Article 370 Heads to 72nd National Film Awards with B62 Studios Team

B62 Studios’ maiden release Article 370 is set to add another significant chapter to its journey as the film’s key creative and production team heads to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, for the 72nd National Film Awards on September 22.

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Producers Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar, actor Yami Gautam Dhar, director Aditya Suhas Jambhale and composer Shashwat Sachdev will come together to receive the country’s highest film honours from President Droupadi Murmu.

For B62 Studios, Article 370 represents more than an award-winning film. It was the studio’s first release, built around a politically charged subject and entrusted to Jambhale for his theatrical feature debut. The film’s recognition at the National Film Awards has consequently become an important milestone for both the filmmaker and the young production house.

For Jambhale, the honour marks his third National Award and his first recognition for a feature film. For Sachdev, it becomes his second National Award, following his earlier win for Uri: The Surgical Strike the Aditya Dhar directorial that also marked the beginning of his creative association with the filmmaker. Their collaboration has since continued through Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

The journey of B62 Studios has expanded considerably since Article 370. Its subsequent slate includes Dhoom Dhaam, Baramulla and the Dhurandhar franchise, reflecting a production strategy that has moved between grounded storytelling, political drama and large-scale commercial cinema.

That range is perhaps the more interesting story behind the studio’s National Award moment. Article 370 established B62 with a subject-driven political drama, while its later projects have increasingly occupied the space of mainstream spectacle and theatrical entertainment. The common thread is an emphasis on scale, storytelling and filmmaker-driven projects.

As the Article 370 team arrives in Gujarat for the 72nd National Film Awards, the occasion therefore marks two things at once: recognition for a film that launched B62 Studios and a milestone for a production house whose journey has continued to expand beyond its debut.

For the people behind Article 370, September 22 is a moment of national recognition. For B62 Studios, it also represents the significance of where the journey began.

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Rasika Dugal receives the SAFA Award at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2023.

Mumbai [India], September 27, 2023: Rasika Dugal, who is making waves internationally with her work, got a special award at The Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2023 (CSAFF) for her portrayal in 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli'.

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A global platform showcasing South Asian culture, talent, and viewpoints via cinema, art, and discussions, The CSAFF honored Rasika Dugal with a special honor for her notable contribution to 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli'. She received the renowned SAFA Award while there, confirming her caliber as an artist.

Rasika Dugal's communiqué on receiving the award, "It's really an honor to be here today. The last time I came to Chicago was 12 years ago for the Chicago International Film Festival with a very independent film that we had shot over weekends or whenever we had money. It was the first time at that festival that my work was reviewed by critics. Fortunately, the reviews were glorious😀 and just reading those words about my work was so encouraging. So yes, Chicago has been very kind to me. I feel very fortunate that 12 years later, I am here again in the city for another festival with another independent film. I’m very proud that in my journey as an actor, I get to continue to do films that bring me here while also getting opportunities to do more mainstream work that actors like me now have access to (thanks to the streaming services). It is because of festivals like these, that artists like me are encouraged. Thank you to CSAFF for their curation and for respecting and nurturing our work”

'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli' is a black comedic thriller that has captivated audiences and garnered critical accolades on the festival circuit. It takes readers on an intriguing journey through the Asian diaspora in the United Kingdom, delving into topics of identity and gender within the context of an engrossing mystery. 'Lord Curzon Ki Haveli' has been picked as the closing night film for the Chicago South Asian International Film Festival.

What is the SAFA award?

South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) was founded in 1984 to serve the accounting profession in the South Asian region and to maintain its prominence in the accounting world

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Shekhar Kapur wins Best Director at the British National Awards for 'What's Love Got To Do With It"

Ace filmmaker Shekhar Kapur earned the award for 'What's Love Got To Do With It' at the British National Awards.

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Shekhar Kapur shared a post on his Instagram saying, "Thank you @nationalfilmawards for this very unexpected honor. But this award really belongs to 'Team What's Love.' For a director is merely a sum total of his/her team."

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith wrote the screenplay for the film. Emma, an actress, also appears in the film.

In this film, Shabana co-starred with British actor Lily James and Pakistani actor Sajal Aly. The film premiered last year at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival, where it got two standing ovations. Shabana, Lily, and Sajal attended the premiere and wowed the crowd.

The director's film was released in the United Kingdom, the United States, and India, and it garnered worldwide acclaim. The film won four of the nine categories in which it was nominated at the British National Awards earlier this week: best director, best British picture, best script, and best supporting actor.

Shekhar Kapoor Picture is now working on a sequel to his directorial debut, "Masoom." The movie is called 'Masoom... The New Generation.'

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