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- October 10, 2009
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Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna lit the traditional lamp to Begin Ninth All-India Film Employees Federation Conference
The ninth All-India Film Employees Federation Conference began amidst much fanfare in Chennai’s Trade Centre today (October 9th, 2009).
The Deputy Minister of Information &Broadcasting Jagathrakshakan, director K Balachandar and a host of other technicians and actors were present at the venue during the inaugural ceremony. The event was marked with the Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna being awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award. This award was presented by Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan. Earlier, Rajesh Khanna lit the traditional lamp to mark the beginning of the three-day conference and cultural fest.
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- October 9, 2009
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Cricket World Cup 2011 Group
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Cricket World Cup 2011 Group on Wednesday after a Board meeting.
Cricket World Cup 2011 Group consist of Group A and B.
India has been placed in Group B while Australia placed in Group A.
Group A:
Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada and Kenya
Group B:
India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland and Netherlands.
Apart from this, the meeting also discussed ways to promote cricket and decided to have more research on the concept of day/night Tests.
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- October 6, 2009
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List of ICC AWARDS 2009
List of ICC AWARD 2009
- Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was named the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year.
- Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was adjudged the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year.
- Mitchell Johnson won the Cricketer of the Year award.
- Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan was adjudged the ICC Twenty20 International Performer of the Year.
- Australia’s Peter Siddle as the ICC Emerging Player of the Year.
- Kiwis claim award: New Zealand bagged the Spirit of Cricket award.
- Pakistan’s Aleem Dar walked away with the Umpire of the Year prize.
- Ireland captain William Porterfield was named the ICC Associate Nations’ Cricketer of the Year.
The ODI team of the Year:
M.S. Dhoni (capt.), Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Yuvraj Singh, Martin Guptill, Andrew Flintoff, Nuwan Kulasekara, Ajantha Mendis and Umar Gul; 12th man: Thilan Thushara.
The ICC Test team of the Year:
M.S. Dhoni (capt.), G. Gambhir, A. Strauss, A.B. de Villiers, S. Tendulkar, T. Samaraweera, M. Clarke, Shakib-ul-Hasan, M. Johnson, S. Broad, and D. Steyn; 12th man: Harbhajan Singh.
These awards were given away for performances between August 2008 and August 2009. The winners were selected by an elite panel that included Clive Lloyd, Anil Kumble, Mudassar Nazar, Stephen Fleming and Bob Taylor.
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- October 3, 2009
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Ilayathalapathi Vijay’s 50th Tamil film Sura: Story Line
Vijay’s 50th film Sura is rumored as a remake of Malayalam super star Mohanlal’s Chota Mumbai (2007), directed by Anwar Rasheed. Sura is being directed by S.P. Rajkumar and produced by Sangili Murugan, But director S.P. Rajkumar has refused to reveal anything on the film’s storyline.
Vijay will have Tamannaah as a heroine. AlThough Vijay still has a song to be completed for his forthcoming release Vettaikaran, he has already started working for Sura, being shot across the coastal areas of Kerala. Set in the backdrop of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry area, Chota Mumbai tells the story of a few happy fishermen from Chotta Mumbai Street.
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- October 2, 2009
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Rajnikanth’s Sivaji and Kamal’s Dasavathaaram swept the State awards for 2007 and 2008
Tamilnadu State Awards for Films has been announced. The former judge of the Madras High Court, Justice AK Rajan, headed the awards committee. Rajnikanth’s Sivaji The Boss swept the awards for 2007 with a tally of six awards, closely followed by Mozhi, which bagged four awards. Dasavathaaram bagged four awards for 2008, including best actor and best film.
2007 State Awards:
Best Actor- Rajinikanth- Sivaji
Best Actress- Jyothika- Mozhi
Best Film- 1st- Sivaji, 2nd – Mozhi , 3rd- Pallikoodam
Best Director- Thankar Bachchan
Best Supporting Actor- MS Bhaskar, Mozhi
Best Supporting Actress- Archana- Onbathu Roopa Note
Best Music Composer Vidyasagar- Mozhi
Best Family Film- Thoovanam.
Special Prizes:
Best Film- Periyar
Best Actor- Sathyaraj- Onbathu Roopa Note
Best Actress- Padmapriya- Mirugam
Best Film Portraying Women in Good Light- Mirugam.
2008 State Awards:
Best Actor- Kamal Hassan- Dasavatharam
Best Actress- Sneha- Pirivom Sandhippom
Best Film- 1st Dasavatharam, 2nd – Abhiyum Naanum , 3rd- Santhosh Subramaniam
Best Director- Radha Mohan- Abhiyum Naanum
Best Supporting Actor- Prakash Raj-Abhiyum Naanum
Best Supporting Actress- Pooja-Naan Kaduvul
Best Music Composer- Ilayaraja-Ajantha
Best Family Film- Vallamai Tharayo.
Special Prizes:
Best Film- Meiporul
Best Actor- Suriya-Vaaranam Aayiram
Best Actress- Trisha-Abhiyum Naanum
Best Film Portraying Women in Good Light- Poo.
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- September 23, 2009
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Nayantara-Prabhu Deva once again together to watch Wanted
Nayantara-Prabhu Deva once again together. The reigning actress watched the first day first show of Prabhu Deva’s debut directorial venture Wanted along with the director at the Cinemax multiplex in Bandra.
Nayantara drove to the multiplex straight from the airport to catch the show. Prabhu Deva and producer Boney Kapoor could have easily arranged a special screening for her in one of the preview theatres but Nayantara was very particular about watching the film. The Nayantara said that she really enjoyed the movie, especially the punch dialogues and Prakashraj’s performance as the villain. After watching the film she told that the film was going to be a super hit and congratulated him.
However, Nayantara insisted on taking the evening flight as she had an early morning shoot on Saturday and Prabhu dropped her at the airport.