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New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar invite global investors to Karnataka
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday invited global industry leaders to invest in Karnataka. They were speaking in New Delhi at the high- level diplomatic dialogue 'Bridge to Bengaluru', aimed at strengthening international collaboration in innovation, technology and investment ahead of Karnataka's flagship technology event, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, scheduled to be held from November 18 and 20 at BIEC in Bengaluru. Siddaramaiah said that Karnataka has sectoral policies across ESDM, AVGC, green hydrogen, tourism, electric mobility and renewables which are designed to create a robust ecosystem for responsible and resilient growth. 'Karnataka welcomes the world not just as investors but as partners. We believe global relationships are built on shared trust, common goals, and mutual benefit. Whether it is through technology, tourism, trade, or talent, we see global engagement not as an option, but as a pathway to shared progress,' he said. Shivakumar said, 'Bengaluru's strength lies not just in its infrastructure or policy incentives, it lies in its people. With the highest concentration of engineering, science, and design talent in India, the city is now ranked among the top 5 AI talent cities globally, second only to San Francisco in emerging AI hubs'. 'From Centres of Excellence in AI to a growing semiconductor ecosystem, we are building the deep tech capital of South Asia, powered by strategic partnerships and government-backed innovation,' he said. Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and RDPR Priyank Kharge emphasized that Karnataka is global by design. 'Our innovation ecosystem thrives on intent, inclusion and impact. Through platforms like the Global Innovation Alliance and Bengaluru Tech Summit, we are forging long-term partnerships that transcend borders. With BTS 2025, we invite the world to co-create solutions, scale ideas, and shape a shared future. 'Bridge to Bengaluru' is not just a dialogue, it's a doorway to collaboration, investment and collective progress,' he said. Ministers Laxmi Hebbalkar and Byrati Suresh, state's special representative in New Delhi TB Jayachandra, CM's legal adviser A C Ponnanna were also present. The event hosted by the Karnataka government was attended by ambassadors and high commissioners of various countries.


NDTV
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
71st National Film Awards Winners: Shah Rukh Khan's First Best Actor Win To 12th Fail Bagging Best Feature Film
New Delhi: The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday evening, celebrating the best of Indian cinema for the year 2023. From Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and director Sudipto Sen, to powerful regional films such as Parking and HanuMan, the winners represent a wide spectrum of talent across languages and genres. The awards were announced at a press conference held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. This year, one of the biggest highlights was SRK winning his first-ever National Award. The actor bagged the Best Actor award for his role in the blockbuster film Jawan. Known for his long and successful career, this win is seen as a special moment for the superstar and, not to forget, his "diehard fans." SRK shares the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey, who was honoured for his performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail. The film, which tells an inspiring story of determination, was widely praised by both audiences and critics. Meanwhile, Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress award for her emotional role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Sudipto Sen, on the other hand, won Best Director for The Kerala Story. Meanwhile, check out the complete list of winners for the year 2023: Feature films: Special mentions: M R Rajakrishnan (Animal - Re-Recording) Best Tai Phake Film: Pai of Hope Best Garo Film: Rimdottianga Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari Best Tamil Film: Parking Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa Best Odia Film: Pushkara Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu Best Hindi Film: Kathal Best Gujarati Film: Vash Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982 Best Action Direction: Nandu-Prudhvi (HanuMan) Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Ooru Palleturu - Balagam) Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal) Best Makeup: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur) Best Costume Design: Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi (Sam Bahadur) Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018) Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkaalam) Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan (Animal) Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking) Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Ha i) Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story) Best Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Chaliya - Jawan), Rohit (Premisthunna - Baby) Best Child Artist: Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash), Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking) Best Actor in Leading Role: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) Best Actress in Leading Role: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway) Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Film in AVGC: HanuMan Best Children's Film: Naal 2 Best Film Promoting National, Social Values: Sam Bahadur National Award for Best Film Promoting National and Social Values: Sam Bahadur Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Best Debut Film: Aatmapamphlet Best Film: 12th Fail Non-feature films: Special mentions: Nekal - C hronicle of the Paddy Man, The Sea and the Seven Villages Best Script: Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know Best Voiceover: Hari Krishnan S (The Sacred Jack - Exploring The Tree of Wishes) Best Music Direction: Pranil Desai (The First Film) Best Editing: Niladri Roy (Moving Focus) Best Sound Design: Shubarun Sengupta (Dhundhgiri Ke Phool) Best Cinematography: Meenakshi Soman, Saravanamaruthu (Little Wings) Best Direction: Piyush Thakur (The First Film) Best Short Film: Giddh The Scavenger Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values: The Silent Epidemic Best Documentary Film: God Vulture and Human Best Art/Culture Film: Timeless Tamil Nadu Best Biographical/Historical Reconstruction Film: Mo Bou Mo Gaan, Lentina Ao


India Today
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
71st National Film Awards: Best Actor, Best Film and more. Full winners' list here
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony, celebrating achievements in Indian cinema, announced its winners today in New Delhi. The event, which recognises outstanding contributions across various categories such as acting, direction, music, and production, was held at the National Media year's Best Actor accolade was jointly awarded to Shah Rukh Khan for his performance in 'Jawan' and Vikrant Massey for '12th Fail'. Rani Mukerji received the Best Actress award for her role in 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway'. The Best Film award in the Hindi category was given to 'Kathal'.advertisementCheck out the full winners' list below: Feature Films Best Tai Phake Film: Pai TangStep of HopeBest Garo Film: RimdottiangaBest Telugu Film: Bhagavanth KesariBest Tamil Film: ParkingBest Punjabi Film: Godday Godday ChaaBest Odia Film: PushkaraBest Marathi Film: Shyamchi AaiBest Malayalam Film: UllozhukkuBest Kannada Film: KandeeluBest Hindi Film: KathalBest Gujarati Film: VashBest Bengali Film: Deep FridgeBest Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982Best Action Direction: Nandu-Prudhvi (HanuMan)Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Ooru Palleturu - Balagam)Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal)Best Makeup: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur)Best Costume Design: Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi (Sam Bahadur)Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018)Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkaalam)Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan (Animal)Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking)Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Hai)Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story)Best Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Chaliya - Jawan), Rohit (Premisthunna - Baby)Best Child Artist: Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2)Best Actor in Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash), Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking)Best Actor in Leading Role: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway), Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)Best Film in AVGC: Hanu-ManBest Children's Film: Naal 2Best Film Promoting National, Social Values: Sam BahadurBest Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniBest Debut Film: AatmapamphletBest Film: 12th FailNon-feature films:Special mentions: Nekal – Chronicle of the Paddy Man, The Sea and the Seven VillagesBest Script: Sunflowers Were The First Ones To KnowBest Voiceover: Hari Krishnan S (The Sacred Jack – Exploring The Tree of Wishes)Best Music Direction: Pranil Desai (The First Film)Best Editing: Niladri Roy (Moving Focus)Best Sound Design: Shubarun Sengupta (Dhundhgiri Ke Phool)advertisementBest Cinematography: Meenakshi Soman, Saravanamaruthu (Little Wings)Best Direction: Piyush Thakur (The First Film)Best Short Film: Giddh: The ScavengerBest Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values: The Silent EpidemicBest Documentary Film: God Vulture and HumanBest Art/Culture Film: Timeless Tamil NaduBest Biographical/Historical Reconstruction Film: Mo Bou Mo Gaan, Lentina AoBest Debut Film: The Spirit Dreams of CherawBest Non-Fiction Film: Flowering ManThe jury submitted their final report to Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Dr L Murugan before the winners were officially revealed. This prestigious ceremony is a testament to the vibrant and diverse film industry in India, which continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its creativity and storytelling prowess.- Ends


India.com
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
71st National Film Awards Winners Full List: Vikrant Massey Grabs First National Award For Jawan, Animal Wins...
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were officially announced on Friday at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The awards celebrated excellence in Indian cinema, recognising films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2023. As one of the most anticipated events in the Indian film industry, the ceremony honoured a wide range of talents across languages and genres. Marking a significant milestone in their careers, both Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey received their first-ever National Film Awards for their performances in Jawan and 12th Fail. The recognition not only adds to the critical acclaim the film has garnered but also highlights a pivotal moment in the acting journeys of the two stars. Check Full List Here: Special mentions: MR Rajakrishnan (Animal - Re-Recording) Best Tai Phake Film: Pai Tang…Step of Hope Best Garo Film: Rimdottianga Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari Best Tamil Film: Parking Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa Best Odia Film: Pushkara Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu Best Hindi Film: Kathal Best Gujarati Film: Vash Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge Also Read | 71st National Film Awards: Shah Rukh Khan Wins First National Award For Jawan After 33 Years In Industry Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982 Best Action Direction: Nandu-Prudhvi (HanuMan) Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Ooru Palleturu - Balagam) Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal) Best Makeup: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur) Best Costume Design: Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi (Sam Bahadur) Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018) Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkaalam) Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan (Animal) Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking) Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Hai) Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story) Best Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Chaliya - Jawan), Rohit (Premisthunna - Baby) Best Child Artist: Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash), Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking) Best Actor in Leading Role: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway), Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Film in AVGC: HanuMan Best Children's Film: Naal 2 Best Film Promoting National, Social Values: Sam Bahadur Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Best Debut Film: Aatmapamphlet Best Film: 12th Fail Non-feature films: Special mentions: Nekal – Chronicle of the Paddy Man, The Sea and the Seven Villages Best Script: Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know Best Voiceover: Hari Krishnan S (The Sacred Jack – Exploring The Tree of Wishes) Best Music Direction: Pranil Desai (The First Film) Best Editing: Niladri Roy (Moving Focus) Best Sound Design: Shubarun Sengupta (Dhundhgiri Ke Phool) Best Cinematography: Meenakshi Soman, Saravanamaruthu (Little Wings) Best Direction: Piyush Thakur (The First Film) Best Short Film: Giddh The Scavenger Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values: The Silent Epidemic Best Documentary Film: God Vulture and Human Best Art/Culture Film: Timeless Tamil Nadu Best Biographical/Historical Reconstruction Film: Mo Bou Mo Gaan, Lentina Ao Best Debut Film: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw Best Non-Fiction Film: Flowering Man


Mint
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Full list of 71st National Film Awards winners: SRK gets his first for Jawan, 'The Kerala Story' wins Best Direction
The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The prestigious awards honoured films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Veteran actress Rani Mukerji won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her powerful performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The Best Actor award was jointly shared by Shah Rukh Khan for his role in Jawan and Vikrant Massey for his performance in 12th Fail, marking a rare but celebrated tie in the category. Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail was named Best Feature Film, further cementing its place as one of the most impactful films of the year. Special mentions: MR Rajakrishnan (Animal - Re-Recording) Best Tai Phake Film: Pai Tang…Step of Hope Best Garo Film: Rimdottianga Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982 Best Action Direction: Nandu-Prudhvi (HanuMan) Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Ooru Palleturu - Balagam) Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal) Best Makeup: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur) Best Costume Design: Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi (Sam Bahadur) Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018) Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkaalam) Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan (Animal) Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking) Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Hai) Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story) Best Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Chaliya - Jawan), Rohit (Premisthunna - Baby) Best Child Artist: Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash), Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking) Best Actor in Leading Role: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway), Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Film in AVGC: HanuMan Best Children's Film: Naal 2 Best Film Promoting National, Social Values: Sam Bahadur Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Best Debut Film: Aatmapamphlet Special mentions: Nekal – Chronicle of the Paddy Man, The Sea and the Seven Villages Best Script: Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know Best Voiceover: Hari Krishnan S (The Sacred Jack – Exploring The Tree of Wishes) Best Music Direction: Pranil Desai (The First Film) Best Editing: Niladri Roy (Moving Focus) Best Sound Design: Shubarun Sengupta (Dhundhgiri Ke Phool) Best Cinematography: Meenakshi Soman, Saravanamaruthu (Little Wings) Best Direction: Piyush Thakur (The First Film) Best Short Film: Giddh The Scavenger Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values: The Silent Epidemic Best Documentary Film: God Vulture and Human Best Art/Culture Film: Timeless Tamil Nadu Best Biographical/Historical Reconstruction Film: Mo Bou Mo Gaan, Lentina Ao Best Debut Film: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw Best Non-Fiction Film: Flowering Man