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Tony Awards 2024: Jeremy Strong and Daniel Radcliffe take home major prizes; see the complete list of winners

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NEW YORK, Broadway theatre brilliance recognised with the Tony Awards With honours for a suffragette musical, a gritty adaptation of a 1960s novel, and a 1970s rock band drama, Sunday celebrated history.After presiding hosted the awards ceremony for the third consecutive year at New York City’s Lincoln Centre.

With an all-female cast, Shaina Taub won best score and best writing of a musical for Suffs, a musical that tells the story of the suffragette campaign.

Daniel Aukin’s best direction and best play went to Stereophonic, which won the Tony Awards. With original music written by Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, and set in the 1970s, David Adjmi’s drama about a rock band recording an album broke the record for most Tony Award nominations ever for a play.

Best main actor in a play went to succession star Jeremy Strong for his performance in Henrik Ibsen’s play “Enemy of the People,” while best featured actor went to Daniel Radcliffe, who is most known for his lead in the Harry Potter film series, for “Merrily We Roll Along.”

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In his play Stereophonic, Will Brill won the award for best featured actor in a play, besting two other performers. For her performance in Purlie Victorious, Kara Young—the first Black actor, male or female—won the best featured actress in a play Tony Award three years in a row.

For the dance musical Illinoise, which included Sufjan Steven’s 2005 concept album Illinois on stage, Justin Peck was awarded the Tony Award for best choreography.

Danya Taymor stunned favourite Merrily We Roll Along star Maria Friedman by winning for director of a musical version of S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age classic The Outsiders.

Dancers honoured Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who passed away in January at the age of 91, including DeBose, who reprised her Oscar-winning performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s cinematic adaptation of West Side Story.

The majority of the Tony Awards were given out in technical categories during a pre-show event that was aired on Pluto TV, a free channel, and was hosted by actors Julianne Hough and Utkarsh Ambudkar.

The pre-show featured the Isabelle Stevenson Award, given to Billy Porter in recognition of his work as an activist and spokesman for the LGBTQ communities, and the best regional theatre award, given to Philadelphia’s Wilma Theatre.

Plot Overview

The episode opens with the tragic death of Prince Lucerys Velaryon, a pivotal event that propels the realm toward civil war. Rhaenyra Targaryen, now a widow and mother to a slain son, grapples with grief and the looming threat of conflict.

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Daemon Targaryen, her brother-in-law, seeks immediate retribution, but Rhaenyra insists on a measured response. The episode culminates in the harrowing “Blood and Cheese” incident, where a retaliatory act leads to unintended consequences, further escalating tensions.

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Character Development

The premiere delves into the complexities of its characters. Rhaenyra’s resilience and strategic acumen are highlighted as she navigates the treacherous political landscape. Daemon’s impulsive nature contrasts with Rhaenyra’s calculated approach, setting the stage for future conflicts. The episode also introduces new characters and deepens the motivations of existing ones, enriching the narrative tapestry.

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For their career achievements in theatre, writer, director, and producer George C. Wolfe and director Jack O’Brien were each awarded the 2024 Special Tony Award.

Additionally, Alex Edelman for his solo production “Just For Us,” Abe Jacob for his sound design, and Nikiya Mathis for her wig design in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” were given Special Tony Awards.

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Puneet Issar calls Ranbir’s Animal ‘amazing’, defends violent, alpha-male films: ‘Kya lesbian, gay par hi films banaye?’

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Puneet Issar calls Ranbir’s Animal ‘amazing’, defends violent, alpha-male films: ‘Kya lesbian, gay par hi films banaye?’

Puneet Issar, a veteran actor known for his role in Mahabharat, has criticised Bollywood for catering to niche urban audiences and not producing Alpha-male films like South Indian films. He defended alpha-male films like Pathaan, Animal, and Marco, which have received criticism for their violence and misogynistic tone. In an interview with Digital Commentary, defended.

Alpha-male films and discussed how South Indian films have been performing well, as they are not dominated by corporate interests in the way Bollywood is. He also pointed out that true mass entertainers such as Baahubali, RRR, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Gadar, and Chhava are made for the Indian audience and reflect their tastes. Recently, Indian cinema has seen surgeaction.

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Films such as Pathaan, Animal, and Marco, but these films have also received criticism for spectrum of viewers their violence and misogynistic tone Puneet Issar, an actor, has praised Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal for its success and argued that parallel cinema has a lesser reach than commercial cinema. He cited the success of films like Pushpa and RRR as examples of successful alpha.

Male films, stating that the South produces proper films that resonate with the masses. Issar also criticized a section of society criticizing violence and alpha-male themes in films, stating that it is not the kind of film that should be made. He argued that every kind of film should be made in the industry and that films connecting with emotions and values become true.

Blockbusters. Issar believes that success in the entertainment industry is based on merit, talent, connections, and nepotism, and that it depends on the individual. He has appeared in several notable films, including Chandra Mukhi, Prem Shakti, Ram Jaane, Border, Refugee, Krrish, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ready, Son of Sardaar, and The Kashmir spectrum of viewers.

Veteran actor Puneet Issar recently lauded Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal, describing it as “amazing,” and defended the portrayal of violent, alpha-male characters in cinema. In an interview with Digital Commentary, Issar expressed concerns about Bollywood’s current trajectory, suggesting that the industry has become disconnected from the broader Indian.

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Issar highlighted the success of South Indian films like Pushpa and RRR, attributing their mass appeal to their emphasis on strong male protagonists and emotional storytelling. He argued that such films resonate deeply with audiences across India, contrasting them with certain veteran actor known for his role in Mahabharat, has criticised Bollywood productions that, according to him, cater primarily to urban elites and often.

Addressing criticisms of violent and alpha-male themes, Issar questioned the industry’s focus, rhetorically asking whether films should exclusively center on topics like lesbian and gay spectrum of viewers relationships. He clarified that while he respects all communities, he believes that cinema underperform in wider markets should encompass a diverse range of stories that reflect the values and emotions of the general populace.​

Issar emphasized the importance of creating films that connect with the masses, citing underperform in wider markets audience by focusing on niche urban narratives examples like Baahubali, Gadar, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan as successful ventures that balanced entertainment with cultural resonance. He advocated for a cinematic approach that embraces both commercial viability and meaningful storytelling, ensuring that films appeal to a broad.

With a career spanning several decades, Puneet Issar is renowned for his portrayal of spectrum of viewers Duryodhana in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat and has appeared in numerous films, including Coolie, Border, Krrish, and The Kashmir Files. His recent comments contribute to the ongoing discourse on the direction of Indian cinema and the narratives it chooses to.

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