Friday, March 29, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Shraddha Kapoor Gets Youth Icon Tag At IFFI

Darpan News Desk IANS, 21 Nov, 2017 01:40 PM

    Actress Shraddha Kapoor on Tuesday was felicitated with Youth Icon of NextGen of Indian Cinema accolade at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here.

     

    Ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai gave away the honour to the actress, who joined the movie mela to inaugurate Bioscope Village -- a part of ongoing IFFI.

     

    "I have fond memories with Goa. I have shot two films here ('Aashiqui 2' and 'Ek Villain'). Goa has been very warm and friendly to our film industry. I would like to thank each and everyone of you. I would also like to thank IFFI for inviting me here," Shraddha said.

     

    The "Half Girlfriend" star came to the event with her aunt and actress Padmini Kolhapure to open the village, where films will be screened for public through a unique mobile theatres models till November 27.

     

    "Aashiqui 2" was the first film to be screened at one of the inflated theatres.

     

    Padmini also lauded the effort, and interacted with the attendees in Marathi.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Who’s Most Likely To?...WATCH: Khan Sisters Gauahar And Nigaar Reveal Secrets Online

    Who’s Most Likely To?...WATCH: Khan Sisters Gauahar And Nigaar Reveal Secrets Online
    Actresses and sisters Gauaharand Nigaar Khan have revealed each other's secrets and habits online.

    Who’s Most Likely To?...WATCH: Khan Sisters Gauahar And Nigaar Reveal Secrets Online

    Don't Judge Film Without Seeing It: Subhash Ghai On 'Padmavati'

    Don't Judge Film Without Seeing It: Subhash Ghai On 'Padmavati'
    Bollywood's 'showman' Subhash Ghai has extended support to Sanjay Leela Bhansali, saying he is entitled to "cinematic liberty" and that it is wrong for his detractors to pass an opinion without seeing a film.

    Don't Judge Film Without Seeing It: Subhash Ghai On 'Padmavati'

    'Padmavati' Row: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Deletion Of 'Objectionable' Scenes

    The bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said this after it was told that the CBFC has yet to clear the film.

    'Padmavati' Row: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Deletion Of 'Objectionable' Scenes

    Amarinder Singh Jumps On Anti-'Padmavati' Wagon, Mamata Says Attack On Freedom Of Expression

    Amarinder Singh Jumps On Anti-'Padmavati' Wagon, Mamata Says Attack On Freedom Of Expression
    Amarinder Singh, in his comments said: "Anything that is historical event... no one will object. But here they are distorting history," Singh told reporters.

    Amarinder Singh Jumps On Anti-'Padmavati' Wagon, Mamata Says Attack On Freedom Of Expression

    In Goa Film Fest, Smriti Irani Says Government Knows How To Take A Joke

    In Goa Film Fest, Smriti Irani Says Government Knows How To Take A Joke
    Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani on Monday said that a minister who can a take a joke on herself is an example that the current government is tolerant.

    In Goa Film Fest, Smriti Irani Says Government Knows How To Take A Joke

    Amid 'Padmavati' Row, Deepika Pulls Out Of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

    Amid 'Padmavati' Row, Deepika Pulls Out Of Global Entrepreneurship Summit
    The actress was expected to speak at a session on 'Hollywood to Nollywood to Bollywood: The Path to Moviemaking' on November 29.

    Amid 'Padmavati' Row, Deepika Pulls Out Of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

    PrevNext