Ali Abbas Zafar, who is the youngest director to be part of the coveted Rs 300-crore club with two back-to-back films — Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai — will be honored with the Director Of The Year Award by All India Management Association. honored share the stage with the Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and other successful achievers being felicitated by the organisers. 

In the previous years, the association has honoured game-changing filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Ali, who will receive the prize in New Delhi on April 18, will also speak about progressive changes and evolving state of Hindi cinema today. 

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Milind Soman starrer & Manu Chobe's directorial 'Mukti - Birth of a Nation' wins hearts & awards

Manu Chobe's directorial & Milind Soman starrer 'Mukti - Birth of a Nation' wins hearts & awards (Manu Chobe's directorial gets appraised by audience and nominations with awards) 

'Mukti - Birth of a Nation' directed by Mr. Manu Chobe was awarded as the best short film on the web 2018 by IWM awards by ALT, Face of content (Shot film) by DIGIXX 2018 & Atharva Film Festival 2018 (Patriotic Short Film Festival). 

It is a gripping short film based on the 1971 war, by writer and director Manu Chobe, acclaimed for his popular web-series 'Married Woman Diaries' (nominated as the best top 10 web show) and short films such as 'Peanut Butter' & 'Dogs not allowed'. This film is about the time when the Indian Defense Forces were struggling to ascertain the perfect strategy to implement in Bangladesh and when all hopes were lost how one man, Lt. General JFR Jacob, referred to as 'Jake Sweety' got into a negotiation with his Pakistani counterpart A.A. Khan Niazi that led to a public surrender and India winning the war. 

''Mukti was not an easy catch as it was a re-creation of history that has made India proud and it was always a concern to live up to the reputation and the intelligence of Lt. General JFR Jacob. Milind Soman & Yashpal Sharma have done a great job in implementation and I am happy about how well the short film has been taken by the audience and have placed it under the nomination of top 10 best short movies of the year'' Says the director Mr. Manu Chobe. Currently, he is working on his upcoming project called 'Heartbeat' starring Rajeev Khandelwal & Anupriya Goenka.

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Bollywood's leading lady Deepika Padukone won the Entertainer of the year award after the humongous success of her magnum opus 'Padmaavat'. 

Deepika Padukone garnered immense appreciation and love from all quarters for her powerful performance as the Rajputani Queen. Earning accolades for not just her beauty but also effortless acting, the actress was hailed by the critics and audience alike. 

The actress entertained the audience with her power-packed acting doubled with her perfect expressions. Known to express just with her eyes, Deepika Padukone received praises for the climax scene where she won the hearts of the audience without speaking a single word. 

Deepika Padukone got the nation dancing to the tunes of her song 'Ghoomar', also making a lasting impact with her powerful dialogues. 

Being touted as her best performance till date, Deepika Padukone's performance is regarded worthy of every award this year. 

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Shouldering one of the most epic period dramas ever in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone emerged to be the Queen of 100 Crore Club with her last release Padmaavat. 

Padmaavat proves to be Deepika Padukone's 7th film in the 100 cr club and her hattrick in the 200 cr club. 

Becoming the reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone is one of the highest paid actresses of Bollywood. Not just films, the actress is super popular in the brand markets, with over 21 brands to her credit. 

For her remarkable performance in Padmaavat, Hello! Magazine has felicitated the actress with the 'Entertainer of the year award'. 

Dressed in a white gown., Deepika Padukone looked like a dream as she received the award by veteran actress Rekha ji.

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Oscars 2018 saw Hollywood beauties embracing statement-making chainmail dresses, candy hues, and virginal whites with great gusto. The red carpet saw a return to the disco decadence with the likes of Salma Hayek (seen in a shimmery and beaded Gucci) and Gal Gadot (looking every bit the supreme seductress in a shimmery Givenchy number). 

Also, a lot of actresses sported primary tones - for instance, Nicole Kidman looked like a million bucks in a cobalt blue Armani Prive with a statement bow accent, while Jennifer Garner channelled her inner femme fatale in an Atelier Versace gown. Allison Janney was a vision in a red Reem Acra, and Meryl Streep was a synonym for elegance in a classic Christian Dior silhouette. Let’s look at the trends that emerged this year...

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Candy crush

Saoirse Ronan looked like a bird of paradise in a minimal pale pink Calvin Klein, which stood out in a sea of blingy pieces. Daniela Vega, on the other hand, opted for a fuschia pink pleated halter neck dress and Viola Davis was a vision in a shimmery pink Michael Kors.

The white knights

Call Me By Your Name star Timothée Chalamet stood out among all the dapper men in a custom-made Berluti. Jane Fonda was timeless and elegant in a white crisp Balmain, while Margot Robbie seemed straight out of a fairytale in Chanel.

Metallic mayhem

Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita Nyong’o, and Sandra Bullock knocked it out of the ballpark in fully-sequinned sheathed gowns. While Sandra looked divine in a halter-neck Louis Vuitton ensemble, Lupita appeared every bit the Donatella muse in a figure-accentuating sparkly Atelier Versace. JLaw was quite the charmer in a beaded Dior number.

Primary tones

The red carpet also saw primary reds and blues making their presence felt like never before with the likes of Nicole Kidman opting for cobalt blue. The likes of Allison Janney and Meryl Streep stood out in romantic reds.

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The stars of Hollywood sparkled on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday with plunging necklines and vibrant bursts of color, as the awards season's grand finale signaled that anything goes in fashion, as long as it's fabulous.

Celebrating her first Oscar nod, best-supporting actress nominee Allison Janney made a statement in a scarlet red gown from Reem Acra with a deep V neckline and dramatic flared sleeves. Get Out star Allison Williams chose dusty pink with sparkles, a decidedly demure princessy look amid the sea of low-cut gowns. Her co-star Betty Gabriel's teal Tony Ward bodice left little to the imagination.

Those on the world's most-watched runway appeared to throw off the fashion constraints of the Golden Globes, where women protesting the sexual misconduct that has roiled the entertainment industry opted for black gowns. Instead, the film world's glitterati chose what made them feel best, whether classic gowns or edgier, flesh-baring looks.

"There is diversity everywhere - there is no formula anymore," said Rickie De Sole, W magazine's fashion market director. "It looks like people are embracing personal style more than just wearing a typical dress. It's kind of whatever goes."

Presenter Salma Hayek, wearing a lilac gown with tiers of sequins and rhinestones worthy of One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, cited the female solidarity that was changing how Hollywood was run. "Here we are to celebrate the fact that women will not have to struggle as hard together," said Hayek. "I know that future generations will have it easier."

Threatened by possible showers, the red carpet instead proceeded under sunny skies, where a host of bold colors in emerald, purple and shocking pink appeared to glow. "I'm humbled by the whole thing," said Mary J. Blige, nominated for two Oscars for Mudbound, wearing a form-fitting white gown with cap sleeves and sequins. "I worked really hard but I didn't know I was going to get all this." Sandra Bullock, a presenter, went for classic glamour with a navy blue strapless gown with a gathered bodice.

The first Hispanic actress to win an Oscar, Rita Moreno returned to the red carpet on Sunday. "This is the gown I wore in 1962 when I won my Oscar" for West Side Story, said the 86-year-old Moreno, showing off her strapless back gown with a ballooning skirt printed with dramatic gold graphics.

US skaters Adam Rippon and Mirai Nagasu brought Olympic flair to the runway, with Rippon giving a nod to bondage with his Moschino tuxedo with leather straps. Neutralizing his edgy look was Nagasu on his arm in a light blue romantic lace look. 

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Backed by a nationally-honored team of entertainment personalities, Aiyaary is touted to be a unified effort of celebrated personalities of the Indian film industry. It is helmed by renowned filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, who bagged the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director in 2008 for A Wednesday.

The power-packed storyline of Aiyaary will be backed by actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Naseeruddin Shah, and Anupam Kher, all of whom have been honored with National Awards. While Manoj is a two-time National Award winner for films like Satya and Pinjar, Naseeruddin Shah has had a hat-trick by being an awardee for films including Iqbal, Paar, and Sparsh in addition to being honored by the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

The film also has National Award winner and Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher in a pivotal role. With the unification of four nationally-celebrated talents, Aiyaary promises to be a content-driven treat by the film team. In addition to the trio, Aiyaary also stars Sidharth Malhotra, Rakul Preet Singh, Pooja Chopra, Kumud Mishra, Adil Hussain, and Vikram Gokhale.

Neeraj, who is termed the pioneer of the espionage thriller genre, is all set to present Aiyaary, which is set against the army background. The movie revolves around two strong-minded army officers with completely different views, yet right in their own ways. Neeraj’s espionage thriller will yet again present a mind-bending story, which will showcase the ace filmmaker’s hold over the genre after films like Special 26, Baby, Rustom, MS Dhoni: An Untold Story, and A Wednesday.

Reliance Entertainment, PEN Studios & Friday Filmworks present Aiyaary, a Neeraj Pandey Film, which is all set to release on February 16.

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The film Lipstick Under My Burkha, which investigates ladies' sexuality, has stowed a best prize at the tye Global Sustainability Film Awards in London. The Founder's Award for Sustainability on the Big Screen was presented for this present year and supported by donor Surina Narula. 

Judges for the Founder's Award for Sustainability on the Big Screen were Richard Creasey, overseeing chief of BFC Media Ltd, proprietor of Moscow's first IMAX theater; Denise Parkinson, amusement executive, worldwide and UK for the Telegraph Media Group, and Surina Narula. The board was led by grant winning cinematographer, chief and screenwriter Steven Bernstein. 

Lipstick Under My Burkha is delivered by Prakash Jha and coordinated by Alankrita Shrivastava and stars Konkona SenSharma and Ratna Pathak Shah among others. Performing artist Gabriella Wright, likewise a film maker and giver working for ladies' rights, gotten the honor from Narula, in the interest of the movie producers. She said she felt an enthusiastic bond with the film as the issue was near her heart. 

The tve Global Sustainability Film Awards, propelled in 2012, are a yearly film rivalry for organizations and establishments, perceiving those whose movies most intensely depict answers for supportability.