Padma Shri
Kavita Kaushik tweets asking why Priyanka Chopra didn’t get Padma Shri, taunting Kangana Ranaut for receiving the honour
Kavita Kaushik recently took it to her social media, showing her disappointment as Kangana Ranaut got the Padma Shri award and questioned why Priyanka Chopra was not given a Padma Shri award, however not being aware that PeeCee has already been awarded the Padma Shri honour. The F.I.R actress said, 'Why didn't she get Padam Shree!? Fantastic actor, Brilliant human being, Globally a huge success and has put Indian culture on a pedestrial without holding a flag about it! And yes has never insulted any senior or contemporary artist or anyone for that matter! She is awesome!!' sharing a | Click Here...
Kavita Kaushik Opens Why Priyanka Chopra Couldn’t Get Padma Shri: Read On
Kavita Kaushik recently took it to her social media, showing her disappointment as Kangana Ranaut got the Padma Shri award and questioned why Priyanka Chopra was not given a Padma Shri award, however not being aware that PeeCee has already been awarded the Padma Shri honour. The F.I.R actress said, 'Why didn't she get Padam Shree!? Fantastic actor, Brilliant human being, Globally a huge success and has put Indian culture on a pedestrial without holding a flag about it! And yes has never insulted any senior or contemporary artist or anyone for that matter! She is awesome!!' sharing a | Click Here...
I want to make India proud – Adnan Sami on winning Padma Shri
How has Pakistan reacted to your Padma Sri? How do you think they reacted? There was a lot of nasty criticism. If they didn’t like my being honoured by the Indian government, MY government, then too bad. They just have to deal with it. You know, ever since I opted for an Indian citizenship , Pakistanis aren’t happy with it. I wonder why? (laughs) I wonder too. But you know what? I feel the more I’m trolled by Pakistanis, the more I am on the right path.I must be doing something right for them to be so angry. | Click Here...
Good News: Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor all set to receive their ‘Padma Shri’ on THIS date
An exciting update coming in for all fans of Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor. Last year, the two honourable personalities of the Indian film and entertainment industry were conferred with the prestigious 'Padma Shri' award. Well, we finally have an update on the date when they are set to receive the same award. As per the latest reports in Instant Bollywood, 8th November is the date when they are going to receive the honour. We congratulate both Karan and Ekta on this gigantic feat. For more updates, stay tuned to IWMBuzz.com | Click Here...
Padma Shri For Ajay Devgn, And Not For Rishi Kapoor? You’ve Got To Be Kidding
One night in 2016 my dear friend and one of my favourite actors Rishi Kapoor sent me three stills of a 90-plus old man. I confess I was puzzled. Was the actor sending the wrong pictures in a sozzled state? Turned out,that was Rishi Kapoor playing a 90-year old patriarch in the Karan Johar production Kapoor & Sons. You could have knocked me down with a feather? Rishi Kapoor? Really???!!! This was not the first time I wondered if Rishi Kapoor is the most versatile star-actor that India has produced. And the most shortchanged. I’ve watched this actor with growing deli | Click Here...
Top 5 Award Winning Moments Of Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor, known as the ‘content czarina’ of the industry, has contributed to over 100 characters in Indian Television. She has also consciously tried to change how women are portrayed in society through her content-driven cinematic projects. Ekta has conquered every screen with her diverse range of TV serials, films, and web shows. Her illustrious career spanning 23 years boasts 120 TV serials, 37 feature films, and 22 web series, making her the queen of the entire entertainment industry. We bring you her top award-winning moments. The lady won was bestowed with W | Click Here...
Rahul Dravid: A humble man full of resolve and aggression
Rahul Dravid was that cricketer who relied more on hard work than cricketing aptitude. Through hard work and perseverance, he crafted techniques through conventional means and made them work in international cricket; a technique so perfect and versatile that it suited all conditions. He has been the unsung hero of the Indian cricket team with a modest smile. He straightaway made a name for himself in Test cricket, although he struggled quite a bit to make a mark in ODIs. However, during his career, he also began consistently scoring runs in ODIs, earning him the ICC Player of the Year award | Click Here...
Let’s Discuss: Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor, Adnan Sami, Suresh Wadekar getting Padma Shris
You really didn’t expect Deepika Padukone to be conferred with a Padma award, did you? Not after her JNU visit for sure. This Republic Day, the Government, in all its time-tested wisdom has decided to honour a self-consciously motley crew from the Indian entertainment industry with Padma Shris. So there are thethree K’s, Kangana Ranaut and Karan Johar (who can’t stand each other) and Ekta Kapoor, whose television serials with titles beginning with the letter ‘K’ not-so-subtly redefined the home-viewing space by aggrandizing the hop | Click Here...
What makes Amitabh Bachchan a legendary star?
Angry young man. Munna. Big B. AB Sr. Bollywood’s Shahenshah. Shout out any of these nicknames in a room full of people and they will instantly know who you’re referring to – movie buff or not. Such is the stardom and stature of Amitabh Bachchan. In a career spanning over 5 decades, Amitabh Bachchan is the embodiment of the word ‘superstar’. He’s | Click Here...
Timeless lyrics by Javed Akhtar that define love
In a career spanning over 17 years, Javed Akhtar has also given us some of the most beautiful songs of all times. The iconic lyricist has penned down songs which range from being romantic to haunting, from hope to heart-wrenching. His writing celebrates love, life and longing. He has won the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, the Sahitya Akademi Award as well as five National Film Awards. Let’s revisit the old times and see some of the beautiful lyrics written by Javed Akhtar, for some love songs, which wouldn’t have been very famous if it wouldn’t be for his lyrics. | Click Here...
Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor passes away
Veteran actor Dinyar Contractor never failed to amaze us with his comic timing and powerful acting in movies like Baadshah and Khiladi passed away at 79 due to old age-related illnesses. Contractor, who was awarded Padma Shri Award by the President of India, Ramnath Kovind breathed his last today early morning. He will be cremated at Worli prayer hall in Mumbai at 3:30 pm. RIP, Dinyar Contractor. | Click Here...
Udit Narayan shares his struggle story on Indian Idol 10
Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri award winner, Udit Narayan, one of the best male playback singers of Indian cinema who has been an inspiration for budding singers made a special appearance on India’s biggest singing reality show- Indian Idol 10. His presence in the gala semi finale episode to encourage the contestants was like a cherry on the cake. The finalists got a golden chance to perform with the man with golden voice. The contestants sang along with Udit Narayan on all time classics of the singer, he was very impressed with the talented contestants and had a | Click Here...
Veteran actor Tom Alter dies of skin cancer
Padma Shri actor Tom Alter known for playing hard-hitting characters in movies like Aashiqui, Junoon, Ram Teri Ganga Maili and Gandhi, passed away on Friday night after a painful battle with skin cancer. The 67-year-old appeared in over 300 films which included the acclaimed Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Sardar and Parinda. He also worked in Bengali, Assamese and Telugu cinema. His TV work ranged from Bharat Ek Khoj to Shaktimaan. Tom Alter, who received the Padma Shri in 2008, was last seen in Sargoshiyan this year with Alok Nath and Farida Jalal. A statement released on behalf of his | Click Here...