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AWARDS AND HONOURS - August 2019

Aug 2019

Feb 11, 2025

Varsha Bharath's Bad Girl Wins NETPAC Award at IFFR

Varsha Bharath's directorial debut, Bad Girl, won the prestigious NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025. The film, presented by acclaimed filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vetrimaaran, initially received mixed reactions due to its bold themes but now earned critical recognition.
This honour placed Bad Girl among notable Indian films like Nasir (2019), Naukar ki Kameez (1999), and Vidheyan (1995), which have previously won this award.

Feb 08, 2025

Rajeev Chaudhari Wins Mid-Day Iconic Film Trade Analyst Award

Renowned film trade journalist and filmmaker Rajeev Chaudhari was conferred with the prestigious Mid-Day Iconic Film Trade Analyst Award for his acclaimed show MOVIEBIZ on AVANTI FILMS YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
Presented by Amruta Fadnavis, First Lady of Maharashtra, at a glittering ceremony held at the Hotel Crowne Plaza in Dubai, this esteemed award recognises Rajeev's outstanding contributions to film trade analysis, showcasing his expertise and dedication to the craft.
This prestigious award further cements Rajeev's position as a leading authority in film trade analysis, with his work widely acclaimed and recognized within the industry.

Feb 07, 2025

Chaman Arora Gets Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for his book "Ik Hor Ashwthama"

The government named late Chaman Arora for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for his book 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'.
The Ministry of Culture said that the book was selected on the basis of recommendation made by the jury comprising three members in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down for the purpose.
The award in the form of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a payment of Rs. 1 lakh will be presented to the family member or nominee of the awardee at a special function to be held on March 8 in New Delhi.

Feb 06, 2025

The 2nd Bharat Leadership Excellence Summit & Awards: Recognising Visionary Leaders in India

The 2^nd Bharat Leadership Excellence Summit & Awards, organised by the Leadership Federation, took place in New Delhi, India. This prestigious event brought together distinguished professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers to celebrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and excellence across various fields.
The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Lt. Gen Suresh Sharma, Former Engineer-in-Chief & Former Director General, Border Roads, Ministry of Defence. The winners are: Shireen Dhar - Rising Star in Intellectual Property; Uma Mahesh - Global Business Leadership Award; Amit Panigrahi - Excellence in Dispute Resolution (IP); Brij Mohan Agarwal - Sales & Marketing Leadership Award; Doulat Dehurry - Best Facade Leader of The Year; Dr. Rajeev Jha - Cybersecurity Leader of The Year

Feb 04, 2025

Amy Allen Becomes First Woman to Win Best Songwriter Grammy

Amy Allen made history at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first woman to win for songwriter of the year, non-classical. The category is still fairly new: This was just the third year it was presented. Tobias Jesso Jr. was the inaugural winner in 2023, Theron Thomas won in 2024.
Allen beat Jessi Alexander, Édgar Barrera, Jessie Jo Dillon and RAYE and took the honour.

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