Singer Harry Styles has been confirmed for the 2023 Grammy Awards. The announcement was made during the AFC Championship Game on CBS. He is the latest to join a long list of performers including Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Sam Smith. Luke Combs, Steve Lac and Kim Petras are also scheduled to perform.

The 65th annual Grammy Awards will air live on the network as the event takes place in Los Angeles on February 5.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Harry Styles is nominated for six Grammy Awards this year: Record of the Year (“As It Was”), Album of the Year (Harry’s House), Song of the Year (“As It Was”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“As It Was”), Best Pop Vocal Album (Harry’s House) and Best Music Video (“As It Was”).

His co-performer, Bad Bunny, is up for three nominations: Album of the Year (“Un Verano Sin Ti”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Moscow Mule”) and Best Música Urbana Album (“Un Verano Sin Ti”). Mary J. Blige is nominated for six including Record of the Year (“Good Morning Gorgeous”) and Album of the Year.&nbsp;

The Grammy Awards will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy. Ben Winston, Jesse Collins and Raj Kapoor are executive producers.&nbsp;

Singer Harry Styles has been confirmed for the 2023 Grammy Awards. The announcement was made during the AFC Championship Game on CBS. He is the latest to join a long list of performers including Bad Bunny, Mary J.

Singer Harry Styles has been confirmed for the 2023 Grammy Awards. The announcement was made during the AFC Championship Game on CBS. He is the latest to join a long list of performers including Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Sam Smith. Luke Combs, Steve Lac and Kim Petras are also scheduled to perform. The 65th annual Grammy Awards will air live on the network as the event takes place in Los Angeles on February 5. Meanwhile, Harry Styles is nominated for six Grammy Awards this year: Record of the Year (“As It Was”), Album of the Year (Harry’s House), Song of the Year (“As It Was”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“As It Was”), Best Pop Vocal Album (Harry’s House) and Best Music Video (“As It Was”). His co-performer, Bad Bunny, is up for three nominations: Album of the Year (“Un Verano Sin Ti”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Moscow Mule”) and Best Música Urbana Album (“Un Verano Sin Ti”). Mary J. Blige is nominated for six including Record of the Year (“Good Morning Gorgeous”) and Album of the Year. The Grammy Awards will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy. Ben Winston, Jesse Collins and Raj Kapoor are executive producers.

Harry Styles to perform at 2023 Grammy Awards

Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee will be awarded the highest honour by the British Film Institute. The BFI said the Fellowship was in recognition of the filmmaker’s “pioneering body of work that has spanned over thirty years and has chronicled black lives through bold and inventive cinematic works of art from feature films and documentary to television, music, commercials and books”.

The event will take place in London.&nbsp;

The BFI’s event will also include an in-depth on-stage Q&amp;A and screening of his 1999 film Summer of Sam.

On the announcement, Spike Lee said, “I’m blessed to live up to my ancestors’ credo: ‘deeds, not words.’ I thank the BFI for helping me in continuing my generations of family legacy. Peace and love. Ya-dig? Sho-nuff.” With this Fellowship, Spike Lee will join an esteemed list of previous awardees including Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker, Satyajit Ray, Tilda Swinton, David Lean, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, Steve McQueen, Akira Kurosawa, Nicholas Roeg CBE, Orson Welles, Sir Ridley Scott, Ousmane Sembène Bernardo Bertolucci and Souleymane Cissé.

“I am honored and excited to be awarding Spike Lee the prestigious BFI Fellowship,” Said BFI Chair Tim Richards. “Lee has such a distinctive voice as an auteur, unafraid to challenge ideas of race, gender and class throughout his career with his unique cinematic style. A true renaissance man and pioneer, he has excelled in so many art forms, staying original, fresh and as relevant to contemporary audiences as those who have enjoyed his work for over thirty years. I am delighted to be celebrating his enormous talent and individuality with a BFI Fellowship.”

Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee will be awarded the highest honour by the British Film Institute. The BFI said the Fellowship was in recognition of the filmmaker’s “pioneering body of work that has spanned over thirty years and has chronicled black lives through bold and inventive cinematic works of art from feature films and documentary to television, music, commercials and books”.

Hollywood filmmaker Spike Lee will be awarded the highest honour by the British Film Institute. The BFI said the Fellowship was in recognition of the filmmaker’s “pioneering body of work that has spanned over thirty years and has chronicled black lives through bold and inventive cinematic works of art from feature films and documentary to television, music, commercials and books”. The event will take place in London. The BFI’s event will also include an in-depth on-stage Q&A and screening of his 1999 film Summer of Sam. On the announcement, Spike Lee said, “I’m blessed to live up to my ancestors’ credo: ‘deeds, not words.’ I thank the BFI for helping me in continuing my generations of family legacy. Peace and love. Ya-dig? Sho-nuff.” With this Fellowship, Spike Lee will join an esteemed list of previous awardees including Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker, Satyajit Ray, Tilda Swinton, David Lean, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, Steve McQueen, Akira Kurosawa, Nicholas Roeg CBE, Orson Welles, Sir Ridley Scott, Ousmane Sembène Bernardo Bertolucci and Souleymane Cissé. “I am honored and excited to be awarding Spike Lee the prestigious BFI Fellowship,” Said BFI Chair Tim Richards. “Lee has such a distinctive voice as an auteur, unafraid to challenge ideas of race, gender and class throughout his career with his unique cinematic style. A true renaissance man and pioneer, he has excelled in so many art forms, staying original, fresh and as relevant to contemporary audiences as those who have enjoyed his work for over thirty years. I am delighted to be celebrating his enormous talent and individuality with a BFI Fellowship.”

Spike Lee to receive British Film Institute Fellowship

Set to make his OTT debut with Prime Video’s thriller series Farzi, Shahid Kapoor is ready to surprise his fans. The show created by ‘The Family Man’ makers, Raj &amp; DK, promise to woo the audiences with something new up their sleeves. Known for their style of edgy thrillers, the showmakers are excited to collaborate with Shahid on this show.&nbsp;

On his collaboration with Raj &amp; DK, Shahid Kapoor said, “They really allow the actors to come out and express themselves and sometimes they are really worried with what we are doing with the shots.. But they let you do what you want to do and I felt very free. I also feel that this show has been made in a very fluid manner. It’s very contemporary the way we shot the show, the way the characters have been written and developed allows every actor to really like dig-in deep because there is enough meat there if you really go looking hard for it and it’s very democratic.”

“I think they let everybody bring what they feel and then they kind of final it together to make it what they feel is right. I had a lot of fun and I felt &nbsp;very free. I think they felt very nervous like what’s up with him but I was having a great time,” Shahid added.&nbsp;

Watch the trailer here:

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Packed with signature humour, director Raj &amp; DK's Farzi is an eight-episode crime thriller. The series revolves around Sunny, a small-time con artist, who finds himself pulled into the dark while planning the perfect con. However, a ferocious and unconventional task force officer has made it his mission to rid the country of the threat he represents.

The series also features an ensemble cast including talented actors Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora, Regina Cassandra, and Amol Palekar in pivotal roles.&nbsp;

Produced by D2R Films, Farzi will stream in India and across 240 countries and territories starting February 10, 2023.

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Set to make his OTT debut with Prime Video’s thriller series Farzi, Shahid Kapoor is ready to surprise his fans. The show created by ‘The Family Man’ makers, Raj & DK, promise to woo the audiences with something new up their sleeves.

Set to make his OTT debut with Prime Video’s thriller series Farzi, Shahid Kapoor is ready to surprise his fans. The show created by ‘The Family Man’ makers, Raj & DK, promise to woo the audiences with something new up their sleeves. Known for their style of edgy thrillers, the showmakers are excited to collaborate with Shahid on this show. On his collaboration with Raj & DK, Shahid Kapoor said, “They really allow the actors to come out and express themselves and sometimes they are really worried with what we are doing with the shots.. But they let you do what you want to do and I felt very free. I also feel that this show has been made in a very fluid manner. It’s very contemporary the way we shot the show, the way the characters have been written and developed allows every actor to really like dig-in deep because there is enough meat there if you really go looking hard for it and it’s very democratic.” “I think they let everybody bring what they feel and then they kind of final it together to make it what they feel is right. I had a lot of fun and I felt very free. I think they felt very nervous like what’s up with him but I was having a great time,” Shahid added. Watch the trailer here: Packed with signature humour, director Raj & DK's Farzi is an eight-episode crime thriller. The series revolves around Sunny, a small-time con artist, who finds himself pulled into the dark while planning the perfect con. However, a ferocious and unconventional task force officer has made it his mission to rid the country of the threat he represents. The series also features an ensemble cast including talented actors Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, Bhuvan Arora, Regina Cassandra, and Amol Palekar in pivotal roles. Produced by D2R Films, Farzi will stream in India and across 240 countries and territories starting February 10, 2023.

This is what Shahid Kapoor has to say about working with Raj & DK in Farzi

Veteran Telugu actress Jamuna is no more. The 87-year-old actress died of age-related issues, according to her family.&nbsp;

Famous for her iconic role of Satyabhama in mythological films, Jamuna started acting in stage plays at a young age before she made the switch to cinema. She starred in more than 200 films and played the female lead to legendary actor N T Rama Rao and other leading stars of the time.&nbsp;

Jamuna was also a popular actress across othe South Indian languages. While most of her films were in Telugu, she also worked in a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. She won the Filmfare award for Hindi film Milan. Some of her iconic films include Missamma, Gundamma Katha and Sri Krishna Tulabharam.

Apart from acting, Jamuna also joined politics. She was elected to Lok Sabha from Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh on behalf of the Congress in 1989.

Veteran Telugu actress Jamuna is no more. The 87-year-old actress died of age-related issues, according to her family. Famous for her iconic role of Satyabhama in mythological films, Jamuna started acting in stage plays at a young age before she made the switch to cinema.

Veteran Telugu actress Jamuna is no more. The 87-year-old actress died of age-related issues, according to her family. Famous for her iconic role of Satyabhama in mythological films, Jamuna started acting in stage plays at a young age before she made the switch to cinema. She starred in more than 200 films and played the female lead to legendary actor N T Rama Rao and other leading stars of the time. Jamuna was also a popular actress across othe South Indian languages. While most of her films were in Telugu, she also worked in a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. She won the Filmfare award for Hindi film Milan. Some of her iconic films include Missamma, Gundamma Katha and Sri Krishna Tulabharam. Apart from acting, Jamuna also joined politics. She was elected to Lok Sabha from Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh on behalf of the Congress in 1989.

Veteran Telugu actress Jamuna dies at 87

Did the Netflix show on popular con artist Anna Delvey, Inventing Anna, leave you intrigued with her life? Here’s some good news for you. She is getting her own show and the scam queen will bare it all on it. Titled ‘Delvey’s Dinner Club’, the reality show will feature Anna talking to celebrities and public figures in an intimate conversation, one she promises we have never seen before.&nbsp;

The fake German heiress who made a fool out of many high-profile people before the scams caught on her, will be filmed inside her East Village apartment where she’s under house arrest. Delvey’s Dinner Club will be helmed by former Food Network president Courtney White and Butternut, a food and lifestyle production company.&nbsp;

Given the theme of the reality show, Anna will host these celebrities in a lavish, chef-planned dinner where they spill the beans on everything under the sun. Also, she will talk about her own life that has been nothing short of a high-octane drama.&nbsp;

The show’s official synopsis reads: “She’ll do it through what’s already become one of the hottest tables in town—invitation-only, intimate dinners at her home. There, a Delvey-invited group of actors, musicians, founders, socialites, journalists, and other esteemed guests will join her each week around a private-chef catered table replete with candid conversations where no topic is off-limits—including Anna’s experience within the criminal justice system, her strategy to rebuild her image and her plans for the future.”

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Did the Netflix show on popular con artist Anna Delvey, Inventing Anna, leave you intrigued with her life? Here’s some good news for you. She is getting her own show and the scam queen will bare it all on it.

Did the Netflix show on popular con artist Anna Delvey, Inventing Anna, leave you intrigued with her life? Here’s some good news for you. She is getting her own show and the scam queen will bare it all on it. Titled ‘Delvey’s Dinner Club’, the reality show will feature Anna talking to celebrities and public figures in an intimate conversation, one she promises we have never seen before. The fake German heiress who made a fool out of many high-profile people before the scams caught on her, will be filmed inside her East Village apartment where she’s under house arrest. Delvey’s Dinner Club will be helmed by former Food Network president Courtney White and Butternut, a food and lifestyle production company. Given the theme of the reality show, Anna will host these celebrities in a lavish, chef-planned dinner where they spill the beans on everything under the sun. Also, she will talk about her own life that has been nothing short of a high-octane drama. The show’s official synopsis reads: “She’ll do it through what’s already become one of the hottest tables in town—invitation-only, intimate dinners at her home. There, a Delvey-invited group of actors, musicians, founders, socialites, journalists, and other esteemed guests will join her each week around a private-chef catered table replete with candid conversations where no topic is off-limits—including Anna’s experience within the criminal justice system, her strategy to rebuild her image and her plans for the future.”

Intrigued with Anna Delvey? She's now getting her own show

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will feature together in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel titled ‘It Ends With Us’. The film is being developed by Wayfarer Studios and Sony Pictures. Alongwith acting, Justin Baldoni is also set to direct.

The film will follow the story of a girl named Lily who has moved to another city and is ready to start a new life after college. There Lily meets a guy named Ryle and she falls for him. As she is developing feelings for Ryle, Atlas, her first love, reappears and challenges the relationship between Lily and Ryle.

The film’s script has been adapted by Christy Hall.&nbsp;

The novel, for the unversed, is a cultural phenomenon of-sorts. The film has made it to several must-read lists and is currently a best-selling novel in the US. Published in 43 languages, ‘It Ends With Us’ was the top-selling print book of 2022, has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for over 90 weeks.

Blake Lively, last featured in Taylor Swift’s 2021 music video for ‘I Bet You Think About Me’, as she made her directorial debut with the song. The song earned the actress her two ACM Award nominations and a CMA nomination. Also, Blake Lively is set to reprise her role in the upcoming ‘A Simple Favor’ sequel with Anna Kendrick.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will feature together in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel titled ‘It Ends With Us’. The film is being developed by Wayfarer Studios and Sony Pictures.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will feature together in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel titled ‘It Ends With Us’. The film is being developed by Wayfarer Studios and Sony Pictures. Alongwith acting, Justin Baldoni is also set to direct. The film will follow the story of a girl named Lily who has moved to another city and is ready to start a new life after college. There Lily meets a guy named Ryle and she falls for him. As she is developing feelings for Ryle, Atlas, her first love, reappears and challenges the relationship between Lily and Ryle. The film’s script has been adapted by Christy Hall. The novel, for the unversed, is a cultural phenomenon of-sorts. The film has made it to several must-read lists and is currently a best-selling novel in the US. Published in 43 languages, ‘It Ends With Us’ was the top-selling print book of 2022, has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for over 90 weeks. Blake Lively, last featured in Taylor Swift’s 2021 music video for ‘I Bet You Think About Me’, as she made her directorial debut with the song. The song earned the actress her two ACM Award nominations and a CMA nomination. Also, Blake Lively is set to reprise her role in the upcoming ‘A Simple Favor’ sequel with Anna Kendrick.

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni to star in ‘It Ends With Us'

Flag hoisting on a misty, winter morning on the school grounds or huddling close to a television set to watch the Republic Day parade with loved ones are some of the most cherished memories we all recall from childhood. &nbsp;Aahana Kumra who stars in Zee Theater's &nbsp;'Sir Sir Sarla' is no exception and says, "I remember waking up early in the morning to watch the Republic Day parade on Doordarshan and still cherish this family ritual. Flag hoisting too was a very integral part of my family as my mom has given 40 years to the police force and this is something we have always done. Another memory is watching her cry every time ‘Ae mere Watan ke logo’ played on the radio or TV. The message inherent in this day reminds us that we are all Indians first and must put our country before anything else." &nbsp;

Sadiya Siddiqui who features in Zee Theatre's literary anthology, 'Koi Baat Chale' and reads Saadat Hasan Manto's story 'Hatak' says, "I remember practising the march past for the &nbsp;Republic Day parade in school as a &nbsp;an cadet. I would also give speeches about India's ideals of unity in diversity. I felt very proud of the fact that India had so many languages, and religions but loved every citizen equally. We all celebrated each other's festivals and I would like those days to come back."&nbsp;

Sadiya hopes, as a nation, we will honour our Constitution, and seek policies which help the less privileged, and the differently abled so that they can all live, commute, and work with dignity. She adds, "And I definitely want more love, more tolerance for each other because life is short and only unity and peace can make this world a better place."&nbsp;

Actor Vivaan Shah who reads Munshi Premchand’s story 'Gulli Danda' in Zee Theatre's 'Koi Baat Chale' has vivid memories of&nbsp;Republic Day parades, the jubilation, and the stirring spirit of the occasion and says, "I remember being a part of many functions at school on this day and watching films like 'Gandhi' and 'Mother India' which would be aired by Doordarshan. Bhisham Sahni's 'Tamas' also left a deep impact on me, growing up. What I have imbibed from the syncretic culture of India is that there is a difference between patriotism and nationalism. Patriotism is the love for one’s own country, whereas nationalism is the hatred for someone else or their country. Gandhiji taught us to practice love and peace and not hatred and hostility. And that would be my message too on this special day." &nbsp;

Celebrated actor and director Seema Pahwa who helms Zee Theatre's&nbsp;'Koi Baat Chale' recalls, "I still remember fondly, practising for the Republic Day parade and watching films like 'Gandhi',&nbsp;'Shaheed' and&nbsp;'Purab Aur Paschim' which evoked such deep patriotic feelings. On this day, I would just say that if we want to see change, we must herald it ourselves. Only by developing ourselves, can we contribute to the development of the nation. &nbsp;If we start working on ourselves eventually the country will progress as much as we do. "

Flag hoisting on a misty, winter morning on the school grounds or huddling close to a television set to watch the Republic Day parade with loved ones are some of the most cherished memories we all recall from childhood.

Flag hoisting on a misty, winter morning on the school grounds or huddling close to a television set to watch the Republic Day parade with loved ones are some of the most cherished memories we all recall from childhood. Aahana Kumra who stars in Zee Theater's 'Sir Sir Sarla' is no exception and says, "I remember waking up early in the morning to watch the Republic Day parade on Doordarshan and still cherish this family ritual. Flag hoisting too was a very integral part of my family as my mom has given 40 years to the police force and this is something we have always done. Another memory is watching her cry every time ‘Ae mere Watan ke logo’ played on the radio or TV. The message inherent in this day reminds us that we are all Indians first and must put our country before anything else." Sadiya Siddiqui who features in Zee Theatre's literary anthology, 'Koi Baat Chale' and reads Saadat Hasan Manto's story 'Hatak' says, "I remember practising the march past for the Republic Day parade in school as a an cadet. I would also give speeches about India's ideals of unity in diversity. I felt very proud of the fact that India had so many languages, and religions but loved every citizen equally. We all celebrated each other's festivals and I would like those days to come back." Sadiya hopes, as a nation, we will honour our Constitution, and seek policies which help the less privileged, and the differently abled so that they can all live, commute, and work with dignity. She adds, "And I definitely want more love, more tolerance for each other because life is short and only unity and peace can make this world a better place." Actor Vivaan Shah who reads Munshi Premchand’s story 'Gulli Danda' in Zee Theatre's 'Koi Baat Chale' has vivid memories of Republic Day parades, the jubilation, and the stirring spirit of the occasion and says, "I remember being a part of many functions at school on this day and watching films like 'Gandhi' and 'Mother India' which would be aired by Doordarshan. Bhisham Sahni's 'Tamas' also left a deep impact on me, growing up. What I have imbibed from the syncretic culture of India is that there is a difference between patriotism and nationalism. Patriotism is the love for one’s own country, whereas nationalism is the hatred for someone else or their country. Gandhiji taught us to practice love and peace and not hatred and hostility. And that would be my message too on this special day." Celebrated actor and director Seema Pahwa who helms Zee Theatre's 'Koi Baat Chale' recalls, "I still remember fondly, practising for the Republic Day parade and watching films like 'Gandhi', 'Shaheed' and 'Purab Aur Paschim' which evoked such deep patriotic feelings. On this day, I would just say that if we want to see change, we must herald it ourselves. Only by developing ourselves, can we contribute to the development of the nation. If we start working on ourselves eventually the country will progress as much as we do. "

Zee Theatre stars share their favourite memories of Republic Day

As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day today, celebrities from all corners of the country took to social media to wish their fans on this special day. Every year Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, as the Constitution of India came into effect on this day in the year 1950.&nbsp;

Check out what the celebrities had to say:&nbsp;

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Akshay Kumar asked all to pledge continued loyalty to the motherland as he wrote, "As the Republic of India turns 74, let us pledge our continued loyalty to our Motherland. Proud of our heritage and united in diversity, let us celebrate our nation with grand festivities and patriotic fervour. Happy #RepublicDay to all!”

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Happy Republic Day to all of you. A day to mark our proud heritage. This year, this day is going to be most special for me. You’ll soon know why. Jai Hind.
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Kamal Haasan also wished everyone on Republic Day:&nbsp;

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South Indian star Mohanlal took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "As the Republic of India turns 74, let us pledge our continued loyalty to our Motherland. Proud of our heritage and united in diversity, let us celebrate our nation with grand festivities and patriotic fervour. Happy #RepublicDay to all!"

"Fondly Remembering &amp; Saluting our founding fathers for the invaluable gift of independence and for one of the greatest constitutions of the world! May our Motherland ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡³ be prosperous forever!! Happy 74th Republic Day to All of us Indians!! (sic)," wrote Chiranjeevi.

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Fondly Remembering &amp; Saluting our founding fathers for the invaluable gift of independence and for one of the greatest constitutions of the world! 🙏🙏 
 
May our Motherland 🇮🇳 be prosperous forever!! 💐 
 
Happy 74th Republic Day to All of us Indians!! 💐🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/KChiruTweets/status/1618423580211183617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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R Madhavan wrote, "Wish you all a very very Happy Republic Day. Sing the anthem aloud and proud.”

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Allu Arjun also extended his wishes as he wrote, "Happy 74th Republic Day to all my Indians . Let’s celebrate the implementation of our constitution which has been running our nation."

Comedian Kapil Sharma also wrote, "Wish you all a very happy republic day #JaiHind (sic)."

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As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day today, celebrities from all corners of the country took to social media to wish their fans on this special day. Every year Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, as the Constitution of India came into effect on this day in the year 1950.

As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day today, celebrities from all corners of the country took to social media to wish their fans on this special day. Every year Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, as the Constitution of India came into effect on this day in the year 1950. Check out what the celebrities had to say: Republic Day 2023 Highlights: Daredevils and IAF's breathtaking fly-past steal the show at stunning R'day parade Akshay Kumar asked all to pledge continued loyalty to the motherland as he wrote, "As the Republic of India turns 74, let us pledge our continued loyalty to our Motherland. Proud of our heritage and united in diversity, let us celebrate our nation with grand festivities and patriotic fervour. Happy #RepublicDay to all!” Happy Republic Day to all of you. A day to mark our proud heritage. This year, this day is going to be most special for me. You’ll soon know why. Jai Hind. — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 26, 2023 × 'The Family Man' to 'Special Ops': 6 nationalist web series to binge watch this Republic Day Kamal Haasan also wished everyone on Republic Day: ஒவ்வொரு மனிதரும் சமமாக நடத்தப்படும்போதுதான் குடியரசு அதன் முழுமையான அர்த்தத்தை எட்டுகிறது. நாட்டின் இறையாண்மை குடிமக்களிடமே நிலைகொண்டுள்ளது என்பதை உணர்த்திய முன்னோடிகளை வணங்கி சமூக ஏற்றத்தாழ்வுகளைக் களைய உறுதி ஏற்போம். குடியரசு தின நல்வாழ்த்துகள். — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 26, 2023 × South Indian star Mohanlal took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "As the Republic of India turns 74, let us pledge our continued loyalty to our Motherland. Proud of our heritage and united in diversity, let us celebrate our nation with grand festivities and patriotic fervour. Happy #RepublicDay to all!" "Fondly Remembering & Saluting our founding fathers for the invaluable gift of independence and for one of the greatest constitutions of the world! May our Motherland ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡³ be prosperous forever!! Happy 74th Republic Day to All of us Indians!! (sic)," wrote Chiranjeevi. Fondly Remembering & Saluting our founding fathers for the invaluable gift of independence and for one of the greatest constitutions of the world! 🙏🙏 May our Motherland 🇮🇳 be prosperous forever!! 💐 Happy 74th Republic Day to All of us Indians!! 💐🇮🇳🇮🇳 — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) January 26, 2023 × R Madhavan wrote, "Wish you all a very very Happy Republic Day. Sing the anthem aloud and proud.” Wish you all a very very Happy Republic Day. Sing the anthem aloud and proud. pic.twitter.com/ZpyHISAm0D — Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) January 26, 2023 × Allu Arjun also extended his wishes as he wrote, "Happy 74th Republic Day to all my Indians . Let’s celebrate the implementation of our constitution which has been running our nation." Comedian Kapil Sharma also wrote, "Wish you all a very happy republic day #JaiHind (sic)." ஒவ்வொரு மனிதரும் சமமாக நடத்தப்படும்போதுதான் குடியரசு அதன் முழுமையான அர்த்தத்தை எட்டுகிறது. நாட்டின் இறையாண்மை குடிமக்களிடமே நிலைகொண்டுள்ளது என்பதை உணர்த்திய முன்னோடிகளை வணங்கி சமூக ஏற்றத்தாழ்வுகளைக் களைய உறுதி ஏற்போம். குடியரசு தின நல்வாழ்த்துகள். — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 26, 2023 ×

Akshay Kumar to Kamal Haasan, celebrities extend Indian Republic Day wishes to fans

It's India's 74th Republic Day today and what better way to celebrate on this cold winter morning than revisiting some old gems on your television. Here are our pick of 7 patriotic&nbsp;films/ teleplays to watch this holiday weekend.&nbsp;

Seven

Do we care about the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle? ‘Seven’, the Hindi adaptation of Catherine O’Reilly and Tim Churchill's play, ‘The Magnificent Seven’ asks this very question. Set in an old age home in 1997, it focuses on camaraderie between former freedom fighters who decide to join the 50th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. They make a plan to escape from the confines of their old age home and what happens next is incredibly inspiring.

‘Seven’, directed by Nitin Shingal stars Pawan Maskara, Beena Banerjee, Kanwaljeet Singh, Shubha Khote, Yusuf Hussain, Utkarsh Mazumdar, Jayashankar Tripathi, Neeraj Aneja, Ronjini Chakraborty, Payal Nair, Saloni Grover, and Swanandi Tikekar. It will be aired on January 26th on Tata Play Theatre.

Tadbeer

When we were battling the British, we knew who the enemy was but who are we battling today is the question this play directed by Saahil Saple asks. The story is about the "internal enemy" we may hate but who will win this battle between violence and humanity and what is the moral cost of revenge?

The protagonists include PK, a highly placed commander, and a politician on a mission to kill an activist fighting for freedom and equality. A young foot-soldier Somu and an ex-army recruit Darshan, are entrusted with a deadly mission but Darshan begins to question the morality of the task he is being asked to carry out. The play stars Raj Arjun, Manoj Kolhatkar, Jayant Gadekar, and Siddharth Menon.

State vs Malti Mhaske

Can all Indian citizens access their constitutional rights? This hard-hitting play conveys that the answer is, 'No.' This adaptation of Gary Earl Ross’ award-winning courtroom drama, 'Matter of Intent revolves around a 20-year-old Dalit house help Malti, who is accused of murdering her employer from a higher caste. Malti is condemned even before the trial has begun and seems fated for the gallows but then a lawyer, Tara, steps in to reveal some hidden truths.

Watch the play to find out if Malti gets justice that is due to her. Directed by Nikhil Mahajan, the teleplay stars Divya Menon, Sagar Deshmukh, Smita Tambe, and Vikram Kochhar.

Final Solutions

Is there any antidote for communal hate? Sahitya Akademi Award-winning playwright Mahesh Dattani's play, ‘Final Solutions’ discusses how communal conflicts continue to rupture relationships and create social divides till date. &nbsp;

The play travels through three generations post-independence and progresses through the narratives of various characters to prove that it is perhaps not possible to dissolve deep rooted biases once and for all. &nbsp;The play stars Himanshu Tyagi, Shalini Vatsa, Chandan Anand, Payal Nair and Priyanka Charan.

Shobhayatra

We may idolize the heroes of the independence movement but do we really value what they stood for? The Hindi adaptation of Shafaat Khan’s Marathi classic play, ‘ Shobhayatra ' reveals the gap between the idealism of nation-builders and freedom fighters and the opportunism of the present age. Set during India’s 50th Independence Day celebrations, the play shows protagonists from various professions deciding to act as iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Rani Lakshmibai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Subhas Chandra Bose. Strangely enough, the play is sponsored by a gangster.

'Shobhayatra' stars Chirag Vohra, Ayaz Khan, Mansi Multani, Anand Alkunte, and Nikhil Ratnaparkhi. The play filmed by Attar Singh Saini and directed for the stage by Ganesh Yadav will be aired on January 26th on Dish TV and then on D2H Rangmanch and Airtel Theatre

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Has the promise of a free, fair and equitable Republic been fulfilled or do we need another freedom movement to question injustice and corruption? These questions were asked by this 2006 Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film which starred Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor. Confronted by a tragedy, and inspired by the freedom fighters of the independence struggle, these young Indians find a sense of purpose and decide to do something.

The film also led to candle light vigils seeking justice for Jessica Lal and still remains one of the most influential films of the last few decades. It can be streamed on Netflix.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh

In 1965, Manoj Kumar starred in a biopic about martyred revolutionary Bhagat Singh and in 2002, two films came out to retell the same story. Of these two, the Rajkumar Santoshi version was decidedly superior and also won lead actor Ajay Devgn a National Award. The film reminded us just how many sacrifices were made to win India its independence and how callous we are with the privileges that so many freedom fighters laid down their lives for.

AR Rahman's goose-bump inducing score is another reason to rewatch this modern classic on Netflix. 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' also had strong performances by Sushant Singh, D. Santosh and Akhilendra Mishra. 
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It's India's 74th Republic Day today and what better way to celebrate on this cold winter morning than revisiting some old gems on your television. Here are our pick of 7 patriotic films/ teleplays to watch this holiday weekend.

It's India's 74th Republic Day today and what better way to celebrate on this cold winter morning than revisiting some old gems on your television. Here are our pick of 7 patriotic films/ teleplays to watch this holiday weekend. Seven Do we care about the unsung heroes of the freedom struggle? ‘Seven’, the Hindi adaptation of Catherine O’Reilly and Tim Churchill's play, ‘The Magnificent Seven’ asks this very question. Set in an old age home in 1997, it focuses on camaraderie between former freedom fighters who decide to join the 50th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. They make a plan to escape from the confines of their old age home and what happens next is incredibly inspiring. ‘Seven’, directed by Nitin Shingal stars Pawan Maskara, Beena Banerjee, Kanwaljeet Singh, Shubha Khote, Yusuf Hussain, Utkarsh Mazumdar, Jayashankar Tripathi, Neeraj Aneja, Ronjini Chakraborty, Payal Nair, Saloni Grover, and Swanandi Tikekar. It will be aired on January 26th on Tata Play Theatre. Tadbeer When we were battling the British, we knew who the enemy was but who are we battling today is the question this play directed by Saahil Saple asks. The story is about the "internal enemy" we may hate but who will win this battle between violence and humanity and what is the moral cost of revenge? The protagonists include PK, a highly placed commander, and a politician on a mission to kill an activist fighting for freedom and equality. A young foot-soldier Somu and an ex-army recruit Darshan, are entrusted with a deadly mission but Darshan begins to question the morality of the task he is being asked to carry out. The play stars Raj Arjun, Manoj Kolhatkar, Jayant Gadekar, and Siddharth Menon. State vs Malti Mhaske Can all Indian citizens access their constitutional rights? This hard-hitting play conveys that the answer is, 'No.' This adaptation of Gary Earl Ross’ award-winning courtroom drama, 'Matter of Intent revolves around a 20-year-old Dalit house help Malti, who is accused of murdering her employer from a higher caste. Malti is condemned even before the trial has begun and seems fated for the gallows but then a lawyer, Tara, steps in to reveal some hidden truths. Watch the play to find out if Malti gets justice that is due to her. Directed by Nikhil Mahajan, the teleplay stars Divya Menon, Sagar Deshmukh, Smita Tambe, and Vikram Kochhar. Final Solutions Is there any antidote for communal hate? Sahitya Akademi Award-winning playwright Mahesh Dattani's play, ‘Final Solutions’ discusses how communal conflicts continue to rupture relationships and create social divides till date. The play travels through three generations post-independence and progresses through the narratives of various characters to prove that it is perhaps not possible to dissolve deep rooted biases once and for all. The play stars Himanshu Tyagi, Shalini Vatsa, Chandan Anand, Payal Nair and Priyanka Charan. Shobhayatra We may idolize the heroes of the independence movement but do we really value what they stood for? The Hindi adaptation of Shafaat Khan’s Marathi classic play, ‘ Shobhayatra ' reveals the gap between the idealism of nation-builders and freedom fighters and the opportunism of the present age. Set during India’s 50th Independence Day celebrations, the play shows protagonists from various professions deciding to act as iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Rani Lakshmibai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Subhas Chandra Bose. Strangely enough, the play is sponsored by a gangster. 'Shobhayatra' stars Chirag Vohra, Ayaz Khan, Mansi Multani, Anand Alkunte, and Nikhil Ratnaparkhi. The play filmed by Attar Singh Saini and directed for the stage by Ganesh Yadav will be aired on January 26th on Dish TV and then on D2H Rangmanch and Airtel Theatre Rang De Basanti Has the promise of a free, fair and equitable Republic been fulfilled or do we need another freedom movement to question injustice and corruption? These questions were asked by this 2006 Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film which starred Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor. Confronted by a tragedy, and inspired by the freedom fighters of the independence struggle, these young Indians find a sense of purpose and decide to do something. The film also led to candle light vigils seeking justice for Jessica Lal and still remains one of the most influential films of the last few decades. It can be streamed on Netflix. The Legend of Bhagat Singh In 1965, Manoj Kumar starred in a biopic about martyred revolutionary Bhagat Singh and in 2002, two films came out to retell the same story. Of these two, the Rajkumar Santoshi version was decidedly superior and also won lead actor Ajay Devgn a National Award. The film reminded us just how many sacrifices were made to win India its independence and how callous we are with the privileges that so many freedom fighters laid down their lives for. AR Rahman's goose-bump inducing score is another reason to rewatch this modern classic on Netflix. 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' also had strong performances by Sushant Singh, D. Santosh and Akhilendra Mishra.

Republic Day special: 7 thought-provoking films and teleplays to watch this weekend

Anupam Kher is finally reacting to the Oscars snub of his film, The Kashmir Files. After RRR bagged Oscars nomination in the Best Original Song category, the veteran actor was asked how he felt about the Telugu film making it to the coveted awards vs his own film. Anupam Kher said, “If now RRR has won Critics Choice award, and RRR has won the best song at Golden Globes, it is the greatest feeling for Indian cinema. Why should (we) not we celebrate?”

On The Kashmir Files not winning a nomination, Anupam Kher said, “So, there must be obviously some problem with The Kashmir Files. I am the first person, who sort of tweeted that because I genuinely felt, ‘Wow the song Naatu Naatu, the whole crowd is dancing on that’. Because till now whatever films that they (Western audiences) acknowledged were about poverty of Indians, about some foreigner, who has made a film, whether it is Richard Attenborough or Danny Boyle about Indians (but from a Western outlook). This is the first time a Hindustani film or Telugu film or whatever, an Indian film, has entered the mainstream of cinema.”

As for Oscars 2023 nominations in the Indian context, apart from RRR, there’s All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers which have scored nods in the Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short categories. Another to make to the list is a film with Jacqueline Fernandez in the cast.

The Kashmir Files was a box office hit in India. It was based on the Kashmiri pandits’ exodus from the Kashmir valley in the 1990s.&nbsp;

Anupam Kher is finally reacting to the Oscars snub of his film, The Kashmir Files. After RRR bagged Oscars nomination in the Best Original Song category, the veteran actor was asked how he felt about the Telugu film making it to the coveted awards vs his own film.

Anupam Kher is finally reacting to the Oscars snub of his film, The Kashmir Files. After RRR bagged Oscars nomination in the Best Original Song category, the veteran actor was asked how he felt about the Telugu film making it to the coveted awards vs his own film. Anupam Kher said, “If now RRR has won Critics Choice award, and RRR has won the best song at Golden Globes, it is the greatest feeling for Indian cinema. Why should (we) not we celebrate?” On The Kashmir Files not winning a nomination, Anupam Kher said, “So, there must be obviously some problem with The Kashmir Files. I am the first person, who sort of tweeted that because I genuinely felt, ‘Wow the song Naatu Naatu, the whole crowd is dancing on that’. Because till now whatever films that they (Western audiences) acknowledged were about poverty of Indians, about some foreigner, who has made a film, whether it is Richard Attenborough or Danny Boyle about Indians (but from a Western outlook). This is the first time a Hindustani film or Telugu film or whatever, an Indian film, has entered the mainstream of cinema.” As for Oscars 2023 nominations in the Indian context, apart from RRR, there’s All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers which have scored nods in the Best Documentary Feature and Best Documentary Short categories. Another to make to the list is a film with Jacqueline Fernandez in the cast. The Kashmir Files was a box office hit in India. It was based on the Kashmiri pandits’ exodus from the Kashmir valley in the 1990s.

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