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Vikrant Massey steals limelight, wins Best Actor award for ’12th Fail’

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6 months ago

March 14, 2024

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 13 (ANI): Actor Vikrant Massey has won the Best Actor award for his performance in ’12th Fail’ at the 6th edition of Critics’ Choice Awards 2024. He expressed his gratitude towards the makers of the film and the audience for giving him so much love and appreciation.

Vikrant expressed his heartfelt gratitude after receiving the award and said, “This is special; thank you to the critics for considering me. I have the real Manoj Sharma and Shraddha Joshi Ji joining me today, and without them, this wouldn’t have been possible. One person I want to thank is our director and writer of the film, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Ji. Thank you for being my home and mentor in this labyrinth called Bollywood. And lastly, thank you to the audience. It’s still in theatres because of your love. I feel so blessed. Thanks to each and every critic.”Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s poignant drama ’12th Fail’ won the coveted title of Best Feature Film.

Shefali Shah won the Best Actress award for her riveting portrayal in ‘Three of Us’. Jaideep Ahlawat won the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in ‘Jaane Jaan’.

The Critics Choice Awards also honoured the iconic Usha Khanna for her outstanding contributions to Indian cinema with a special award category.

‘Nocturnal Burger’ secured multiple awards in the short film category, while ‘Kohrra’ triumphed in the web series category. In the unscripted show category, ‘Koffee With Karan’ claimed the Best Unscripted show award.

Here’s the complete list of winnersFeature films category:Best Feature Film: 12th FailBest Director: P. S. Vinothraj for ‘Koozhangal (Pebbles)’Best Actor: Vikrant Massey for ’12th Fail’Best Actress: Shefali Shah for ‘Three of Us’Best Supporting Actor: Jaideep Ahlawat for ‘Jaane Jaan’Best Supporting Actress: Deepti Naval for ‘Goldfish’Best Writing: Devashish Makhija for ‘Joram’Best Editing: Abhro Banerjee for ‘Joram’Best Cinematography: Avinash Arun Dhaware for ‘Three of Us’Short film category:Best Short Film: ‘Nocturnal Burger ‘Best Director: Reema Maya for ‘Nocturnal Burger ‘Best Actor: Sanjay Mishra for ‘Giddh (The Scavenger)’Best Actress: Millo Sunka for ‘Nocturnal Burger ‘Best Writing: Ashok Sankhla and Manish Saini for ‘Giddh (The Scavenger) ‘Best Cinematography: Jigmet Wangchuk for ‘Last Days of Summer ‘Web series category:Best Web Series: ‘Kohrra’Best Director: Vikramaditya Motwane for ‘Jubilee’Best Actor: Suvinder Vicky for ‘Kohrra’Best Actress: Rajshri Deshpande for ‘Trial by Fire’Best Supporting Actor: Sidhant Gupta for ‘Jubilee’Best Supporting Actress: Amruta Subhash for ‘Lust Stories S2: The Mirror’Best Writing : Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia and Sudip Sharma for ‘Kohrra’Special Category:Gender Sensitivity Award: Fire in the MountainsExtraordinary Contribution to Cinema Award: Usha KhannaThis year’s nominees are represented by 50 film critics from the Film Critics Guild and led by luminaries including Anupama Chopra (Chairperson), Stutee Ghosh (Vice Chairperson), and Shomini Sen (Secretary). (ANI)

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Global Village announces opening date for Season 29

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5 days ago

September 3, 2024

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Season 29 of Global Village will kick off on October 16, 2024, the outdoor destination announced. The season will run until May 11, 2025. The popular destination remains closed during the summer months. This year, Global Village is expanding its offerings, featuring more cultural representations, never-before-seen entertainment, and exciting infrastructure upgrades.

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Visitors to the family-friendly destination can experience a diverse range of performances, shopping, and dining experiences from cultures around the world.

Opening more than 25 years ago, the destination set a new record of over 10 million visitors in its 28th season, the longest season to date, hosting 27 pavilions representing over 90 cultures from around the globe, as well as 3,500 shopping outlets and 250 dining options.

The destination is expecting millions of visitors from around the globe to gather for the park’s attractions during the upcoming season.

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Gaming meets speed: Ferrari launches first-ever esports arena in Abu Dhabi

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1 week ago

September 1, 2024

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Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s acclaimed Ferrari-themed park, has once again redefined entertainment by launching the world’s first Ferrari-themed Esports Arena. This state-of-the-art venue is set to become the go-to destination for racing enthusiasts, Formula 1 aficionados, and thrill-seekers alike.

The newly unveiled Ferrari World Esports Arena features an impressive lineup of 20 Gran Turismo simulators, thoughtfully designed to cater to a broad audience. Fourteen simulators are dedicated to adult racers, while six are specifically designed for younger guests, creating a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes visitors of all ages.

The arena also includes three specialised F1 simulators, offering participants the exhilarating experience of sitting in the driver’s seat of a Ferrari race car and racing on legendary F1 Grand Prix circuits, including the Yas Marina Circuit. Open daily from 10am to 6pm, the Ferrari World Esports Arena offers access to the Gran Turismo simulators as part of the theme park ticket until the end of the year. The exclusive F1 simulators are available for an additional fee, starting from Dh60 per race.

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Privacy and Comfort: Inside Sharjah’s newly announced women’s beach retreat

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2 weeks ago

August 24, 2024

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A new beach, only for women, has been announced in Sharjah under the orders of the emirate’s ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi. The 500-meter beach is located in the Lulu’iya area of Khorfakkan and will offer complete privacy for women. The beach will also have other amenities like a cafe, a medical clinic, and a prayer room.

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Other than this beach, Sharjah has the Sharjah Ladies Club beach and in 2023, Sheikh Dr Sultan announced the development of women’s only beaches in Kalba and at Al Hamariya Beach. In May this year, the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed launched the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, which includes designating new beaches for only women.

In further orders, the Sharjah Ruler directed the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking Al Bardi 6 and Al Batha areas in Khorfakkan city.

Speaking on the Sharjah’s Direct Line radio programme, Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of RTA Sharjah said that the new bridge will help the movement of residents between the two areas.

He also said the RTA will implement modifications to the internal roads in the Hayawa area.