Close X
Saturday, December 14, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

National Award A Pat On The Back: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 May, 2016 11:41 AM
  • National Award A Pat On The Back: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who bagged the Best Direction Award for the magnum opus "Bajirao Mastani" at the 63rd National Films Awards here on Tuesday, says the honour is very important for him.
 
He also shared that the National Award is an acknowledgement from the government for the work done.
 
Asked how important this award was for him, Bhansali, dressed in black kurta and pajama, told IANS: It's very important. It's an acknowledgment from the government for your work."
 
The filmmaker called the win a "shaabashi" and a "pat on the back".
 
"It's a 'shabaashi' and a pat on the back to say that you have done work that matters to the nation," Bhansali added.
 
"Bajirao Mastani", a period drama film, features actors Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Farah Khan Plans 'Main Hoon Na' Sequel With SRK, Calls Sushmita Her Best Heroine

Farah Khan Plans 'Main Hoon Na' Sequel With SRK, Calls Sushmita Her Best Heroine
As "Main Hoon Na" turned 12 in the world of cinema on Saturday, Farah went back in time to reminisce about the 2004 film. She took the virtual route to share her views. 

Farah Khan Plans 'Main Hoon Na' Sequel With SRK, Calls Sushmita Her Best Heroine

Big B Reminisces Time Spent With Smita Patil

Big B Reminisces Time Spent With Smita Patil
Amitabh Bachchan, whose 1982 film "Namak Halal" opposite Smita Patil completed 34 years on Saturday, has shared memories of his time with the late actress during the shooting of the film.

Big B Reminisces Time Spent With Smita Patil

Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor’s Baaghi Mints Rs.11.87 crore Becomes 3rd Highest Opener Of 2016

Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor’s Baaghi Mints Rs.11.87 crore Becomes 3rd Highest Opener Of 2016
Sabbir Khan directorial “Baaghi” raked in Rs.11.87 crore on its opening day in India.

Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor’s Baaghi Mints Rs.11.87 crore Becomes 3rd Highest Opener Of 2016

Nobody Can Portray Lakhan Better Than Me: Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor says that no one can portray his popular character Lakhan from his film "Ram Lakhan" better than him, and he even wished he got awards for his performance in the film.

Nobody Can Portray Lakhan Better Than Me: Anil Kapoor

Perception Of Bollywood Being Male Dominated Is Changing: Radhika Apte

Perception Of Bollywood Being Male Dominated Is Changing: Radhika Apte
Actress Radhika Apte feels that the perception of the country’s mainstream cinema -- Bollywood, which was been often criticised for being a male-dominated industry, is changing over time.

Perception Of Bollywood Being Male Dominated Is Changing: Radhika Apte

Vidya Balan In Love With Pakistani Dramas

Actress Vidya Balan went gaga over Pakistani dramas saying the “writing, production values, make-up and performances” of the shows are just par excellence.

Vidya Balan In Love With Pakistani Dramas