The year 2024 Critics Choice Awards, which were organized in a Mumbai venue, were attended by the most brilliant is known as Indian entertainment industry. The guest list was no less than a star-studded event with many famous celebrities in attendance like Richa, Chadha, Ali Fazal, Karan Johar, and Vidya Balan. It was the kind night to celebrate artistry, talent and cinematic splendour. The top movies gathering momentum included “Kohrra” in the web series category and the “12th Fail” and “Joram” movies in the film category. Let us check out all the winners in across various categories that include movies, web series and short films to see the best in each category.
12th fail wins the best film award:
“12th Fail” is a Hindi film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, exploring the struggles of a young protagonist after failing his 12th-grade exams. The movie delves into themes of academic pressure, societal expectations, and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity. Vikrant Massey’s stellar performance earned him the Best Actor award at the Critics Choice Awards 2024. The film resonated with audiences for its engaging storyline and poignant portrayal of the human experience, making it a significant addition to Indian cinema.
Short Films Category:
Short films showcased their brilliance with captivating narratives and stellar performances.
Short film
• Best Short Film – Nocturnal Burger
• Best Director – Nocturnal Burger (Director – Reema Maya)
• Best Actor – Giddh (The Scavenger) (Actor– Sanjay Mishra)
• Best Actress – Nocturnal Burger (Actress – Millo Sunka)
• Best Writing – Giddh (The Scavenger) (Writer – Ashok Sankhla and Manish Saini)
• Best Cinematography – Last Days of Summer (Cinematographer – Jigmet Wangchuk)
Web Series Category:
Web series captivated audiences with their compelling storytelling and outstanding performances.
Web series
• Best Series – Kohrra
• Best Direction – Jubilee (Director – Vikramaditya Motwane)
• Best Writing – Kohrra (Writer – Gunjit Chopra, Diggi Sisodia and Sudip Sharma)
• Best Actor – Kohrra (Actor – Savinderpal Vicky)
• Best Actress – Trial by Fire (Actress – Rajshri Deshpande)
• Best Supporting Actor – Jubilee (Actor – Sidhant Gupta)
• Best Supporting Actress – Lust Stories season 2: The Mirror (Actress – Amruta Subhash)
Features Category:
Feature films left a lasting impression with their thought-provoking narratives and stellar performances.
- Best Film – 12th Fail
- Best Direction – PS Vinothraj (Film name – Koozhangal [Pebbles])
- Best Writing – Devashish Makhija (Film name – Joram)
- Best Editing – Abhro Banerjee (Film name – Joram)
- Best Cinematography – Avinash Arun (Film name – Three of Us)
- Best Actor – Vikrant Massey (Film name – 12th Fail)
- Best Actress – Shefali Shah (Film name – Three of Us)
- Best Supporting Actor – Jaideep Ahlawat (Film name – Jaane Jaan)
- Best Supporting Actress – Deepti Naval (Film name – Goldfish)
- Gender Sensitivity – Fire in the Mountains
The Critics Choice Awards 2024 was organized in the recognition of the best achievements in the fields of Indian cinema, web series, and short films, rewarding the prominent personalities working in each of these categories. The winning films displayed the variety and ingenuity of the Indian showbiz scene with spectacular acting, compelling photography, and enchanting visuals. The end of the event brought a no less significant feeling, stressing the necessity to admire and show respect for exceptional movie making.
– Nithika