#International Indian Film Academy Awards 2024

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Tehran International Short Film Festival announces jury for international section

October 22, 2024 - 19:37

TEHRAN-The jury for the international section of the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) has been announced with two jurors from Iran and five foreign jurors.

The members of the jury include the Indian musical composer and record producer A. R. Rahman, Ghanian-Belgian director Anthony Nti, Bangladeshi screenwriter and film critic Sadia Khalid Reeti, Italian filmmaker Maja Costa, and Russian festival producer Ekaterina Yakovleva, as well as Iranian filmmakers Ahmad Reza Motamedi and Masoud Madadi, IRNA reported.

A. R. Rahman is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist known for his works in Indian cinema; predominantly in Tamil and Hindi films, with occasional forays in international cinema. He is popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music. Rahman has sold more than 150 million copies of his work comprising music from more than 100 film soundtracks and albums across over half a dozen languages.

In 2008, Rahman's work gained global prominence with the extraordinary success of his score for “Slumdog Millionaire” that won eight Academy Awards including two for Rahman - Best Score and Best Song. Rahman won over 15 awards for this score including two Grammys, the Golden Globe and the BAFTA. 

Rahman's music led him to be noticed internationally with several of his tracks featured in movies such as “The Lord of War,” “Inside Man” and “The Accidental Husband”. He also scored the music for Hollywood productions, “Elizabeth - The Golden Age,” “Couples Retreat,” “127 Hours,” “People Like Us,” “Warriors of Heaven & Earth,” “The 100 Foot Journey,” “Million Dollar Arm” and “Pele”.

He has also collaborated with the world-renowned Iranian directors Majid Majidi in two films, “Muhammad, the Messenger of God” and “Beyond the Clouds”.

Anthony Nti is a Ghanaian-born filmmaker from Belgium. After attending the Royal Institute of Theater, Cinema and Sound (RITCS) in Brussels, he went on to direct many commercials, music videos, and shorts. His first two short films “​Kwaku” and ​“Only Us​” picked up seven awards, including first prize at the Zanzibar Film Festival. 

His short “​BOI” ​(Fight), won the Critic Award and Best Debut at the Leuven Film Festival and the Jury and Public Prize at the Ghent Film Festival 2016. His 2019 short film “Da Yie” was shortlisted for the 93rd Academy Awards for Best Short Live Action and won the Grand Prix at the 42nd Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, becoming a hit at more than 200 film festivals all over the world. 

His first feature-length film “Postcard” won second prize at the Sam Spiegel FilmLab and the TV show “Clemenceau” was selected for Torino Series Lab. In 2020, he was listed as one of the most promising filmmakers in Belgium and the Netherlands by the NRC, Dutch national newspapers.

Sadia Khalid Reeti is a film critic and screenwriter. She studied screenwriting at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She has also worked as an entertainment journalist in Dhaka and Los Angeles since 2012. Currently the cultural editor of Dhaka Tribune, Sadia has served as a jury member at different international film festivals in Italy, India, England, Nepal, France, Russia, and Bangladesh. 

She served as a FIPRESCI jury at the Cannes Film Festival, International Film Festival of Kerala, and Dhaka International Film Festival. A Berlinale Talent Press alumna, she attended mentorship programs with Film Independent and Locarno Open Doors. She also teaches film studies at different universities and institutions and is the recipient of the Charles Wallace Fellowship from the British Council.

Maja Costa is a multilingual writer/​director. After studying Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Cello in Milan, she graduated in Screenwriting from the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB). She has collaborated with many European production companies and film festivals in several positions and currently works as a freelance screenwriter and director in Berlin. 

Ekaterina Yakovleva is the head of documentary broadcasting at Russia Today and general producer of the International Documentary Film Festival “RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes”.

Yakovlova is a graduate of the School of Screenwriting and Film Studies of the Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK). She has produced more than 1,500 documentary films as the head of documentary broadcasting at Russia Today. She has also served as a member of the Expert Council of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation for selecting national non-fiction film projects. She has won dozens of awards at national and international festivals.

Ahmad Reza Motamedi earned a Master’s degree in economics and a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Tehran. He began his career as the screenwriter of the film “Companions” in 1993. For years, he has been involved in the theoretical field of art and philosophy of aesthetics in the media. He has written the scripts as well as directing “The Beautiful and The Hideous” (1998), “Rules of the Game” (2006) and “Alzheimer” (2010) among other films.

Motamedi is the founder of film philosophy in Iran and has a history of 43 years of teaching screenwriting, directing, art philosophy, film philosophy, cinema history and film criticism and training hundreds of students and filmmakers in his academic and film career. He has won several Crystal Simorgh awards from Fajr International Film Festival as well as some prestigious international awards.

Masoud Madadi is an Iranian cinematographer, director, writer, cinema teacher at the University of Arts and Soore University. Before turning to directing, he has worked as a cinematographer. One of the most famous films he has shot is Majid Majidi’s “The Color of Heaven” in 1999. Madadi made his directorial debut with “Dementia” (2012).

Madadi has served as a member of the filmmaking department of the Iranian Youth Cinema Association (IYCS) and the Supreme Production Council of the IYCS as well as the selection and judging committees of several national festivals.

This year’s edition of the Tehran International Short Film Festival received 13,651 submissions from more than 30 countries. The number of submitted films is a new record in the history of the event, about twice the number of submissions last year. Of the total submissions, 107 short films are competing for the top awards.

The line-up includes 59 short fiction films, 21 animated movies, 18 documentaries, and nine experimental films. The submitted works are from India, China, Poland, the U.S., Egypt, Greece, France, Palestine, Turkey, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Australia, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Cuba among others.

The TISFF has been held for 40 consecutive years in Iran, by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS) – one of the most renowned schools of cinema and short film production in Iran and throughout the world. 

The festival is approved by the Academy Awards® (Oscars) and the winner of the Grand Prize becomes eligible for the Oscars.

Having launched on October 18 at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran, this year’s edition of the TISFF will run until October 23.

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‘Laapataa Ladies’ Fails to Make Oscars 2024 Shortlist-Telugu Funda

India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, Laapataa Ladies, has been eliminated from the Oscars race. Directed by Kiran Rao, the Hindi-language film did not make it to the shortlist of 15 films announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Wednesday.

UK’s ‘Santosh’ with Indian Actors Secures Spot

While Laapataa Ladies missed out, British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s “Santosh”, featuring Indian actors Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, has been shortlisted. Representing the UK, Santosh joins other strong contenders such as:

Emilia Pérez (France)

I’m Still Here (Brazil)

Universal Language (Canada)

The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)

Other films in the competition include Iceland’s Touch, Ireland’s Kneecap, and Senegal’s Dahomey, among others.

What is ‘Laapataa Ladies’ About?

The film, known as “Lost Ladies” in English, takes place in a rural Indian setting during the early 2000s. It tells the story of two brides, Phool (played by Nitanshi Goel) and Jaya (Pratibha Ranta), who are mistakenly swapped during a train ride on their wedding day. The groom, portrayed by Sparsh Shrivastav, embarks on a chaotic search for his wife.

The screenplay and dialogues were written by Sneha Desai, based on a story by Biplab Goswami. The movie features additional dialogues by Divyanidhi Sharma. It is a feminist drama told with humor and subtle commentary on gender roles.

The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and received positive reviews after its theatrical release on March 1. It was produced by Kindling Productions, Aamir Khan Productions, and Jio Studios.

India’s History with the Oscars

India has had limited success in the Best International Feature Film category. The last Indian film to secure a nomination was Lagaan (2002). Other finalists include Mother India and Salaam Bombay!

Although Laapataa Ladies didn’t make the cut, Naatu Naatu from RRR and The Elephant Whisperers brought India Oscars glory last year in other categories.

Oscar Timeline

The final nominations will be announced on January 17, and the Academy Awards will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien.

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[ad_1] Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal hosted the IIFA Awards 2024, which took place in Abu Dhabi in September. Numerous Bollywood celebrities attended the show, which saw performances by Rekha, Ananya Panday, Vicky, Shahid Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Janhvi Kapoor and others. Here’s when and where you can catch the show. When and where to watch IIFA 2024 Shah Rukh posted a picture on his Instagram announcing that the IIFA Awards 2024 will be broadcast on Zee TV on November 10 at 7:30 pm. He captioned the picture, “Let’s celebrate Indian Cinema with the NEXA IIFA Awards! Enjoyed hosting this magical evening and you can tune in at 7:30 PM on 10th November only on ZEE TV!” The official Instagram for IIFA also posted that the green carpet for the show will begin at 7 pm if you want to check out who’s wearing what. Shah Rukh Khan wins award In September, when Shah Rukh along with Vicky hosted the show, numerous clips of him having a ball surfaced on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). He did everything from dancing to Oo Antava and Jhoome Jo Pathaan with his colleagues to cracking jokes that made everyone laugh at the show. He even won the Best Actor award for his performance in Jawan. In his acceptance speech, he said, “I want to thank all other nominees — Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Vikrant Massey — he was great in the film — Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Paji. I think all of them were great, but I got an edge because people were happy that I worked after so long.” About IIFA 2024 The new edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) took place in the Arab city from September 27 to 29. The three-day gala kick-started with IIFA Utsavam, an event dedicated to southern film industries- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal hosted the IIFA Awards 2024, which took place in Abu Dhabi in September. Numerous Bollywood celebrities attended the show, which saw performances by Rekha, Ananya Panday, Vicky, Shahid Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Janhvi Kapoor and others. Here’s when and where you can catch the show. When and where to watch IIFA 2024 Shah Rukh posted a picture on his Instagram announcing that the IIFA Awards 2024 will be broadcast on Zee TV on November 10 at 7:30 pm. He captioned the picture, “Let’s celebrate Indian Cinema with the NEXA IIFA Awards! Enjoyed hosting this magical evening and you can tune in at 7:30 PM on 10th November only on ZEE TV!” The official Instagram for IIFA also posted that the green carpet for the show will begin at 7 pm if you want to check out who’s wearing what. Shah Rukh Khan wins award In September, when Shah Rukh along with Vicky hosted the show, numerous clips of him having a ball surfaced on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). He did everything from dancing to Oo Antava and Jhoome Jo Pathaan with his colleagues to cracking jokes that made everyone laugh at the show. He even won the Best Actor award for his performance in Jawan. In his acceptance speech, he said, “I want to thank all other nominees — Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Vikrant Massey — he was great in the film — Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Paji. I think all of them were great, but I got an edge because people were happy that I worked after so long.” About IIFA 2024 The new edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) took place in the Arab city from September 27 to 29. The three-day gala kick-started with IIFA Utsavam, an event dedicated to southern film industries- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. [ad_2] Source link

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Dr. Sandeep Marwah Honored with the Title of “Global Media Scientist” at IFFI Dublin

Dublin, October 2024: In a momentous event at the India Film Festival of Ireland (IFFI), Dr. Sandeep Marwah, a towering figure in the global film, television, and media industry, was honored with the prestigious title of “Global Media Scientist.” This recognition, awarded by the Board of the India Film Festival of Ireland, acknowledges Dr. Marwah’s extraordinary contributions and trailblazing initiatives in the field of media under the leadership of Festival Director Siraj Zaidi.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, a man of many firsts, has left an indelible mark on the global media landscape. He is the visionary behind Noida Film City—the first-ever film city in North India—and the founder of Marwah Studios, the region’s first professional film studio. His achievements continue with the founding of the Asian Academy of Film & TV (AAFT), India’s first private film school, and AAFT University, the country’s first film-focused university.

Among his numerous pioneering initiatives, Dr. Marwah established the International Film and Television Club, the first film club of its kind, and the International Film and Television Research Centre, India’s first private film research center. His vision also brought to life the first Cinema Degree College and the first radio station in Noida—Radio Noida 107.4 FM. The list of his achievements extends far beyond, and his work continues to set new benchmarks in the world of media.

The title of “Global Media Scientist” is a fitting recognition for Dr. Marwah, who chairs 127 cultural organizations spanning 156 countries and has a direct outreach to over ten million people worldwide. As a cultural ambassador for 77 countries, he has fostered international cultural cooperation and produced over 3,600 short films, influencing the global narrative of film and media.

Dr. Marwah has been a mentor to over 30,000 students from 145 countries and continues to shape the future of the media industry with his innovative ideas. As a recipient of more than 1,200 international awards, his work and legacy have been celebrated across the globe.

In an emotional address at the ceremony, organizer Siraj Zaidi praised Dr. Marwah’s dedication to the growth of film, television, and media, highlighting his role as a driving force in the creative arts. “We are incredibly proud of Dr. Sandeep Marwah and his relentless efforts to bring innovation and inspiration to the global media industry. His visionary leadership has left an everlasting impact on the world, and today, we honor him as a true global icon.”

The India Film Festival of Ireland continues to celebrate the cultural exchange between Indian and Irish cinema, and this recognition of Dr. Sandeep Marwah further cements his legacy as a leading light in global media. He is also Chair for Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum. The event was attended by who’s who of Dublin.

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IIFA 2024: SRK, Bobby, Hema, Rani, Rekha, Ananya...Read On

YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI (ANI) – In a glamor filled evening here, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, who made a spectacular return to the silver screen last year with the blockbusters Pathaan and Jawan, took home the Best Actor award at the 24th edition of International Indian Film Academy Awards held here. The actor was recognized for his work in Jawan in which he played dual roles of a father and a son. The three-day celebration had kicked off on September 27 with IIFA Utsavam, an event dedicated to the southern film industries–Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. It concluded on September 29 with the exclusive, invitation-only IIFA Rocks. Artists such as Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy performed live for the audience.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was also a host at the three day event and stole hearts with his charm and presence. He made sure to make his co-hosts Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar shake their legs to his hit song ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’.

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IIFA 2024 Winner List: Animal Wins Best Film, Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee Bag Best Actor Awards

The IIFA 2024 awards in Abu Dhabi saw Bollywood and South stars shine. Here’s a breakdown of all the winners. The 2024 International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where Bollywood’s biggest stars and South Indian cinema’s leading actors gathered to celebrate the year’s best films. The event, hosted by Shahrukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal, was filled with powerful…

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Andhadhun screenwriter Hemanth Rao criticizes IIFA for disrespectful treatment; Siddharth lends support: “Disrespect towards artists at the hands of these middlemen will not end”

The recent edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA), held from September 27 to September 29 in Abu Dhabi, has sparked controversy after Kannada filmmaker Hemanth Rao called out the event organizers for what he described as disrespectful treatment. IIFA Utsavam, a segment dedicated to the South Indian film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada—left Rao and his team deeply disappointed.

Hemanth Rao Calls Out IIFA for Disrespect

Hemanth Rao, known for directing acclaimed Kannada films like Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello, took to Instagram to express his frustrations. In a detailed post, Rao shared that he and his music director, Charan Raj, were made to wait for hours, only to discover that they would not receive the awards they had been promised.

Rao described his experience as "a massive inconvenience and extremely disrespectful." Despite being in the industry for over a decade and attending various award shows, this experience stood out for all the wrong reasons. "For context, I was sat till 3 AM in the morning only to realize there was no award. The same happened to my Music Director: Charan Raj,” Rao wrote.

No Mention of Nominees

Rao also criticized the way the awards were conducted, pointing out that no nominees were mentioned during the presentation. "It's your award. You can give it to whoever you want to. That's your choice!! I haven't won MANY awards and haven't lost sleep over it, so these grapes aren't sour," he said. However, what troubled him was the lack of transparency in the process. "The format this year was just to hand out the award. The nominees weren't even mentioned."

In a sharp statement directed at the IIFA organizers, Rao remarked, “Your award shows run on the talent that you put on your stage. NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. I don't need your award to enjoy the best job in the world.”

Siddharth Reacts: "Disrespect Towards Artists Will Not End"

Actor Siddharth, who has always been vocal about the treatment of artists in the industry, responded to Hemanth Rao's post. He expressed solidarity, stating, “Sorry to know you and Charan had to go through this... disrespect towards artists at the hands of these middlemen will not end... but props to you for speaking out.”

Also Read: Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri celebrates Best Debutant win for Farrey at IIFA 2024; calls it “Rewarding and incredible journey”

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IIFA 2024 Winners Full List: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji Shine As Best Actors, Animal Wins Best Film | People News

New Delhi: The second day of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024 was a star-studded affair, held in Abu Dhabi. Bollywood’s biggest celebrities graced the event, including icons like Hema Malini, Rekha, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Vicky Kaushal, Shahid Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon. One of the major highlights of the night was Shah Rukh Khan, who…

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IIFA Award 2024: Shah Rukh Khan आईफा अवाॅर्ड को करेंगे होस्ट, जानें कहां होगा यह ग्रेंड इवेंट

बाॅलीवुड अभिनेतता शाहरुख खान जिन्हें किंग खान के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। Shah Rukh Khan ने अभिनय के साथ-साथ कई बड़े कार्यक्रम को होस्ट भी कर चुके हैं। एक बार फिर ऐसी ही कुछ खबरें Shah Rukh Khan को लेकर सामने आ रही हैं। खबरों के मुताबिक Shah Rukh Khan इस वर्ष होने वाले आईफा अवाॅर्ड 2024 को होस्ट करते देखे जा सकते हैं । International Indian Film Academy Awards 2024 अबू धाबी में कराया जा रहा है। यह…

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*LIONSGATE AND ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS’ RELEASE OF ORIGINAL HINDI-LANGUAGE FILM OPENS IN THEATERS JULY 4*

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1, 2024 – Ahead of the release of the highly acclaimed Indian action film Kill, Lionsgate announced today that 87Eleven Entertainment, the production company behind the billion-dollar John Wick franchise and the upcoming Highlander film, will produce an English-language remake of the film. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions’ release of the original Hindi-language version of Kill opens in U.S. theaters on Thursday, July 4. Kill is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions, and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain from Sikhya Entertainment.

Next week’s release marks the first time a mainstream Hindi-language film partners with a Hollywood studio for a theatrical release in North America and the U.K.

“Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I’ve seen recently,” said 87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski. “Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It’s exciting to be developing an English-language version—we have big shoes to fill and I’m looking forward to working with Nikhil, Karan, Apoorva, Guneet, and Achin to achieve that.”

In a joint statement, the producers said, “When we made Kill with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, we dreamed of global love, and seeing North American theaters chant ‘Kill! Kill! Kill!’ was like seeing that vision come alive. As we approach our global release, we are thrilled that 87Eleven Entertainment will produce a remake of our film in English. Partnering with Lionsgate, the award-winning studio behind genre-defining action movies, has been incredibly gratifying. This announcement coming before the original film’s release is unprecedented and a big win for Indian cinema. We are truly honored.”

Kill marks the second collaboration of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment after the widely loved film The Lunchbox. Dharma Productions is known for their global presence with Karan Johar’s pioneering work in the movies for over 25 years, and Sikhya Entertainment is the award-winning Indian production house that brought India’s first Academy Award® for an Indian production.

Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action film made its world premiere to critical acclaim at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection and played earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival.

In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend Viresh are far from willing to let fate dictate their story. They embark on a “rescue” mission that becomes a gory adventure. Blurring the lines between duty and emotion as every twist of the track could mean life or death, Kill paints a portrait of how far a man can go in love to rewrite his destiny.

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[ad_1] Award-winning actor and producer Ram Charan is set to join the prestigious line-up of superstars at Madame Tussauds Singapore with a wax figure set to arrive in summer of 2025.Photo by Madame Tussauds SingaporeBest known for his roles in films including critically acclaimed "RRR" (2022) and the upcoming anticipated movie Game Changer, Ram Charan was presented the "Madame Tussauds of the Future Award" at the star-studded 2024 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. This award marked not just the success in South Indian film, but also his broad appeal to his fans globally."Its great to be a part of Madame Tussauds alongside others who have contributed so much to cinema. As a kid, when I visited Madame Tussauds to see the legends and take pictures with them, I never imagined I would one day be part of it so early in my career. I thank Madame Tussauds for acknowledging my work and motivating me to do better," said Ram Charan. It was also revealed at the awards show, through a behind-the-scenes video, that his pet, Rhyme, will be included as part of his upcoming figure, making him the only celebrity, apart from Queen Elizabeth II, to have a pet featured. "Im really touched that the Madame Tussauds team included my darling pet Rhyme with my figure. This means a lot to me, as it shows the perfect synergy between my work and my life-Rhyme is a big part of it. This one is special." IIFA and Madame Tussauds Singapore have been collaborating since 2017 when the IIFA Awards Experience was launched exclusively at the Singapore attraction. This collaboration serves to bring together a celebration of Indian cinema on a global stage, while allowing fans to engage with their favorite stars in a unique way. Since then, many icons of Indian cinema have launched there, with Ram Charan being next in line in Madame Tussauds Singapore.Andre Timmins, Co-founder IIFA said, "The partnership between IIFA and Madame Tussauds has been a fantastic journey in showcasing the brilliance of Indian cinema to global audiences. Each year, we celebrate icons who have not only made an impact in India but have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Ram Charans addition to this prestigious line-up further strengthens our shared vision of bringing Indian cinemas finest closer to their fans. As we mark 25 years since the unveiling of Amitabh Bachchans figure at the 2000 IIFA in London, this partnership continues to grow, reflecting the global reach and influence of Indian cinema. Were excited to honor more stars and bring more memorable experiences together as we move forward.""It is a great privilege to continue our longstanding partnership with IIFA to honour legends of the Indian film industry. We are thrilled to be welcoming Ram Charans figure to join the rest of the stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Karan Johar and Amitabh Bachchan at our very own IIFA Zone in Madame Tussauds Singapore," said Alex Ward, Regional Director, Gateway Asia, Merlin Entertainments. Madame Tussauds Singapore celebrates her 10th year anniversary this year with an exciting line up of celebrity figure launches, activities, and promotions throughout year. Sign up to our e-newsletter and get be one of the first to get updates! Visit www.madametussauds.com/singapore for more information.www.madametussauds.com/singaporewww.twitter.com/mtssingaporewww.facebook.com/MadameTussaudsSingapore/www.instagram.com/mtssingaporeMadame TussaudsMadame Tussauds has been inviting people to walk the red carpet and get closer to the revered - and feared - for over 250 years. With over 23 attractions in the worlds top destination cities, we are dedicated to giving millions of visitors the opportunity to mingle with the mighty from A-listers to music legends, heroes of sport, to infamous world leaders. Today, we continue to partner with the global icons of a generation to create astonishing lifelike figures from sittings and offer exciting and interactive experiences to ensure guests have never felt closer to fame.

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