Preity Zinta, whose performance in Deepa Mehta's Heaven on Earth, received warm reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, has won the Silver Hugo Award for best actress at the 44th edition of Chicago International Film Festival. The jury praised her 'for her strong yet subtle performance as a woman struggling to keep her dreams despite brutal realities.'
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
Meryl Streep stands a very good chance of winning this year.
Watch the trailers and predict the winner.
While Hollywood attended the Oscars on Sunday night, film folk back home were busy getting glam for the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.
The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.
'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'
Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes award winner Anasuya Sengupta's fierce individuality shows in the outfits she chooses to wear as well.
'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'
Three days to Sunday's 96th Academy Awards, and everyone has their predictions ready!
'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'
Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.
These gorgeous women have given some brilliant performances this year.
Here's a peak at the five talented actresses nominated for the Best Actress trophy at the awards.
On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'
'I want to believe that now the world is my oyster.'
American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director Ali Wong has won the 2024 Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her performance as Amy Lau in the Netflix series, Beef.
Tripti Dimri, who stole hearts after featuring in Animal, celebrates her 30th birthday on February 23.
Monali bagged the Best Actress award at the South-Asian International Film Festival in Washington DC, making her the first Bollywood singer to have won an award for acting.
Film folk were in a celebratory mood, as they prepared to attend the 69th National Film Awards ceremony.
'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'
Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.
A quick look at the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.
On her 50th birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of her most significant works.
'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'
The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.
The 96th Annual Academy Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet, as Hollywood's A-listers attended the biggest awards night of the year.
The Zone Of Interest is technically flawless but lacks emotional pull, observes Mayur Sanap.
Here's a look at the expert predictions. Do send in your predictions too!
'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'
Film and telly folk attended the 29th Lions Gold Awards, which honoured extraordinary achievements in film, television, OTT, music and social welfare commitment.
Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.
There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023, held at Mumbai's Taj Land's End hotel, saw some Bollywood and television stars in attendance.
The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced.
From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?
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