national awards

National Awards a dream come true: 'Thithi' director

Director Raam Reddy, whose critically acclaimed 'Thithi', was today declared the best Kannada film at the National Film Awards, says winning the honour has given a commercial boost to the movie.

Mar 28, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

National Awards are only relevant awards left today: Kabir Khan

Filmmaker Kabir Khan, whose 2015 blockbuster film “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” has been honoured with a National Award, says it is the “only relevant” award left in the country which recognises content-oriented films.

Mar 28, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Very happy with National Award for 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', says Kabir Khan

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ - an emotional and touching drama, the movie had touched the right chords with audiences on both sides of the border upon its release.

Mar 28, 2016, 14:14 PM IST

Kareena Kapoor Khan elated to be a part of Salman Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’

Directed by Kabir Khan, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ was named the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 63rd National Film Awards announcement here on Monday.

Mar 28, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

63rd National Film Awards: Bollywood sweeps top honours this year!

The 63rd National Film Awards have been announced.

Mar 28, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut is the reigning ‘Queen’ of Bollywood – Here’s why

Kangana Ranaut bounced back stronger with ‘Queen’ in 2013. The Vikas Bahl film gave a new lease of life to the actress.

Mar 28, 2016, 12:17 PM IST

63rd National Film Awards: Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut steal the show—See full list of winners!

The prestigious 63rd National Film Awards have been announced.

Mar 28, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Gulzar suggests separate National Awards for films on disabled

The 81-year-old also feels more film galas like these must happen.

Dec 02, 2015, 17:53 PM IST

Don't return awards, fight for your cause: Shekhar Kapur

Kapur said the debate of intolerance is valid as any changing and growing nation will have voices of conflict and it should be heard.

Nov 29, 2015, 14:11 PM IST

DNA: Arundhati Roy - The book of controversies?

Author, director, journalist Arundhati Roy become the latest to join the bandwagon of eminent personalities to return their awards.

Nov 06, 2015, 23:45 PM IST

Kiran Rao appreciates filmmakers' move of returning awards

Director Kiran Rao respects the decision of filmmakers to return their National Awards in solidarity with FTII students and to raise awareness about "growing intolerance".

Nov 06, 2015, 13:00 PM IST

Would have given up national award if I had it: Zoya Akhtar

A string of filmmakers including big names like Anand Patwardhan and Kundan Shah of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" fame have returned their awards over "growing intolerance". 

Nov 06, 2015, 08:55 AM IST

Kundan Shah, Saeed Mirza return National Awards

More than 40 writers and artists and 10 filmmakers had earlier returned the top awards to register their protest.

Nov 05, 2015, 17:13 PM IST

I want to avoid unwanted controversy: Amitabh Bachchan

Big B's latest initiative to connect with his fans and well-wishers across the globe is Wakau, a celebrity video blogging application.

Oct 31, 2015, 12:47 PM IST

DNA: 10 filmmakers return National Awards

After writers, artists and scientists it is the turn of filmmakers.

Oct 29, 2015, 23:38 PM IST

Madhur Bhandarkar assails 'selective activism' of returning awards

Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar on Thursday censured filmmakers who returned National Awards and honours to protest the "rising intolerance" in the country as "selective activism", which he claimed won't do any good.

Oct 29, 2015, 17:51 PM IST

Three FTII alumni to return National Awards

FTII alumni have alleged "an atmosphere of intolerance" in the country in the past few months.

Oct 28, 2015, 18:34 PM IST