Friday, March 29, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Naseeruddin Shah's Short Film In Race For Oscar Entry

Darpan News Desk IANS, 13 Aug, 2019 08:07 PM

    The short film "Half Full", starring veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, has gotten a step closer for an entry into the race for the prestigious Oscar awards.


    "Half Full", also featuring Vikrant Massey, and "Counterfeit Kunkoo" were declared winners at ShortsTV's Best of India Short Film Festival 2019 in Los Angeles. The victory has got it closer to Oscars.


    "The fact that it turned out to be a good film is what matters to me more than any award. I guess it (winning the award) is of great importance to get the film high profile...to make sure it gets seen, so naturally I am happy about it. This way the film will gain a lot of attention," Naseeruddin told IANS.


    "Half Full", directed by Karan Rawal, is a 12-minute short film that focusses on the trials and tribulations of a young man (played by Vikrant) who is undergoing an internal conflict. One night, he encounters an old man (Naseeruddin) and a strange vibe develops between the two, throwing up some sarcastic and vague questions.


    The veteran actor found it a real pleasure to work on this movie.


    "It was a night's shoot. I found it enjoyable. It's very effective and makes its point very cleverly," he said.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Balki Dedicates National Award To The Real Pad Man

    Balki Dedicates National Award To The Real Pad Man
    Filmmaker R. Balki is happy that his film "Pad Man" won the National Film Award for Best Film On Social Issue because, more than just a critical achievement, the honour indicates the start of a conversation on menstrual hygiene. 

    Balki Dedicates National Award To The Real Pad Man

    Trending: This Pic Of Katrina Kaif From The Sets Of 2005 Film Is Thrilling The Internet

    Just a few weeks after setting the temperature high with her bikini photos online, fans of actress Katrina Kaif are going gaga over her "cute" and sweet" image that was clicked back in 2005.

    Trending: This Pic Of Katrina Kaif From The Sets Of 2005 Film Is Thrilling The Internet

    Dhaakad Teaser: Kangana Ranaut Plays With Fire, Bullets In Deadly New Video

    It's showering blood and bullets in the first look teaser of "Dhaakad" that has actress Kangana Ranaut sporting an action avatar, complete with a machine gun and battle scars.

    Dhaakad Teaser: Kangana Ranaut Plays With Fire, Bullets In Deadly New Video

    #SonakshiSinhaArrested Trends, Actor Partners With Beauty Brand

    #SonakshiSinhaArrested Trends, Actor Partners With Beauty Brand
    "Using a prison mug shot as the main campaign image to launch a makeup product is unlike any other beauty campaign I have seen."

    #SonakshiSinhaArrested Trends, Actor Partners With Beauty Brand

    Netizens Troll Atif Aslam Over Kashmir Tweet

    Netizens Troll Atif Aslam Over Kashmir Tweet
    A section of social media users have slammed Pakistani singer Atif Aslam for condemning India's decision of scrapping Article 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir.

    Netizens Troll Atif Aslam Over Kashmir Tweet

    66th National Awards: Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana Share Best Actor | Full List

    Bollywood films like "Uri: The Surgical Strike", "Andhadhun", "Badhaai Ho" and "Padman" won big at the 66th National Film Awards, which were announced on Friday.    

    66th National Awards: Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana Share Best Actor | Full List