While there have been many films to celebrate the heroes of our freedom movement, very few have thrown light on the rare part of history. In a gesture that salutes these Ina heroes, President Pranab Mukherjee has agreed to watch Tigmanshu Dhulia’s ‘Raag Desh’ on Saturday, July 22. Featuring Kunal Kapoor, Mohit Marwah and Amit Sadh, the film revolves around the Red Fort trial of three Ina (Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army) officers for treason and conspiracy against the English throne.
Producer Gurdeep Singh Sappal was keen that the President watches the film before his term draws to a close, as a mark of respect for those heroes. He says, “It was only befitting that the first screening of the film, produced by Rajya Sabha TV, be held for the President of India. We were fortunate and grateful that the President granted our wish.”
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Producer Gurdeep Singh Sappal was keen that the President watches the film before his term draws to a close, as a mark of respect for those heroes. He says, “It was only befitting that the first screening of the film, produced by Rajya Sabha TV, be held for the President of India. We were fortunate and grateful that the President granted our wish.”
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- 7/22/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Bollywood sensation Vidya Balan glammed up the evening at the 59th National Film Awards function held in New Delhi on Thursday as Vice President Hamid Ansari presented the awards to the winners, including Bengali thespian Soumitra Chatterjee who was conferred the highest film honour, the Dada Saheb Phalke. Bollywood's new sensation Vidya Balan clinched the Best Actress award for her notable performance in the film The Dirty Picture."As a collective, the films and artistes Read More...
- 5/4/2012
- Bollywood Trade
Bollywood sensation Vidya Balan glammed up the evening at the 59th National Film Awards function held in New Delhi on Thursday as Vice President Hamid Ansari presented the awards to the winners, including Bengali thespian Soumitra Chatterjee who was conferred the highest film honour, the Dada Saheb Phalke. Bollywood's new sensation Vidya Balan clinched the Best Actress award for her notable performance in the film The Dirty Picture."As a collective, the films and artistes...
- 5/4/2012
- GlamSham
New Delhi, May 3: Talents from India's $2-billion Indian movie industry received from Vice President Hamid Ansari the 59th National Film Awards across various categories here Thursday. Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee was also honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award, highest honour in Indian cinema at the event.
Regional cinema dominated the award function, while Bollywood maintained a low key this year.
Top honours, including best feature film, best direction and best actor titles, were bagged by regional talents, while Bollywood's bold and.
Regional cinema dominated the award function, while Bollywood maintained a low key this year.
Top honours, including best feature film, best direction and best actor titles, were bagged by regional talents, while Bollywood's bold and.
- 5/3/2012
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, April 4: Leading media personalities, film stars, industrialists, retired civil servants and educationists including the late cartoonist Mario Miranda, Bollywood veterans Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, and former Chief Vigilance Commissioner (Cvc) Nagarajan Vittal were conferred the prestigious Padma awards here Wednesday.
The colourful ceremony was held at the Durbar Hall of Rastrapati Bhavan here, when Miranda's son Rahul received the Padma Vibhushan from President Pratibha Patil amidst thunderous applause from guests, including Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Upa chairperson Sonia Gandhi and.
The colourful ceremony was held at the Durbar Hall of Rastrapati Bhavan here, when Miranda's son Rahul received the Padma Vibhushan from President Pratibha Patil amidst thunderous applause from guests, including Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Upa chairperson Sonia Gandhi and.
- 4/4/2012
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Leading media personalities, film stars, industrialists, retired civil servants and educationists including the late cartoonist Mario Miranda, Bollywood veterans Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, and former Chief Vigilance Commissioner (Cvc) Nagarajan Vittal were conferred the prestigious Padma awards here Wednesday.The colourful ceremony was held at the Durbar Hall of Rastrapati Bhavan here, when Miranda.s son Rahul received the Padma Vibhushan from President Pratibha Patil amidst thunderous applause from guests, including Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Upa chairperson Sonia Gandhi and a host of other dignitaries.But the loudest applause was reserved for Dharamendra and Shabana Azmi, both of whom received the Padma Bhushan, and for international archer Limba Ram Ahari and Olympic hockey gold medallist Zafar Iqbal.Among the Padma Bhushan awardees were Vittal, literary theorist Homi K. Bhabha, violinist M.S. Gopalakrishnan, Tata Steel Vice Chairman B. Muthuraman, former bureaucrat Mata Prasad, mathematician M.S.
- 4/4/2012
- Filmicafe
President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and several other political leaders Sunday condoled the demise of veteran actor Dev Anand, saying the Indian film industry had lost one of its most endearing heroes who personified the spirit of graceful ageing with dignity.The president said Dev Anand was a legendary film artist as well as a producer, director and writer who adorned Hindi cinema with great distinction. .He delighted Hindi cinema fans with his vivacious acting and as a popular romantic hero of his times..Recalling his movies, Patil said: .He shall always be remembered by a generation of film watchers for his exemplified acting in the movies . .Taxi Driver., .Munimji., .Guide., .Johny Mera Naam., .Hare Rama Hare Krishna. and .Des Pardes....In his passing away, the film industry has lost a creative talent and a man who personified the spirit of graceful ageing with dignity,...
- 12/4/2011
- Filmicafe
New Delhi, Dec 4: President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and several other political leaders Sunday condoled the demise of veteran actor Dev Anand, saying the Indian film industry had lost one of its most endearing heroes who personified the spirit of graceful ageing with dignity.
The president said Dev Anand was a legendary film artist as well as a producer, director and writer who adorned Hindi cinema with great distinction. 'He delighted Hindi cinema fans with his vivacious acting and as a popular romantic hero of his times.'
Recalling his movies, Patil said: 'He shall always.
The president said Dev Anand was a legendary film artist as well as a producer, director and writer who adorned Hindi cinema with great distinction. 'He delighted Hindi cinema fans with his vivacious acting and as a popular romantic hero of his times.'
Recalling his movies, Patil said: 'He shall always.
- 12/4/2011
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
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