The 72-year-old director wins the award over Sulochana and Suchitra Sen.
Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni talks about her latest film, directed by Nitin Desai.
Sumedha Raikar-Mhatre examines the Marathi film industry, which annually produces around 190 dissimilar films that requires an investment of Rs 400 crores.
NCP leader Nawab Malik had levelled a string of allegations against the NCB official, including illegal phone tapping.
The actress, who starred in films like Bhabhi and Choti Bahen, was 75.
Lagoo's son-in-law Vinay Waikul said, "She complained of chest pain so we took her to the hospital around 1 am. She passed away around 3.15 am."
The veteran actress died on June 4 at the age of 79.
Baharla Ha Madhumas has made Sana Shinde a star, and Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her.
Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.
'Nobody told me upfront that you are a Marathi girl so we will not cast you.' 'I questioned myself: 'Am I not good enough?' 'Am I not good-looking to be in this industry?''
Seeking to give a "Marathi" angle to the replacement of Shilpa Shinde with another actress on a popular show, Raj Thackeray has come to TV actress Shilpa Shinde's aid.
Pause here to take in noteworthy minimalist style.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was among those who mourned her loss, and visited her home.
With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.
The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.
A look at the pictures from the prayer meet.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'
Watch stars dazzle at the red carpet.
The fights start early this season, as Tina Dutta and Archana get into a tiff.
'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'
Alia Bhatt won hearts when she wore her wedding sari at the 69th National Film Awards at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ivory embroidered drape was designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
'I was quite taken in by the adept handling of a simple (yet complicated!) subject and had my share of laughs and tears by the time the curtain fell,' observes Nitin Sathe after watching the superhit Baipan Bhari Deva.
"Is that Qazi above the Constitution? He should produce papers to show Sameer Wankhede had converted (to Islam) to marry his first wife," Redkar said, adding Wankhede had performed the 'nikah' in 2006 only to fulfil the wish of his late mother, who was Muslim.
Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.
If you are looking for some fashion inspiration this Makar Sankranti, take some cues from these glamorous ladies. Namrata Thakker shows you how to nail your festive look to perfection.
Superstar Aamir Khan turned up at a private award function after 16 years!
The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.
'I had performed the 'nikah' of Sameer Wankhede and Shabana Qureshi. Her father had approached me to perform the marriage in the Lokhandwala complex area of Mumbai. The groom's name was Sameer Dawood Wankhede who married Shabana Qureshi'
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
There is now a behind-the-scenes discussion to evict Sajid immediately.
'I started losing sleep.' 'I started having trust issues.' 'I knew that actors sometimes go through this and I thought I'll be able to step in and step out of the character.' 'But it took me a while to feel good again.'
Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.
A look at the red carpet arrivals.
The film fraternity got together to return their love for him with a special prayer service, where they showed the world just what his contribution to cinema was and what he meant to them.
After being off the air for five years, celebrity dance reality show is all set to return on September 2.
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