Bollywood filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor on Friday praised ‘RRR’ director SS Rajamouli for recently winning Best Director at the New York Film Critics Circle.
At a recent ceremony, Rajamouli was awarded Best Director by the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) for directing the blockbuster ‘RRR’. Shekhar Kapur took to his Twitter to congratulate SS Rajamouli and his RRR his team on winning such a prestigious award.
“When @ssrajamouli defeated directors like Steven Spielberg to win RRR’s best director award, he stood up with the best of international cinema like Cate Blanchett and Colin Farrell and got a big round of applause. By the most respected New York Film Critics Circle @ssrajamouli @nyfcc WOW!”, wrote Shekhar Kapur.
Shekhar Kapur is known for films such as What’s Love Got to Do with It?, Venice 70: Future Reloaded, Passage, New York, I Love You and The Guru.
After two Golden Globe nominations, an Oscar long-list, and several early award-season trophies, ‘RRR’ is now in the prestigious BAFTA Awards’ Films Not in the English category. And Indians aren’t the only ones on the long list released by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on Friday night.
Recently awarded the ‘Best Director’ award by the New York Film Critics Circle starring Ram Charan, Rajamouli took the stage to give a heartfelt acceptance speech.
“I don’t know if you know how we watched the movie on the first day back in India. We can’t see the visuals, we can’t hear the dialogue. It’s an incredible celebration. I I saw the same kind of movies.Whether it was in LA or New York or Chicago, the West embraced RRR.
Rajamouli also said that one of ‘RRR’s ‘biggest achievements’ was that it ‘restored the joy of watching movies in theaters’.
“I still get that same excitement as a kid when I watch a movie in the hall and the lights in the auditorium are turned off. I imagine myself making,” he said.
“RRR” is a fictional story based on the life of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR each played a lead role. The film has collected over 1.2 billion INR worldwide.
1/1310 Photos of Deepika Padukone’s Fashionable Past
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Deepika Padukone is arguably one of the most stylish and beautiful actresses in the industry. Whether it’s ethnic wear, western wear, or athleisure, actresses are always the center of attention in the fashion game. Now, on the occasion of her birthday, let’s take a look at some stunning fashionable photos of her taking center stage.
Deepika Padukone is arguably one of the most stylish and beautiful actresses in the industry. Whether it’s ethnic wear, western wear, or athleisure, actresses are always the center of attention in the fashion game. Now, on the occasion of her birthday, let’s take a look at the stunning fashionable photos of her turning her head.
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The “Gehraiyaan” actress goes bold in a bodysuit and pants.
The Geraiyan actress goes bold in a bodysuit and pants.
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The “Project K” actress flaunts her hot body in a sultry red gown with a plunging neckline.
The “Project K” actress shows off her hot body in a sultry red gown with a plunging neckline.
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The “Fighter” actress shows off her curves in a sky blue dress.
The “Fighter” actress flaunts her curves in a sky blue dress.
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The ‘Pathaan’ actress is a bombshell in a black gown with a thigh-high slit.
The “Pathaan” actress is a bombshell in a black gown with a thigh-high slit.
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The ‘Chapak’ actress in a sky blue dress looks dreamy.
The “Chapak” actress looks dreamy in a sky blue dress.
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The “Zero” actress looks gorgeous in a long white dress with a plunging neckline.
The “Zero” actress looks gorgeous in a long white dress with a plunging neckline.
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The ‘Padmavat’ actress is a vision we see in this golden shimmering metallic gown.
The ‘Padmaavat’ actress is a vision to see in this gold shimmering metallic gown.
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The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ actress looked graceful in her traditional costume for the photo shoot.
The “Bajirao Mastani” actress looked fantastic in her traditional costume for the photo shoot.
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The “Tamasha” actress looks toned in a black dress with a plunging neckline.
The “Tamasha” actress looks toned in a black dress with a plunging neckline.
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The “Piku” actress looks hot in a plunging dress. isn’t she pretty?
The “Piku” actress looks hot in a plunging dress. Isn’t she pretty?
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The “Happy New Year” actress redefines heat in a plunging red gown.
The “Happy New Year” actress redefines heat in a red gown with a plunging neckline.
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The ‘Chennai Express’ actress is vibrant in a hot black dress with a plunging neckline.
The ‘Chennai Express’ actress is vibrant in a hot black dress with a plunging neckline.
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