Hong Kong director declared best at Changchun film fest
August 26th, 2012 - 10:23 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 26 (IANS) Hong Kong director-producer Johnnie To Kei-fung was honoured with the best director award for his 2011 film "Death of a Hostage" at the 11th Changchun Film ... Read more...
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Hamid Ansari gives away 59th National Film Awards
May 3rd, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Talents from India's $2-billion Indian movie industry received from Vice President Hamid Ansari the 59th National Film Awards across various categories here Thursday. Veteran ... Read more...
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Parineeti Chopra now eyes IIFA award
March 31st, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra's younger sister Parineeti Chopra, who bagged 10 best debutante actress awards for her role in "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl", is looking forward ... Read more...
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Regional talent wins top honours at 59th National film awards (Roundup)
March 7th, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Regional actors and filmmakers swept the top honours, including best feature film, best direction and best actor titles, at the 59th National Film Awards ... Read more...
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Vidya has taken over as ‘female hero’, says Shekhar
February 13th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has become a name to reckon with following some power-packed female-oriented films, has found another admirer in music composer Shekhar Ravjiani who ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh’s humour bowls over Ashish Chowdhry (Movie Snippets)
December 18th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is known for friendliness and actor Ashish Chowdhry is the latest to praise his humility."Must say SRK's humility is some ... Read more...
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‘Inception’ and ‘The Social Network’ dominate Critics Choice Awards
January 15th, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Mind-bending drama 'Inception' and 'The Social Network' dominated the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Friday.'The Social Network' bagged awards for Best Film, Best Director (David ... Read more...
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‘The King’s Speech’, ‘Black Swan’ lead BAFTAs nominations
January 9th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 9 (ANI): 'The King's Speech' and 'Black Swan' have earned 15 nominations each for 2011 British Academy Film Awards.Both films will compete in the Best Film and Best Director categories, ... Read more...
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan: The Deadly Duo In Kolkata For KHJJS Premiere
December 6th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The first couple of B-town had turned up in traditional attire at the venue, keeping in mind the basic backdrop of the film which has the Chittagong uprising in the 1930’s ... Read more...
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Rituparno, Ananya clinch national awards for ‘Abohoman’
October 22nd, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Well-known Bengali filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh and actress Ananya Chatterjee received the best director and best actress awards, respectively, for "Abohoman" at the 57th National Film Awards ... Read more...
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Roger Ebert: Webby Person Of The Year
May 11th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
New York, May 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Roger Ebert may have lost his power of speech after undergoing a surgery for the treatment of cancer, but this is no deterrent for ... Read more...
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Sandra Bullock wins best actress Oscar
March 8th, 2010 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) After being named named worst actress for "All About Steve" at the Razzie Awards this weekend, Sandra Bullock bagged best actress Oscar for playing a high ... Read more...
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Pazhassi Raja wins again
February 16th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
February 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): "Pazhassi Raja' has been reigning at all award functions since it released. Recently, it added a few more awards to its glorious collection.It won the ... Read more...
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Amitabh, Kareena bag top honours at Stardust awards
January 18th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has bagged the Reader's Choice best actor award for the movie "Paa" while Kareena Kapoor was adjudged best actress for "Kurbaan" ... Read more...
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‘Twilight’ sweeps Teen Choice Awards
August 11th, 2009 - 2:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 11 (ANI): Vampire movie Twilight swept away the Teen Choice Awards by winning 11 awards.The 2008 hit film walked away with best movie drama gong, while lead stars Robert ... Read more...
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Interesting Facts and Figures Rani Mukherjee
May 12th, 2009 - 11:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Rani Mukherjee born on March 21, 1978, is an Indian film actress who works in Bollywood movies.Making her acting debut with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996)Mukherjee had her first ... Read more...
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Winslet hot favorite among bookies for Best Actress Bafta and Oscar
February 7th, 2009 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Hollywood actress Kate Winslet is the best bet according to the bookies, who will win one million dollars if she bags the Best Actress awards at the ... Read more...
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Kristin Scott Thomas finds Kate Winslets Golden Globe win baffling
February 6th, 2009 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Hollywood actress Kristin Scott Thomas was baffled by Kate Winslets win in the category of Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globe awards, as her role was ... Read more...
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Priyanka Chopra’s mom setting up hi-tech cosmetic surgery clinic
January 23rd, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Cosmetic surgery is a rage and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's mother is all set to cash in on the trend. Madhu Chopra is busy setting up her hi-tech ... Read more...
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Meryl Streep short listed for two movie awards
December 1st, 2008 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 1 (IANS) Veteran actress Meryl Streep is up for a double delight at the 13th Annual Satellite Awards. She has been nominated for two best actress awards.According to contactmusic.com, the ... Read more...
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Kareena, Tusshar enjoy rickshaw ride
June 9th, 2008 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Arpana
Bangkok, June 9 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan had not arrived yet to attend the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards gala here, and girlfriend Kareena Kapoor was found having a gala ... Read more...
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Hollyoaks scoops six gongs at British Soap Awards
May 5th, 2008 - 4:34 pm ICT by admin
London, May 5 (ANI): Though Eastenders scooped Best Soap gong at the British Soap Awards, it was Hollyoaks that led the way at the awards ceremony in London, bagging six prizes.The ... Read more...
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Film award cash component, title to be improved: Kerala minister
April 9th, 2008 - 12:56 am ICT by admin
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (IANS) Culture Minister M.A. Baby announced Tuesday that the cash component of the State Film Awards would be "appropriately increased" and the demeaning term "second best actor" would be ... Read more...
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Mohanlal, Meera Jasmine bag best actor awards
April 8th, 2008 - 3:48 pm ICT by admin
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (IANS) Malayalam movie superstars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine have bagged the best actor and actress awards for their performances in "Paradeshi" and "Orae Kadal" respectively in the annual Kerala ... Read more...
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NTR film award for Waheeda Rehman
March 31st, 2008 - 11:43 pm ICT by admin
Hyderabad, March 31 (IANS) Veteran film actress Waheeda Rehman has been chosen for the NTR National Film Award for her contribution to the film industry. The award named after popular Telugu actor ... Read more...
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Marion Cotillard under fire for her 9/11 conspiracy theory
March 2nd, 2008 - 4:49 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard has sparked controversy after she hinted that the U.S. intentionally plotted the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.The 32-year-old ... Read more...
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Eddie Murphy, Lindsay Lohan named worst at Golden Raspberries
February 24th, 2008 - 4:14 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb 24 (ANI): Hollywood stars Eddie Murphy and Lindsay Lohan were crowned the worst actor and actress of 2007 at the 28th Golden Raspberry Awards on Feb 23.Murphy and Lohan ... Read more...
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