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    “Quantico” star Priyanka Chopra wins prestigious India award

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    Indian Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, left, receives Padma Shri award from Indian President Pranab Mukherjee during civil investiture ceremony in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award given to people for their distinguished contribution in various fields. (India Presidential Palace via AP)
    NEW DELHI (AP) --

    Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has won global acclaim for her role as FBI agent Alex Parrish on ABC's "Quantico," received a prestigious award from India's president on Tuesday for her contribution to the Indian cinema.

    Dressed in a lime-green sari, Chopra received India's fourth-highest civilian honor from President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi.

    The former Miss World ventured into Hindi cinema in 2003 with the film "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" and "Andaaz," and also has a singing career.

    Chopra, 33, who flew to India from her "Baywatch" shoot in Los Angeles to receive the award, said it was "the best award I have ever received."

    In her role on "Quantico," she plays an Indian-American whose fledgling FBI career and freedom are in jeopardy after a New York terrorist attack.

    Despite her role in the U.S., she says has no intention of abandoning her film career back home.

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    Kevin Costner to receive MPSE Filmmaker Award; Greg Hedgepath named recipient of MPSE Career Achievement honor

    Thursday, November 21, 2024
    Kevin Costner (photo courtesy of Kevin Costner)

    Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) will present Oscar®-winning filmmaker and actor Kevin Costner with the 2025 MPSE Filmmaker Award, bestowed annually to a filmmaker of distinction. And supervising sound editor Greg Hedgepath will receive the Career Achievement Award for his prolific career in sound editing. Both awards will be presented during MPSE’s 72nd Annual Golden Reel Awards Gala on February 23, 2025 at the Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

    The MPSE Filmmaker Award is bestowed upon an individual outside the sound community whose career has demonstrated a great appreciation and understanding of the impact of sound editing. The MPSE Career Achievement Award is presented to a person whose career has made a significant impact on the sound community through exemplary work, service or leadership.

    “Kevin Costner has captivated audiences with his powerful storytelling throughout his illustrious career,” said MPSE president David Barber. “From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades. This passion for sound is abundantly clear in his latest ambitious project, the Horizon saga. We are thrilled to honor him with the Filmmaker Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the art of storytelling through sound in film and television.”

    Barber added, “Greg Hedgepath is a true titan in the world of sound. His contributions to cinema are immense, spanning decades and encompassing a remarkable range of genres. From the heart-pounding intensity of ‘Speed’ and ‘Twister’ to the nuanced drama of ‘Selma’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton’, Greg’s work has consistently elevated... Read More

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