-Budget Film
Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney may soon make her Bollywood debut after being reportedly offered a record-breaking ₹530 crore (£45 million) deal to star in one of India’s most expensive films ever made.
Anuparna Roy Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Orizzonti Award for Best Director at Venice Film Festival
Filmmaker Anuparna Roy has made history at the 82nd Venice Film Festival by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Orizzonti Award for Best Director for her debut feature Songs of Forgotten Trees, presented by Anurag Kashyap.
