India-based ‘Period. End of the Sentence’ bags Oscar; makes history
‘Period. End of Sentence,’ a film based in India created history by winning the best documentary short subject at the 2019 Oscars. The film is helmed by Rayka Zehtabchi, who overjoyed by the win, expressed her happiness saying, “I can’t believe a film about menstruation just won an Oscar.”
The film has been produced by Guneet Monga, who has previously produced critically acclaimed films like ‘Masaan’ and ‘Lunchbox’. Monga took to her Twitter handle to express joy over the big win. She wrote, “WE WON!!! To every girl on this earth… know that you are a goddess… if heavens are listening… look MA we put @sikhya on the map.”
‘Period. End of Sentence.’ is the second Oscar-winning documentary short set in India, along with Smile Pinki (2008). The 2019 Oscars is taking place at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Centre in Hollywood.
From the boy next door to Bollywood’s newest hot shot: HBD Shahid Kapoor
Bollywood’s eternally young actor, Shahid Kapoor turned 38 on February 25. The ‘chocolate boy turned hot shot’ has almost every girl in the country crushing over him with his good looks and irresistible dance moves.
Kapoor may not have a huge list of hit films under his name but has always been one of the most versatile actors in the industry.
In Photos: Celebs jet set to Switzerland for Akash Ambani’s pre-wedding bash
Akash Ambani, the eldest son of Reliance Industry chairman Mukesh Ambani is set to tie the knot with Shloka Mehta next month. Ahead of the wedding, celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora Khan, Alia Bhatt were spotted at the airport ready to head off for the celebrations.
Last year, Akash’s sister Isha Ambani got married to Anand Parimal in a lavish ceremony and her pre-wedding celebrations were held in Udaipur.
Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta will get married on March 9 in Mumbai’s Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex.