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The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• At the 96th Academy Awards held in 2024, "The Boy and the Heron" won the Best Animated Feature Film award. Hence, option 1 is correct.
• About the Film:
  • Director: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Studio: Studio Ghibli
• Notable Achievements:
  • First PG-13-rated animated film to win the Oscar in this category.
  • Marks Miyazaki's second Oscar win, the first being for Spirited Away in 2003

Key Points

• Pran Sikand was honored with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2012 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
• He was an iconic actor known for his versatility, playing both villainous and character roles in over 350 films.
• Some of Pran's most memorable performances include roles in movies like ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’, and ‘Don’.
• He was widely regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema and received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.

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• Amitabh Bachchan: Amitabh Bachchan is one of India’s most celebrated actors. He has received multiple accolades, including the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2019 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
• Anupam Kher: Anupam Kher is a highly acclaimed actor known for his roles in both Indian and international films. He has not yet received the Dada Saheb Phalke Award but has been honored with several other prestigious awards.
• Bhupen Hazarika: Bhupen Hazarika was a legendary Assamese singer, composer, and filmmaker. He received the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1992 for his immense contribution to Indian cinema and music.

Key Points

• Hellaro, a Gujarati film, won the ‘Best Feature Film’ award at the 66th National Film Awards 2019.
• Directed by Abhishek Shah, Hellaro is set in the 1970s in a small village in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
• The film beautifully portrays the story of women breaking free from patriarchal oppression through the medium of dance.
• Hellaro not only received critical acclaim but also shed light on issues of gender inequality and social injustice in rural India.

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• National Film Awards
  • The National Film Awards are one of the most prestigious film awards in India and are presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organization set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • Established in 1954, the awards aim to encourage the production of films of high artistic, technical, and cultural value.
  • The awards are categorized into three sections: Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema.
  • The Best Feature Film award is considered the highest honor in the Feature Films category, recognizing excellence in filmmaking.
• About Hellaro
  • Hellaro was the debut film of director Abhishek Shah and featured a predominantly new cast, including Shraddha Dangar and Jayesh More.
  • The film revolves around a group of women who discover freedom and self-expression through Garba, a traditional Gujarati dance form, in a conservative and oppressive village environment.
  • The film was lauded for its screenplay, direction, and performances, as well as its authentic depiction of rural life and traditions in Gujarat.
  • Hellaro also won the Special Jury Award for its ensemble cast at the National Film Awards.
• Significance of the 66th National Film Awards
  • The 66th National Film Awards recognized films released in 2018, and the awards ceremony was delayed to 2019 due to the general elections.
  • Alongside Hellaro, other notable winners included Uri: The Surgical Strike, which won Best Director (Aditya Dhar) and Best Actor (Vicky Kaushal), and Andhadhun, which won Best Hindi Film.
  • The awards highlighted a variety of regional films, showcasing the diversity of Indian cinema.

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• The 50^th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Panaji, Goa.
• This milestone edition of IFFI was organized from 20th to 28th November 2019.
• IFFI is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia and is organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with the State Government of Goa and the Indian Film Industry.
• The festival provides a platform for filmmakers, artists, and cinema enthusiasts from around the globe to come together and celebrate the art of filmmaking.

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• International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
  • IFFI was founded in 1952 and is considered one of the oldest and most renowned film festivals in Asia.
  • The festival aims to provide a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the art of filmmaking and to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations.
  • It serves as a bridge between the Indian film industry and the global cinematic community, fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas.
  • IFFI showcases a curated selection of the best films from India and around the world, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.
• Golden Jubilee Celebrations
  • The 50^th edition of IFFI, being a landmark occasion, included several special events and initiatives to commemorate the journey of Indian cinema.
  • A special screening of iconic Indian films and retrospectives of legendary filmmakers were organized as part of the celebrations.
  • Various masterclasses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions with renowned filmmakers and industry experts were conducted to enrich the knowledge of participants.

The Correct Answer is Doechii.

Key Points

• Doechii won Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal.
• She became the third woman to win the Best Rap Album award.
• Lauryn Hill (1997) and Cardi B (2019) were the previous women winners.
• This recognition marked a milestone for female rappers.
• Best Rap Album is one of the most prestigious categories in the Grammys.

The correct answer is Naatu Naatu.In News

• In the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, India's 'Naatu Naatu song' from SS Rajamouli's film RRR made history by becoming the first Indian film to win an Oscar for best original song.

Key Points 

• The film inspired is from the lives of freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju.

• Another Indian entry 'The Elephant Whisperers' also won an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film category.
• The 95th Academy Awards were held on 12 March 2023 in Los Angeles.
• Everything Everywhere All At Once won Best Picture.
• Michelle Yeoh won Best Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
• Brendan Fraser won Best Actor for The Whale.
• Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schienert won Best Director for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
• All Quiet on the Western Front won Best International Feature Film.

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• Awards won by 'RRR':
  • 'RRR' won the International Film of the Year award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards, announced on 20 February 2023 in Mumbai.
  • RRR won 2 awards, one for Best Foreign Language Film and another for Best Song (Nattu Nattu) at the Critics Choice Awards 2023 in January 2023.
  • It won Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu at Golden Globes Awards.
  • RRR' won the Best International Film Award at the 50th Saturn Awards. 
  • SS Rajamouli won the top prize - Best Director - at the New York Film Critics Circle for his film RRR.

The correct answer is Jai Bhim and Mohanlal’s Malayalam film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham.

Key Points

• The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which conducts the Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars), has released the list of 276 films eligible for the awards for 2022.
• Tamil legal drama 'Jai Bhim' and Mohanlal’s Malayalam film 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham' are the only Indian films to get nominated at the 94th Academy Awards.
• The awards will take place on March 27, 2022.

Important Points

• The voting for the nominations will begin on January 27 and conclude on February 1.
• The nominations will be announced on February 8.

Additional Information

• The Academy Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry.
• They are regarded by many as the most prestigious and significant awards in the entertainment industry worldwide.
• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) first presented the award in 1929 at a private dinner hosted by Douglas Fairbanks in The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
• The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best films of 2020 and early 2021, was held on April 25, 2021, after it was postponed from its original February 28, 2021, schedule due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema.  

The correct answer is Ken Ghosh.

Key Points

• Best Director was won by Ken Ghosh.
• Asha Parekh was awarded for Outstanding Contribution To Film Industry.
• Critics Best Actor was won by Sidharth Malhotra.
• People’s Choice Best Actor was won by Abhimanyu Dassani while People’s Choice Best Actress was won by Radhika Madan.
• Best Actor in Television Series was won by Shaheer Sheikh.
• Best International Feature Film was won by Another Round.

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• ​ Important List of Winners:

The correct answer is Option 4. 

Key Points

•  Ranveer Singh received the best actor in leading role (male) popular choice in the Filmfare Awards 2022. 
• The 67th Filmfare Awards were given out on 30 August 2022 at Jio World Centre, Mumbai.
• The 67th edition of the awards honoured the films released in 2021.

Additional Information

•  The Other Winners are:
  • Best Actress: Kriti Sanon for 'Mimi'
  • Best Director: Vishnuvardhan for 'Shershaah'
  • Best Film (Popular Category): 'Shershaah'
  • Best Film (Critics’ Choice): 'Sardar Udham'

The correct answer is RRR.

In News

• SS Rajamouli’s directorial, ‘RRR’ has bagged the ‘Best International Film’ award at the 6th Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Film Awards.

Key Points

• The awards were held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA.
• The 'RRR’ also won three other awards at HCA for ‘Best Action Film’, ‘Best Stunts’, and ‘Best Original Song’ (Naatu Naatu).
• The song ‘Naatu Naatu’ is composed by MM Keeravani.

Additional Information

• Other awards won by RRR movie:
  • 'RRR' also won the International Film of the Year award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards, announced on 20 February 2023 in Mumbai.
  • RRR won 2 awards, one for Best Foreign Language Film and another for Best Song (Nattu Nattu) at the Critics Choice Awards 2023 in January 2023.
  • It won Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu at Golden Globes Awards.
  • RRR' won the Best International Film Award at the 50th Saturn Awards. 
  • SS Rajamouli won the top prize - Best Director - at the New York Film Critics Circle for his film RRR.

The correct answer is We Are.

Key Points

• Album 'We Are' has won the 'Album of the Year' Grammy award 2022.
• Jon Batiste (Jonathan Michael Batiste), an American singer, songwriter, and musician have won 5 Grammys at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards (Grammy 2022).
• The list includes:
  • Album of The Year for his Long Play(LP) We Are;
  • Best American Roots Performance for Cry;
  • Best American Roots Song for Cry;
  • Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for Soul and
  • Best Music Video for Freedom. 
• Silk Sonic, a joint project between Bruno Mars and rapper/drummer Anderson Paak, has won the Record Of The Year award for Leave The Door Open. 

• The theme of the 2016 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) was ‘Female Empowerment’.
• Along with Sonam Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui won the Best Actor (Male) award.
• IFFM is presented by the State Government of Victoria to foster close ties between India and Australia film industries.

The correct answer is Option 1, i.e Asha Bhosale.

• Legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle has entered the Guinness World Records for the most number of single studio recordings.
• She is best known for her playback singing in Hindi cinema.
• Asha has recorded up to 11,000 solo, duets and chorus backed songs.
• In 2011, she was officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history.
• The Government of India honored her with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.

The correct answer is Power Of The Dog.

Key Points

• The 79th edition of the Golden Globes award ceremony took place on 9 January 2022.
• The Power Of The Dog won Best Film (Drama).
• Jane Campion won the Best Director for 'The Power Of The Dog'.
• Will Smith won the Best Film Actor (Drama) for 'King Richard'. 
• This is the first time that Will Smith has won a Golden Globe after being nominated for the accolade six times in his career.
• Nicole Kidman won her 5th Golden Globe for Best Film Actress (Drama) for 'Being The Ricardos'.
• Best Foreign Language Film was won by Drive My Car (Japan).
• South Korean actor O Yeong-su won the country's first Golden Globe award on 9 Jan 2022 for his role in Netflix series "Squid Game".
• He won best supporting actor in television for his portrayal of Oh II-nam, also known as The Host or Player 001, becoming the first South Korean ever to snatch a Golden Globe.
• He is regarded as one of the greatest stage actors in South Korea.

Important Points

The correct answer is Sushmita Sen.

Key Points

• Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has been conferred the International Association of Working Women Award.
• She was awarded for performance by a female actor in a TV series for her show 'Aarya 2'.
• The award is presented by the DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), which is being held from January 16 to January 30, 2022.
• DCSAFF will feature films from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Canada, etc.

Additional Information

• ​ Actor-model Harnaaz Sandhu has crowned Miss Universe in December 2021.
• The parliamentary standing committee constituted to examine “The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021” comprise of a total of 31 members, including only one women representative. 
• MC MP Sushmita Dev is the sole woman representative on the committee.
• The 2021 International Emmy Awards was the 49th edition of the annual ceremony held in New York City. 
  • Best Actor: David Tennant for Des (UK)
  • Best Actress: Hayley Squires for Adult Material (UK)
  • Best Drama Series: Tehran (Israel)
  • Best Comedy Series: Call My Agent Season 4 (France)
  • Best Documentary: Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice (Thailand)