Prakash Raj honoured with National AwardOctober 22nd, 2009 The 55th National Awards ceremony was held yesterday at New Delhi. Actor Prakash Raj, Priyadarshan were honoured by Smt.
Sonam accepts National Award on behalf of dad, Yash Chopra for sonOctober 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - It was an evening for daughters and fathers with young actress Sonam Kapoor accepting the award on behalf of dad Anil Kapoor and veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra stepping up to receive the prize for his son Aditya at the 55th National Award ceremony Wednesday. Filmmaker Aditya Chopra's Chak De! India was named the best film in overall entertainment for 2007, while actor-producer Anil Kapoor was given the special jury award for his film "Gandhi, My Father".
Kasaravalli ecstatic after receiving Crystal Globe AwardOctober 20th, 2009 BANGALORE - Kannada filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli, who was honoured with the South Asian Cinema Foundation's Excellence in Cinema Crystal Globe Award 2009, says receiving the prestigious award has been the most precious moment in his life. Speaking to IANS from New Delhi where he has gone to receive the National Award for his film "Gulabi Talkies", Kasaravalli said that a retrospective of his best films were organised in Britain.
Allu National Award given away to PadmanabhamOctober 3rd, 2009 The national award instituted in the name of Allu Ramalingaiah was given away to the comedian of yesteryears Padmanabham at a function held at Ravi Narayana Reddy auditorium recently. Allu Aravind felicitated Padmanabham with golden anklet (swarna kankanam), while Gummadi covered him with a shawl.
Shobana loves cinema!September 19th, 2009 Two-time National award winning actress Shobana has expressed her love for cinema and that she is happy with the changes taking place in both commercial and art films. A lot of commercial movies that star her favorite actors do well and also win National awards.
Kanchivaram was supposed to have MohanlalSeptember 11th, 2009 National award winning film Kanchivaram’s director Priyadarshan is still elated about the film’s success. According to him, the hit film was supposed to have Mohanlal playing the lead, but since he didn’t have the dates, the role went to Prakash Raj instead, who then went on to win a National award for the role.
The award goes toGirish!September 8th, 2009 Kannada actress Umashri is still elated over winning her first-ever National award for her performance in Gulabi Talkies, a feat, which has also fetched her many other awards. And while she could take the whole credit herself, she would like to give it all to filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli, the director of Gulabi Talkies.
I thank Girish Kasaravalli for National Award: Uma ShriSeptember 7th, 2009 BANGALORE - Kannada actress Uma Shri, winner of best actress National Award for "Gulabi Talkies", gives credit to her director Girish Kasaravalli for the honour and says that for her role she had to "unlearn many things and just submit to the director". "The National and state government award for 'Gulabi Talkies' is certainly the biggest achievement of my career and I should only thank Girish Kasaravalli sir for that," Uma Shri told IANS.
Adoor gets his 5th National Award for directionSeptember 7th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Ace Malayalam filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan got his fifth National Award for best direction for "Nallu Pennungal", making him the only second person to win the prestigious award five or more times. The 55th edition of the awards were announced in New Delhi Monday.
'Kanjeevaram' best film at National Awards, Adoor best directorSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Director Priyadarshan's off-beat Tamil film "Kanjeevaram" has won the best feature film award at the 55th National Film Awards 2007, while southern actor Prakash Raj has been adjudged best actor for his performance in the same film, it was announced here Monday. Renowned Malayalam film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan is best director for "Naalu Pennungal" while Kannada actress Uma Shri is best actress for "Gulabi Talkies".
Priyadarshan cant believe hes won National AwardSeptember 7th, 2009 MUMBAI - Priyadarshan, currently shooting in Karaikudi, cannot believe his Tamil film "Kanchivaram" has won the National Award for Best Film. This isnt just my first National Award, its my first award ever!" he exclaims.
South films score big at National Awards with 'Kanjeevaram', AdoorSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Filmmaker Priyadarshan's offbeat Tamil film "Kanjeevaram" has scored big at the 55th National Film Awards 2007, winning best feature film and best actor for Prakash Raj, while renowned Malayalam director has been adjudged best director for "Naalu Pennungal", it was announced here Monday. Kannada actress Uma Shri is best actress for "Gulabi Talkies"; Aamir Khan's directorial debut "Taare Zameen Par" gets best family welfare award.
Prabhudeva plans to take Nayanthara to BollywoodJuly 22nd, 2009 CHENNAI J - After Asin Thottumkal and Trisha Krishnan, Nayanthara is set to enter Bollywood as Prabhudeva is planning to make a Hindi film with her in the lead. Prabhudeva, who is currently directing Salman Khan starrer "Wanted: Dead or Alive", a Hindi remake of his Tamil blockbuster "Pokkiri", is said to be dating Nayanthara.
Trisha dumps Dhanush's film to work with Akshay Kumar (Southern Snippets)June 30th, 2009 CHENNAI - After shooting for more than 10 days, Tamil actress Trisha has opted out of Dhanush starrer "Aadukalam" to work in Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's home production. Trisha was playing an anglo Indian girl in the film to be directed by Vetrimaran.
Master Kishan honoured with National AwardMay 3rd, 2009 Guinness Book record holder for being the world’s youngest film director, Master Kishen has now been honoured with another national award. On 5th of February, Mrs.
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