CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher was awarded best actor for his short film ‘Happy Birthday’ at the prestigious New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF) in the USA.

Detailed explanation-2: -ANUPAM KHER BAGS BEST ACTOR AWARD AT NYCIFF He also informed them that Happy Birthday won the Best Short Film award at the film festival as well.

Detailed explanation-3: -HBO’s South Asian International Film Festival is an annual event and was recently held in New York. Anshuman Jha’s dynamic portrayal of an animal vigilante has won him the Best Actor title. This honour was given to Anshuman for the film, Lakadbaggha (Hyena) that had its international debut during this festival.

Detailed explanation-4: -Akshay Kumar was awarded Best Actor in a leading role in the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2021. The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021 was announced on February 20, 2021, for honoring the best in television, film, and music. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jungle Cry directed by Sagar Ballary received the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021. It is based on the tale of 12 impoverished tribal youngsters from KISS Odisha who won the World Rugby Championship in the United Kingdom in 2007.