The stage is set for the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024, co-powered by Hyundai Motor India Limited. The much-awaited nominations for the fifth edition of the awards were unveiled at an exclusive press meet held at Times Tower, Mumbai, attended by industry stalwarts like Bhumi Pednekar, filmmakers Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., and Jitesh Pillai, Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare.
This year’s nominations highlight groundbreaking content, showcasing excellence in storytelling, acting, direction, and technical artistry. The frontrunners include:
- ‘Heeramandi’ and ‘Panchayat S3’, each securing 16 nominations
- ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, with 12 nominations
- ‘Made in Heaven S2’, earning 7 nominations
On the film front, ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ leads with 14 nominations, followed by ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ (12) and ‘Kadak Singh’ (11).
Best Series nominations include:
- ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’
- ‘Guns & Gulaabs’
- ‘Made In Heaven Season 2’
- ‘Mumbai Diaries Season 2’
- ‘The Railway Men’
Best Web Original Film nominees are:
- ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’
- ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ (featuring Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi)
- ‘Jaane Jaan’ (starring Kareena Kapoor Khan)
Notable Acting Nominations
- Best Actor in a Series (Male):
- Arjun Mathur (‘Made In Heaven Season 2’)
- Kay Kay Menon (‘Bambai Meri Jaan’)
- Priyanshu Painyuli (‘Shehar Lakhot’)
- Best Actor in a Series (Female):
- Neena Gupta (‘Panchayat Season 3’)
- Rasika Dugal (‘Humorously Yours Season 3’)
- Tillotama Shome (‘Tribhuvandas Mishra CA Topper’)
- Best Actor: Web Original Film (Male):
- Adarsh Gourav (‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’)
- Diljit Dosanjh (‘Amar Singh Chamkila’)
- Pankaj Tripathi (‘Kadak Singh’)
- Best Actor: Web Original Film (Female):
- Ananya Panday (‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’)
- Bhumi Pednekar (‘Bhakshak’)
- Parineeti Chopra (‘Amar Singh Chamkila’)
Bhumi Pednekar shared her thoughts, saying, “OTT has been an incredible medium for me as an actor. It reaffirmed my belief that there’s nothing bigger than good content. OTT allows me to explore diverse narratives and bring my most authentic self to the characters I portray.”
Filmmakers Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. expressed their enthusiasm for the OTT format, with Raj noting that “Filmfare was among the first to recognize the potential of OTT, and for us, creative control is key — we strive to innovate and bring originality to our work.”
The Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 will recognize shows released between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, culminating in a grand ceremony on December 1, 2024. The awards will celebrate the creative pioneers of the OTT space, spotlighting the best in digital storytelling and content creation.
Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media and CEO of ZENL BCCL TV & Digital Network, emphasized, “The Filmfare OTT Awards celebrate the exceptional talent and creativity in the OTT industry, which has consistently pushed the boundaries of acting and direction, setting new benchmarks for cinematic expression.”
Jitesh Pillai, Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare, added, “The Filmfare OTT Awards have become a hallmark of creativity and innovation in India’s fast-growing digital entertainment space. We look forward to honoring the best in digital entertainment.”
Danube Properties and Hyundai Motor India Ltd. are proud sponsors, reflecting their shared vision of excellence. Fiama returns as a partner to recognize content that promotes mental health awareness and well-being.