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5 fascinating facts about National Award-winning film – India TV

5 fascinating facts about National Award-winning film – India TV

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Image Source : TMDB Sardar Udham completes three years of its release It has been three years since Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham was released and made a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike. This historical drama, based on the life of revolutionary Udham Singh, not only showcased stunning performances but also took home multiple accolades, including 5 National Awards. As we celebrate this remarkable film’s anniversary, here are five things you probably didn’t know about Sardar Udham. 1) The Film Won 5 National Awards Sardar Udham swept the 69th National Film Awards with 5 major wins, including Best Hindi Film and Best Cinematography. The movie was recognized for its technical brilliance and its portrayal of an important chapter in Indian history. This achievement cemented the film’s status as one of the finest historical dramas in Indian cinema. 2) Shoojit Sircar Dedicated the National Award Wins to Late Irrfan Khan While Shoojit Sircar celebrated the numerous accolades Sardar Udham received, his heart was heavy with emotion. After winning the National Awards, Sircar dedicated the success …

John Krasinski Gathers A Fascinating Cast Of Actors In One Of The Strangest Movies Of The Summer

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IF Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Alan Kim, Matt Damon, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolf, Emily Blunt, George Clooney. Director: John Krasinski IF Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb ) What’s Good: Krasinski weaves quite an emotional tale that will probably make a lot of people cry, and just for that, the film is worth watching. What’s Bad: The tone of the movie seems to be aimed at kids, but the rest of the movie, its storyline, the acting, and the revelations are so sad and emotional that only adults will relate; it feels like a mismatch. Loo Break: The film has some sluggish moments towards the second act; that’s the cue for you. Watch or Not?: While the film is quite interesting in its construction, I would recommend waiting and watching it once it is available on digital. Language: English Available On: Theaters Runtime: 104 Minutes. User Rating: John Krasinski won people’s hearts with his work in The Office, and his very first …

The Fascinating Himalayan Cuisine of the Monks of Zanskar

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Tenzin, a nun assisting her, pours the hot thuksing into traditional cups decorated with dragons—a cultural emblem of power—and delivers them to the temple, a few steps away. The monks remove wooden spoons from the folds of their robes, and begin to eat. Back in the kitchen, we sample our first sip. The soup is smooth like velvet, delicate in its flavours, with a subtle nuttiness from the barley flour and a mellow sweetness.  Tea and Sweets Meanwhile, the nuns begin on chakhanda, a pink salt (butter) tea that is served through the day.  Tashi, another nun, grabs a long, cylindrical wooden tool with a hollow centre, known as the donmo. She grinds butter in the donmo, as Samphel boils water on the stove, and simultaneously, steeps tea leaves and adds milk. After the butter is ground, the tea gains a subtle pink hue. Samphel then combines the tea with butter using a pakor, adding a dash of salt before to finish the drink. This is the region’s chaza or butter tea. Source link

GoT Actor Kit Harington Calls ‘Faulty’ Characters Fascinating: ‘Not Interested In Heroic Roles’

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Published By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: April 20, 2024, 15:27 IST Kit Harington played Jon Snow in Game of Thrones. (Photo Credits: X) Kit Harington admitted his interest in playing negative roles as he has grown tired of portraying the hero in his films. Kit Harington goes full villain mode as he takes on the role of a brutal killer in his upcoming project Blood for Dust. The actor was hunting for such roles after his tenure as the heroic Jon Snow on HBO’s Game of Thrones in 2019. In a recent interaction with Entertainment Weekly, the actor admitted his interest in playing negative roles as he has grown tired of portraying the hero in his films. Leaning into playing the grey-shade roles, Harington said, “If I look at the roles I’ve taken since playing an out-and-out hero in ‘Game of Thrones,’ I have to admit there seems to be some sort of pushback about playing a hero. I’m not so interested in heroic roles, and if I am, they have to be pretty …

Have you noticed these 5 fascinating Easter Eggs in Bollywood movies? | Bollywood

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In the Easter week, cinephiles on X celebrated the festival in Bollywood style. Many of them took to the social media platform to share their favourite Easter egg in a Bollywood movie, ranging from Shah Rukh Khan‘s Yes Boss and Baadshah to Ranbir Kapoor’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. (Also Read: Here’s how Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Kolkata Knight Riders win with his boys, signed autographs for Delhi Capitals) Ranbir Kapoor in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani; Shah Rukh Khan in Baadshah Yes Boss A user shared an Easter egg that was more eventual than planted. In Aziz Mirza’s 1997 romantic comedy Yes Boss, when Shah Rukh’s character is introduced through the song Chaand Taare, his character is seen touring through Mumbai while singing about how he he’d make it big one day. In the background of one shot is Mannat, the bungalow on Bandra Bandstand that Shah Rukh went on to buy in real life four years later. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Baazigar x Baadshah In Abbas-Mustan’s 1999 spy …

Sting Like a Bee review: A fascinating film-within-a-film study of Italian youth

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In suburbian Italy, the boys spend money on a vehicle of their own, the Piaggio Ape, a small version of a motor truck: its front portion protruding out out a bird’s forehead, with the back that can be used to carry goods (or in this case, unassuming dead people). These are kids who will take up centrestage in Sting Like a Bee, the new documentary by Leone that premiered at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival. (Also read: Motherboard review: Portrait of single parent’s decades-long journey with her son is an absolute gem) Sting Like a Bee premiered at CPH: Docx. The premise In Italian, ape means a bee. Before you know it, these adolescents are talking directly to the camera, answering the director’s questions, and eagerly contributing to the making of their own film within this film. It all comes together in a startling, hyper-realist experiment of a film that refuses to follow any genre. Divided into chapters that begin with the prologue, making way for ‘the casting’ where the young protagonists follow directions …

Over a century-old Jhankar at Mullaperiyar offers a fascinating glimpse into the past

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K. Sivaprasad, former head, Department of Ship Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, inspects a Jhankar near the Mullaperiyar dam. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In the vicinity of the Mullaperiyar dam, a time-worn Jhankar, which is believed to have played a pivotal role during the dam’s construction, offers people a fascinating glimpse into the past. According to experts, the normal lifespan of such vessels is 30 to 35 years. But this one is over 100 years old and has no significant damage. Former Head of the Department of Cochin University of Science and Technology’s Ship Technology department K. Sivaprasad said that the hull of the Jhankar had been riveted. “Riveting has been a proven metal-joining technique since the introduction of steel in shipbuilding. It involves attaching steel plates by overlapping them and connecting them with nails of a hammered mushroom head. Riveted joints do not affect the metallurgical properties of the steel plates, and they remain intact throughout the vessel’s life. Riveting was prevalent in ship construction around 100 years ago. The sides …

K-DRAMA REVIEW: “Knight Flower” Flaunts An Array of Fascinating Moments In Full Bloom

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Notching impressive local viewership ratings, Knight Flower blossomed through its fascinating story made engrossing by Honey Lee. Adding to that is a skillful steering of a narrative and an efficient support from the main cast. Bunny S. watches Knight Flower on KOCOWA Episode Recaps: 01 & 02 | 03 & 04 | 05 & 06 | 07 & 08 | 09 & 10 | Our leads are up for one final face-off to take their mutual enemy down. But their enemy has no plans of going down easily. He will sacrifice anything to keep shamelessly enjoying his so-called power. Knight Flower Final Week Recap To prove he is still useful, Pil-jik snitches on Soo-ho’s true identity to Seok, vowing to take out both Soo-ho and Yoon-hak and then offer his life to Seok. An eavesdropping Yeo-hwa overhears their conversation and resolves to warn Soo-ho. Yet Seok senses someone is outside and sends everyone searching for the intruder. With some help from Jeong, Yeo-hwa makes it through. It is clear that Jeong is aware Yeo-hwa is …

Griselda first reviews are in: Sofia Vergara’s crime drama is fascinating | Web Series

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Sofia Vergara’s new web series, Griselda, hit Netflix on January 25. The crime drama tells the story of a savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman called Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most powerful drug cartels in history, earning the moniker – ‘the godmother of cocaine.’ The series has been rated 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and the IMDb rating stands at 8/10. Reviews have been mostly positive for the series, with Sofia being lauded for her performance. (Also Read: Sofia Vergara reveals the real reason which led to Joe Manganiello divorce: ‘I didn’t want to be an old mom’) Sophia Vargara as the titular Griselda What reviewers say The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Sofia ‘lends Netflix’s soft Griselda some much-needed steel.’ They lauded Netflix for getting the representation right by hiring a Columbian actor for her role in the six-part series. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here The Guardian rated it four stars, calling the series ‘pulpy and stylish.’ But they did point out that writer Doug Miro …

Mark Tuan Unleashes A Night of Stylish and Fascinating Music At “The Other Side in Manila”

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Mark Tuan’s Manila stop officially completes the GOT7 “tingi” concert series in the Philippines! GOT7’s Lead Rapper, Mark Tuan has finally arrived on Philippine shores, stamping the “GOT7 complete mission” as he’s the last member to hold a solo event in the country, an ongoing concept taking over the 3rd-generation groups with members venturing on their solo careers. Presented by Pulp Live World, Mark Tuan’s ‘The Other Side Tour’ was one of the big events that took over Manila on January 14, a surely eventful night for concerts and events in our country. The Filo Ahgases, one of the most loyal fanbases in KPOP are no strangers to the solo events held by the GOT7 members who did not fall short in filling the SM North Edsa Skydome green, bringing fan projects with them. Let’s unpack the highlights of the Manila stop of the tour as Mark Tuan shows his other side. Everyone Else Fades Before Tuan performed, weswes, also known as Wes Feng opened the concert to set the mood and hype up the …