Pacy thrillers race to fine finish at awards night
Not only does she know the name of the President of India but can also believably represent the country’s Intelligence on cue. This is what one learnt about Alia Bhatt last year from the film ‘Raazi’ in which she plays an accidental Indian spy who must hide stray telegraph wires as deftly as her emotions as a new bride in a Pakistan home. Bhatt won the best actor award (female) at the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019 on Saturday for her performance. Raazi, the Meghna Gulzar film, also took home the black lady for the best film as well as the best director.
Not only does she know the name of the President of India but can also believably represent the country’s Intelligence on cue. This is what one learnt about Alia Bhatt last year from the film ‘Raazi’ in which she plays an accidental Indian spy who must hide stray telegraph wires as deftly as her emotions as a new bride in a Pakistan home. Bhatt won the best actor award (female) at the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019 on Saturday for her performance. Raazi, the Meghna Gulzar film, also took home the black lady for the best film as well as the best director.
Ranbir Kapoor, who ably channelled Sanjay Dutt’s gait in the Rajkumar Hirani film ‘Sanju’, bagged the best actor award. Critics gave a tthumbs-up to Andhadhun, Sriram Raghavan’s black comedy thriller, in which a visually challenged pianist finds himself at the centre of aelightfully weird mayhem. If the movie won the best film (critics) award, it was perhaps the epic scene in which Ayushmann Khurana pretends to be blind even as a dead body is being disposed of while he plays the piano, that won him the critics award for best actor. He shared the prize with Ranveer Singh whose kohl-lined eyes can underline both a gully boy’s angst as well as a king’s savagery. He won critics over for his portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in ‘Padmaavat’.
Held for the first time at BKC’s Jio Garden, the ceremony checked all the boxes: A well-heeled guest list, A-list performances and an overcaffeinated papparazzi. The evening began with the Badhshah of Bollywood spreading his hands, one knee bent in what’s now a patented Shah Rukh Khan shorthand for romance, as debutante heroines of 2018 flanked him onstage. “Aamir, Salman and I have seen all our films of 2018 at least eight times because no one else saw it,” deadpanned host Shah Rukh, hinting at the films ‘Race’, ‘Zero’ and ‘Thugs of Hindostan’.
The bogie of a goods train formed a ruse for actor Rajkummar Rao and SRK to launch into ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’. Many jibes ensued between the two actors who have both been part of “horror-comedies” (‘Stree’ and ‘Chamatkaar’).
The evening’s highlight reel glowed with powerhouse performances. Kitted out in Elvis-reminiscent rhinestoned pants, Ranveer Singh apparitioned as Chamkesh Kumar—the golden-mic-toting kitschy frontman of ‘Dhinchak Nights Orchestra’. This hammy desi emcee introduced the presenters for all the awards for music.
Then, sporting knee-high pink boots, the tall, lithe Kriti Sanon arrived atop a swanky car and moved to the chartbusting number ‘Coca Cola tu’. As she swayed, Janhvi Kapoor’s face was a pallette of emotions reminiscent of her mother’s expressive prowess. A posthumous hat-tip to the late Sridevi came in the form of the lifetime achievement award. “Dream girl” Hema Malini received the award for 50 years of outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
While there were no wardrobe malfunctions, the red carpet did see some welcome wardrobe choices. Devoid of his signature scarf, a silver-beard sporting ‘Bhidu’ aka Jackie Shroff fished out a black Nehru topi from his cowboy jeans and completed his black-blazerand-sunglasses look with homegrown headgear, having the overall impact of a cool aam aadmi.
The 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019 title sponsor is Vimal Elaichi-Bolo Zubaan Kesari, powered by Joy Beautiful by Nature, powered by Gaursons India, associate sponsor VLCC, exclusive telecast partner Colors, styling partner Manyavar, refreshment partner Rasna Native Haat, ice cream partner Havmor ice creams, outdoor partner Bright Outdoor Advertising, cinema advertising partner Khushi Advertising, radio partner Radio Mirchi, English news channel partner Times Now, music partner T Series, hydration partner Blue Pine Water, beverage partner Living Liquidz, food partner Indigo Burger Project, trophy partner The Award Gallery, invitation partner Ravish Kapoor, venue partner Jio Garden, technical direction & stage management On Cue Productions, acts remixed, choreographed and designed by Shiamak Davar, dancers by Shiamak Davar Institute Of Performing Arts. The 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019 is designed, scripted, directed and managed by Fountainhead Entertainment. Show director V G Jairam.
(Exclusive telecast on Colors on April 20, 9pm onwards)The 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019 saw high-octane performances by Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor; (top right) debutante female actors of 2018 Banita Sandhu, Malvika Mohanan, Mouni Roy, Janhvi Kapoor and Radhika Madan flank Shah Rukh Khan; (above left) Gulzar gave an award to Hema Malini for 50 years of outstanding contribution to cinema; (above right) late Sridevi’s family received lifetime achievement award on her behalf; (below) Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkummar Rao engaged in lively banter
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