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Chetak Screen Awards nominations: Dhurandhar leads race; Saiyaara, Homebound among top contenders; check full list | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards nominations: Dhurandhar leads race; Saiyaara, Homebound among top contenders; check full list | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards is set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai and the nominations for the awards are finally here. Leading the pack is Dhurandhar, which dominates multiple categories including Best Film, Best Director, acting, music and technical awards. Close behind are Saiyaara and Homebound, both of which have secured nominations across key categories. Films like Chhaava, Superboys of Malegaon, Haq and Dhadak 2 have also emerged as major contenders, featuring prominently across acting and craft categories. Triptii Dimri – Dhadak 2Yami Gautam Dhar – HaqSonal Madhushankar – Humans in the LoopKonkona Sen Sharma – Metro… In DinoMonika Panwar – NishaanchiRadhika Apte – Sister MidnightKriti Sanon – Tere Ishk Mein Best Actor (Female) – OTT Film Fatima Sana Shaikh – Aap Jaisa KoiSanya Malhotra – MrsRadhika Apte – Saali MohabbatSaba Azad – Songs of ParadiseMia Maelzer – StolenThe Great Shamsuddin Family – Farida JalalShreya Chaudhry – The Mehta Boys Chetak Screen Awards Best Actor (Male) Vicky Kaushal – ChhaavaSiddhant Chaturvedi – Dhadak 2Ranveer Singh – DhurandharVishal Jethwa – HomeboundIshaan Khatter – HomeboundManoj Bajpayee – …

Rashmika Mandanna gets emotional over a note on her bond with Vijay Deverakonda: ‘Find a love that liberates you’

Rashmika Mandanna gets emotional over a note on her bond with Vijay Deverakonda: ‘Find a love that liberates you’

Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who recently began a new chapter with husband Vijay Deverakonda, couldn’t hold back her emotions after coming across a touching note celebrating her love for him. Deeply moved by the words, she confessed she felt overwhelmed in the moment. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna got married on February 26. (@rashmika_mandanna) Rashmika Mandanna gets emotional On Monday, Rashmika took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share her feelings after she came across a post by a social media user. The post featured an article on “romantic optimism in a cynical age,” drawing references to Rashmika and Vijay’s relationship. The social media user also penned a heartfelt note describing admiration as a quiet yet powerful expression of love, writing, “Sometimes the most honest proof of love is simply admiration. Watching @iamRashmika look at @TheDeverakonda reminded me of that…” In her response, Rashmika reflected on what love truly means to her, and shared that it should be liberating. Reacting to the post on social media, Rashmika admitted that it had been a long time …

Who is Shamla Hamza? Actress once worked as…; won the best actress award for Feminichi Fathima at…

Who is Shamla Hamza? Actress once worked as…; won the best actress award for Feminichi Fathima at…

Shamla Hamza wins the Kerala State Film Awards 2024 for? Actress Shamla Hamza’s name resonated across the state at the Kerala State Film Awards 2024 when she won the Best Actress award for her film Feminichi Fathima. This win proved to be a major turning point in her career and paved the way for authentic, heart-warming stories in Malayalam cinema. Kerala State Film Awards 2024 Kerala State Film Awards 2024 This short, yet emotionally charged drama also earned director Faasil Mohammed the Best Debut Director award. Mammootty also received the Best Actor award for Brahmayugam that same evening. But Feminichi Fathima’s double win was the most talked-about. Who is Shamla Hamza? Shamla Hamza, before she started her career as an actress, was a well-known radio jockey. With her charming voice and her way of interacting with people, she became quite popular. The Week reports that she literally made a hard slog from the radio booths to the movie sets through her dedication and love for the art. Shamla’s Role in Feminichi Fatima In Feminichi Fatima, …

Abhishek Banerjee’s Film Stolen To Release On OTT In June

Abhishek Banerjee’s Film Stolen To Release On OTT In June

Stolen, a new film starring Abhishek Banerjee, has been announced today. The investigative crime thriller is backed by an acclaimed team of executive producers, Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani and Vikramaditya Motwane. It marks the directorial debut of Karan Tejpal and is produced by Gaurav Dhingra for Jungle Book Studio. The movie follows the journey of two urbane brothers who witness a baby being kidnapped from an impoverished mother at a railway station in rural India. One brother, guided by moral duty, convinces the other to help the mother and join an investigation to find the child. Besides Banerjee, it stars Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, Sahidur Rahaman and Shubham. Stolen will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on June 4. Stolen was screened at the Venice Film Festival 2023, where it earned a standing ovation. The film went on to have a remarkable festival run, earning acclaim and accolades across the globe. At the Beijing International Film Festival, it won Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress. At Japan’s Skip City International D-Cinema Festival, it …

World’s most beautiful woman unfazed by Oscar loss, ‘getting a good night’s sleep’ at Aspen Lake hideaway | Hollywood

World’s most beautiful woman unfazed by Oscar loss, ‘getting a good night’s sleep’ at Aspen Lake hideaway | Hollywood

Demi Moore may have lost the 2025 Oscars’ Best Actress statuette to Anora star Mikey Madison, but she’s found peace—and a brand new title—in a far more serene setting: the shores of Aspen Lake. Demi Moore attends the TIME100 gala, celebrating the magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, in New York City, U.S., April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper(REUTERS) Just days after losing the coveted Academy Award, the 62-year-old icon was named People magazine’s ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman.’ The magazine praised her “long-underrated acting chops” and her ability to reshape the conversation around beauty and power in Hollywood. Moore had been the clear favourite for her fearless role in The Substance, a haunting look at society’s obsession with youth and perfection. Yet, the loss didn’t rattle her. Instead, she leaned into something far more rewarding: rest. ALSO READ| World’s most beautiful woman is a 62-year-old actor who beat Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie “I was just so happy to kind of sleep in, knowing I had nowhere to …

Demi Moore wasn’t gutted to lose Oscar to Anora star Mikey Madison. Here’s why | Hollywood

Demi Moore wasn’t gutted to lose Oscar to Anora star Mikey Madison. Here’s why | Hollywood

Apr 17, 2025 09:30 AM IST In an interview with Time magazine, Demi Moore looked back at the moment when she lost the Oscar to Mikey Madison for her role in Anora. Many fans were upset over Hollywood star Demi Moore losing out Best Actress accolade at the Oscars 2025 to Mikey Madison for her performance in Anora. But Demi wasn’t gutted about losing the golden statue, instead she said she knew that Mikey would emerge as the winner. Also read: Demi Moore snubbed for Best Actress at 2025 Oscars, fans demand answers; ‘the irony of her losing to a younger actress’ Demi Moore congratulated Mikey Madison on her Oscars victory. Demi Moore knew Mikey Madison would win In an interview with Time magazine, Demi looked back at the moment when she lost. She said that she was not devastated after the announcement. “I leaned over and whispered to my manager, ‘I think it’s going to Mikey’. I don’t know why I knew, but I did. I was so centered and calm. I didn’t feel …

Halle Berry says Oscars ‘not really designed’ for Black women as she reflects on her Best Actress win | Hollywood

Halle Berry says Oscars ‘not really designed’ for Black women as she reflects on her Best Actress win | Hollywood

Apr 01, 2025 04:45 PM IST “Did it really change anything for women of colour? For my sisters?” Halle Berry said of being the only Black woman ever to win Oscar for Best Actress Halle Berry thinks the Academy Awards is “not really designed” for Black women. In the Apple TV+ documentary Number One on the Call Sheet, the 58-year-old opened up on being the first and only Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 2002. Halle Berry poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS) Halle Berry on being the first and only Black woman to win Best Actress: ‘Did it really change anything?’ Out of the 13 Black actresses who were nominated for the prestigious title, Berry was the only one to be presented with it. More recently, Cynthia Erivo received the nod for Best Actress but lost to Anora’s Mikey Madison, per Hollywood Reporter. Reflecting on her historic win, the Never Let …

Karla Sofia Gascon shares powerful four-word message after Oscars 2025 | Hollywood

Karla Sofia Gascon shares powerful four-word message after Oscars 2025 | Hollywood

Mar 04, 2025 01:33 AM IST At the 2025 Oscars, Karla Sofia Gascon, nominated for Best Actress, lost to Mikey Madison. Post-ceremony, she shared a Buddhist chant on Instagram. Karla Sofia Gascon made her presence known at the Oscars 2025 on March 2, where she was nominated for Best Actress. However, she did not take home the coveted statue, losing to Mikey Madison for her role in Anora, Gascon’s grace remained evident. After the show, the actress took to her Instagram Story, sharing a photo and a brief, yet powerful four-word message with her followers. Karla Sofia Gascon, nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars 2025, lost to Mikey Madison. Post-ceremony, she shared an Instagram photo with a Buddhist chant. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS) Also Read: Did Adam Sandler mock Zelensky’s trademark look? Actor walks out of Oscars after being slammed for his outfit Gascon’s short message after Oscar snub Alongside her picture, Gascon wrote, “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” which seemed to be an accent-less version of a Japanese Buddhist chant, “Nam …

What is Mikey Madison’s net worth? Anora star becomes second youngest best actress to win Oscar | Hollywood

What is Mikey Madison’s net worth? Anora star becomes second youngest best actress to win Oscar | Hollywood

Mikey Madison, 25, just created history by becoming the second-youngest actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. She won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Anora. Mikey Madison attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)(AFP) The actor, who turns 26 later this month, is the ninth youngest woman to win the Oscar for her role in Sean Baker’s comedy-drama, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes last year, as its main character, a sex prostitute who falls in love with the immature son of a Russian millionaire. During her acceptance speech on the stage, Madison remarked, “This is very surreal.” “I grew up in LA but Hollywood always felt so far for me. To be standing in this room is really incredible.” She expressed her gratitude to the Brighton Beach neighborhood and “my mom, my dad, sister, little brother, and twin brother, Miles, for being my best friend – …

Independent studios Neon, A24 dominate Academy Awards | Hollywood

Independent studios Neon, A24 dominate Academy Awards | Hollywood

By Dawn Chmielewski Independent studios Neon, A24 dominate Academy Awards LOS ANGELES – The 97th Academy Awards marked a celebration of independent film, with Neon’s “Anora” claiming five Oscars, including for best film, lead actress and director. Director Sean Baker’s movie about an exotic dancer and sex worker who has the chance of a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a Russian oligarch, received broad critical acclaim but modest box office success. Its 25-year-old star, Mikey Madison, scored an upset victory for best actress over sentimental favorite Demi Moore, who received a Screen Actors Guild award for her portrayal as an aging television star who finds a potion that can make her look younger in “The Substance.” Another independent darling, A24, collected a trio of Academy Awards for “The Brutalist,” including best actor for Adrien Brody for his portrayal of a Hungarian-Jewish architect rebuilding his life in America after the Holocaust. The independent films triumphed over more broadly popular films, such as Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” and Warner Bros’ “Dune: Part Two,” which were …