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Salim Kumar aspires for Aamir’s promotion tips for his Oscar entry film

Submitted by Nancy Anderson on Mon, 2011-10-03 21:00

The National Best Actor Award winner Salim Kumar is eager to get the valuable tips from Bollywood star Aamir Khan for promoting his film ‘Adaminte Makan Abu.’ He considers Aamir Khan as the best source for this. Salim tried his luck in Mollywood but in vain. His film ‘Adaminte Makan Abu’ is the certified Indian entry for the Oscars.

Disappointed with Mollywood

I don’t make them (films) for Oscars—Aamir Khan

Submitted by Anupreet Kaur on Fri, 2011-01-21 00:01

Apprehensive about ‘Peepli Live’s’ ousted from the top nine shortlisted films in the Foreign Language Film category in the 83rd Academy Awards, the producer of the film, Aamir Khan commented that though he is upset with the ousted, he is happy that they represented India.

Believe it or not, ‘Peepli Live’ was the only film representing India, out of a list of 27 films, which even included ‘Raajneeti’ and ‘Udaan’.

Peepli Live

Aamir Khan

Resul Pookutty at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Submitted by Agrajit Roy on Wed, 2010-06-30 16:22

A constant stream of accolades, awards and nominations have poured in from across the world, after Resul Pookutty won his Oscar for sound designing in 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009.

As a latest feat to his illustrious cap, Resul Pookutty has been chosen as one of the voting members on the jury attached to the prestigious Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences.

Oscar winner musician Gustavo visits Mumbai

Submitted by Manmeet kaur on Sat, 2010-06-19 11:26

According to the latest reports, famous bollywood actor and film maker, Aamir Khan has cancelled all his assignments and work commitments to host to the Argentine two-time Oscar musician Gustavo Sanataolla, who has currently visited the city on request of Aamir's wife Kiran Rao.

Kiran Rao is currently working on her debut venture 'Dhobhi Ghat' staring husband Aamir Khan in a lead role and actor Prateik Babbar in a crucial role.

Kathryn Bigelow to make an Indian film?

Submitted by padmapreetham on Sun, 2010-04-11 17:09

Kathryn Bigelow, who had pulled off the great war drama ‘The Hurt Locker’ with ease, has now conveyed that she doesn’t mind working with Indian artists, as Bollywood is the second largest film industry in the world.

Kathryn Bigelow is the first woman ever to have made history winning a Best Director Oscar for her Iraqi war saga ‘The Hurt Locker’.

Nominees aiming to upsurge Oscar TV rating

Submitted by padmapreetham on Wed, 2010-02-03 14:16

Los Angeles, February 3 -- The Academy Awards night, highly anticipated and looked forward, is that one night when all movie fans around the globe get to watch what Hollywood has to present. Be it history-making mastery or art films the Oscars telecast some of the best talent of the industry. Of course, with an element of surprise.

Oscar depends on popularity of nominated films

'Avatar' shoots ahead of 'Titanic' to become top-earner

Submitted by padmapreetham on Wed, 2010-01-27 12:31

Los Angeles,CA., January 27 -- After two months of its release, James Cameron's Hollywood blockbuster 'Avatar' has eventually become the highest grossing film of all time.

According to figures released by 20th Century Fox this sci-fi magnum-opus has towered even above 'Titanic'.

James Cameron’s 'Avatar'

"Slumdog..." team gets rousing reception

Submitted by Harleen Kaur on Thu, 2009-02-26 13:42

The Oscar winning team of “Slumdog Millionaire” was greeted with cheers and tears of joy on its return from Los Angeles at the Mumbai airport on Thursday.

“This award is a gift for every Indian,” said Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty, as he arrived here today after the glorious victory at the Oscars for the movie. He won the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing in the movie “Slumdog Millionaire”.

Oscar for “Smile Pinki”

Submitted by Harleen Kaur on Tue, 2009-02-24 19:01

The Oscar glory for “Smile Pinki” has brought in a new ray of hope for at least one million Indian kids suffering from cleft lip and palate. The film that bagged an Academy Award at the Oscars has brought to fore the plight of children with cleft palates in India.

The doctors hope the film’s nomination for Oscar will help the kids suffering from cleft lip and enable them come out of their shells.

The plastic surgeon who performed corrective surgery on Pinki Sonkar, the protagonist of the documentary, feels the award is for thousands of little cleft-lipped girls who live with emotional scars throughout their lives. “This award is not just for Pinki but for the thousands of Pinkis who are waiting to emerge out of a life of anonymity,” stated an elated Subodh Kumar Singh after the ceremony in Los Angeles.

“Slumdog Millionaire” kids fly to Oscars

Submitted by Shivani Thapa on Thu, 2009-02-19 18:06

The slum kids, who have never imagined of boarding a plane, have flown off for the red carpet walk at the Oscars.

“Slumdog Millionaire” kids Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail were too excited with their tickets to Oscars. Their life has taken a fairytale twist just like the Danny Boyle film, which has bagged 10 nominations at the 81st Academy Awards.

Few days back, due to financial reasons, their dream of attending the most glamorous event of the world, Oscar, was jeopardized.

But now the kids will finally experience the glitz of Oscars as Azharuddin will be escorted by his mother and Rubina’s uncle will accompany her on the awards night.

10 February Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu	17 February Ek Deewana Tha	17 February Married 2 America
24 February 5 Ghantey Mein 5 Crore	24 February Jodi Breakers	24 February Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

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Salim Kumar aspires for Aamir’s promotion tips for his Oscar entry film

I don’t make them (films) for Oscars—Aamir Khan

Resul Pookutty at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Oscar winner musician Gustavo visits Mumbai

Kathryn Bigelow to make an Indian film?

Nominees aiming to upsurge Oscar TV rating

'Avatar' shoots ahead of 'Titanic' to become top-earner

"Slumdog..." team gets rousing reception

Oscar for “Smile Pinki”

“Slumdog Millionaire” kids fly to Oscars

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