Renowned Goan artist Kalidas Satardekar paid tribute to celebrated actress Varsha Usgaonkar by presenting her with a specially crafted portrait. The presentation took place during the announcement of her Lifetime Achievement Award by the Entertainment Society of Goa, marking a moment of cultural pride and artistic celebration.
Tag: Indian Cinema
Goa State Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Film Legends, Music & Awards
The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival 2025 began with grandeur on August 14 at Inox, Panaji. Inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, the event saw performances, prestigious film screenings, and the announcement of 48-Hour Short Film Competition winners. The festival continues till August 17 with a showcase of 19 feature films, 4 non-feature films, food courts, and handicraft stalls.
‘Guntata Hriday He’ Wins Best Short Film at CIFF 2025, Felicitated by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
‘Guntata Hriday He’ (Entangled), a poignant short film by director Sainath S Uskaikar, was honoured with the Best Short Film award at the Celebrating India Film Festival (CIFF) 2025. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the award at the closing ceremony, which was a grand tribute to cinema, culture, and youth storytelling.
Aamir Khan Reveals Sitaare Zameen Par Cost ₹122 Crore, Partner Backed Out After OTT Rejection
In a candid podcast interview, Aamir Khan disclosed that his film Sitaare Zameen Par cost him nearly ₹122 crore after buying out a production partner who disagreed with his decision to skip OTT deals. Despite declining a ₹120 crore OTT offer, Aamir opted for a theatrical and YouTube pay-per-view release model—an untested strategy in Indian cinema.
Indian Cinema’s Finest Honoured at 71st National Film Awards – Complete Winners List Inside
The 71st National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi, honouring cinematic brilliance from films certified between January 1 and December 31, 2023. 12th Fail bagged Best Feature Film, while acting honours went to Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail), and Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway). The Kerala Story, Parking, Animal, and Hanu-Man also earned major wins.
