Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan (78), veteran Kannada actor, producer and singer passes away

Rattihalli Nagendra Sudarshan (78), the veteran Kannada actor, producer and singer, has passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka on September 8, 2017. In his five decade film career, Sudarshan acted in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. He was one ..

Nagesh Kukunoor to be chairman of technical committee for 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)-2017

The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has constituted a technical committee for the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is proposed to be held from November 20-28, 2017 in Goa. The technical committee will have 12 members and ..

Prasoon Joshi appointment as new chief of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)

Prasoon Joshi, the famous lyricist, has been appointment as the new chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a period of three years. He succeeded Pahlaj Nihalani, who has been accused of autocratic conduct and of morally ..

Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal (54) passes away

Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal (54), who was best known for his acts in Bandit Queen and Peepli Live, has passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on August 10, 2017. During his lifetime, Panchal worked in films like Peepli Live, Pan Singh ..

Sharada selected for 2017 Prem Nazir Award

Sharada, the veteran actress and national award winner, has been selected for the prestigious Prem Nazir Award for the year 2017. The award will be presented to Sharada by state Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran at a function at Chirayankeezhu on ..

Shankuntala Barua honoured with 2017 Mahanayak Samman

The veteran actress Shakuntala Barua has been honoured with the 2017 Mahanayak Samman at Nazrul Mancha in Kolkata for her contribution to the world of cinema. Awards were also presented to Prosenjit Chatterjee, Nusrat Jahan, Arindam Sil, Bickram Ghosh, Soumik ..

Gulzar honored with Indira Gandhi National Integration award

Famous lyricist, poet and film director, Gulzar has been conferred with the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award. The award was given to mark the 28th death anniversary of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Acclaimed Cinematographer Ashok Mehta passes away

Cinematographer Ashok Mehta passed away in Mumbai. He was 65. During his filmy journey, Mehta worked with big filmmakers like Subhash Ghai, Rajiv Rai and MF Husain. He was the director of photography in films like 36 Chowringhee Lane, Utsav, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

“Pather Panchali” in the list of 50 best films

Bengali film Pather Panchali has been included again in the list of 50 greatest films of all time. The voting was conducted by the British Film Institute’s reputed magazine Sight & Sound. In 1956 the film won the Best Human ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

Actor Rajesh Khanna “Kaka” passes away

Veteran Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna (69) passed away. Born in 1942 as Jatin Arora, his uncle changed his named to Rajesh Khanna when he decided to join films. He was not only a mega star but was also a Lok ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012