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Naseeruddin Shah reveals he rejected several lifetime achievement awards recently: ‘A way of saying your work is done’

Naseeruddin Shah reveals he rejected several lifetime achievement awards recently: ‘A way of saying your work is done’

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At 76, Naseeruddin Shah is having one of the golden phases of his career. The veteran actor is garnering praise for his performance in Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film that has won both critical acclaim and commercial success. He also won praise for his starring role in Made in India, the Amazon MX Player show in which he played JRD Tata. And amid this golden run, the actor has made it clear that he has no plans to hang up his boots just yet. Actor Naseeruddin Shah addressed not accepting lifetime achievement awards recently. (PTI Photo) (PTI) Naseeruddin Shah addresses awards On Friday, the team of Main Vaapas Aaunga hosted a success party for the film in Mumbai to mark its completion of 50 days in theatres, a rarity in today’s market. The romantic saga, which also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina, is Imtiaz’s first box-office success in years. At the success party, Naseeruddin Shah addressed the film’s success and his career trajectory. Speaking to the gathering, which included mediapersons, he …

Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honoured | Bollywood News

Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honoured | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 29, 2026 09:55 PM IST The Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs announced the recipients of the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards on Wednesday. The honourees include actor-director Prasad Oak, veteran music composer Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and actor Rani Mukerji. According to an official statement, Prasad Oak will be honoured with the prestigious Chhatrapati V Shantaram Special Contribution Award in recognition of his contribution to Marathi cinema. The honour marks another significant milestone in Oak’s illustrious career. His directorial debut, Kachcha Limboo (2017), won the award for Best Feature Film in Marathi at the 65th National Film Awards. Expressing his gratitude, Oak said, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the jury members of the Maharashtra Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs for this incredible honour. I grew up watching the works of V. Shantaram ji and learning from his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. Receiving an award in his name is truly a moment of immense pride and joy for me.” He …

Kangana Ranaut calls Cockroach Janta Party’s Saurav Das ‘useless and unemployed’: At his age, I had 2 National Awards

Kangana Ranaut calls Cockroach Janta Party’s Saurav Das ‘useless and unemployed’: At his age, I had 2 National Awards

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Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut did not mince her words as she called out Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das for his comments about her work as an MP. Saurav had said no one in her party or in the younger generation takes Kangana seriously after she criticised the CJP protests. Now, Kangana has called Saurav ‘simply useless’. (Also read: CJP’s Saurav Das responds to Kangana Ranaut’s remarks on protests: ‘Aap se kahi jyaada Gen Z ne desh ke liye kiya hai’) Kangana Ranaut fired back at Saurav Das for his comments about her. What Kangana said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kangana reposted a video of Saurav speaking about her, and added a note. It read, “I googled this person and he is 28 years old. How he claims to be a student I have no clue! Yes I am in politics for past 2 years but I have been in public life for the last 20 years. At his age, I had 2 National Awards.” Kangana accepted her past comments as an …

Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’

Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’

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Tamil actor Dhanush found himself at the centre of controversy ever since the National Film Awards were announced. He received a special mention as Best Actor for his performance in Captain Miller, but it was the Best Tamil Film award for his directorial Raayan that caused the most controversy. Breaking the silence at an event, the actor admitted that there were better Tamil films than his in 2024, and he also slammed those criticising him. Dhanush directed and starred in the 2024 Tamil film Raayan. Dhanush admits there were better Tamil films in 2024 Dhanush attended an event on Sunday where he spoke about the criticism over his National Award win. Getting candid on stage, he said, “For Raayan, I got a National Film Award. That year, there were definitely better films than that one. The fans of those films expressed their love, and I fully respect them,” without naming the films. He then went on to list every time he made good films and lost out on winning National Awards. “Now Adhu Oru Kana …

Throwback to Sanju Rathod’s Electrifying Performance at Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025

Throwback to Sanju Rathod’s Electrifying Performance at Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025

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The Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 are around the corner. The evening will celebrate and honour the finest talent in the Marathi film industry. The star-studded event is also expected to feature some spectacular performances. Ahead of the awards, we’re looking back at one of the most electrifying acts from last year’s ceremony. The 10th Filmfare Awards Marathi brought together some of the biggest names from the industry under one roof. Along with celebrating cinematic excellence, the night also witnessed several power-packed performances. Among the standout acts was folk music sensation Sanju Rathod. He first walked the red carpet in a striking black outfit. Known for his honest lyrics and magnetic stage presence, Sanju effortlessly won over the audience with his infectious energy. He then took to the stage and performed some of his biggest chartbusters, including Gulabi Sadi and Shaky, among others. The crowd erupted in cheers as several celebrities got up from their seats to groove to his songs. At one point, the stage was filled with actresses dancing along to his performance. Sanju …

4 National Awards, But No 100 cr Film Yet- What’s Keeping the Superstar Out?

4 National Awards, But No 100 cr Film Yet- What’s Keeping the Superstar Out?

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Mammootty Box Office: After 4 National Awards, Will the Superstar Soon Enter 100 Cr Club? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Malayalam superstar Mammootty recently won the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in Bramayugam. The honour marked his fourth Best Actor National Award, putting him on par with Amitabh Bachchan for the most wins in the category. However, despite an illustrious career spanning nearly six decades and unmatched critical acclaim, Mammootty is yet to achieve one major box office milestone—the 100 crore club. So, why hasn’t one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest stars joined this elite list? Mammootty Prioritises Content Over Mass Entertainers He is a legendary talent who has nothing left to prove to anyone. The actor commands a massive fan base and is known for his acting talents. Over the years, he has worked across different genres of film and experimented with a range of roles. In the last five years, the Malayalam film actor has surprised everyone with the kind of roles he has accepted. With films like Nanpakal Nerathu …

Shining Stars Awards honour toppers in Alluri, Anakapalli districts

Shining Stars Awards honour toppers in Alluri, Anakapalli districts

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The School Education Department on Monday felicitated meritorious students who excelled in the 2026 SSC and Intermediate Public Examinations at separate Shining Stars-2026 award ceremonies held in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli districts. In ASR district, the programme was held at the S.R. Sankaran Auditorium in Kummariputtu, Paderu. Joint Collector Tirumani Sri Pooja inaugurated the event along with former Paderu MLA Giddi Eswari and other officials. Addressing students, Ms. Sri Pooja said sustained hard work, dedication and proper planning were the keys to success, while speakers urged students to remain consistent, develop alternative career plans and pursue emerging opportunities. Students from several mandals, including Paderu, Araku Valley, Chintapalli, G.K. Veedhi, Pedabayalu, Ananthagiri, Dumbriguda, G. Madugula, Koyyuru and Munchingiputtu, were honoured for securing top ranks. In Anakapalli, the awards were presented at Pentakota Convention Hall in the presence of district in-charge Minister Kollu Ravindra, Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, Collector Vijaya Krishnan and legislators. Mr. Ravindra said the State government had allocated ₹8.5 crore towards cash incentives and awards for meritorious SSC and Intermediate students across …

FIFA World Cup 2026 awards: Full list of Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and every winner

FIFA World Cup 2026 awards: Full list of Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and every winner

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Updated On Jul 20, 2026 09:00 am IST Here is the full list of award winners at the 2026 FIFA World Cup …read more 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jul 20, 2026 09:00 am IST Spain won the FIFA World Cup for the second time in history, adding to their 2010 glory. They beat Argentina 1-0 in the final(Getty Images via AFP) 2 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jul 20, 2026 09:00 am IST Spain captain won the Golden Ball award after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final for his influential role on La Roja’s second title(Getty Images via AFP) 3 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jul 20, 2026 09:00 am IST France captain Kylian Mbappe, who scored 10 goals and recorded four assists, won the Golden Boot award. He is the only player in history to win it twice, having earlier bagged in the 2022 edition.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) 4 / 7 View Photos in a …

Check out all awards of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Check out all awards of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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2 min readJul 20, 2026 04:16 AM IST Kylian Mbappe won back to back Golden Boots after the French sensation topped the goal-scoring charts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 goals. He pipped closest rival Lionel Messi who could not score or assist in the final vs Spain, ending the tournament with 8 goals. This was also the second straight time Mbappe had won the Golden Boot over Messi, with the French player winning the prize in Qatar as well with 7 goals, one more than the Argentinian. The other awards were swept by the World Cup winning Spanish team as goalkeeper Unai Simon won the Golden Glove after getting beat only once the entire tournament while midfielder Rodri was adjudged the player of the tournament and awarded the Golden Ball. Defender Pau Cubarsí was elected as the best young player. Who are the top scorers at the 2026 World Cup? Kylian Mbappe – France: 10 goalsLionel Messi – Argentina: 8 goalsJude Bellingham – England: 7 goalsErling Haaland – Norway: 7 goalsOusmane Dembele …

Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi celebrate big wins of Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu at National Awards

Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi celebrate big wins of Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu at National Awards

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It was a memorable day for the team behind Pushpa 2: The Rule at the 72nd National Film Awards. Sukumar was recognised as Best Screenplay Writer, while Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma took home the award for Best Costume Designer. The victories sparked celebrations across the industry, with Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, and many others congratulating the winners and cheering Telugu cinema’s impressive run at this year’s awards. Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and many stars celebrate the wins at 72nd National Film Awards. Mythri Movie Makers celebrates Sukumar and the costume designers Mythri Movie Makers was quick to celebrate the film’s double win, sharing heartfelt posts for both Sukumar and the costume design team on social media. Congratulating director Sukumar on his National Award, the production house wrote, “When vision meets brilliance, history follows ❤️‍🔥 Congratulations to @aryasukku Garu on winning the Best Screenplay Writer award for #Pushpa2 at the prestigious 72nd National Film Awards 🏆A phenomenal achievement and honor for one of Indian cinema’s finest storytellers ❤️ #WildFirePushpa.” The makers also applauded costume …