`I Am` was most difficult to make: Onir

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 15:12

Onir faced such tough times convincing Bollywood studios to finance his ‘I Am’ that he resorted to crowd-funding to make it.

Partho doesn`t know he`s won a National Award: Amol Gupte

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 15:00

It was one of his most natural performances, says proud father Amol Gupte after his son won a National Award for his acting in ‘Stanely Ka Dabba’, adding that the little boy is yet to know about the honour.

I want to believe it, says Vidya on first National Award

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 13:42

Vidya Balan, who was declared the best actress for playing a sex symbol in `The Dirty Picture` at the 59th National Awards Wednesday, said she is still trying to believe that she has won the prestigious trophy.

Gary Oldman receives 1st acting prize in 20 years at critics awards

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 15:55

Gary Oldman has won his first acting award in more than two decades for his role in ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ through public vote at a critics’ awards ceremony.

Hindi film awards for social causes

Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 18:38

Acknowledging the huge impact of cinema on India`s socio-cultural life, a civil society organisation working in various fields of social concern here Sunday announced it would present awards for Hindi films in different categories.

Oldman, Theron to be honoured at Gotham film awards

Last Updated: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 13:27

Gary Oldman and actress Charlize Theron are to receive top honours at the 21st annual Gotham Independent Film Awards.

Suresh Wadkar, Rekha Bhardwaj mesmerise at National Film Awards

Last Updated: Friday, September 9, 2011, 19:29

The soulful voices of Suresh Wadkar and Rekha Bhardwaj wooed everyone at the 58th National Film Awards ceremony.

‘Send best feature film at national awards to Oscars’

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 08:40

The jury for the feature film category at the 58th National Film Awards has recommended that movie that wins the top award should be India`s official entry at the Oscars every year.

Govt denies details of jury decisions on National Film Awards

Last Updated: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 13:03

The government has refused to disclose details of evaluation sheets of jury members who decide on National Film Awards, saying these papers are "confidential" and cannot be made public as per established rules.

Ballet melodrama `Black Swan` sweeps independent film awards

Last Updated: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 15:20

`Black Swan,` a ballet melodrama that struggled to get made despite an A-list cast and director, swept the independent film world`s version of the Oscars on Saturday, a day before it competes for five prizes at the Academy Awards.