Shine (film) Shine (film) Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical drama film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris Haywood and Alex Rafalowicz. The screenplay was written by Jan Sardi, and directed by Scott Hicks. The film made its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. In 1997, Geoffrey Rush was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 69th Academy Awards for his performance in the lead role.
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role along with the Best Villain category for the same role. Priyanka Chopra was nominated for her role in "Aitraaz" in the Best Supporting Actress category. Abhishek Bachchan was nominated as well for Yuva. In 1997, Kajol became the first female actor to be nominated in this category and win the award for her role in "".She and Priyanka Chopra (for Aitraaz) are the only female actor who won this award. Other actresses to have been nominated are Urmila Matondkar for "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya" in 2001, Shabana Azmi for "Makdee" in 2002, Bipasha Basu for "Jism" in 2003, Preity Zinta