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SPE’s acclaimed film ‘Cold Mountain’ set for India release
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Entertainment Films India proudly announces the India release of Cold Mountain, a critically acclaimed motion picture based on Charles Frazier’s award-winning novel about love and friendship during the American Civil War, on 20 February.
According to Uday Singh, director SPE Films India, “Cold Mountain has received huge critical appreciation with 51 top US critics ranking Cold Mountain among their 10 Best Films of the Year. The 7 Oscar nominations, 13 BAFTA Nominations, 8 Golden Globe Nominations make it one of the most acclaimed films for 2003 and the most star studded film this Oscar season.”
7 Oscar Nominations:
Best Actor (Leading) – Jude Law
Best Actress (Supporting) – Renee Zellweger
Best Film Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Original Score
Best Original Song – “You Will Be My Ain True Love” and “The Scarlet Tide”
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Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
