Showing posts with label 62nd National Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 62nd National Awards. Show all posts
When I started out, I was compared to Meena Kumari-Kangana Ranaut
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Kangana Ranaut draws comparisons with the late Meena Kumari, who she will bring to life on screen
Sneha Mahadevan (DNA; March 28, 2015)
Fresh off the National Award win for Queen, extremely
overwhelmed Kangana Ranaut says, “It is all just surreal. Ever since
Queen released in March 2014, the euphoria around the film has just been
on an upswing. Directors on my wish list are now expressing their
interest to work with me. And I am not going to let go of these
opportunities.”
And though she is filming for Tanu Weds Manu Returns in Haryana currently, she is considering other scripts that have been offered to her. Right at the top of her long list of offers is Tigmanshu Dhulia’s biopic on yesteryear’s popular actress Meena Kumari. The film will be an adaptation of Vinod Mehta’s book — Meena Kumari: The Classic Biography.
Confirming this development, the actress says, “You know, it’s uncanny but when I started out, I was compared to Meena Kumari. Everyone said my voice resembled hers. It was strange but for a while, I was called the contemporary tragedy queen and she was of, course known as ‘The Tragedy Queen’. I have been offered that role but right now, my focus is Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Once I wrap this up, I will figure out my dates and I am hoping, I get to play the role.” What about being offered the role of Dalbir — Sarabjit Singh’s sister in the Hansal Mehta film? “Yes, I have been offered that as well. It will all happen but I first need to go back, adjust my dates and then the final announcements will be made,” she beams.
I was ill-treated and considered untouchable-Kangana Ranaut
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National Award-winner Kangana Ranaut once accepted roles just to survive in the city but is now the toast of B-town's inner circle that once shunned her
Ankur Pathak (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 27, 2015)
Nine years in the industry and 2 National Awards later, Kangana Ranaut feels that she has finally earned the respect and recognition of her peers.
The actress had squealed when sister Rangoli barged into the Tanu Weds Manu Returns sets on Tuesday afternoon to break the news that she has bagged her second National Award trophy, Best Actress for Queen. "It has still not sunk in. My father called and said that this was the best birthday present I could have hoped for. I was teary-eyed as I had just turned 28 the day before," says the actress.
Kangana had raked up a low tally at the popular awards and had consciously decided to skip the glittering award ceremonies in protest.
"It's one thing to be called a good actor - I was called a powerhouse talent right from my debut in Gangster - but the National Award is something else. It isn't a TRP-driven event with item numbers. It takes into account regional cinema too, making the competition tougher. That is why I respect it," says the actress, still jubilant from the victory.
The award has changed Kangana's life in more ways than one. "At one point, I was ill-treated, considered untouchable and rude things were said to me, despite no provocation from my side. I was mocked for my accent and then they made fun of my dressing sense. And most of all I was crucified for being an outsider in an island full of people with lineage. It was scary," she recalls.
Did that break her at any point? "No. I dealt with it. It's only now that I feel I've got my due as an actress. I remember how Priyanka, who was already a superstar during Fashion, became friends with me, despite my 'outsider' status. It touched me and even surprised me. It's a relationship that both of us cherish till now," she says, adding, "I was shocked when a report quoted me saying that I deserved all the awards she got for Mary Kom. I immediately called her in California and cleared the air. We chatted for over half an hour. That's the equation we share."
Having been appreciated for her roles in Queen, Krrish 3 and even Revolver Rani, does she regret doing films like Rascals, Miley Naa Miley Hum and Double Dhamaal? "No, I wouldn't say that. I had hit rock-bottom and these were the films that kept me afloat," she says firmly. "It is very difficult to survive in an expensive city like Mumbai and I was doing whatever work I got. These films are an integral part of my journey, definitely not a reason for regret," Kangana says.
And now the actress says it's great to be in a position where you get to choose who to work with. "I had a wish-list of directors I wanted to work with. It included Sujoy Ghosh, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Nikhil Advani, Vishal Bhardwaj. I'm working with all of them. It's as good as it gets."
While work consumes her, there's also time for love. Is she dating Hrithik Roshan? "Right now, I'm single," comes the response, a cue for us to end the conversation.
Kashmiri Pandits don't need Vishal Bhardwaj's fake sympathy-Anupam Kher
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Anupam Kher lashes out at Vishal Bhardwaj after he dedicates National Award to community
Ankur Pathak (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 26, 2015)
Haider, Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, set in the terrorism-torn Kashmir of the 90's, bagged five trophies when the National Awards were announced on Tuesday. The filmmaker then held a press-conference where he dedicated the honour to Kashmiri Pandits, saying, "I dedicate my award to them and I feel very sad because they misunderstood my feelings. I have said it before that the tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits is very big."
This show of solidarity did not go down well with Anupam Kher, a Kashmiri Pandit, who took to Twitter to pronounce the act 'fraudish'.
Speaking from Mauritius, Kher told Mirror, "It's not only pretentious but condescending of Vishal to dedicate Haider to Kashmiri Pandits. What's the need? Do we need his fake sympathies? He has never spoken about the issue in the past; neither did his film talk about it - so why has he suddenly woken up now?" the actor argued.
He went on to say that not only did Vishal ignore the genocide of Kashmiri pandits in the film, he disrespected their place of worship by filming a song (Bismil) at the Sun Temple in Jammu. "He showed the dance of devil in our place of worship. He should refrain from making such sweeping statements."
When we pointed out that Vishal has said that the plight of pandits deserves another film altogether, Kher said, "I wish him good luck for that, whenever he makes it."
The actor went on to say that Vishal made a big fuss about censorship during his film's release which was very 'sensationalist' of him. "He made a huge hue and cry about how the government has a pro-Hindu agenda. But he made the film, it got a certificate, it released and now the same government has also given it so many National Awards. So where's the agenda? Had there been any, he would certainly not be taking National Awards home," he said. "Now, he's calling the same government 'mere log.' This is his hypocrisy," he said before adding, "I have nothing personal against him and I do admire and respect him as a filmmaker. I just want to tell him to think before making random statements."
We reached out to Vishal for comment, but he chose not to respond.
Shahid Kapoor makes backdoor entry at Haider bash to avoid talking to media about his marriage?
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Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; March 26, 2015)
With the critically acclaimed Haider sweeping the 62nd National Awards in five categories, director Vishal Bhardwaj decided to host an impromptu bash at a Juhu hotel on Tuesday evening.
However, the film’s lead actor Shahid Kapoor was nowhere to be seen — until he decided to sneak in through the hotel’s back door post midnight when mediapersons had left the venue.
A source says the party had in attendance several industry folk, including Shraddha Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Meghna Gulzar, Madhu Mantena, Hansal Mehta, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Sukhwinder Singh.
“The guests were surprised to find Shahid missing from the party when he was very much in town. Mediapersons were waiting outside the venue, curious to quiz him about his marriage reports with Delhi girl Meera Rajput whom he met at a spiritual function. But he stepped in soon after the media left as he wanted to avoid personal queries,” says an insider.
In fact, a few journos had asked Bhardwaj about Shahid’s “secret wedding” but he dodged them while talking about Shahid losing out on the Best Actor award. “The guests, too, felt that he did not make it to the party on time as he was upset on not winning that honour. Others say he wanted to guard his new look for Udta Punjab,” the source states.
Shahid remained unavailable for comment.
Priyanka Chopra makes half hour congratulatory call to Kangana Ranaut on her National Award triumph?
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Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; March 26, 2015)
Priyanka Chopra may have lost the National Award for Best Actress to Kangana Ranaut, but she seems to be going the whole hog to hail the latter’s achievement. Apart from congratulating her on Twitter, sources say PC also had a phone conversation with Kangs that lasted nearly half an hour.
A source says, “The two actress had become good friends during their Fashion (2008) days, but gradually drifted apart and did not acknowledge each other anymore. But now it looks like Priyanka wants to renew her friendship with Kangana.” Priyanka’s Mary Kom won the Best Popular Film honour while Kangana’s Queen bagged two awards in the Best Actress and Best Hindi Film categories. The 62nd National Awards
were announced on Tuesday.
Adds the source, “PC is in the US for her American TV show Quantico while Kangana is shooting for her upcoming film in Haryana. On Tuesday night, Priyanka called her ex-friend and chatted for at least 30 minutes, saying she was proud of her achievements, especially since she too hails from a small town and does not have a film background.” Priyanka’s spokesperson confirms the story.
Reportedly, Kangana was upset during the making of her film Shootout in Wadala (2013) when PeeCee (who only did an item number in the film) was given more prominence than her.
The same year, Priyanka was said to be maintaining distance from the Queen actress as she felt she had a ‘less meatier’ role in Krrish 3.
Mary Kom's National Award win is for the entire team-Omung Kumar
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Filmmaker Omung Kumar is ecstatic as his very first film — Mary Kom has won him the National Award
Sneha Mahadevan (DNA; March 26, 2015)
"It is a dream come true for me”, says Omung Kumar
expressing his excitement after his much acclaimed Mary Kom on the life
of boxing champion M.C Mary Kom won a National Award. It has been named
the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment for being an
exalting story of a woman who becomes a national icon through her
determination. Though he hasn’t managed to touch base with the boxer, as
he is away in Kuala Lumpur, he says Mary has been informed about the
win. “It was the sweetest surprise to be given this kind of an honour
for your very first film. I am in Malaysia and suddenly my phone started
buzzing with calls and messages. Initially I was very confused as I
couldn’t figure if we had been nominated or won but when they informed
me that the calls were to congratulate me on the win, it was an
indescribable feeling,” he says.
The award, he explains is for the efforts everyone put in the film, right from the assistant directors to the technicians to supporting members of the cast. “Priyanka Chopra is the whole and soul of the film and I think this has been her best performance ever. Though it was my story, Sanjay Leela Bhansali trusted me enough with the film. Without him, I wouldn’t have been able to make this film. But this award is not mine or her’s or any single person’s. Everyone who worked on the film deserves this. We didn’t expect it but I always harboured ambitions of my film winning a National Award and this is definitely a dream come true,” Omung explains.
His leading lady, Priyanka called him up to congratulate him. “She is ecstatic and very happy for me. It is a big deal and once we are all back in town, we will throw a party and celebrate.”
62nd National Award winners speak up
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Roshmilla Bhattacharya & Ankur Pathak (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 25, 2015)
The 62nd National Awards managed to spring a few surprises. The biggest being a thumbs up to Vishal Bhardwaj's Indianised Othello, despite the controversies it had raked up in the Valley where it was set.
The Central Board of Film Certification may be in the dock for its regressive decisions, but the ministry seems to be open-minded about taboo subjects. Best Actor Vijay plays a transgender in the Kannada film, Naanu Avanalla, Avalu while Best Actress Kangana Ranaut, jilted on the eve of her wedding goes off on a honeymoon alone and returns to turn away the groom who'd caused her so much grief.
Court has courted unexpected success and Mary Kom has punched her way to another gold. And it isn't just experimental themes that have worked, but also unique structures and interesting plots as Best Director, Srijit Mukherji, pointed out. For years, the National Awards have been partial to the South and the East, and occasionally to Bollywood. This year the Best Supporting Actress, Baljinder Kaur, came from a Haryanvi film, Pagdi The Honour. Three cheers to Indiam cinema!
Vishal Bhardwaj
(Best Dialogue, Best Music, Haider)
I'm overwhelmed! I have won four National Awards before but never two together and this takes my tally up to six. I don't have any respect for popular awards, which is why I did not attend any of the award functions. I was waiting for the National Awards to be announced and since there'd been so much controversy over Haider, I was doubtful of a win. But we got the maximum awards, five. When the I & B Minister for State, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, was in Mumbai recently he assured us that the doings of the CBFC didn't have anything to do with the ministry. This proves that their intentions are good and fair.
(Best Dialogue, Best Music, Haider)
I'm overwhelmed! I have won four National Awards before but never two together and this takes my tally up to six. I don't have any respect for popular awards, which is why I did not attend any of the award functions. I was waiting for the National Awards to be announced and since there'd been so much controversy over Haider, I was doubtful of a win. But we got the maximum awards, five. When the I & B Minister for State, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, was in Mumbai recently he assured us that the doings of the CBFC didn't have anything to do with the ministry. This proves that their intentions are good and fair.
Sukhwinder Singh
(Best Male Playback singer, Bismil)
Even when we were recording the song I knew it was special. The word 'bismil' in the lyrics in itself is so pious. The picturisation was amazing and we knew it was a winner. The song was composed and recorded in the style of an opera. The lyrics gave me some anxious moments as some of the words were tongue-twisters. The efforts paid off as the public loved it and the National Award is like the icing on the cake.
(Best Male Playback singer, Bismil)
Even when we were recording the song I knew it was special. The word 'bismil' in the lyrics in itself is so pious. The picturisation was amazing and we knew it was a winner. The song was composed and recorded in the style of an opera. The lyrics gave me some anxious moments as some of the words were tongue-twisters. The efforts paid off as the public loved it and the National Award is like the icing on the cake.
Dolly Ahluwalia
(Best Costume Designer, Haider)
This is the best that could happen to Haider. It doesn't get better. Thank you is a very small term for this occasion, but I would have been zero without my lovely team that helped me get the clothes right for the film. I am humbled. This is the greatest moment of my professional career.
(Best Costume Designer, Haider)
This is the best that could happen to Haider. It doesn't get better. Thank you is a very small term for this occasion, but I would have been zero without my lovely team that helped me get the clothes right for the film. I am humbled. This is the greatest moment of my professional career.
Srijit Mukherji
(Best Director and Best Screenplay, Chotushkone)
It's a rare honour to win two National Awards in the same year. I'm totally awestruck because Chotushkone was not linear storytelling. It starts off as a Bombay Talkies and then turns into a thriller. Its unique plot and experimental structure made me worried about its box office performance but it completed a 100-day run in Kolkata and even before this honour, a lot of producers have shown interest in remaking it and my other films like Baishe Shrabon, Hemlock Society and Autograph in Hindi. I'm just waiting for the right cast and producer so I don't have to compromise on the soul.
(Best Director and Best Screenplay, Chotushkone)
It's a rare honour to win two National Awards in the same year. I'm totally awestruck because Chotushkone was not linear storytelling. It starts off as a Bombay Talkies and then turns into a thriller. Its unique plot and experimental structure made me worried about its box office performance but it completed a 100-day run in Kolkata and even before this honour, a lot of producers have shown interest in remaking it and my other films like Baishe Shrabon, Hemlock Society and Autograph in Hindi. I'm just waiting for the right cast and producer so I don't have to compromise on the soul.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
(Producer of Mary Kom)
It is a huge honour. I've given the film everything and all the hard work that has gone into making it has finally paid off. I wish Priyanka too would have won the award but Kangana's was a spectacular performance. It's a victory for each and every technician associated with the film.
(Producer of Mary Kom)
It is a huge honour. I've given the film everything and all the hard work that has gone into making it has finally paid off. I wish Priyanka too would have won the award but Kangana's was a spectacular performance. It's a victory for each and every technician associated with the film.
Chaitanya Tamhane
(Director of Court, Best Film)
It couldn't have come at a better time. Our film is just about to release next month and boom, comes a pleasant surprise! What's also interesting is that after being recognised all over the world, we've finally got the top honour in India. It will help us in making Court more visible.
(Director of Court, Best Film)
It couldn't have come at a better time. Our film is just about to release next month and boom, comes a pleasant surprise! What's also interesting is that after being recognised all over the world, we've finally got the top honour in India. It will help us in making Court more visible.
Vikas Bahl
(Director, Best Hindi Film, Queen)
I was out the country and just got back last night so I wasn't even aware that the National Awards were to be announced today. Anurag (Kashyap) ran into my room with the news and I hugged both him and Vikram (Vikramaditya Motwane). It's even more thrilling because Kangana (Ranaut) has also won the Best Actress award. No one deserves it more, she brought the character and the film alive. After the Filmfare Award, this is like the grand finale!
(Director, Best Hindi Film, Queen)
I was out the country and just got back last night so I wasn't even aware that the National Awards were to be announced today. Anurag (Kashyap) ran into my room with the news and I hugged both him and Vikram (Vikramaditya Motwane). It's even more thrilling because Kangana (Ranaut) has also won the Best Actress award. No one deserves it more, she brought the character and the film alive. After the Filmfare Award, this is like the grand finale!
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Best Hindi Film: Queen
Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut for Queen
Best Supporting Actress: Baljinder Kaur for Pagdi The Honour (Haryanvi)
Best Supporting Actor: Bobby Simhaa for Jigarthanda (Tamil)
Best Actor: Vijay for Nanu Avanalla Avalu (Kannada)
Best Direction: Srijit Mukherji for Chotushkone (Bengali)
Best Film On Environment Conservation/Preservation: Ottaal (Malayalam)
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Mary Kom
Indira Gandhi Award For Best Debut Film Of A Director: Asha Jaoar Majhe (Bengali)
Best Feature Film: Court (Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati & English)
Best Music Direction: a) Songs - Haider b) Background Score - Nineteen Eighty Three (Malayalam)
Best Choreography: Bismil for Haider
Best Educational Film: Komal & Behind the Glass Wall
Best Exploration/Adventure: Film Life Force - India's Western Ghats
Best Investigative Film: Phum Shang
Best Animation Film: Sound of Joy
Best Dialogue: Haider
Best Costume Designer: Dolly Ahluwalia for Haider
Best Female Playback Singer: Uttara Unnikrishanan for song Azhagu in Saivam (Tamil)
Best Male Playback Singer: Sukhwinder Singh for Bismil from Haider
Best Hindi Film: Queen
Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut for Queen
Best Supporting Actress: Baljinder Kaur for Pagdi The Honour (Haryanvi)
Best Supporting Actor: Bobby Simhaa for Jigarthanda (Tamil)
Best Actor: Vijay for Nanu Avanalla Avalu (Kannada)
Best Direction: Srijit Mukherji for Chotushkone (Bengali)
Best Film On Environment Conservation/Preservation: Ottaal (Malayalam)
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Mary Kom
Indira Gandhi Award For Best Debut Film Of A Director: Asha Jaoar Majhe (Bengali)
Best Feature Film: Court (Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati & English)
Best Music Direction: a) Songs - Haider b) Background Score - Nineteen Eighty Three (Malayalam)
Best Choreography: Bismil for Haider
Best Educational Film: Komal & Behind the Glass Wall
Best Exploration/Adventure: Film Life Force - India's Western Ghats
Best Investigative Film: Phum Shang
Best Animation Film: Sound of Joy
Best Dialogue: Haider
Best Costume Designer: Dolly Ahluwalia for Haider
Best Female Playback Singer: Uttara Unnikrishanan for song Azhagu in Saivam (Tamil)
Best Male Playback Singer: Sukhwinder Singh for Bismil from Haider
Results of the 62nd National Awards
9:56 PM
RESULTS OF ONLY FEATURE FILMS
Best Feature Film – Court (Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, English) [Director – Chaitanya Tamhane]
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director – Asha Jaoar Majhe (Bengali) [Director – Aditya Vikram Sengupta]
Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Mary Kom (Hindi) [Director – Omung Kumar]
Best Film On Social Issues – Chotoder Chobi (Bengali) [Director – Kaushik Ganguly]
Best Film On Environment Conservation/Preservation – Ottaal (Malayalam) [Director – Jayaraj]
Best Children’s Film – Kaakkaa Muttai (Tamil) [Director – Manikandan M] and Elizabeth Ekadashi (Marathi) [Director - Paresh Mokashi]
Best Direction – Srijit Mukherji (Chotushkone [Bengali])
Best Actor – Vijay (Nanu Avanalla Avalu [Kannada])
Best Actress – Kangana Ranaut (Queen [Hindi])
Best Supporting Actor – Bobby Simhaa (Jigarthanda [Tamil])
Best Supporting Actress – Baljinder Kaur (Pagdi The Honour [Haryanvi])
Best Child Artist – J Vignesh & Ramesh (Kaakkaa Muttai [Tamil])
Best Male Playback Singer – Sukhwinder Singh (Bismil...Haider [Hindi])
Best Female Playback Singer – Uttara Unnikrishanan (Azhagu...Saivam [Tamil])
Best Cinematography – Sudeep Chatterjee (Chotushkone [Bengali])
Best Screenplay (Original) – Srijit Mukherji (Chotushkone [Bengali])
Best Screenplay (Adapted) – Joshy Mangalath (Ottaal [Malayalam])
Best Dialogues – Vishal Bhardwaj (Haider [Hindi])
Best Audiography – Mahaveer Sabbanwal (Khwada [Marathi]), Anish John (Asha Jaoar Majhe [Bengali]), Anirban Sengupta & Dipankar Chaki (Nirbashito [Bengali])
Best Editing – Vivek Harshan (Jigarthanda [Tamil])
Best Production Design – Aparna Raina (Nachom – IA Kumpasar [Konkani])
Best Costume Designer – Dolly Ahluwalia (Haider [Hindi])
Best Make-Up Artist – Nangaraju & Raju (Nanu Avanalla Avalu [Kannada])
Best Music – Vishal Bhardwaj (Haider [Hindi])
Best Background Score – Gopi Sunder (Ninteen Eighty Three [Malayalam])
Best Lyrics – N A Muthukumar (Azhagu...Saivam [Tamil])
Special Jury Award – Bhaurav Karhade (Khwada [Marathi])
Best Choreography – Sudesh Adhana (Bismil...Haider [Hindi])
Best Feature Film in Each Language:
Assamese - Othello
Bengali – Nirbashito
Hindi – Queen
Haryanvi – Pagdi The Honour
Kannada – Harivu
Konkani – Nachom – IA Kumpasar
Malayalam – Ain
Marathi – Killa
Odiya – Aadim Vichar
Punjabi – Punjab 1984
Rabha – Orong
Tamil – Kuttram Kadithal
Telegu - Chandamama Kathalu
Special Mention Award – Musthafa (Ain [Malayalam]), Palomi Ghosh (Nachom – IA Kumpasar [Konkani]), Parth Bhalerao (Killa [Marathi] and Bhoothnath Returns [Hindi])
Source: Press Information Bureau, Govt of India (pib.nic.in) (http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=0)
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