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4 days ago
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Chhota Bheem comic series launched, see more details
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): On Friday, Chhota Bheem comic series was unveiled by Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at Bharat Mandapam, New the launch of the Chhota Bheem comic series, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting aims to promote the Indian content creation and bring culturally rooted narratives to young readers. The launch event featured a discussion on the creative journey and themes of Chhota Bheem, one of India's most iconic children's on the occasion, Principal Director General, Publications Division, Bhupendra Kainthola, said, 'The stories we tell, especially to our children, should have an Indian connection. In a land like ours where our grandparents told bedside stories with Indian characters, Publications Division cannot but look at those storytelling traditions. The more we talk about them in the mother tongue, the more rooted would be the growth story of our new generation. As Indian stories leave a message of values and courage, they ought to reach all corners."Developed in collaboration with Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd., the comic series follows the adventures of Bheem, a brave and kind-hearted boy in the fictional kingdom of Dholakpur. Known for his extraordinary strength, Bheem embodies friendship, courage, teamwork, and moral values inspired by Indian culture and folklore. Rajiv Chilaka, Founder and CEO of Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd., said, 'The Government of India has been actively promoting Indian content creation in animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics through initiatives such as WAVES 2025. With this continued support, India is poised to emerge as a global leader in these sectors."The release of the Chhota Bheem comic series echoes the vision emphasised during the recent WAVES Summit in Mumbai, which called for strengthening India's creative economy through content that resonates with domestic audiences and reflects India's cultural heritage. (ANI)
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan Reacts To Shashi Tharoor's National Award Wish: 'Wouldn't Have Understood…'
Shah Rukh Khan, affectionately known as Bollywood's Badshah, has finally added a National Award to his legendary career — his very first. The accolade came for his powerful performance in Jawan (2023), directed by Atlee, thrilling fans across the nation. Shashi Tharoor is famously known for his rich and often tongue-twisting vocabulary, and it has earned him a reputation online as the king of complex English. His speeches and posts frequently go viral for this very reason. So when Tharoor kept things unusually simple in congratulating Shah Rukh Khan, it didn't go unnoticed. SRK cheekily pointed it out in his reply, proving once again that he can match wit with anyone — even someone with a dictionary's worth of words at their fingertips. He took to social media with a short but grand message, 'A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations." True to form, SRK replied with humour. 'Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor… Would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha," he wrote. Thank u for the simple praise Mr Tharoor… would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian… ha ha — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 3, 2025 SRK also reflected with humility after winning the National Award. 'Namaskar and Adab. Needless to say I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, pride and humility. To be honoured with the National Award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime." He specifically thanked the jury and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 'Thank you so much to the jury, the chairman and to the INB ministry and to everyone who thought I was worthy of this honour." He went on to add, 'This award is for you, as each award is. And yeah, I would love to spread my arms for you and share my love, but I'm a bit indisposed. But don't worry, just keep the popcorn ready. I'll be back in theaters and soon on the screen. So till then, just with one hand. Ready!" 71st National Film Awards Winners SRK shared the Best Actor honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. The Best Actress trophy went to Rani Mukerji for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Sudipto Sen won Best Director for The Kerala Story, while Kathal took home Best Hindi Film, led by Sanya Malhotra.
News18
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shilpa Rao Is ‘Overwhelmed, Grateful' After National Award Glory For Jawan's Chaleya
Last Updated: Elated by the recognition, Shilpa Rao shared an emotional note on Instagram and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, the jury and the entire Jawan team. The winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on August 1. The spotlight shone on Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan as the film bagged two prestigious honours. The superstar won the Best Actor award and this marks his first-ever National Award in a career spanning 33 years. Shah Rukh's performance in the film, directed by Atlee, was lauded for its depth and charisma. Singer Shilpa Rao, who lent her voice to Jawan's romantic track Chaleya, took home the award for Best Female Playback Singer. Elated by the recognition, Shilpa shared an emotional note on Instagram and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, the jury and the entire Jawan team. Shilpa Rao's Special Note She penned, 'Today is an extremely special day. Thank you to the Government of India, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and the National Award jury for this incredible honour. I'm truly humbled and grateful." 'A huge thank you to @iamsrk Sir, @anirudhofficial, @atlee47, #Bhushan Sir, @kumaarofficial Paji, @ @redchilliesent, @poojadadlani02, and the entire Jawaan team," she added. She also talked about how her family's love has been her backbone throughout. She expressed, 'My parents, my brother @anuragnaidu_music, my husband @riteshkrishnan, and my family and friends, your love is my backbone. To all my gurus and ustads who taught me music. Everyone in the film fraternity who worked with me and has been a guide, my gratitude." She also expressed that she feels overwhelmed and grateful to the audiences who love her songs. 'To the audiences who carry my music in their hearts, this is yours as much as mine. Thank you for being there for me every day. Feeling overwhelmed, grateful, and like a giant ball of love today. Thank you," she concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Rao (@shilparao) Shilpa Rao's Overwhelming Happiness In an interview with News18 Showsha, Shilpa shared her disbelief and joy. She stated that she's rather overwhelmed about winning her first National Award. 'It hasn't hit me yet. Big news like this hits me much later (laughs). Right now, I'm just very grateful. I'm very grateful to the people I've worked with and to the lovers of my music, she tells us," she said. National Film Awards Winners As for the other music winners at the 71st National Film Awards, PVN S Rohit bagged the Best Male Playback Singer award for Premisthunna from the Telugu film, Baby. The Best Lyrics award was given to Shyam Kasarla for Ooru Palleturu from the Telugu film, Balagam. The Best Music Direction (Song) award has been awarded to GV Prakash Kumar for the Tamil film, Vaathi, and Harshavardhan Rameshwar won the Best Music Direction (Background Score) award for Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
‘Pushkara' bags National Award, Odias win big
BHUBANESWAR: Directorial debut of ace cinematographer Subhranshu Das 'Pushkara' has been named as the Best Odia Film at the 71st National Film Awards. The awards were announced by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in presence of chairperson of the feature film jury Ashutosh Gowarikar and chairperson of the non-feature film jury P Sheshadri on Friday. Starring Sabyasachi Mishra and Supriya, the film is based on writer Shankar Tripathy's Odia novel 'Nadabindu' and was appreciated by both critics and film-lovers since its release in 2023. 'People connected with the movie because of its Odia elements. It is a love story which evolves from a post-death ritual Pushkara. Since the film is entirely based in Puri, we have featured rituals central to the town like Sahi Jata, Kartika Purnima and Boita Bandana which are an intrinsic part of Odisha's cultural diversity,' Das said. He will receive a 'Rajat Kamal' and a cash award of Rs 2 lakh. This apart, in the non-feature films section, director Subhash Sahoo's 'Mo Bou, Mo Gaan' has won in the 'Best Biographical/Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film' category. Sahoo will also receive a Rajat Kamal and a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh. The film is the story of 'Seba Bou', an elderly woman who has groomed girls reaching puberty in all those set skills that a young woman needs to become a good wife and daughter-in-law. Likewise, award-winning director Himansu Sekhar Khatua will receive a Special Mention for his 'The Sea and Seven Villages' in the non-feature films section. The long documentary showcases the impact of climate change and its impact on the Satabhaya village cluster in Kendrapara. It depicts the life and struggle of the residents. Prasantanu Mohapatra, a cinematographer from Odisha, will be awarded a Rajat Kamal for Best Cinematography in 'The Kerala Story', one of the most talked-about and controversial Hindi films of the year 2023. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi congratulated the teams of 'Pushkara' and 'The Sea and Seven Villages'. 'Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the producer, director, artists, and everyone associated with it. I wish for the Odia film industry to move forward with many more original and excellent films like this,' he wrote on X.
NDTV
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Injured Shah Rukh Khan On Winning His First National Award: "It's A Reminder That What I Do Matters"
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan won his first-ever National Award in a career spanning over three decades. On Friday, the actor won the Best Actor award for his role in Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards. What's Happening After the big win, Shah Rukh Khan shared a video message on Instagram and said that he was "overwhelmed with gratitude, pride and humility". In the video, Shah Rukh's right arm was in a sling, following an injury sustained during the shoot of his upcoming film King. "I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride and humility. To be honoured with the National Award is a moment that I will cherish for a lifetime," he said. "A national award is not just about achievement. It's a reminder that what I do matters. It tells me to keep going, keep working hard, keep creating and keep serving cinema. In a world full of noise to be heard, truly heard, is a blessing. And I promise to use this recognition, not as a finish line, but as fuel to continue striving, learning and giving back. This award is a reminder for me that acting is not just work but a responsibility, to show the truth on the screen. I am grateful for all the love," he added. The actor thanked the award jury, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and his recent collaborators - directors Rajkumar Hirani (Dunki), Siddharth Anand (Pathaan), and especially Atlee. "Thanks to Atlee sir and his team for giving me the opportunity in 'Jawan' and trusting me to deliver and be worthy of this award. Atlee sir, this is like you say 'mass'," he said. Shah Rukh also acknowledged the contribution of his team and management. "I want to thank my team and management, which works tirelessly with me. They bear with me, my eccentricities and impatience and give me their full attention and make me look much better than I am... like even now in this video. This award, without their perseverance and love would not be possible at all. Thank you so much for everything you do," he shared. He went on to thank his family, including his wife and children. "My wife and kids who, over the last few years, give me so much more love and care as if I'm the kid in the house and want only the best for me. They know my obsession with cinema takes me away from them, but they all bear it with a smile and allow me the time. So thank you very much for that," he added. He concluded the message by thanking his fans and promising to return to the big screen soon. "Thank you for all the cheers and all the tears, and really, thank you for pausing your scrolling while watching my award. This award is for you, as each award is and yeah, I would love to spread my arms for you and share my love, but I'm a bit indisposed. But don't worry, just keep the popcorn ready. I'll be back in theaters and soon on the screen. So till then, just with one hand," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) Background Shah Rukh shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey, who was recognised for his role in 1 2th Fail. Shah Rukh was honoured for his performance in Atlee's 2023 action drama Jawan, a box office blockbuster that earned over Rs 1,100 crore globally. The film saw him in dual roles, as Army officer Vikram Rathore and his jailor son Azad. On the professional front, he will next be seen in King.
