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Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Remesh S Makayiram's ‘Love in Forties' garners global acclaim, wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award and more
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) ' Love in Forties ', the latest film by writer-director Remesh S Makayiram , is making waves in the festival circuit, earning critical acclaim and a host of prestigious national and international accolades. Selected at the 15th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival The film has officially been selected at the 15th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival and the Dubai International Film Carnival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo More achievements for the film Thudarum | Song - Kondattam Adding to its honours, 'Love in Forties' bagged the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' from the Swedish Academy of Motion Pictures and was named ' Best Indian Film ' at the Kodaikanal International Film Festival. The movie revolves around the mature themes of love and relationships. EXCLUSIVE: Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Modern Love Struggles Bags Best Indian Film' and 'Best Editor' award The recognition continued with wins at the Mumbai Entertainment International Film Festival , where it secured both the 'Best Indian Film' and 'Best Editor' awards. The movie also received Jury accolades at the Kollywood International Film Festival and the Rohip International Film Festival. The crew of Remesh S Makayiram's directorial The film's music, composed by Girish Narayan, features lyrics by Ramesh S Makayiram and Asha Vasudevan Nair. The soundtrack includes performances by renowned playback singers like Shahabaz Aman and Nithya Mammen, among others. Cinematography by S. Jayandas adds a visual charm to the film's tone and setting. Produced under the banners of Mazha Films, RJS Creations, and Jar Factory, the film boasts a dedicated crew including editor Linoy Varghese Paridiyil, festival curator Ajay S Jayan, and PR officer A.S. Dinesh. Cast of 'Love in Forties' The film stars Jerry John, Asha Vasudevan Nair, Sridevi Unni, and Kudassanad Kanakam in key roles. Fresh talents including Merlin, Kshama, Giridhar, Dhanya, Mazha, Parthip, Shahanas, and Janish join them. Meanwhile, Remesh S Makayiram has earlier helmed a short film titled 'Sheelam: The Habit' which was also scripted by him.


The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Razakar wins big at Dada Saheb Phalke film festival
HYDERABAD 'Razakar (Silent Genocide of Hyderabad)', a film produced by Gudur Narayana Reddy, bagged two awards at the 15th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival held in New Delhi on Thursday (May 1). The film won awards for Best Debut Director and Best Cinematography, recognising its stark portrayal of Operation Polo and the annexation of the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in 1948. Directed by Yata Satyanarayana, the film revisits the events leading to the integration of Hyderabad under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, following a military intervention against the Razakars, the Nizam's private militia.