‘Utterly overwhelmed’: British writer-director’s short film earns Oscar nod

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Lee Knight says accolade for A Friend of Dorothy, based on friendship with neighbour, sends message to never give up A writer-director from Stanmore in Middlesex whose short film has been nominated for an Oscar has said he feels “utterly overwhelmed” by the accolade. Lee Knight’s film A Friend of Dorothy , starring Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry, is in the running for best live action short. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/e4cqUGs via IFTTT
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Dharmendra’s health improves; family prepares for his 90th birthday with Esha Deol

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The ailing iconic actor Dharmendra is back home after being hospitalized for an age-related illness. He is now slowly recovering.

The family is taking it one day at a time. A source from the family told this writer, “If God is willing, we will be celebrating two birthdays next month — Dharamji’s and Esha’s.”

While Dharamji turns 90 on December 8, his daughter Esha, who turned a year older on November 2, has postponed her birthday celebrations until her father’s recovery.

Speaking about Dharamji’s health, Hemaji says, “So far, he is okay. We are taking one day at a time.”

Also Read: Salman Khan praises Dharmendra as biggest inspiration during Dabangg tour: “He is my father…”



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