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2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards Winners List
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2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards Winners List

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Yes, folks, we’re not even to Thanksgiving, and awards season is already in full swing. Currently in the spotlight: the year’s best documentaries, care of this year’s Critics Choice Documentary Awards, which took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. Geeta Gandbhir’s lauded feature “The Perfect Neighbor” was the evening’s big winner, walking away with not just a Best Documentary Feature win and a Best Director win for Gandbhir, but also Best Editing for Viridiana Lieberman, Best Archival Documentary, and Best True Crime Documentary.

Hosted by award-winning actor, writer, and producer Aasif Mandvi, the annual event hosted a variety of leading filmmakers, industry professionals, and special guests for an evening celebrating excellence in documentary filmmaking. Other big winners included “Mr. Scorsese,” “Ocean with David Attenborough,” and “Orwell: 2+2=5,” which each won two awards. 

"Little Amélie or the Character of Rain"

The evening also honored legendary documentarian Ken Burns, who received the Critics Choice Impact Award, which was presented by acclaimed actor Christine Baranski; and visionary “Folktales” filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, who received the CCA’s Pennebaker Award (formerly the Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award), presented to them by Pennebaker’s widow and collaborator, Chris Hegedus.

“Ten years in, and the art of documentary storytelling has never been more vital or vibrant,” said Christopher Campbell, Vice President of Documentary at the Critics Choice Association in an official statement. “This year’s filmmakers show, through their creativity and courage, just how powerful documentaries can be in shaping our view of the world.”

The Critics Choice Documentary Awards honors the year’s finest achievements in documentaries released in theaters, on TV, and on major digital platforms, as determined by the voting of qualified CCA members (at IndieWire, that includes yours truly, David Ehrlich, Anne Thompson, and Marcus Jones). Nominations were determined by the voting of qualified CCA members with expertise in the documentary field. The 10th annual awards ceremony was produced by Bob Bain of Bob Bain Productions and Joey Berlin of Berlin Entertainment. 

Check out the full list of this year’s winners below. All nominees are listed, and winners are indicated in bold.

Best Documentary Feature

“2000 Meters to Andriivka” (Frontline Features / The Associated Press)
“The Alabama Solution” (HBO Max)
“Apocalypse in the Tropics” (Netflix)
“Cover-Up” (Netflix)
“Deaf President Now!” (Apple TV)
“Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon)
“Pee-wee as Himself” (HBO Max)
“The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) WINNER
“Riefenstahl” (Kino Lorber)
“The Tale of Silyan” (National Geographic)

Best Director

Mstyslav Chernov – “2000 Meters to Andriivka” (Frontline Features / The Associated Press)
Petra Costa – “Apocalypse in the Tropics” (Netflix)
Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim – “Deaf President Now!” (Apple TV)
Geeta Gandbhir – “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) WINNER
Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman – “The Alabama Solution” (HBO Max)
Raoul Peck – “Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon)

Best First Documentary Feature

“Art for Everybody” (Tremolo Productions)
“Grand Theft Hamlet (Mubi)
“My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay” (HBO Max) WINNER
“Seeds” (Interior Films)
“Stiller and Meara: Nothing is Lost” (Apple TV)
“Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror” (Margot Station)

Best Cinematography

Ben Bernard – “Architecton” (A24)
Jean Dakar – “The Tale of Silyan” (National Geographic)
Elizabeth Lo – “Mistress Dispeller” (Oscilloscope)
Lars Erlend Tubaas Øymo and Tor Edvin Eliassen – “Folktales” (Magnolia Pictures)
Brittany Shyne – “Seeds” (Interior Films)
Toby Strong, Doug Anderson (Underwater Photography) – “Ocean with David Attenborough” (National Geographic)WINNER

Best Editing

Michael Harte – “Deaf President Now!” (Apple TV)
James Lester and Oz Rodríguez, John MacDonald (Music Montage) – “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music” (NBC)
Viridiana Lieberman – “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) WINNER
Page Marsella – “The Alabama Solution” (HBO Max)
Michelle Mizner – “2000 Meters to Andriivka” (Frontline Features / The Associated Press)
Alexandra Strauss – “Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon)

Best Score

Alexei Aigui – “Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon) WINNER
Kris Bowers – “The Eyes of Ghana” (Breakwater Studios / Higher Ground Media)
Laura Heinzinger – “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix)
Claudia Sarne – “Love + War” (National Geographic)
Sam Slater – “2000 Meters to Andriivka” (Frontline Features / The Associated Press)
Paweł Szymański – “Trains” (EPF Media / Drygas Film Production)

Best Narration

“2000 Meters to Andriivka” (Frontline Features / The Associated Press)
Written by Mstyslav Chernov
Performed by Mstyslav Chernov

“The American Revolution” (PBS)
Written by Geoffrey C. Ward
Performed by Peter Coyote

“The Americas” (NBC)
Written by Michael Gunton, Holly Spearing, Steve Cole, Kathryn Jeffs, Matt Richards, Giles Badger, Victoria Buckley, Alex Griffiths, Hannah Hoare, Poppy Riddle, Gillian Taylor, Nikki Waldron, Evie Wright, Charlotte Bostock, Victoria Bobin, and Ingrid Kvale
Performed by Tom Hanks

“Apocalypse in the Tropics” (Netflix)
Written by Petra Costa
Performed by Petra Costa

“Octopus!” (Prime Video)
Written by Gabriel Bisset-Smith
Performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

“Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon) WINNER
Written by George Orwell, Adapted by Raoul Peck
Performed by Damian Lewis

Best Archival Documentary

“One to One: John & Yoko” (Magnolia Pictures)
“Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon)
“The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) WINNER
“Riefenstahl” (Kino Lorber)
“Trains” (EPF Media / Drygas Film Production)
“WTO/99” (Foghorn Features)

Best Historical Documentary

“The American Revolution” (PBS) WINNER (TIE)
“Cover-Up” (Netflix)
“Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015” (HBO Max)
“Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” (National Geographic) WINNER (TIE)
“Number One on the Call Sheet” (Apple TV)
“Riefenstahl” (Kino Lorber)

Best Biographical Documentary

“John Candy: I Like Me” (Prime Video)
“Love + War” (National Geographic)
“Mr. Scorsese” (Apple TV) WINNER
“My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay” (HBO Max)
“Pee-wee as Himself” (HBO Max)
“Stiller and Meara: Nothing is Lost” (Apple TV)

Best Music Documentary

“Becoming Led Zeppelin” (Sony Pictures Classics) WINNER (TIE)
“Billy Joel: And So It Goes” (HBO Max)
“Bono: Stories of Surrender” (Apple TV)
“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” (Magnolia Pictures)
“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music” (NBC)
“Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” (Hulu) WINNER (TIE)

Best Political Documentary

“The Alabama Solution” (HBO Max) WINNER
“Apocalypse in the Tropics” (Netflix)
“Deaf President Now!” (Apple TV)
“The Librarians” (Independent Lens)
“My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow” (Marminchilla)
“Orwell: 2+2=5” (Neon)

Best Science/Nature Documentary

“The Americas” (NBC)
“Checkpoint Zoo” (Abramorama)
“The Last Rhinos: A New Hope” (National Geographic)
“Ocean with David Attenborough” (National Geographic) WINNER
“Octopus!” (Prime Video)
“Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey” (Netflix)

Best Sports Documentary

“America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” (Netflix) WINNER
“America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” (Netflix)
“Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024 (ESPN Films)
“Full Court Press” (ESPN+)
“Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott” (ESPN)
“We Beat the Dream Team” (HBO Max)

Best True Crime Documentary

“The Alabama Solution” (HBO Max)
“Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” (Netflix)
“The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) WINNER
“Predators” (MTV Documentary Films / Paramount+)
“Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” (Netflix)
“The Yogurt Shop Murders” (HBO Max)

Best Short Documentary

“All the Empty Rooms” (Netflix)
“Classroom 4” (PBS)
“The Devil is Busy” (HBO Max)
“Exodus” (Message Pictures)
“Fiddler on the Moon: Judaism in Space” (Ironbound Films)
“Sallie’s Ashes” (Robi Creative)
“Saving Superman” (Switchboard) WINNER
“Shanti Rides Shotgun” (Voyager)

Best Limited Documentary Series

“The American Revolution” (PBS)
“Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015” (HBO Max)
“Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” (Netflix)
“Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” (National Geographic)
“Magic City: An American Fantasy” (Starz)
“Mr. Scorsese” (Apple TV) WINNER
“SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” (Peacock)
“The Yogurt Shop Murders” (HBO Max)

Best Ongoing Documentary Series

“30 for 30” (ESPN Films) WINNER
“American Masters” (PBS)
“The Reluctant Traveler” (Apple TV)
“Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross” (Roku Channel)
“Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller” (National Geographic)
“Trainwreck” (Netflix)

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Lee Byung-hun in Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Full US Trailer
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Lee Byung-hun in Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Full US Trailer

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Lee Byung-hun in Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Full US Trailer

by Alex Billington
October 8, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Losing my job is not my choice!” Neon has reveled the main official US trailer for the terrific dark comedy titled No Other Choice from masterful Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, his latest entertaining extra dark creation since making Decision to Leave back in 2022 (one of my faves). No Other Choice is the title of his new one, which is based on the 1997 novel called “The Ax” written by Donald Westlake. Fully reinvented into a Korean fable of a man who loses his job and doesn’t know what to do. A fresh murderous tale from one of the great Korean masters of dark & depraved thrills! Here’s the intro to this sneaky setup: After being laid off and unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to finally secure a new job: eliminate his competition. This stars Lee Byung-hun as Man-soo, with Son Ye-jin, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Hee-soon, Yoo Yeon-seok, and Cha Seung-won. This premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and it also played at TIFF & NYFF, earning rave reviews from some critics, although I’m a bit more mixed on this one. Still – this is absolutely one Korean film that is entirely worth watching when it opens at the end of the year.

Here’s the official US trailer (+ Korean posters) for Park Chan-wook’s film No Other Choice, via YouTube:

No Other Choice Film IMAX Poster

No Other Choice Film Poster

You can rewatch the teaser trailer for Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice right here for the first look again.

Park Chan-wook’s new film No Other Choice is based on the 1997 novel “The Ax” from Donald Westlake. The story follows a man named Man-soo (Lee Byung-hun) who is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he worked tirelessly for many years. He grows increasingly desperate in his hunt for new work, and eventually he comes to a certain decision about how to handle the competition in the community. No Other Choice is directed by master Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, director of many films including Joint Security Area, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, I’m a Cyborg But That’s OK, Thirst, Stoker, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave previously, and also the series “The Little Drummer Girl” and “The Sympathizer” most recently. The screenplay is also written by Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee, and Don McKellar. Based on the book “The Ax” written by Donald E. Westlake. Produced by Park Chan-wook. This first premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and also played at TIFF & NYFF; it opened in Korean cinemas in September. Neon releases Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice film in select US theaters on December 25th, 2025, on Christmas Day, later this year – wide in January. Want to watch?

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At Paris Fashion Week, Slouchy Boots Are the Street Style Crowd's Footwear of Choice

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During the Spring 2026 shows, we’ve already identified plenty of street style trends: eclectic midi skirts in Milan, chaotic layering and pops of orange in London and ’90s-era plaid and lace in New York. But we’re not done yet! The shows are well underway at Paris Fashion Week, …

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Rani Mukerji Was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's First Choice For Gangubai Kathiawadi Before Alia Bhatt Got The Role | Glamsham.com
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Rani Mukerji Was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s First Choice For Gangubai Kathiawadi Before Alia Bhatt Got The Role | Glamsham.com

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Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi may have become a landmark film for Alia Bhatt, earning her a National Award at the 69th National Film Awards, but the role wasn’t always destined for her. In a recent interview, singer and television host Aditya Narayan revealed that Bhansali originally considered casting Rani Mukerji in the titular role.

In an interview with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their channel, Aditya talked about his professional ups and downs and how he later ended up working with Bhansali in close association. He told that after the flop of his 2010 debut film Shaapit, his career took a downturn. Although the music of the film became popular, the film itself was a flop, and Aditya remained unemployed for almost an entire year. He even remembered an instance when “a ₹2 PR person” did not want to represent him, and all of the offers lost overnight.

It took a turn when he got an offer for hosting on X Factor, where Bhansali was a judge. At Sonu Nigam’s behest, Aditya requested Bhansali if he could take his assistance as he was keen on learning filmmaking. Being initially skeptical, Bhansali didn’t even give him any work for the first week, expecting that Aditya wouldn’t survive. But once he saw his tenacity, Bhansali slowly started giving him work.

Aditya then disclosed that Bhansali had two scripts on his desk during this period—Ram-Leela and Gangubai Kathiawadi. “He showed us the two scripts and asked us which of them was better,” Aditya remembered. “I think he was thinking of making Gangubai Kathiawadi with Rani Mukerji around that time.”. I preferred Ram-Leela more.” Ultimately, Bhansali proceeded with Ram-Leela in 2013, starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, and held onto Gangubai Kathiawadi until he cast Alia Bhatt years later.

Gangubai Kathiawadi, based on a chapter from Hussain Zaidi’s Mafia Queens of Mumbai, tells the story of a young woman who is forced into prostitution and eventually becomes a powerful figure in Mumbai’s red-light district. The film also stars Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, Shantanu Maheshwari, Ajay Devgn, and others. It was both a critical and commercial success, earning ₹211.5 crore globally.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt’s Heartwarming Post for Ranbir Kapoor’s 43rd Birthday Includes Adorable Gesture from Raha

Aditya Narayan is also currently featured in Ashneer Grover’s show Rise & Fall, while Bhansali is now busy with the production of his next magnum opus, Love & War, featuring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, releasing in 2026.

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Sonam Kapoor's Bold Indo-Western Fashion Choice Has Everyone Talking - See The Pictures | Glamsham.com
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Sonam Kapoor’s Bold Indo-Western Fashion Choice Has Everyone Talking – See The Pictures | Glamsham.com

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Sonam Kapoor looked stunning at London Fashion Week on September 22, attending the launch of Anamika Khanna’s brand AK|OK in her signature style and poise. Wearing a show-stopping Spring/Summer 2026 look from the designer’s recent collection, Sonam reaffirmed why she is regarded as a style icon on the international fashion scene.

She sported a floor-length, highly ornate coat from AK|OK, perfectly complemented by the matching cap, satin black pant, and a white shirt with a draped detail. Her ensemble was rounded off with oxidised accents, a bejewelled brooch, smudgy kohl-rimmed eyes, nude lips, and loose open waves falling down her back — a classic fusion of vintage elegance and contemporary chic.

After the event, Sonam expressed her admiration of Anamika Khanna’s design on Instagram. Sharing beautiful pictures of her outfit, she penned a heartfelt message:
“To my favourite @anamikakhanna.in, you will always be incomparable and brilliant beyond measure.”
She further complimented the designer on his skill to integrate Indian traditional fabrics with modern Western silhouettes effortlessly. Describing how thrilled she was to see Khanna’s international journey, she wrote, “What a wonderful show in London! Love you! @akok.in. Can’t wait for the world to know you.”

The post soon received appreciation from fans and fellow celebrities too. Huma Qureshi said “Bomb,” and others referred to Sonam as “fashion icon for a cause,” “ultimate diva,” and someone who “brought her A-game.”

Professionally, Sonam was last viewed in Blind (2023), a crime thriller film directed by Shome Makhija and based on a Korean movie. In her personal life, she leads life with husband Anand Ahuja and son Vayu.

With her fashion, elegance, and genuine appreciation for Indian craftsmanship, Sonam continues to excel in the international scene.

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Diversity Alliance founder Gabby Austen-Browne wins inaugural Editor’s Choice trophy at this year’s M&IT Awards, which united 750 event professionals on Friday

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It was a glittering night at The M&IT Awards 2025 on Friday, with 750 event professionals in attendance at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London to celebrate the great and good of the industry.

Gabby Austen-Browne wins first M&IT Editor’s Choice award

The inaugural M&IT Editor’s Choice award saw Diversity Alliance founder Gabby Austen-Browne honoured for her work to transform the events industry into one that’s more diverse, inclusive and accessible. Presenting the award, M&IT editor Paul Harvey said: “Her work changes lives. Her voice matters. And her legacy – of courage, of resilience and of refusing to accept the status quo – is already being felt by a generation of future event professionals.”

After winning, Austen-Browne said: “It’s an absolute delight to win the Editor’s Choice Award, it’s a big shock, but it’s such an amazing feeling to feel like I’m being recognised for my work and it’s really an honour to be recognised by my peers as well.”

This year’s Personality – Chris Parnham

Chris Parnham, CSO of veSpace International, took home the coveted Personality of the Year award earning a standing ovation. (veSpace also scooped gold in the Best Intermediary Agency Large (40+ employees) category). Presenting the award, ICCA president and Excel London executive director James Rees praised Parnham as a “true driving force” in the meetings and events industry for more than 30 years, who has transformed businesses, inspired teams and shown resilience in the face of enormous challenges.

Rees said: “He stepped up when the industry needed him most, taking on the role of chair at Meeting Needs after the tragic loss of Chris Peacock. Under his leadership, the charity was restructured, strengthened and repositioned as a foundation, securing its mission and future growth.He is admired not just for what he has achieved, but for how he has done it – with authenticity, generosity and a genuine commitment to the people around him. A mentor, a thought leader and a unifying force, he exemplifies the very qualities this award is designed to celebrate.”

After winner, Parnham said: “Wow. Okay, I’m still a bit stunned after that, but it was really nice to hear all those wonderful things about my very long career. I basically take other people’s glory, which I’ve done for the last 25 years, whether it’s the people I work with or the wonderful people at Meeting Needs, hopefully I’ve done good things by them and hopefully inspired some people along the way to also do good things. Look out for your friends and colleagues. Karma comes around. So, be good, be nice.”

The ‘Oscars of the industry’

The ‘Oscars of the industry’ – whose headline sponsor is IHG Hotels & Resorts – kicked off with a rip-roaring set from the Greatest Show following by M&IT editor Paul Harvey, headline sponsor IHG Hotels & Resorts and Meeting Needs current chair Lene Corgan addressing assembled guests.

The first award of the night saw the Victory Service Club’s Daisy Basilio take home the Chris Peacock Rising Star of The Year Award, named in honour of Conference Care founder Chris Peacock, who died from bowel cancer in 2023. Leonardo Hotel & Conference Venue Hinckley Island retained its gold award for Best UK Conference Centre for the second year running, while other victors included a 19th consecutive Best UK Convention Bureau win for Glasgow Convention Bureau, and further wins for KDM Events, Vista Events DMC Greece and Quadrant Events. Celtic Manor Resort was named Best UK Hotel.

“The M&IT Awards are such a highlight in the meetings and events calendar because the winners don’t just showcase the very best of our industry – they’re chosen by the industry itself,” said Harvey, editor of M&IT.

“Huge congratulations to all of Friday night’s winners – every award was richly deserved. And to our fantastic finalists and anyone who left feeling a touch of award envy, remember there’s always next year, and you’ve got to be in it to win it. Entries for 2026 are expected to open in the New Year, so keep an eye on the M&IT newsletter for the announcement.”

During the ceremony, Events R Talented winner Holly Ritchie had the crowd in the palm of her hands with a stunning rendition of You Got the Love. And eventprofs danced the night away into the early hours, enjoyed networking and catching up with colleagues and peers.

Organised by Northstar Travel Group, the glittering and glamorous M&IT Awards are in their 38th year. Taking place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, this year’s event was a who’s who of the UK events industry bringing together 750 industry professionals to recognise the phenomenal people, businesses, creativity and resilience that drives the industry forward year after year.

The Gold Award winners list in full:

  • The Chris Peacock Rising Star of the Year presented by M&IT

Daisy Basilio, Victory Services Club

  • Best UK Representation Company sponsored by Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism

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  • Best Destination Management Company sponsored by Corinthia Hotels

Vista Events DMC Greece 

  • Best Overseas Convention Bureau sponsored by LJS Representation

Visit Monaco Convention Bureau 

  • Best UK Convention Bureau sponsored by Avanti West Coast

Glasgow Convention Bureau 

  • Best Event Provider sponsored by ASM Global

KDM Events 

  • Best Intermediary Agency Small (up to 20 employees) sponsored by Center Parcs Conferences & Events

ZiaBia Events Consultancy 

  • Best Intermediary Agency Mid-size (21-40 employees) sponsored by The Barbican Centre

Eventurous

  • Best Intermediary Agency Large (40+ employees) sponsored by IHG Hotels & Resorts

veSpace International

  • Best Technology Provider sponsored by Grimaldi Forum Monaco

Quadrant Events 

  • Best Overseas Conference Centre sponsored by Association Meetings International

Grimaldi Forum Monaco

  • Best Overseas Hotel sponsored by The Meetings Show Asia Pacific

Sandals Saint Vincent & The Grenadines

  • Best Hotel Brand sponsored by The Meetings Show

Hilton 

  • Best UK Unusual Venue sponsored by Soaring Worldwide

MTC Events

  • Best UK Conference Centre sponsored by The Business of Events

Leonardo Hotel & Conference Venue Hinckley Island 

  • Best UK Hotel sponsored by Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol

Celtic Manor Resort

  • M&IT Editor’s Award presented by Meetings & Incentive Travel

Gabby Austen-Browne, founder, Diversity Alliance

  • Personality of the Year sponsored by Excel London

Chris Parnham, CSO, veSpace International

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Sanjay Dutt Once Boasted, "I Would Have Broken Trishala
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Sanjay Dutt Once Boasted, “I Would Have Broken Trishala’s Legs” Talking About Her Daughter’s ‘Acting Ka Bhoot’ & Career Choice!

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Sanjay Dutt Once Talked About Daughter Trishala’s Choice Of Profession (Photo Credit – Instagram)

There are generally two types of parents – one the protective ones and the other – the over-protective ones. The latter one seems to be built in Sanjay Dutt‘s behavioral pattern since he made sure that his daughter Trishala Dutt does not choose what she wants as her career choice.

For the unversed, Trishala, who lives abroad and is a Forensic Scientist, once wanted to be an actress. But clearly, her father, Sanjay, did not approve of this career choice. In fact, in many of his interviews, he talked about his daughter’s career choice and dismissed it outright.

What Did Sanjay Dutt Say About His Daughter’s Desire To Take Up Acting?

During one of his conversations with the media in 2017, the actor talked about his on-screen daughter Aditi Rao Hydari in Bhoomi and compared her to off-screen daughter Trishala and said, “I would have broken her Trishala’s legs if she would have chosen acting, but with Aditi, I’m not doing so.”

In yet another interview with Filmfare in 2013, the Munna Bhai MBBS actor told the publication, “I’m glad uske sar se acting ka bhoot utar gaya. She has given up on her acting ambitions, at least for now. She’s such an intelligent girl who’s done Forensic Science. So, I could never understand why she wanted to give it all up and become an actress.”

“Aur is industry mein actor banne ke liye (to be in this industry), you need to know the language. So, language would’ve been the biggest barrier for her. God only knows where she got this idea from, but ab nahin hai. I hope she joins the FBI soon and makes me proud. Her education should be of some use,” he added.

The actor even crossed the line a bit and said, “Trishala is a forensic scientist, full stop. She has such a good job. Why would I want her to come here and shake her as*?”

Well, may be Sanjay Dutt was over-protective about his daughter joining the industry since he knows this industry and its dark side way too well. Ain’t all parents the same when it comes to protecting their kids from the worst of the experiences?

What Next For Sanjay Dutt? 

Following his recent appearance in The Bhootnii and Housefull 5, Dutt starred in Baaghi 4, playing the antagonist Chacko. He also has a major line-up ahead. The actor will star in KD: The Devil next followed by Dhurandhar and The Raja Saab. He is also reported to appear in Akhanda 2, Sheram Di Kaum Punjab and Baap.

For more such stories, check out Bollywood Features

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EXCLUSIVE: Shakti Kapoor Was Not The Original Choice To Play Crime Master Gogo In Andaz Apna Apna; Tinnu Anand Reveals Being Offered The Role FIRST

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Tinnu Anand was originally cast as the iconic character Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna; however, Shakti Kapoor later replaced him. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, the filmmaker and actor revealed he was supposed to play the role in the Aamir-Salman starrer. Tinnu recalled the time when Shakti Kapoor yelled at his fans, asking for a selfie. Scroll down to read below and watch the full interview.

Tinnu Anand Reveals Shakti Kapoor’s Crime Master Gogo Was Actually Supposed To Be Him

Speaking of Shakti Kapoor’s infamous Crime Master Gogo from Andaz Apna Apna, Tinnu Anand revealed an interesting story. He shared, “Crime Master Gogo ka character bhi mera hi tha. Log nahi jaante, kyunki Raj aur meri bahut dosti ho gayi thi. Damini ki hai humne, Ghatak ki hai. Ab Crime Master Gogo ka sawaal aaya ji, toh Raj ji ne mere ko kaha, ‘Tinnu, ek role hai. Kuch clear cut nahi aa raha hai, lekin uska naam Crime Master Gogo hai.’ Maine kaha, ‘Raj, mere upar wale maale pe ek Sardar ki family rehti hai.”

He added, “Unki ek beti hai, bachchi hai, lekin itni confident ladki hai yaar. Ghanti maaregi, mere sofa pe aake baith jaayegi. Paon ke upar paon rakh degi. Maid ko bulaayegi—‘Ek Coke la dena.’ Piye gi, rakh degi. Main wahin khada hota hoon. Kabhi thank you bolke chali jaati hai, kabhi bina thank you bole hi nikal jaati hai.’ Yeh roz hota tha.”

Tinnu Anand On His Experiment

He continued, “Maine ek experiment try kiya. Aaj subah jab woh aayi, aise baithi, main apne bedroom mein tha. Bedroom se bahar aaya toh maine dekha—’Kaise ho?’ toh she said, ‘Fine.’ Abhi Gokula aaya nahi tha, usne peeche mud ke dekha, ‘Kya hua Gokula ko?’ Maine kaha, ‘Aa raha hai, aa raha hai.’ Aur phir maine usko aise dekha—uski aankhon mein aankhen daal ke. Aap bhi try kijiye kabhi. Blink mat kijiye. Aapko lagega kuch gadbad hai. Dekhiye—blink kiya na? Fir main bola, ‘Kya dekh rahi hai? Yeh jo teri moti moti aankhen hain na, woh main hathheli pe rakhunga, nikaal ke, aur uske saamne goti khelunga.’”

The filmmaker added, “Uska expression kabhi dekha hi nahi tha maine. Aise (the child got scared)karke bhaagi, upar jaake ro rahi thi. Maa ne kabhi nahi dekha tha usko roते hue. Very proud parents—kyunki bachchi roti nahi thi. Aur aaj aise ro rahi thi ki bolo mat. Aur aise hi character build hua tha set pe. Aamir Khan kehta tha, ‘Woh do din jo humne enjoy kiye aapke saath, kaam kam ho raha tha, hansi zyada nikal rahi thi.’ Dono ke saath jo main kar raha tha, sab improvise tha.”

Tinnu Anand Recalls Shakti Kapoor Yelling At Fans

Tinnu Anand recalled how Shakti Kapoor recently yelled at fans. He shared, “Shakti aur main recently airport pe the. Kyunki hamara plane delayed tha, toh humne kaha chalo coffee pee lete hain. Café mein gaye. Café mein itne mein teen—do ladke, ek ladki—aaye hamare table par, aur bole, ‘Sir, sir, selfie, selfie!’ Shakti Kapoor unpe chillaa diye, ‘You people are college students, don’t you know manners? We are talking to each other, guftagu kar rahe the. We were talking about something, and you came and interrupted us. When we finish, you stand there, I will give it to you!’”

He concluded, “I was shocked. Toh maine kaha, ‘Shakti, tere ko apne din yaad hain? Jab tu struggling tha, tu struggling only for this, right? Ki log aayenge, selfie–autograph lenge, photograph lenge, ladkiyan aayengi. Aaj jab aa rahe hain tere se maangne, tu rude kyon ho raha hai yaar? Bas zara wait kar lijiye. Do tareeke hote hain baat karne ke.’ He said, ‘Sorry sir.’ He called them and said, ‘Come, take, take a selfie.’”

Tinnu Anand was recently seen in Good Bad Ugly, Crazxy and Dil Dosti Aur Dogs. All these films were released in 2025.

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Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Tinnu Anand ADMITS Filming Major Saab With ‘Bankrupt’ Amitabh Bachchan Was Difficult; Confesses, “No More Direction”

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Hawaii Film Fest To Open With ‘Rental Family’; Screen ‘No Other Choice’
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Hawaii Film Fest To Open With ‘Rental Family’; Screen ‘No Other Choice’

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EXCLUSIVE: This year’s Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) will open with Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser, and has set Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice as its Centrepiece Film. 

Fraser stars as a down-and-out American actor adrift in Tokyo in Rental Family, which was filmed in Japan. The film is directed by Japan-born, US-based filmmaker and former actress Hikari, who has also directed episodes of Tokyo Vice and Netflix series Beef. No Other Choice, fresh from critical acclaim at the Venice and Toronto film festivals, has also just screened as the opening film of Busan International Film Festival.

Park is also being honoured with the Vision In Film Award at HIFF, which will also present a Career Achievement Award to New Zealand actress Melanie Lynksey (Pike River) and Maverick Award to Japanese director and action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki (The Furious). Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever will receive the festival’s New Vanguard Award. 

In addition, the creative team behind Apple TV+ series Chief Of War – inspired by Native Hawaiian history and co-created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett – will be presented with a Trailblazer Award. The team also includes producer Brian Keaulana and many members of the Kānaka Maoli and Pacific Islander community. 

HIFF is also launching its first ever industry conference in Honolulu, which will bring together Hawai’i’s creative community with visiting filmmakers and film agencies from across the Asia Pacific Rim. 

Keynote speakers set to attend HIFILM Industry Conference (October 24–26) include former Amazon Original Movies head of physical production Glenn Gainor, who has launched new outfit Hollywood Ventures; and Oscar-winning documentary director Ben Proudfoot (The Queen Of Basketball), who recently directed The Eyes Of Ghana, produced by the Obamas. The conference will also present a deep dive into the writing and production of Chief Of War.

“This new platform brings together a cross-section of professionals from across the industry – Sundance alums, Academy Award winners, Hollywood execs, international co-production experts, and cultural workers to examine how production impacts real communities, both above and below the line,” said HIFF Artistic Director Anderson Le.

“At a time of massive paradigm shifts, especially in Hawai’i, it’s vital we explore these real-world effects and anticipate the trends shaping the future of storytelling as it pertains to authenticity and the global marketplace.”

In total, HIFF will screen 72 features and 143 short films from 44 countries. The festival has expanded its shorts programming as it’s the only festival in the State of Hawaii to be an Academy Award qualifier for short films. Two awards will be handed out in the shorts categories – Best Short Film and the Best Made in Hawaii Award, dedicated to short films from Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

HIFF will also present the HIFF Kau Ka Hōkū (Shooting Star) Award to the best emerging filmmaker at the festival and the Pasifika Award for Best Feature Film, which focuses on films with a Pacific Islander perspective. The nominees for both awards are listed below. 

Other highlights include titles from Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and Busan film festivals along with major films from the Asia Pacific Rim that will screen at HIFF before their domestic releases. Best of fest titles include Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident, Lav Diaz’ Magellan, Oliver Laxe’s Sirat, Mascha Schlininski’s The Sound Of Falling and Kleber Mendonca’s The Secret Agent.

“HIFF45 continues our legacy of showcasing the most exciting and groundbreaking voices in global cinema, while also creating a vital hub for industry exchange through our inaugural HIFILM Industry Conference,” said HIFF Executive Director Beckie Stocchetti. 

The fest is scheduled to run October 15-26 in Honolulu and October 28-30 in West O`ahu, followed by screenings on Maui (Oct 19-20), Lana`I (Oct 21-23),  Kaua`I (Nov 1-3), Big Island (Waimea, Nov 7-9), Maui (Nov 8-9) Big Island (Hilo, Nov 13-16) and Moloka`I (Nov 14-16). 

HIFF45 KAU KA HŌKŪ (SHOOTING STAR) AWARD NOMINEES:

A Paradise Lost (Hawai’i, US)
World Premiere
Director: Laurie Sumiye
 
Ainu Puri (Japan)
North American Premiere
Director: Takeshi Fukunaga
 
Before The Bright Day (Taiwan)
US Premiere
Director: Shih-Han Tsao
 
Before The Moon Falls (Hawai’i, US)
US Premiere
Director: Kimberlee Bassford
 
Food Delivery: Fresh From The Philippine Sea (Philippines)
US Premiere
Director: Baby Ruth Villarama
 
Fwends (Australia)
North American Premiere
Director: Sophie Somerville
 
Ky Nam Inn (Vietnam)
US Premiere
Director: Leon Le
 
Left-Handed Girl (Taiwan)
Hawai‘i Premiere
Director: Shih-Ching Tsou
 
Lucky Lu (US, Taiwan)
Hawai‘I Premiere
Director: Lloyd Lee Choi 
 
Mag Mag (Japan)
Hawai‘i Premiere
Director: Yuriyan Retriever
 
Nika And Madison (Canada)
US Premiere
Director: Eva Thomas
 
Rosemead (US)
Hawai‘i Premiere
Director: Eric Lin

HIFF45 PASIFIKA AWARD NOMINEES:

A Paradise Lost (Hawai’i, US)
World Premiere
Director: Laurie Sumiye

Before The Moon Falls (Hawai’i, US)
US Premiere
Director: Kimberlee Bassford

Indigenous Na‘Au (Hawai’i, US)
World Premiere
Director: Ku’ulei Ka’ili

Kōkā (Aotearoa New Zealand)
US Premiere
Director: Kath Akuhata-Brown

Mālama Mākua (Hawai’i, US)
World Premiere
Director: Mikey Inouye

Mārama (Aotearoa New Zealand)
US Premiere
Director: Taratoa Stappard

Remathau: People Of The Ocean (Hawai’i, US)
World Premiere
Director: Daniel H. Lin

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Pavement Release New Best-Of Compilation Hecklers Choice: Listen
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Pavement Release New Best-Of Compilation Hecklers Choice: Listen

by jummy84
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Pavement have just released Hecklers Choice: Big Gums and Heavy Lifters, their new best-of compilation; physical editions will follow on November 14 via Matador. What’s more, the band has also announced that vinyl and CD versions of the soundtrack to their oddball movie Pavements—a blend of documentary, biopic, and mockumentary, all directed by Alex Ross Perry—will arrive on November 14, too. Stream their new compilation album, and check out a live video of “Grounded,” filmed at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, below.

Hecklers Choice is the second best-of compilation of Pavement’s career, arriving 15 years after their 2010 collection Quarantine the Past. The updated tracklist includes songs that have since become modern classics of the band’s career, including the Spotify algorithm favorite–turned–TikTok hit “Harness Your Hopes.” Pre-orders for vinyl and CD versions of Hecklers Choice are currently ongoing.

Pavements (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is also currently available to order. Compiled by the band and Robert Greene, the movie’s producer and editor, Pavements’ official soundtrack combines live and rehearsal recordings from the band’s 2021 reunion tour, dialogue snippets from the movie, scenes from the fake Oscar-bait biopic Range Life, and cast recordings from the Slanted! Enchanted! jukebox musical.

Revisit Pitchfork’s review of Pavement’s first best-of compilation, Quarantine the Past.

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