It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.
'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'
'Fauji jo hain, woh desh sambhalta hain, border sambhalta hain, hum shehar sambhalte hain (Soldiers protect the country, the border, we protect the city).'
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.
Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.
The actress stood out in an off-shoulder shimmery dust blue gown. She teamed her gown with a classic bob, which is similar to the look that she will be seen sporting in her upcoming film Rangoon.
John unveils his next movie... Nimrat on a movie she cherishes...Varun, Ranveer, Aditya watch some fighting...
'It's a struggle for everybody, even established people are struggling.'
Like the Filmfare awards and Hollywood's Oscar awards, there are some amazing facts you may not have known about India's most prestigious awards.
'A healthy lifestyle does show. You are what you eat. You are how you sleep. Your skin is what you put into your body.' 'So it's all a reflection of everything encompassed together, whether you know how you are in your heart, in your soul.'
'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.' 'I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.' 'He said he didn't understand.' 'I explained that you have to keep reading, watching, writing, traveling.' 'It is like riyaaz for an actor.'
'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.'
'Till late on the night before the National Awards ceremony, Smriti was in talks with the President's office, hoping to make the President change his mind.'
Check out the films that bagged the National Award.
The 66th National Awards have been announced, and Hindi cinema has emerged a major winner.
'The National Award is our nation's highest recognition, being recognised at the President's hand is our privilege, our honour and our dream.' 'The nation's sentiment got left out in the choices that were made yesterday...'
Kajol and Kriti Sanon get together to pack a punch in their new film, Do Patti.
That makes winning the National Award for Arjun Rampal even more special...
'Indian life is full of chaos. So it captures the cultural chaos quite beautifully and lightly.'
National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.
'I don't know if I am the youngest but I must be the happiest!'
'There are some things I may not be comfortable about. Explicit things and all that.'
Looking back at Devdas...Saif, then and now...Kriti's bright smile...
Bollywood makes way for regional cinema at the 65th National Awards.
'We have loved Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Apocalypto.' 'The thought was 'When are we going to do such films?''
'I will be whatever I want to be without you putting any kind of label on me.'
From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
What do you think about the winners of the 53rd National Awards?
Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.
Fresh pairings bring about fresh energy on celluloid. And quite a few untried ones are all set to draw our attention with the unique crackle of their chemistry on the big screen soon.
Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.
The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
A daughter's thoughtful tribute to her late mother.
Director Praveen Sattaru talks about his National Award winning movie Chandamama Kathalu.
'I am dedicating this award to each and every brave soldier of our country and their families.'
The actress won her first National Award for her role in Milan Luthria's biopic The Dirty Picture.
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