{"id":2865,"date":"2016-05-30T08:58:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T08:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/?p=2865"},"modified":"2016-05-30T08:58:43","modified_gmt":"2016-05-30T08:58:43","slug":"britannia-filmfare-awards-south-announces-its-63rd-edition-promising-to-be-bigger-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/?p=2865","title":{"rendered":"Britannia Filmfare Awards South announces its 63rd edition, promising to be bigger than ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"adn ads\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div id=\":m2\" class=\"ii gt adP adO\">\n<div id=\":m1\" class=\"a3s aXjCH m154f14b2a70ee9d0\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"gmail_quote\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"gmail_quote\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"gmail_quote\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Actor-Arvind-Swami-at-the-press-conference-to-announce-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2866\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2866 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Actor-Arvind-Swami-at-the-press-conference-to-announce-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"????????????????????????????????????\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Actor-Arvind-Swami-at-the-press-conference-to-announce-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Actor-Arvind-Swami-at-the-press-conference-to-announce-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Actor-Arvind-Swami-at-the-press-conference-to-announce-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"right\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0 Chennai:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">The coveted\u00a0<i>Black Lady\u00a0<\/i>has come calling yet again, as some of the biggest superstars from South Indian cinema are all set to walk the red carpet at one of the most prestigious film award ceremonies of the year. It\u2019s that time of the year when talent gets recognition, hard work becomes worth it and glamour gets a new definition,when some of the most adored stars get to express themselves in the most extravagant, yet beautiful manner possible. The 63<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0edition of Filmfare Awards (South) is here, and how!The most sought after awards ceremony will bring together the \u201cwho\u2019s who\u201d from South Indian cinema, promising to break benchmarks and set new standards in putting together a spell-bounding show that will acknowledge and applaud the best of the best from the South Indian film industry.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Slated to take place on<b>\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1405991877\"><span class=\"aQJ\">June 18, 2016<\/span><\/span><\/b>\u00a0at Hyderabad International Convention Center (HHIC), Hyderabad, and the 63<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0Britannia Filmfare awards (South) will honor those artists who toiled hard to deliver some of the most popular films on celluloid in 2015.\u00a0\u00a0Like every year, the awards will reflect a synergy between public opinion and critical appreciation, as readers of Filmfare and film buffs have cast their votes across 10 categories coveringsome of the best films Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. To announce the latest edition of the star studded event, our special guest for the occasion,\u00a0<b>Arvind Swami,<\/b>\u00a0actor par excellence along with\u00a0<b>Jitesh Pillai,<\/b>\u00a0Editor Filmfare Magazine and\u00a0<\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Vinay Subramanyam,<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0from Britannia Industries Limited<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0lit a ceremonial lamp at the press conference held on May 26<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0in Chennai.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Speaking on the momentous occasion,\u00a0<b>Jitesh Pillai, Editor- Filmfare Magazine<\/b>\u00a0said, \u201cI feel extremely proud when I look back at the journey undertaken by our South awards. South Indian cinema throws up some wonderful gems year after year, and it is only fitting that we erect a platform such as the Britannia FilmFare Awards to acknowledge the efforts put in by so many talented artist across the spectrum. Our latest edition promises to stage a platform bigger than ever, to present the coveted Black Lady in the hands of these deserving stars.\u201d<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Talking about Britannia\u2019s association with the prestigious awards,\u00a0<b>VinaySubramanyam,\u00a0<\/b>Cate<wbr \/>gory Head, Health &amp; Wellness, Britannia Industries Limited said, &#8220;Britannia is happy to continue its association with Filmfare as title sponsor for Filmfare Awards 2016. Britannia and Filmfare deliver a full palette of sensory celebrations through good food and great fun&#8221;<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><u><span lang=\"EN-US\">About Filmfare Awards (South):<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">The first ever Filmfare Awards (South) were held at the prestigious Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai and the venue was then shifted to the distinctive Music Academy. Initially, only Tamil and Telugu films were considered for the awards. Malayalam and Kannada films became part of the event in 1966 and 1969 respectively. The film fraternity and all its fans consider Filmfare Awards (South) as the ultimate recognition of excellence in cinema. The thought of winning a Black Lady is still as alluring as ever.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><u><span lang=\"EN-US\">About Worldwide Media:<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Worldwide Media is a part of the Times Group, one of India\u2019s largest media and entertainment conglomerates, and publishes Filmfare \u2013 India\u2019s No 1 entertainment magazine. Femina \u2013 India\u2019s largest women\u2019s magazine, BBC TopGear, HELLO!, BBC GoodHomes, GRAZIA, Lonely Planet Magazine India, Home Trends and BBC Knowledge are other exciting titles from Worldwide Media.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><u><span lang=\"EN-US\">Britannia Company Profile<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Britannia Industries is one of India\u2019s leading food companies with a 100 year legacy and annual revenues in excess of Rs. 7500 Cr. Britannia is among the most trusted food brands, and manufactures India\u2019s favorite food brands like Good Day, Tiger, NutriChoice, Milk Bikis and Marie Gold which are household names in India.\u00a0\u00a0Britannia is a brand which many generations of Indians have grown up with. Britannia\u2019s product portfolio includes Biscuits, Bread, Cakes, Rusk, and Dairy products including Cheese, Beverages, Milk and Yoghurt. Britannia products are available across the country in over 3.8 million retail outlets and reach over 50% of Indian homes.\u00a0<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">The company\u2019s Dairy business contributes close to 10 per cent of revenue and Britannia dairy products directly reach close to 700, 000 outlets and over 3 million outlets through indirect distribution. Britannia Bread is the largest brand in the organized bread market with an annual turnover of 1.1 lac tonnes in volume andRs.385 crores in value. The business operates with 13 factories and 5 franchisees selling close to 1 mn loaves daily across more than 73 cities and towns of India.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Britannia takes pride in having stayed true to its credo, \u2018Eat Healthy, Think Better\u2019. Having removed over 8500 tonnes of Trans Fats from products, Britannia became India\u2019s first Zero Trans Fat Company. Over 50% of the Company\u2019s portfolio is enriched with essential micro- nutrients which nourish the body. The company set up the Britannia Nutrition Foundation in 2009, and began working with under-privileged, under-nourished children by supplementing their daily meals with an Iron and multiple micro- nutrient fortified products. The Foundation<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">works through Public Private Partnerships with both Governments and NGOs. Brand Britannia is listed amongst the most trusted, valuable and popular brands in various surveys conducted by prestigious organizations like Millward Brown, IMRB, WPP Group and Havas Media Group to name a few.Britannia believes that \u2018Taste &amp; Trust\u2019 are its sobriquet and will constantly endeavor to make a Billion Indians reach out for a delightful and healthy Britannia product several times a day!<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">The hospitality partners for the evening &#8211; Westin, Chennai, Velachery, an innovative leader in the hospitality industry, with 200 hotels in almost 40 countries &#8211; and counting.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div><b><i><span lang=\"EN-US\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\":r3\" class=\"hq gt\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hi\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ajx\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gA gt acV\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0 Chennai:\u00a0The coveted\u00a0Black Lady\u00a0has come calling yet again, as some of the biggest superstars from South Indian cinema are all set to walk the red carpet at one of the most prestigious film award ceremonies of the year. 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