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K Viswanath: From Sankarabharanam to Swarabhishekam, films by the director that won National Film Awards

K Viswanath was one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema who gained critical acclaim for his career through his timeless films

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Viswantha Garu

Legendary filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Kasinadhuni Viswanath passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Hyderabad, reports said. He was 92.

Fondly known as Viswanath Garu, the filmmaker was suffering from age-related issues for some time and succumbed to his illness on Thursday around midnight.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the filmmaker on Twitter. In a tweet, PM Modi called him a stalwart of the cinema world who distinguished himself as a creative and multifaceted director.

PM Modi applauded Visawanath’s films and continued that he covered various genres and enthralled audiences for decades.

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K Viswanath was one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema who gained critical acclaim for his career through his timeless films. He was best known for blending parallel cinema with mainstream commercial cinema which garnered him the Prize of the Public Award at the Besancon Film Festival of France.

During his filmmaking career, Viswanath created masterpieces that were honoured with the National Film Awards. As he passed away, let’s take a look at his films that won the prestigious accolade.

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Sankarabharanam, 1980

The film stars JV Somayajulu, Manju Bhargavi, and Chandra Mohan, and revolves around the chasm between Classical and Western Music. The film won a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and National Awards for Best Music Direction, Best Male Playback Singer, and Best Female Playback Singer.

Swati Mutyam, 1986

Starring Kamal Haasan, Swati Mutam is a story of a young boy whose life revolves around his grandmother and who marries a widow. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Moreover, Kamal Haasan was awarded the Best Actor Nandi Award and Viswanath won Nandi Award for Best Director. And the cherry on the cake! the film was also selected as India’s official entry to the 58th Academy Awards.

Saptapadi, 1981

This film is one of the most classic films of all time. It featured JV Somayajulu, Allu Rama Lingaiah, and P Ravi Shankar in the lead roles. Saptapadi won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film, and the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay.

Sutradharulu, 1989

Written and directed by K Viswanath, the film starred Bhanuchander and Ramya Krishan in the lead role. It won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Swarabhishekam, 2004

Starring Srikanth, K Viswanath, Sivaji, Laya, Urvashi, Amuktamalyada, Brahmanandam, and Tanikella Bharani in the lead roles, Swarabhishekam won the National Award for Best Feature Film and Best Music Direction.

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AAP MP confirms Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha’s relationship

In a tweet, Sanjeev Arora extended his heartfelt congratulations to the rumoured couple and sent best wishes for their relationship.

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Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra and AAP MP Raghav Chadha are hogging headlines ever since they were spotted together dining at a restaurant in Mumbai. Social media went bananas over this new rumoured couple leading to their marriage speculations.

Now, AAP MP Sanjeev Arora tweeted his congratulations to Chopra and Chadha for their union. In a tweet, he extended his heartfelt congratulations to the rumoured couple and sent best wishes for their relationship.

However, both Chopra and Chadha have not confirmed the news yet.

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When Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chopra were spotted together

It all started when Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha were papped twice exiting a restaurant in Mumbai. Upon being asked about the relationship rumour, the AAP MP couldn’t help but blush and playfully replied to the reporter saying he would answer about Rajneeti (politics) and not Parineeti.

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The video of his reply was widely circulated on social media.

Moreover, Parineeti Chopra was also spotted outside Manish Malhotra’s residence which fuelled her wedding rumours with Chaddha. A report in Hindustantimes confirmed their relationship and said the couple is at their happy place now and might tie the knot soon.

Another report in India Today also confirmed their relationship and said both families are happy with the couple coming together, however, no dates have been fixed yet for the wedding festivities to start.

The report also said the wedding will take place in the presence of close friends and families and will be a small affair.

On the work front, Parineeti Chopra was last seen in Code Name: Tiranga with Hardy Sandhu and in Unnchai co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, and others. She will be next seen in Chamkila and Capsule Gill.

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Anshula Kapoor makes her relationship with Rohan Thakkar Instagram official, see photo

In the picture shot at the exotic Maldives, the couple could be seen in a pool all smiles at each other behind a breathtaking sunset.

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Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar

Arjun Kapoor’s sister and social media influencer, Anshukla Kapoor, on Monday, made her relationship with Rohan Thakkar official. Kapoor shared a mushy picture with her boyfriend as the couple is celebrating their first love anniversary.

In the picture shot at the exotic Maldives, the couple could be seen in a pool all smiles at each other behind a breathtaking sunset.

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Soon after Anshula Kapoor shared the picture, several celebrities including her family members Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, and others wished the couple on their first anniversary.

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Rumours of Kapoor dating Rohan Thakkar circulated when she first posted a mushy boomerang with him on her Instagram. However, the couple never confirmed their relationship officially up until now.

Reports said the couple flew to Thailand last year in December to attend a Maroon 5 concert to celebrate Anshula’s birthday. She shared multiple pictures and videos from the event as well.

Rohan Thakkar is a screenwriter who had also worked as a social media marketing executive and copywriter assistant at the Grey Group. He is best known for writing the screenplay of a short film The Novelist which came out in 2016.

On the other hand, Anshula Kapoor, last week, made headlines after she shared a string of bold photos on Instagram and spoke about body positivity. In a post, she opened up about her belief that bodysuits are not for her body shape. However, she decided to fight her inhibitions and own her stretch marks, cellulite, tummy rolls, etc and get the best of her and her insecurities.

Have a look at the photos here:

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Akanksha Dubey suicide: Actor’s mother accuses boyfriend Samar Singh of abetting suicide, alleges he used to beat her daughter

On Monday, her mother accused Singh and his brother of abetment of suicide. She also alleged that Samar used to beat up the actor.

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Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey

After Tunisha Sharma, another young celebrity Akanksha Dubey died by suicide recently. The Bhojpuri actor was found dead at a Varanasi hotel where she was shooting for her next film.

Following the incident, an FIR was registered by Dubey’s mother, Madhu Dubey against the actor’s boyfriend Samar Singh. On Monday, her mother accused Singh and his brother of abetment of suicide. She also alleged that Samar used to beat up the actor.

The 25-year-old was found hanging in room no. 105 of Hotel Sumendra in Buddha City colony of Sarnath in Varanasi on late Sunday night. Reports said she was staying at the hotel with her makeup artist Rahul Sharma, spot-boy Sanjay Yadav, and hairdresser Rekha Maurya.

Reports further said her makeup artist received a call from the crew to bring Dubey to the sets. Sharma got no response after he knocked on the door and rang the doorbell multiple times. He then informed the hotel manager Ritesh Kumar Mehta following which they found her hanging from the ceiling fan.

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Multiple reports said Akanksha Dubey went live from her Instagram account hours before her death where she was seen crying. The clip from her Instagram Live is also going rounds on social media wherein she was seen covering her mouth his her hand and crying.

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No suicide note was found in the room and the police have suspected her rumoured boyfriend Samar Singh as he is untraceable.

Akanksha Dubey had 1.8 million followers on Instagram and had also shared a reel video a day before her suicide. Her music video Yeh Aara Kabhi Hara Nahi co-starring Pawan Singh was slated to release on March 26, the day she hung herself to death.

She made her acting debut with Mera Jung Mera Failsa and then featured in multiple films including Veeron Ke Veer, Fighter King, Mujhse Shadi Karogi, and others.

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