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 Actor got nominated in this category for their debut performances are Sunny Deol for "Betaab" (1984) and Darsheel Safary for "Taare Zameen Par" (2008). Darsheel Safary became the youngest "Best Actor" nominee in the history of Filmfare at the age of 11. Rishi Kapoor became the youngest winner of "Best Actor" award at the age of 21. Aamir Khan has the highest number of consecutive nominations, having been nominated for the Award every year from 1989 till 1997, eventually winning in the 9th consecutive nomination for "Raja Hindustani" (1997). Followed by Amitabh Bachchan being nominated consecutive eight times from 1976 to