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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bradford coach takes home prestigious grassroots award from Wembley Stadium
BRADFORD'S Anwar Ali, a coach at Beap Tigers, won a prestigious football award at England Football's Grassroots Football Awards last Sunday. Taking place before The FA's Community Shield fixture between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, the event is there to celebrate volunteers from across the country that dedicate their time, energy and effort to make sure grassroots football continues to thrive. This year marked a record-breaking milestone, with over 12,000 nominations submitted across 12 award categories. Ali won the Coach of the Year (Male Pathway) Award for his outstanding work in transforming grassroots football in one of Bradford's most deprived areas, growing a team from just two children to over 100 players. As a coach, mentor, manager, and volunteer groundsman, he gives his time selflessly every weekend, setting up pitches, organising games, and buying kit and equipment out of his own pocket for families in need. Hosted by BBC Match of the Day presenter, Mark Chapman, Ali was presented with his award by former Liverpool player, Emile Heskey. Before The FA Community Shield kicked off, Ali was also given a once-in-a-lifetime money-can't buy reward, where he had an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Wembley Stadium, exploring the changing rooms, tunnel, dugouts, mixed zone, and press conference room. The volunteers were also honoured on the pitch at half-time and recognised in front of thousands of fans. There are over one million people supporting grassroots football alone each year, with volunteers taking on a variety of different roles - from making teas and putting up goal posts all the way through to dedicated coaches and welfare officers. The awards are an opportunity to give back to the volunteers for their outstanding contributions to grassroots football in their community. Ali, Coach at Beap Tigers, commented: 'For many of the children, this is an opportunity to play football, and socially interact with peers in the local community. "We have grown the team from two children to now over 100, and the impact it's having on them goes beyond sport - it teaches life lessons, builds pride and self-belief, and gives them a sense of purpose and opportunity.' James Kendall, Director of Football Development at The FA, said: 'The England Football Grassroots Football Awards are a truly special occasion where we can celebrate the individuals who make such a positive and lasting impact on grassroots football in England. 'Volunteers are the heartbeat of the grassroots game up and down the country, ensuring the operation, participation and success of football at this level. "The 12 winners are a credit to our society, and their devotion to supporting people and building communities through football deserves to be recognised.' As well as Ali, Brighouse's Richard Hill also won a prestigious award at the celebratory event last Sunday. He collected the Grounds Team of the Year Award for his unwavering dedication and contribution to ensuring Brighouse Juniors' football pitches and facilities remain in impeccable condition, taking the time to inspect and mark the pitches, and maintain the clubhouse. Every weekend, Hall provides a pristine stage for 450 children to play football and enjoy the sport they love. He commented: 'For many of the children, football is the only place where they can be themselves, so I want to ensure our pitches are in impeccable condition for them to experience the joy of football. "Every Saturday and Sunday, I want to create an environment where the coaches and players can focus entirely on the game in an environment that inspires them."
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
With Durand Cup On, India Probables From Mohun Bagan, East Bengal Set To Join Late For National Camp
Top players like Liston Colaco of Mohun Bagan and Anwar Ali of East Bengal are among 10 footballers from the Kolkata giants who will be reporting late for the senior national camp due to the ongoing Durand Cup where they are representing their respective clubs. Seven players from Mohun Bagan, three from East Bengal, two from Jamshedpur FC and one from North East FC are currently part of the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup. The Mohun Bagan's match against East Bengal will be held on Sunday and the losing team is expected to release its players for the camp, while Jamshedpur FC and North East FC too offer a similar scenario. In case Mohun Bagan goes the distance, then seven of their players will be playing the final on August 23 and hence they won't be available before the last day of the camp. Also having played a gruelling three-week tourney, they won't be taking any part in the camp if they play the final. Even four Mohun Bagan players, including striker Suhail Ahmed Bhatt and Dippendu Biswas, are part of India U-23 probables for AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers that will take place from September 3 to 9 in Qatar. "The Indian Senior Men's National Team began camp from 15 to 25 August, 2025 in Bengaluru for their maiden participation in the CAFA Nations Cup," AIFF posted on its official 'X' handle. "The AIFF urges all Clubs to release National Team players for this crucial assignment, which also prepares the squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Singapore (away & home)," it further stated. The first match of the four-nation CAFA Championship is against Tajikistan on August 29, which is not a part of the official FIFA window and hence clubs aren't under any obligation to release players. The upcoming FIFA window runs from September 1-9. Absentees from national camp Mohun Bagan SG: Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Vishal Kaith, East Bengal: Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh, Mahesh Singh Naorem From Jamshedpur FC: 1. Manvir Singh 2. Albino Gomes NorthEast United FC: 1. Jithin MS CAFA Schedule: Aug 29: vs Tajikistan; Sep 1: vs IR Iran; Sep 4: vs Afghanistan. Absentees from U-23 national camp Jamshedpur FC: Mohammed Sanan K, Nikhil Barla Mohun Bagan SG: Dippendu Biswas, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Priyansh Dubey, Tekcham Abhishek Singh North East United: Macarton Louis Nickson, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Huidrom Thoi Singh, Dipesh Chauhan.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Amitabh Bachchan was in hospital, Parveen Babi was in therapy,' recalls producer Anwar Ali talking about ‘Khud-daar': ‘It released after his Coolie accident and became superhit'
Amitabh Bachchan 's 'Coolie' accident shook the entire nation because fans were worried about his health. While people prayed for him to get fine, his film 'Khud-daar' co-starring Parveen Babi had released when he was still recuperating in the hospital. There were a lot of hurdles during the making of 'Khud-daar' and as the film completes 43 years of release, producer Anwar Ali has opened up on it. For those not in the know, Anwar Ali is Mehmood's younger brother. 'Khud-daar' was directed by Raveena Tandon's father Ravi Tandon. Talking about the hurdles in the making of the film, Ali said during a chat with Screen, 'One lead artist was in therapy during the making of the film; the other lead artist was in the hospital during the release of the film. This was another unexpected challenge. 'Behna' Parveen, as I respectfully addressed her, had to stay in America for six long months for treatment, and many producers had terminated her contracts for various films. ' He added further, 'When I went up to her to discuss the same, she asked if I had come to ask for the signing amount back like the others. To her surprise, I replied on the contrary. I had gone to ask her how much time she needed and that we would wait for her. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pirates Climb Aboard Cargo Ship - Watch What The Captain Did Next Tips and Tricks Undo On her return, Yokohama Productions was the first to get Parveen's dates, a sign of her gratitude and graceful nature.' During the release of the film, Big B had an accident on the sets of 'Coolie' and the fact that he came back from that, was considered like a second life. Anwar Ali recalled the first thing which Bachchan asked him as he visited him at the hospital. He said, 'Amitabh's Coolie accident shook the entire nation. Everyone was praying; the queues outside the hospital to donate blood got longer by the day — seemed like eternity. Khud-Daar was released when he was still in the hospital. Five years from conceptualisation to film release—that's what it took for Khud-Daar to see the light of day. The two-rupee note took me on a five-year-long journey, nothing short of an adventure. One cannot say time just flew because time did not fly. For a first-time producer of sorts partnering with a strong risk taker of sorts, it was our courage of conviction that saw us through and how. As I entered Amitabh's hospital room, the first thing he asked was, 'Bidoo, how's the film doing?' I said it's a superhit.' 'Khud-daar' also starred Sanjeev Kumar , Vinod Mehra, Tanuja, Bindiya Goswami, Prem Chopra and Mehmood.
Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Amitabh Bachchan was in hospital, Parveen Babi in therapy': Anwar Ali recalls Khud-Daar shoot as film turns 43, how the film emerged a hit after Coolie accident
Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Khud-Daar (1982) turns 43 today. The film, produced by Mehmood's younger brother Anwar Ali, was among those to release after the actor's life-threatening Coolie accident. In fact, the film released while Big B was still in the hospital. However, that was not the only challenge facing the social drama — it's leading lady Parveen Babi also had to leave for the US for months to get therapy. Despite the challenges, the film emerges as a hit. Anwar Ali recalls how the first thing Bachchan asked him when he met him in the hospital was: 'How is the film doing?' How do you recall the experience of producing Khud-Daar? With any major hit or flop, it always seems like yesterday. You're either basking in the glory of achievement or reeling under debt because of the lack of glory in underachievement. So it isn't very different when I reminisce about the making and birthing of Khud-Daar, a hit! As the film completes 43 years, it seems just like yesterday when I set off on my own to make it as a filmmaker independent of family affiliations or associations, the silver spoon having been in the mouth long enough. What, according to you, were the film's USPs? An initial investment of Rs 2 was enough to trigger the joy of making something out of nothing. All I knew was I was going to produce a film. Did I have a story to tell? Well, at that stage, only my own. I had just bought a sea-facing apartment with all the money I had saved, and I was now left with two rupees in my pocket. Did you have a financier? Only a broker as desperate as me would be offering a meeting with a prospective financer as a result. My only story, my only strength, and probably my only bounty was that my best friend was my hero. You mean Amitabh Bachchan? Before I knew it, I was sitting across the table convincing the most dynamic businessman to diversify from his most conservative business. I had but one chance at this; it didn't matter that Farouq Rattonsey was a diamond magnate. We became partners despite the Rattonsey family's retaliation, and Yokohama Productions emerged. A lot of things happened just like that. I undertook to teach him the ropes of production with my extensive past experience and left him to handle the business side of things. Partners becoming friends strengthened the association further. ALSO READ: 'Asked Amitabh Bachchan to give me dates or I'll trash his film': Trishul producer's son recalls dad's conversation with Big B Amitabh Bachchan said an immediate yes to Khud-daar? Of course he did! Having lived under the same roof with Amitabh and, more importantly, having shared the same interests and experiences through seeking work together, working together, and growing in our respective spaces together, there was unconditional love, trust, and respect we shared with one another, an understanding in a language that was unique to us, and a subsequent co-existence that was naturally in sync. So when I had to narrate the story of Khud-Daar to him to get an official yes, it took the genius, witty, vociferous Kader Khan to narrate over a fleeting visit, 'It's a story of three brothers, and the hero is such a Khud-Daar.' Amitabh nodded in agreement. That was it. Was it a big help to have a superstar hero on your side? By now, many years into the industry, Amitabh had already established some precedents and traits, one of them being his focus on punctuality. Our 100-strong unit didn't always manage to comply. One such morning, at a huge 'basti' set we had constructed in Chandivali, for a 7 a.m. shift, we walked in half an hour late only to find Amitabh watering the plants and wishing each of us a smiling, sarcastic good morning! Fortunately, the work atmosphere was so harmonious that our entire unit was like family thanks to our director, Ravi Bhai Tandon, who ensured everybody's well-being. Everyone shared a common goal, to make a good film; everyone put their best foot forward. Khud-Daar was released without publicity, as Amitabh Bachchan didn't speak to the press at that time? Yes, those were the days when the press and Amitabh were not on the same side. Where films rely heavily on publicity and increased presence, there was a significant silence that was not showing signs of fading. As producers, we had to tactfully manage the prolonged situation whilst also balancing the commerce that went with the saleability and success of the film. This was an unprecedented phase that I had not been accustomed to in Mehmood Productions. ALSO READ: Mahesh Bhatt says Parveen Babi 'spiralled into madness', recalls her confessing 'darr lagta hai': 'What happened to her was an unimaginable tragedy' Parveen Babi was not well during that time? One lead artist was in therapy during the making of the film; the other lead artist was in the hospital during the release of the film. This was another unexpected challenge. 'Behna' Parveen, as I respectfully addressed her, had to stay in America for six long months for treatment, and many producers had terminated her contracts for various films. When I went up to her to discuss the same, she asked if I had come to ask for the signing amount back like the others. To her surprise, I replied on the contrary. I had gone to ask her how much time she needed and that we would wait for her. On her return, Yokohama Productions was the first to get Parveen's dates, a sign of her gratitude and graceful nature. Then there was the Coolie accident? Amitabh's Coolie accident shook the entire nation. Everyone was praying; the queues outside the hospital to donate blood got longer by the day — seemed like eternity. Khud-Daar was released when he was still in the hospital. Five years from conceptualisation to film release—that's what it took for Khud-Daar to see the light of day. The two-rupee note took me on a five-year-long journey, nothing short of an adventure. One cannot say time just flew because time did not fly. For a first-time producer of sorts partnering with a strong risk taker of sorts, it was our courage of conviction that saw us through and how. As I entered Amitabh's hospital room, the first thing he asked was, 'Bidoo, how's the film doing?' I said it's a superhit.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Cash, arms stolen from ex-councillor's office
Lucknow: Unidentified thieves broke into the office of former municipal councillor Anwar Ali in Chandan village under Indira Nagar police station limits and decamped with Rs 15 lakh in cash and two licenced revolvers. According to reports, the burglars entered the office by dismantling the AC unit. Once in, they looted the cash and firearms and fled the scene without raising suspicion. The office was found ransacked early Tuesday morning. The revolvers were kept in the office by Ali for personal protection. ACP, Ghazipur (Indira Nagar), Anindya Vikram Singh, said the police have registered a case and began an investigation. However, the amount of cash stolen is yet to be checked. This is not the first incident of its kind in the area. Residents allege that Chandan village and nearby sectors have witnessed a spurt in thefts, including the recent case where a half-loader parked along the roadside was stripped of its battery. Despite repeated complaints, the police response was lacklustre. "For the inspector, theft cases are too petty to merit action. Even as thieves operate fearlessly at night, police merely conduct routine patrols," said a resident.
