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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Javed Akhtar honoured with Dostoevsky Star Award for his influence on ‘cultural dialogue', Shabana Azmi shares pic
Lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has been awarded the prestigious Dostoevsky Star Award. On Friday, actor Shabana Azmi took to her Instagram account to share the news. Javed was chosen for the honour in 'recognition of his remarkable influence on cultural heritage and literary dialogue.' (Also read: Javed Akhtar doesn't think India-Pakistan situation will get better politically: 'It's a bit late for reconciliation') Shabana shared a picture of Javed receiving the honour. The caption read, 'Another big honour for Javed Akhtar as he received the Dostoevsky Star Award! This year, the Russian House is deeply honoured to award the renowned poet, lyricist and public intellectual Mr Javed Akhtar, in recognition of his remarkable influence on cultural dialogue and literary heritage.' A post shared by Shabana Azmi (@azmishabana18) Considered as one of the greatest screenwriters in the history of Hindi Cinema, Javed has won numerous awards in the course of his decades-long career as a lyricist, poet and screenwriter. He has won five National Film Awards for Best Lyrics. He was also honoured by the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1999, and the Padma Bhushan in 2007. He went on to win India's second highest literary honour- the Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu for his poetry collection Lava. He is also the only Indian to receive the prestigious Richard Dawkins award, in 2020. Javed often voices his opinions on public policies, secularism, communism in society and other social and political issues whether on X (formerly Twitter), in newsrooms or at literary events. He recently voiced his opinions on the relations between India and Pakistan after the hostilities intensified following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22. "It is a bit late in the day for reconciliation. Our people in India only knew what happened to them after 1947-48. The people over there knew what happened with them. If only all of them had sat together once.... It has been 75 years, they would be in their 90s now. How many of them would even be alive?" he said at the launch of a book titled Farewell Karachi.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 movies of Kamal Haasan
Sagara Sangamam - 8.8 The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jaya Prada, Sarath Babu, S. P. Sailaja and Chakri Toleti. It has received two National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Bronze). Agni Pushpam - 8.7 The film is about an idealistic young man Somu (Kamal Haasan) who rescues an amnesiac young girl, Reshmi (Jayabharathi), from a brothel and takes charge of her life. Anbe Sivam - 8.6 This slice-of-life drama was written by Kamal Haasan, and stars Haasan, R Madhavan and Kiran Rathod, with Nassar, Santhana Bharathi, Seema and Uma Riyaz Khan playing supporting characters. Moondram Pirai - 8.6 The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, and revolves around a school teacher who rescues a woman with retrograde amnesia, from a brothel, and protects her in his house. Nayakan - 8.6 This film is about a common man's struggles against a corrupt police force put him on the wrong side of the law. He becomes a don, who is loved and respected by many. Pushpaka Vimana - 8.6 It revolves around an unemployed graduate who encounters a drunk rich man unconscious and takes over his lifestyle after keeping him prisoner. Mahanadi - 8.6 It revolves around a widower and his family going through many miseries due to the machinations of a con artist. Kuruthipunal - 8.5 The film is a remake of the Hindi film Drohkaal (1994) and revolves around two police officers seeking to curb a terrorist group. Michael Madana Kama Rajan - 8.5 The film revolves around quadruplets who get separated at birth and cross paths as adults. Bollywood divas who are fashion inspirations too
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Peter Pan actor 'honoured' by award nomination
An actor who found fame portraying a witch on Britain's Got Talent has said he is "blown away" to be nominated in the Best Actor category at the National Film Portlock from Shropshire was shortlisted alongside actors including Gary Oldman, David Tennant and Martin Freeman for his role in the horror movie, Peter Pan's Neverland said it was a "huge thing for an up-and-coming actor"."I don't think I'm going to stand much of a chance" he added, "but it is all through a public vote, so you never know". The award ceremony is due to take place on 2 July and Mr Portlock said even if he did not win, "there may be career opportunities that come from it".His creepy portrayal of a witch on Britain's Got Talent in 2022 was watched on Youtube more than nine million times and helped land him the role in the Peter Pan said he had been working on another movie, Gallowmere, when a make-up artist mentioned his performance on the show to the director of Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, Scott Portlock got the role and he said the horror industry seemed to be taking an interest in him."One day I hope to do something different, but for now its a good path," he Portlock said he really enjoyed fantasy or science fiction roles, but joked: "For some reason I get typecast, maybe it's because I look so pretty." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anupam Kher completes 44 years in Mumbai: Consider myself fortunate
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As he completed 44 years in Mumbai, veteran actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher tagged himself fortunate despite a journey filled with ups and downs. He also credited the city for making him what he is shared a video of himself on Instagram and talked about the fun-filled journey he has had in Mumbai and captioned it in Hindi: "Aaj mujhe Mumbai aaye 44 saal ho gaye! Dhanyavaad mere pyaare Mumbai sheher, in utaar-chadhaav se bhare, lekin bahut hi khoobsurat aur saarthak saalon ke liye! Aage bhi mera khayal rakhna! Jai Ho! "(Today marks 44 years since I came to Mumbai!)"(Thank you, my beloved city of Mumbai, for these years filled with ups and downs - yet so beautiful and meaningful! Continue to watch over me in the years ahead! Jai Ho!)"In the clip, the actor, who is seen dressed in an olive green T-shirt, talked about his journey, which he said was "filled with highs, sometimes scattered, gathered, moments of enthusiasm, and discouragement."He was heard saying in Hindi: "Today is 3rd June, 2025, and 44 years ago, on 3rd June, 1981, I came to Mumbai. I didn't realize how these 44 years passed by. It has been a journey full of ups and downs, as life should be... filled with highs, sometimes scattered, sometimes gathered, moments of enthusiasm, and moments of discouragement."However, he credited the city, known as the financial, commercial, and entertainment capital of South Asia, for giving Anupam so much."You all have given me so much love. Thank you very much for this love. 44 years of life is a long time. Millions of people come to Mumbai to try their luck, and perhaps only 0.08 percent make it - and I am one of them.""I consider myself fortunate, I consider myself lucky that I received so much love, so much work, and by the grace of the Almighty, I am still working... 44 years of Anupam Kher in Mumbai... Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai."Anupam, who has worked over 540 films and has been feted with honours such as two National Film Awards, a Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, made his acting debut with Mahesh Bhatt-directed drama film Saaransh in 1984.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anupam Kher celebrates 44 years in Mumbai, Calls himself ‘Fortunate' for the journey
Picture Credit: X As he completed 44 years in Mumbai, veteran actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher tagged himself fortunate despite a journey filled with ups and downs. He also credited the city for making him what he is today. Anupam shared a video of himself on Instagram and talked about the fun-filled journey he has had in Mumbai and captioned it in Hindi: "Aaj mujhe Mumbai aaye 44 saal ho gaye! Dhanyavaad mere pyaare Mumbai sheher, in utaar-chadhaav se bhare, lekin bahut hi khoobsurat aur saarthak saalon ke liye! Aage bhi mera khayal rakhna! Jai Ho! "(Today marks 44 years since I came to Mumbai!) "(Thank you, my beloved city of Mumbai, for these years filled with ups and downs - yet so beautiful and meaningful! Continue to watch over me in the years ahead! Jai Ho!)" In the clip, the actor, who is seen dressed in an olive green T-shirt, talked about his journey, which he said was "filled with highs, sometimes scattered, gathered, moments of enthusiasm, and discouragement." He was heard saying in Hindi: "Today is 3rd June, 2025, and 44 years ago, on 3rd June, 1981, I came to Mumbai. I didn't realize how these 44 years passed by. It has been a journey full of ups and downs, as life should be... filled with highs, sometimes scattered, sometimes gathered, moments of enthusiasm, and moments of discouragement." However, he credited the city, known as the financial, commercial, and entertainment capital of South Asia, for giving Anupam so much. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "You all have given me so much love. Thank you very much for this love. 44 years of life is a long time. Millions of people come to Mumbai to try their luck, and perhaps only 0.08 percent make it - and I am one of them." "I consider myself fortunate, I consider myself lucky that I received so much love, so much work, and by the grace of the Almighty, I am still working... 44 years of Anupam Kher in Mumbai... Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai." Anupam, who has worked over 540 films and has been feted with honours such as two National Film Awards, a Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, made his acting debut with Mahesh Bhatt-directed drama film Saaransh in 1984. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
