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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Academy honours ‘Lagaan' with Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh's iconic song ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale'; Fans get nostalgic
The Academy recently took fans on a nostalgic trip by sharing a beautiful clip from the famous song 'Radha Kaise Na Jale' from the film 'Lagaan'. The video, posted on The Academy's official Instagram page, showed Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in the lead roles, performing this unforgettable song. 'Lagaan', which was released in 2001, remains one of the most loved films in Indian cinema , and this tribute reminded fans why it is so special. The Academy's loving tribute On Instagram, The Academy shared the clip with a touching caption, 'Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan ) from Ashutosh Gowariker 's Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars .' This post highlights the film's global recognition, as 'Lagaan' was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars, a proud moment for Indian cinema. Fans flood social media with praise The post sparked a wave of excitement and fond memories among fans. One fan wrote, 'Hindu prayer song performed by a Muslim, written by a Muslim, composed by a Muslim. Welcome to India, folks.' This comment shows how the film beautifully brought together different cultures and religions. Another fan called 'Lagaan' 'simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music and of course the performances from the whole cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema.' Many others agreed, calling the movie 'legendary' and praising its music. Fans also shared their love for the song and dance, with comments like 'This song and dance performance is awesome.' Another said, 'Lagaan was groundbreaking! This soundtrack is so good!' The film's Oscar nomination was also celebrated, with one person saying, 'This movie deserved Oscars!!!' Nostalgia was strong, with fans saying, 'Can't believe it's been 25 years. Such an iconic movie. Getting nostalgic.' Some even wondered about the decline of musicals today: 'Musicals used to be so good, what happened to the game?' One social media user simply called it the 'Best song ever.' About 'Lagaan': A true classic 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' is a period musical sports drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The story is set during British rule in India, where villagers challenge their British rulers to a cricket match to avoid paying heavy taxes (lagaan). The film mixes sports, drama, romance, and patriotism, making it a unique and powerful story. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, bringing worldwide attention to Indian cinema. 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 .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Oscars Academy pays tribute to Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh's Lagaan song Radha Kaise Na Jale, fans call it 'iconic'
Fans got nostalgic as The Academy shared a clip of the hit Lagaan song, Radha Kaise Na Jale. Taking to its official page on Instagram, The Academy, which gives out the Oscars every year, posted the video, which featured actors Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in lead roles. Lagaan hit the theatres in 2001. (Also Read | Javed Akhtar told Aamir Khan not to do Lagaan and Rang De Basanti: 'Hero dhoti mein kaise ho sakta hai') Posting the clip, it captioned the post, 'Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan) from Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars.' Reacting to the post, a fan said, "Hindu prayer song performed by a Muslim, written by a Muslim, composed by a Muslim. Welcome to India, folks." A person wrote, "Lagaan is simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music and of course the performances from the whole cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema." A comment read, "Legendary movie and musical score." A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) An Instagram user said, "This song and dance performance is awesome." "Lagaan was groundbreaking! This soundtrack is so good!" said another fan. "This movie deserved Oscars!!!" commented another person. "Can't believe it's been 25 years. Such an iconic movie. Getting nostalgic," read another comment. "Musicals used to be so good, what happened to the game?" asked another fan. A social media user wrote, "Best song ever." Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) is an epic period musical sports drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film received widespread appreciation from critics and fans. Lagaan was made on a budget of ₹25 crore. The film also stars Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajendra Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Rajesh Vivek, Raj Zutshi, Akhilendra Mishra, Daya Shankar Pandey and Yashpal Sharma. It also featured British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
❌Racing bid for Forneris, but Colón turned it down, asking for double
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. After what was the premature elimination of The Academy from the opening, Milito and company began planning the transfer first name on the list is Alan Forneris, midfielder from Colón, who would arrive as a bet from the sports management. Racing offered 1 million dollars plus the pass of Germán Conti for 80% of the pass of the Sabalero jewel. However, from the Santa Fe club they rejected the proposal because they want 2 million dollars for 80% of the pass and add a surplus value in case of a future sale.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Growing gains: LHS PTECH program evolves after successful two years
The PTECH program at Logansport High School welcomed in their third class of students Wednesday night at the McHale Performing Arts Center, and with those 24 new students come some other changes as the program evolves. The program is changing its name from PTECH (Pathways to Technology Early College High School) to PCAP (Pathways in Careers and Postsecondary) to match the name change at the state level. PCAP students (called scholars in the program) will also study at The Academy, {span}410 W. Miami Ave.,{/span} beginning in the fall. There are some exceptions for the two classes of scholars that came before them. Next year's junior students, the original class, will remain at LHS through the remainder of high school. The junior year is called Chapter Three in PCAP. Those students in the program who will be sophomores in the fall (Chapter Two) will do split days between the high school and The Academy. 'It was really important to us to keep these students as LHS students so that they also have the option of participating in extracurricular activities and athletics, particularly with our (incoming sophomores) because nine of the 16 are in athletics,' said Christy Diehl, secondary curriculum director. New scholars to the program will attend The Academy where the former library will be converted into a PCAP learning space. The Chapter One scholars recently toured the space and began designing a classroom layout for the room as part of a workplace challenge. 'We are super excited to be able to host this program here on this campus,' said Diehl. Greg Grostefon, principal at The Academy, will oversee PCAP and will be joined by Amy Werner, the school's new assistant principal. LCSC educators Grace Scott and Chris Middleton will also be onboard as lead learners. Grostefon said that The Academy's nontraditional class schedule and structure made PCAP a perfect fit for the school. Many of the students at The Academy take classes online or have a schedule combining in person and online instruction. 'I think it's important to note that education isn't one size fits all,' said Diehl. 'Having an opportunity like The Academy gives students who need something different hope at the end when they weren't really sure what they may be doing or how they would fit in to a bigger school. That comes to stigma breaking, too. When it comes to alternative education people have one idea in mind. I know that Greg all the time has the doors open and says 'please come in and see what we are doing' because it's incredible.' 'Our kids are here because they need something different and they are here for a lot of different reasons,' said Werner. 'Different comes in a lot of forms but they are getting their education. They are going to graduate. That's the biggest gift we can give to them.' Wednesday night, current program scholars spoke of the importance that it had already played in their lives after just one or two years. Roslyn Morgan, a scholar finishing Chapter Two of the program, recounted the difficulties she had in a traditional classroom due to shyness and a lack of self confidence. She reluctantly signed up for PTECH when it started but with the expectation she would eventually drop out and have no future in life. 'I wouldn't have been able to even speak here tonight without PTECH,' she said. 'It's difficult to put into words how much this program has helped me. I felt like I didn't have a voice before this program. It scared me to speak my opinions because it felt like every idea I had was stupid. I hated it, going to school and just being silent almost the entire day. That fear and insecurity held me back greatly, and it's something I still struggle with. PTECH, however, helped me start that turning point.' Now Morgan is on her way to earning an associate degree in building construction technology through Ivy Tech as part of the program and has plans to continue her education at Purdue. Noah Overmyer, a Chapter One scholar, said he lacked interest in school before joining the program, comparing the traditional classroom as a prison cell. His GPA was nearly nonexistent. However, once he started into the program he found himself excited to have the opportunity to do hands on learning projects instead of days spent with textbooks. I told myself this is the place I want to be,' he said Wednesday night. 'And what I like the most about (the program) is that is has helped me so much. I stopped getting into trouble, I got my GPA up and I'm always getting my work done on time.' One of the major resources that PCAP offers is its community partnerships that allow scholars to go into local businesses and participate in workplace challenges. Local business leaders will give the scholars a very real problem in the workplace that the scholars must then solve and present their solution to those leaders. They've even had opportunities to work with Mayor Chris Martin and Deputy Mayor Jacob Pomasl. Local business leaders will also provide feedback to the students based on classroom project presentations. Werner praised the partners for their commitment to the students. '(They are there) helping these kids become good humans and pouring into them and giving them the direction they need to be successful,' she said. The Academy will host its third commencement ceremony at McHale beginning at 6.p.m. on Thursday, March 22.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
11 Oscar contenders with the most to gain at this year's Cannes Film Festival
Oscar season is ready to start. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Tuesday with a lineup that includes new movies from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, Richard Linklater, Spike Lee, Lynne Ramsay, and more of the world's top auteurs. More from GoldDerby Charlie Cox teases 'sense of oppression' and 'slightly different genre' for 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 'The Masked Singer' is skipping the fall season 'to regroup' Ryan Seacrest talks 'Wheel of Fortune' future, honors Pat Sajak and Vanna White: 'This show means something to people' In many ways, the Cannes Film Festival is more important than ever for the awards race. Over the last five years, multiple movies that premiered on the French Riviera have gone on to receive Best Picture nominations at the Academy Awards, including Oscar winners Parasite and Anora, and nominees Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness, Killers of the Flower Moon, The Substance, and Emilia Pérez. With the 2025 lineup loaded with some highly anticipated titles, it would be considered an upset if at least one or two of the following movies failed to secure eventual Oscar bids in the top categories. Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, here are the 11 projects with the most to gain during the festival this year. Categories to watch: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor Wes Anderson is back — and back at Cannes. The now Oscar-winning filmmaker returns to the French Riviera with The Phoenician Scheme, his fourth Cannes in-competition premiere following Moonrise Kingdom, The French Dispatch, and Asteroid City. Set for release later this month following its Cannes bow, The Phoenician Scheme focuses on one of the wealthiest men in the world (Benicio del Toro), his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton, daughter of Kate Winslet), and her tutor (Michael Cera). It features a murderer's row of talent in the cast, including several Anderson vets like Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The early buzz on the new movie is strong, with at least one suggestion that it might be Anderson's best live-action feature since The Grand Budapest Hotel, notably the only Anderson movie to receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Director. Categories to watch: Best Director, Best Actor The Academy has never nominated Ari Aster, but the buzzy new movie Eddington might be his ticket to the Dolby Theatre. The A24 release will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival before hitting theaters in July. It has the kind of all-star cast and buzzy premise that could ingratiate itself with award voters. Billed as a contemporary Western, Eddington is set in May 2020, and focuses on a 'standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) that sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.' Austin Butler and Emma Stone are co-stars in the movie. Category to watch: Best Director In 2021, Julia Ducournau won the Palme d'Or with her body-horror feature Titane. So, based on history alone, consider her follow-up Alpha as a top contender for the top prize. Alpha focuses on a troubled teen girl who is ostracized at school because her classmates suspect she's been infected with a new disease. The Hollywood Reporter described Alpha as a 'shocker,' so don't expect Ducournau to suddenly become an Academy favorite, especially after the polarized response to Titane. However, as proven last year with The Substance, Oscar voters have become more comfortable with outre genre pictures, so Ducournau could compete for a Best Director bid if the movie hits with critics and Cannes attendees.. Categories to watch: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor Expectations are high for The History of Sound, the new movie from Living filmmaker Oliver Hermanus. The project, which Mubi will distribute to theaters later this year, pairs rising stars Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor as two folk singers in the early 1900s who fall in love with each other. 'The thing that I'm most proud about,' Mescal told Vanity Fair about the project, 'is that the feeling I had when I read the script for the first time is what I got when I saw the film for the first time.' Category to watch: Best Actress Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is about a 90-year-old Florida woman (June Squibb) who begins an unlikely friendship with a New York teenager. Sony Pictures Classics will release the movie in theaters following it's Cannes premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival, and the studio's track record with landing Oscar nominations for its actors (including recent nominees like Fernanda Torres, Bill Nighy, Penélope Cruz, and Antonio Banderas) can't be ignored. That Johansson and Squibb have already soft-launched Squibb's Oscar campaign as presenters during the Oscars this year probably only adds to this film's potential awards bona fides. Categories to watch: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor Spike Lee has a history with the Cannes Film Festival that dates back to his debut movie She's Gotta Have It, and he made history in 2021 as the first Black jury head at the prestigious event. The Oscar-winning filmmaker returns to screens this year with Highest 2 Lowest, his first movie since Da 5 Bloods in 2020 and his long-awaited reunion with Denzel Washington. Akira Kurosawa's High and Low inspires the film, which is the first collaboration between Lee and Washington since 2006's Inside Man and their fifth overall (Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game, and Inside Man). Expectations are high(est) for this one, and Lee's movie already has one fan according to the filmmaker. He showed Scorsese Highest 2 Lowest in January and posted on Instagram that the legendary director 'gushed' about the work. Categories to watch: Best Director, Best Cinematography Richard Linklater hasn't had much luck with the Academy since Boyhood. However, Nouvelle Vague could be his return ticket. The new film is based on the making of Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, with Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg. It has no distribution yet, but Hollywood's documented fascination with projects about itself, not to mention a fondness for black-and-white movies in the Best Cinematography category, has it well-positioned to become a contender if it ends up on the 2025 calendar. Category to watch: Best Picture The last time Tom Cruise debuted one of his summer blockbusters at the Cannes Film Festival was Top Gun: Maverick, a future six-time Oscar nominee, including Best Picture. So while the Mission: Impossible franchise has not historically been an Academy favorite (the series has only received two bids through seven films, both for 2023's Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning), strong reviews out of Cannes may help legitimize the popcorn movie for those more discerning Academy members. Categories to watch: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress Acclaimed filmmaker Lynne Ramsay has premiered every single one of her feature films at the Cannes Film Festival, and that trend continues this year with Die, My Love. Even without distribution, this is one of 2025's buzziest potential awards contenders, with Ramsay adapting the 2017 novel of the same name by Ariana Harwicz. Often described as a horror-comedy, Die, My Love stars Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence (who also produced) as a new mother in the countryside who becomes engulfed in postpartum depression. Robert Pattinson stars as her husband with Lakeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte also in the cast. Martin Scorsese is one of the producers alongside Lawrence. Comparisons have already been made to Repulsion and Rosemary's Baby, and while horror-adjacent projects have historically not been the Academy's speed, that has changed. This year, The Substance, which premiered at Cannes and used horror tropes to interrogate how culture views women, received five nominations, including Best Picture. Categories to watch: Best Director, Best Actor Kelly Reichardt isn't necessarily associated with crime movies, but that's the general genre of The Mastermind, which focuses on an art heist – but one likely filtered through Reichardt's extremely indie and minimalist sensibilities. For her latest project, the acclaimed veteran has assembled a cast that will make Film Twitter lose its collective mind: Josh O'Connor, Alana Haim, and John Magaro. The Mastermind does not yet have distribution, but a strong response at Cannes will likely quickly change that. Categories to watch: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor If any movie on this list has the chance to become the next Anora, look no further than Sentimental Value. The Neon release is 'a portrait of a family in Oslo, the house they've lived in for generations, and of how the past has a way of resurfacing in unexpected ways,' and comes from filmmaker Joachim Trier. The Norwegian writer-director was last at the Cannes Film Festival with 2021's The Worst Person in the World, which won star Renate Reinsve Best Actress honors from the Cannes jury and eventually landed nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature. Reinsve stars in this new project alongside Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, and Cory Michael Smith. Best of GoldDerby 18 best Oscar-winning actress mother performances ranked Dennis Hopper movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Bill Paxton movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best Click here to read the full article.
