The first page of the latest issue of Screen really perked me up. I have been following Screen Awards for the past decade and think its the only fair awards in the country.
I keenly followed last years award ceremony especially since there were so many good movies and performances to choose from. In the end,I felt you guys got it bang on. Amitabh Bachchan deserved his award for Paa and so did Vidya Balan. The best film was undoubtedly 3 Idiots and it was great to see the spirit of the entire team as they came up to receive their very many awards. This is especially why I love the jury-based Screen awards.
It ensures that only deserving candidates get the prizes. Its no mean feat to be doing this year after year with such honesty. Although I have yet to make my own list of favourite movies and actors for 2010,I keenly await the next issue of your newspaper to help me make up my mind. I also look forward to great performances and cool hosts. I enjoyed Salman Khan and Bipasha Basus performances last year. Shahid Kapoor along with Omi Vaidya cracked up the audience whereas Shah Rukh Khan,as always,was at his usual best. Like every year,I am sure you will surpass yourself this time as well. All the best. Amit Khanna