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Which Marathi short film has been selected for a world premiere at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, May 12-23, 2010?

Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 5:00 IST
Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

1. Which Hollywood actress will be awarded at the Women in Film Foundation 2010, which recognises women who make a mark in the film industry?
Courtney Cox
Jennifer Aniston
Zoe Saldanha
 
Cox will be presented the prestigious Lucy Award at the Crystal and Lucy event this year — one year after her best friend, Jennifer Aniston, was honoured with the same trophy.
 
2. Who was announced the winner of Zee TV's dance reality show Dance India Dance at the grand finale on April 23?
Dharmesh Yelande
Shakti Mohan
Punit Pathak
 
Shakti, 24, who is from choreographer Terrence Lewis’s team 'Terrence Ki Toli', won with 7,34,140 votes and beat other finalists. While Dharmesh bagged the second position, Punit was third. Shakti received the award from Pandit Birju Maharaj. Along with the trophy, he won a contract worth Rs50 lakh and a Maruti Wagon R car.
 
3. The Mumbai international queer film festival was held from April 22, showcasing queer celebration across several platforms of artistic experiences and expressions. What was the festival called?
Kashish
Rainbows
Rangmanch
 
The four-day festival aimed to sensitise people to the issues of homosexuals, mirroring their problems. It presented 110 films from over 25 countries at two venues in Mumbai. The films screened explored the life stories and experiences of homosexual, bisexual, and transgendered characters.
 
4. Which Hindi film actress was recently felicitated with the Master Dinanath Vishesh Puraskar for her contribution to cinema?
Rani Mukherjee
Kajol
Aishwarya Rai
 
The award was given away by legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, daughter of the late Master Dinanath, on April 24 at the Shanmukhananda auditorium in Mumbai. The award consists of a memento and cash prize of Rs50,000.
 
5. Which Marathi short film has been selected for a world premiere at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, May 12-23, 2010?
Babanna Saangu Naka
Ek Rupayachi Jatra
Baangdya
 
Baangdya, directed by debutant Kedar Jape, is about the farmer suicides and the plight of widows. It revolves around a village girl Chingi who loves to play with bangles. She finds out that her father had committed suicide and her mother is also on her way to do the same. The film tracks the girl's struggle to save her only parent. In the process, the reality of farmers is revealed.

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