Should popularity of mainstream films stand in the way of National Film Awards?
9 years ago

Should popularity of mainstream films stand in the way of National Film Awards?

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By Gautam Chintamani One of the instantaneous, and perhaps even anticipated, reactions to the announcement of the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards was that it’d have been too much to expect a Ramesh Sippy-led jury to look beyond popular Hindi cinema. There can be little doubt in the jury’s decision to confer Kangana Ranaut with the Best Actress award for her double-role in Tanu Weds Manu Returns or a Juhi Chaturvedi and a Himanshu Sharma being jointly lauded for their writing in Piku and Tanu Weds Manu Returns respectively and so, therefore, it would have been unjust to let the commercial aspect of these films undermine the craft of the individuals. Both Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Piku were hailed as the writer’s triumph and despite actors across both films enjoying positive reviews, it were the writers who walked away with most of the glory. Bhansali’s inimitable stamp is all over the film and agreed, that if one were to take him out, there would be very few things that could make Bajirao Mastani stand on its own but when seen next to the Malayalam film Pathemari or the Tamil feature Visaranai, the choice of Best Director seems shaky.

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Why Is India’s Oscar Success Rate So Poor?
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Why Is India’s Oscar Success Rate So Poor?

Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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I'm not done yet, there's more to come: Sooraj Barjatya on winning National Award for best director

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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70th National Film Awards: Aattam director Anand Ekarshi on winning national award

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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New Indian Express  

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Cannes 2024 winners list; ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ review - The Hindu
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Cannes 2024 winners list; ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’ review - The Hindu

The Hindu  

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Cannes 2024: Anasuya Sengupta becomes first Indian to clinch top acting award at the film festival

India TV News  

Anasuya Sengupta, one of the lead stars of Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov's Hindi-language movie, The Shameless, has created history by bagging the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard category at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Sengupta, who hails from Kolkata, is the first Indian artist to win the category's top acting honour, marking a significant milestone for India …

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Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, ‘Aattam’ adjudged best film

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Al Jazeera  

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Beyond blockbusters: Leveraging international festivals for theatrical success

Live Mint  

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Indian movies charm global audiences despite tepid show back home

Live Mint  

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India’s official Oscar entry 2018 fails to make it to final 15
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India’s official Oscar entry 2018 fails to make it to final 15

The Hindu  

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Zack Snyder interview, ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ reviews - The Hindu
1 year, 3 months ago

Zack Snyder interview, ‘Salaar’ and ‘Dunki’ reviews - The Hindu

The Hindu  

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10 years of Ram-Leela: Sanjay Leela Bhansali ushered a new genre in Indian cinema with Ranveer-Deepika starrer

Firstpost  

The chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone was electric, and their performances added layers of depth to the characters, making the film an instant classic In the vibrant tapestry of Indian cinema, Sanjay Leela Bhansali stands as a luminary, and his magnum opus, “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela,” released a decade ago, serves as a perfect example of his artistic …

Ranbir Kapoor's heartwarming gesture for Waheeda Rahman at National Awards wins praise | VIDEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor's heartwarming gesture for Waheeda Rahman at National Awards wins praise | VIDEO

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu conferred screen icon Waheeda Rehman ewith the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and honoured other winners of the 69th National Film Awards, including popular actors Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon. HOW WAHEEDA REHMAN REACTED AFTER RECEVING THE AWARD Rehman, 85, dedicated the award to her "dear film industry" and its various departments. Luckily, I got to …

Sreelekha refutes criticism of lobbying in film awards
1 year, 7 months ago

Sreelekha refutes criticism of lobbying in film awards

Deccan Chronicle  

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Films that made Sanjay Leela Bhansali a seven-time National Award winner: From Devdas to Gangubai Kathiawadi
1 year, 7 months ago

Films that made Sanjay Leela Bhansali a seven-time National Award winner: From Devdas to Gangubai Kathiawadi

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known as an auteur for a reason. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a seven-time National Film Award recipient Here are the six films for which Bhansali has won the National Awards for: Devdas Bhansali's directorial won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in 2002. Bajirao Mastani Bhansali's 2015 period romance Bajirao Mastani, starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika …

National Film Awards 2023: Reddit thinks Sardar Udham's Vicky Kaushal, not Allu Arjun, should have won Best Actor
1 year, 7 months ago

National Film Awards 2023: Reddit thinks Sardar Udham's Vicky Kaushal, not Allu Arjun, should have won Best Actor

Hindustan Times  

No victory for Vicky A Reddit user wrote, “The biggest snub this year. To award a hyper masculine role over a freedom fighter's saga of revenge is an insult to the art of film making.” A third user wrote on a more positive note, "I'm so happy that people here are at least acknowledging the tremendous work done by Vicky …

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1 year, 7 months ago

THIS Marathi movie is the first Indian film to win National Film Awards

India TV News  

The 69th National Film Awards were announced on August 24 during a press conference at the National Media Center in New Delhi. Shyamchi Aai is the first film to win the National Film Awards Written and directed by Acharya Atre, the film starred the late Vanamal Devi, Madhav Vaze, and Dauanna Joshi. Based on the book of the same name …

‘RRR’ bags six national awards, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ takes five
1 year, 7 months ago

‘RRR’ bags six national awards, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ takes five

The Hindu  

S.S. Rajamouli’s blockbuster RRR bagged six awards and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi won in five categories at the 69th National Film Awards for the year 2021 announced on Thursday. The Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director went to Meppadiyan, directed by Vishnu Mohan and produced by Unni Mukundan Films. RRR, produced by DVV Entertainments, won …

69th National Film Awards: ‘RRR’, ‘Pushpa - The Rise’ lead as Telugu films grab 10 awards; Allu Arjun is best actor
1 year, 7 months ago

69th National Film Awards: ‘RRR’, ‘Pushpa - The Rise’ lead as Telugu films grab 10 awards; Allu Arjun is best actor

The Hindu  

Telugu cinema won big at the 69th National Film Awards announced on Thursday evening for films that were certified in 2021. The last time Telugu cinema made a considerable impression was at the 66th National Film Awards for films certified in 2018. Earlier, director S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali - the Beginning won the award for Best Feature Film, becoming the first …

Radhika Madan bags actor award for Sanaa: International recognition makes people take a film more seriously
1 year, 9 months ago

Radhika Madan bags actor award for Sanaa: International recognition makes people take a film more seriously

Hindustan Times  

Radhika Madan has all the reasons to be happy for she won the award for Best Actor for upcoming film, Sanaa, at the recently held UK Asian Film Festival. The experience will always be close to my heart, as I haven’t received this kind of a reaction ever.” Radhika Madan on winning International award for Sanaa The 28-year-old plays the …

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the only director in today's times taking forward legacy of the Indian film heritage
1 year, 10 months ago

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the only director in today's times taking forward legacy of the Indian film heritage

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the only Indian filmmaker who has expertise in all facets of filmmaking from the visuals, performances, storytelling, music, canvases, and backdrops among others. With his films and now web series, Bhansali is always known to create a new world of the protagonist for the audiences to dive into, giving the cinema goers an visual treat. Currently, …

Why doesn’t India have an award even half as prestigious as the Oscars?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why doesn’t India have an award even half as prestigious as the Oscars?

Hindustan Times  

Last week, I held an Oscar in my hands. Which made me wonder why, despite making more movies than any other country in the world, in a 110-year tradition of cinematic storytelling, we haven’t been able to create an award that comes even close. For five years, as chairperson of the Film Critics Guild, I’ve had first-hand experience of what …

Congratulations ‘RRR’, but when will India have its own desi Oscars?
2 years ago

Congratulations ‘RRR’, but when will India have its own desi Oscars?

Firstpost  

When will the Golden Peacock that we award at our International Film Festival in Goa, have the same value as the Oscar? When will winning an award given by an Indian jury become the yardstick for success for Hollywood film makers, like winning an Oscar is for Indians? To mention just a few: Akele Hum Akele Tum is a copy …

With RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ and two documentary nominations at Oscars 2023, India has reason to cheer. But do the awards really matter?
2 years ago

With RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ and two documentary nominations at Oscars 2023, India has reason to cheer. But do the awards really matter?

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the 95th Academy Awards, which airs in India Monday, Telugu blockbuster RRR is the worst — or perhaps the best — thing to happen to Shaunak Sen’s All That Breathes and Kartiki Gonsalves’s The Elephant Whisperers, both of which are in with a realistic chance of making history at the Oscars. Festival exposure is helpful, but …

Kabzaa actor Shriya Saran says co-star 'Upendra's a huge star and yet so humble, hardworking' I Exclusive
2 years ago

Kabzaa actor Shriya Saran says co-star 'Upendra's a huge star and yet so humble, hardworking' I Exclusive

India Today  

Shriya Saran is an actor who has carved a niche for herself in Indian cinema and continues to deliver stellar performances, whatever the role may be. KABZAA’S MADHUMITA Shriya Saran will be seen playing Madhumita, a beautiful woman who hails from royalty, in the film. This is a very interesting part and a well written story by director R Chandru.” …

News18 Showsha Reel Awards: Babil Khan, Shantanu Maheshwari Win Best Debut Jury Award
2 years ago

News18 Showsha Reel Awards: Babil Khan, Shantanu Maheshwari Win Best Debut Jury Award

News 18  

Not one, but two young actors won the Best Debut awards at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards – Babil Khan for Qala and Shantanu Maheshwari for Gangubai Kathiawadi. Our jury members, consisting of veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, directors Sriram Raghavan and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, actress Divya Dutta, and News18’s Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor, Tavishi Paitandy, decided to have two winners …

SS Rajamouli’s RRR wins Best International Film at HCA Awards, director says 'Mera Bharat Mahan'
2 years, 1 month ago

SS Rajamouli’s RRR wins Best International Film at HCA Awards, director says 'Mera Bharat Mahan'

India TV News  

SS Rajamouli’s RRR wins Best International Film at HCA Awards, director says 'Mera Bharat Mahan' SS Rajamouli’s RRR, starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, wins Best International Film at Hollywood Critics Association Award. After bagging 3 awards, Ram Charan and Jr NTR'S film also took home the 'Best International Film' award. With this, RRR brought home top honours at the …

Why Indian cinema needs a pivot and how creative producers can help balance commerce with the art of filmmaking
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Indian cinema needs a pivot and how creative producers can help balance commerce with the art of filmmaking

The Hindu  

Over the last few years, Korean content has permeated the world. The work towards putting Korean culture on the world stage began more than two decades ago, championed by creative producers such as Miky Lee, vice chairperson of entertainment company CJ ENM and Chan-wook, who produces through the company Moho Films In the context of Indian filmed entertainment, however, this …

Why Pathaan's success is good news for the South film industry | OPINION
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Pathaan's success is good news for the South film industry | OPINION

India Today  

Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan collected Rs 634 crore gross worldwide in its first week of release. The South film industry, too, is celebrating the success of Pathaan and many may be wondering why, given that it’s a Hindi film. The Hindi heartland has been consuming such content in single screens for many years now and the South film industry banks …

Sur, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Kaante maker Pritish Nandy on MM Keeravaani & RRR’s triumph in America
2 years, 2 months ago

Sur, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Kaante maker Pritish Nandy on MM Keeravaani & RRR’s triumph in America

Firstpost  

The prolific producer who has in the past helmed films as dynamic and diverse as Kaante, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chameli and Jhankar Beats, feels it’s time for Indian cinema to go seriously global. It remains one of our most successful albums till date.” Mr Nandy feels the music of RRR is one of its key assets.”The sheer energy and magic …

Explained | Why India has a fair chance of winning Oscars, after RRR's Golden Globes win
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Why India has a fair chance of winning Oscars, after RRR's Golden Globes win

Firstpost  

Films like RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files and Kantara are in the list of 301 titles eligible for the Oscars in various categories As RRR won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu earlier today, the hopes for an Oscar win have gone up several notches. A number of popular Indian films have made it …

EXPLAINED | Pushpa reigns in Russia: Why Raj Kapoor and dubbed versions of RRR, Bahubali are so famous abroad
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINED | Pushpa reigns in Russia: Why Raj Kapoor and dubbed versions of RRR, Bahubali are so famous abroad

Firstpost  

Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa: The Rise has been in the news again recently. According to the makers, the film has collected over 10 million Rubles at the box office in Russia in 25 days after being released on 774 screens on December 8. Another SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus, RRR had last year become world’s most popular non-English film. #PushpaTheRise is …

IMDb drops the list of 10 most popular Indian movies and web-series of 2022, awards Kamal Haasan and R. Madhavan
2 years, 3 months ago

IMDb drops the list of 10 most popular Indian movies and web-series of 2022, awards Kamal Haasan and R. Madhavan

Firstpost  

These top 10 filmmakers and actors, including Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, Shefali Shah, and many others. IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, has released its lists of Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies and Web Series of 2022, celebrating titles that struck a chord with fans worldwide. …

68th National Film Awards 2022 Live Updates: Asha Parekh Accepts Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Suriya and Ajay Devgn Get Best Actor
2 years, 5 months ago

68th National Film Awards 2022 Live Updates: Asha Parekh Accepts Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Suriya and Ajay Devgn Get Best Actor

News 18  

68th National Film Awards 2022 Live Updates: The National Film Awards ceremony is being held in New Delhi today. Hindi film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ will be given the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Sachidanandan KR will get Best Director Award for Malayalam Film AK Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Rahul Deshpande will get the Best Male Playback Singer award …

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