Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024

Co-powered by Hyundai Motor India Limited: Filmfare unveils the nominations for the 5^th edition of the biggest awards in the OTT world

Filmfare unveils nominations for the 5th edition, led by Heeramandi and Panchayat with 16, Guns & Gulaabs with 12 nominations, and Made in Heaven Season 2 with 7 nominations, alongside films like, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan with 14 nominations, Amar Singh Chamkila with 12 nominations, and Kadak Singh with 11 nominations. The nominations feature standout nods for actors Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, and more

National, 25^th November 2024: Filmfare unveiled the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024, co-powered by Hyundai Motor India Limited at the official press meet for the event, held today at Times Tower, Mumbai. Filmfare OTT Awards celebrates exceptional talent across the OTT industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in storytelling, acting, direction, and technical artistry. The press conference witnessed the presence of stalwarts from the entertainment industry, Bhumi Pednekar, the renowned filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. along with Jitesh Pillai, Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare.

The nominees across various categories were announced with Guns And Gulaabs, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, Kaala Paani, Kota Factory, Made In Heaven Season 2, Mumbai Diaries Season 2 And, The Railway Men nominated for Best Series, Amar Singh Chamkila, Bhakshak, Jaane Jaan (starring Kareena Kapoor), Kadak Singh, Ananya Pandey starrer Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, And Mast Mein Rehne Ka, nominated for Best Film, Arjun Mathur (Made In Heaven Season 2), Gagan Dev Riar (Scam 2003: The Telgi Story), Kay Kay Menon (Bambai Meri Jaan), Priyanshu Painyuli (Shehar Lakhot) , Riteish Deshmukh (Pill), and Surya Sharma (Undekhi Season3) nominated for Best Actor Series (Male): Drama. Geetanjali Kulkarni (Gullak 4), Maanvi Gagroo (Half Love Half Arranged), Neena Gupta (Panchayat Season 3), Rasika Dugal (Humorously Yours Season 3) And Tillotama Shome (Tribhuvandas Mishra Ca Topper) were nominated for their outstanding performance in Best Actor Series (Female): Comedy. Adarsh Gourav (Kho Gaye Hum Kahan), Diljit Dosanjh (Amar Singh Chamkila, which also received 12 nominations), Jackie Shroff (Mast Mein Rehne Ka), Jaideep Ahlawat (Jaane Jaan), Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Haddi), Pankaj Tripathi (Kadak Singh), And Siddhant Chaturvedi (Kho Gaye Hum Kahan) was nominated for Best Actor: Web Original Film (male), and Ananya Panday (Kho Gaye Hum Kahan), Bhumi Pednekar (Bhakshak, reaffirming her as an versatile actor), Divya Dutta (Sharmajee Ki Beti), Kareena Kapoor Khan (Jaane Jaan), Neena Gupta (Mast Main Rehne Ka), Parineeti Chopra (Amar Singh Chamkila), And Tabu (Khufiya) was nominated for Best Actor: Web Original film (female).

Bhumi Pednekar shared her thoughts, “OTT has been an incredible medium in my journey as an actor. Last year, I had the opportunity to explore it, and it reaffirmed my belief that there’s nothing bigger than good content. I am, after all, a product of good storytelling. OTT allows me to be part of diverse narratives and bring my most authentic self to the characters I portray. That’s why it’s so impactful and important to me. Growing up, holding that iconic Black Lady was always a dream, and it continues to be one.”

Celebrated filmmaker Raj Nidimoru stated “Filmfare was among the first to recognize the potential of OTT, setting a benchmark for the industry. OTT has given actors a new way to explore storytelling. When this format emerged, we embraced it eagerly, even pausing our films to create something fresh.  For us, creative control is key — we strive to innovate and bring originality to our work. Even after 15 years, our passion for cinema and storytelling remains unwavering.”

Adding to that, Krishna D.K. said, “We now have a new set of stars, and OTT has also helped actors gain widespread recognition. This form of storytelling has allowed both actors and storytellers to explore new horizons, experiment with diverse narratives, and connect with audiences on a deeper level.”

Recognizing the shows released between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, the grand awards ceremony is scheduled for 1st December 2024, promising an evening filled with style and celebration of innovation at its finest.

Speaking about the announcement, Mr. Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media and CEO of ZENL BCCL TV & Digital Network expressed, “Filmfare has long stood as a pillar of credibility and excellence in Indian entertainment, capturing the industry’s growth and transformation. In recent years, OTT platforms have consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, acting, and direction, setting new benchmarks for cinematic expression. With immense pride and the steadfast support of our partners, Danube Properties Dubai and Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Filmfare OTT awards 2024 celebrates the creators shaping this evolving world of  storytelling with their exceptional talent.”

Mr. Jitesh Pillaai, Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare, added, “The Filmfare OTT Awards have become a hallmark event, celebrating creativity, diversity, and innovation in India’s fast-growing digital entertainment space. We’re thrilled to witness the expanding talent pool and compelling stories shared on these platforms. We look forward to spotlighting the best of digital entertainment and honouring the artists who make it unforgettable.”

Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman, Danube Group, shared his thoughts, “Our association with Filmfare reflects our shared vision of celebrating excellence and making a difference. As one of the leading platforms honoring artistic and technical brilliance in Indian cinema, the Filmfare Awards inspire creativity and joy. At Danube Properties, we are proud to support this iconic initiative that aligns with our mission of building dreams.”

Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited said – “Over the past few years, the OTT landscape in India has witnessed a remarkable transformation, redefining how content is consumed and experienced. OTT platforms have empowered audiences with the freedom to move away from traditional, push-driven TV programming to more personalized, on-demand content tailored to their individual preferences available at a click of a button. The Filmfare OTT Awards stand as the pinnacle of recognition in this dynamic space, celebrating the exceptional talent and creativity that drive the industry forward. We, at Hyundai are proud to have partnered with the Filmfare OTT Awards for the last two years, leveraging this innovative platform to deepen our connection with new-age Indians and resonate with their evolving lifestyles and choices. We look forward to continuing this incredible journey with Filmfare OTT Awards, celebrating the best in entertainment while driving meaningful connections with India’s progressive and digitally savvy audience.”

Fiama on its association with Filmfare, “ITC Fiama and Filmfare, for the second consecutive year, have joined hands to recognize and honor OTT content that sensitively portrays mental health, fostering acceptance and meaningful conversations around mental well-being.”

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 takes center stage on December 1, 2024.  Visit Filmfare.com for all the latest updates!

Partners:

Title Partner: Danube Properties Dubai
Co-powered by: Hyundai Motor India Limited
In Association with: ITC Fiama, KPT Pipes & Uttar Pradesh Tourism

Check out the full list of nominations below:

BEST SERIES

·        GUNS AND GULAABS
·        HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR
·        KAALA PAANI
·        KOTA FACTORY
·        MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2
·        MUMBAI DIARIES SEASON 2
·        THE RAILWAY MEN

BEST DIRECTOR SERIES

·        ABHISHEK CHAUBEY (KILLER SOUP)
·        NIKHIL ADVANI (MUMBAI DIARIES SEASON 2)
·        PRATISH MEHTA (KOTA FACTORY 3)
·        RAJ AND DK (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        SAMEER SAXENA, AMIT GOLANI (KAALA PAANI)
·        SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        SHIV RAWAIL (THE RAILWAY MEN)

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (MALE): DRAMA

·        ARJUN MATHUR (MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2)
·        GAGAN DEV RIAR (SCAM 2003: THE TELGI STORY)
·        KAY KAY MENON (BAMBAI MERI JAAN)
·        PRIYANSHU PAINYULI (SHEHAR LAKHOT)
·        RITEISH DESHMUKH (PILL)
·        SURYA SHARMA (UNDEKHI SEASON3)

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE): DRAMA

·        HUMA QURESHI (MAHARANI SEASON 3)
·        KONKONA SEN SHARMA (MUMBAI DIARIES SEASON 2)
·        MANISHA KOIRALA (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        SOBHITA DHULIPALA (MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2)
·        SONAKSHI SINHA (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        SUSHMITA SEN (TAALI)

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (MALE): COMEDY

·        JAMEEL KHAN (GULLAK SEASON 4)
·        JITENDRA KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        MANAV KAUL (TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER)
·        MANOJ BAJPAYEE (KILLER SOUP)
·        RAJKUMMAR RAO (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        RAVI KISHAN (MAAMLA LEGAL HAI)

BEST ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE): COMEDY

·        GEETANJALI KULKARNI (GULLAK 4)
·        MAANVI GAGROO (HALF LOVE HALF ARRANGED)
·        NEENA GUPTA (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        RASIKA DUGAL (HUMOROUSLY YOURS SEASON 3)
·        TILLOTAMA SHOME (TRIBHUVANDAS MISHRA CA TOPPER)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (MALE): DRAMA

·        BABIL KHAN (THE RAILWAY MEN)
·        CHANDAN ROY SANYAL (SHEHAR LAKHOT)
·        GULSHAN DEVAIAH (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        R MADHAVAN (THE RAILWAY MEN)
·        SHASHANK ARORA (MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2)
·        SUKANT GOEL (KAALA PAANI)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE): DRAMA

·        KUBBRA SETH (SHEHAR LAKHOT)
·        LARA DUTTA (RANNEETI: BALAKOT & BEYOND)
·        MONA SINGH (MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2)
·        RICHA CHADHA (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        SANJEEDA SHEIKH (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        TILLOTAMA SHOME (KOTA FACTORY 3)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (MALE): COMEDY

·        DURGESH KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        FAISAL MALIK (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        GIRISH KULKARNI (SUNFLOWER SEASON 2)
·        RAGHUBIR YADAV (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        SHUBHRAJYOTI BARAT (TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER)
·        VAIBHAV RAJ GUPTA (GULLAK SEASON 4)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, SERIES (FEMALE): COMEDY

·        AHSAAS CHANNA (HOSTEL DAZE SEASON 4)
·        NIDHI BISHT (MAAMLA LEGAL HAI)
·        SHEEBA CHADDHA (PERMANENT ROOMMATES) SEASON 3)
·        SHWETA BASU PRASAD (TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER)
·        SUNITA RAJWAR (GULLAK SEASON 4)
·        SUNITA RAJWAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)

BEST ORIGINAL STORY, SERIES

·        BISWAPATI SARKAR (KAALA PAANI)
·        CHANDAN KUMAR (PANCHAYAT S3)
·        MOIN BEG (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        PUNEET BATRA, ARUNABH KUMAR (KOTA FACTORY 3)
·        PUNEET KRISHNA (TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER)
·        SHREYANSH PANDEY & VIDIT TRIPATHI (GULLAK S4)

BEST ORIGINAL DIALOGUE, SERIES

·        CHANDAN KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        DIVYA NIDHI AND VIBHU PURI (HEERMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        PUNEET BATRA, PRAVIN YADAV, MANISH CHANDWANI, NIKITA LALWANI (KOTA FACTORY 3)
·        PUNEET KRISHNA (TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER)
·        SUMIT ARORA (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        VIDIT TRIPATHI (GULLAK SEASON 4)

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY, SERIES

·        BISWAPATI SARKAR (KAALA PAANI)
·        CHANDAN KUMAR (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        PUNEET KRISHNA, ARATI RAVAL, SUMIT PUROHIT & KARAN VYAS (TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER)
·        RAJ & DK, SUMAN KUMAR (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI AND VIBHU PURI (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        VIDIT TRIPATHI (GULLAK SEASON 4)

BEST COMEDY (SERIES/SPECIALS)

·        GULLAK SEASON 4
·        HOSTEL DAZE SEASON 4
·        MAAMLA LEGAL HAI
·        PANCHAYAT SEASON 3
·        SUNFLOWER SEASON 2
·        TRIBHUVAN MISHRA CA TOPPER

BEST NON-FICTION ORIGINAL, SERIES/SPECIAL

·        CURRY AND CYANIDE: THE JOLLY JOSEPH CASE
·        LOVE STORIYAAN
·        RAINBOW RISHTA
·        SELVAMANI SELVARAJ: THE HUNT FOR VEERAPPAN
·        THE KAPIL SHARMA SHOW
·        WEDDING.CON

BEST FILM, WEB ORIGINAL

·        AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA
·        BHAKSHAK
·        JAANE JAAN
·        KADAK SINGH
·        KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN
·        MAST MEIN REHNE KA

BEST DIRECTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM

·        ANIRUDDHA ROY CHOWDHURY (KADAK SINGH)
·        ARJUN VARAIN SINGH (KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN)
·        IMTIAZ ALI (AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA)
·        PULKIT (BHAKSHAK)
·        SUJOY GHOSH (JAANE JAAN)
·        VIJAY MAURYA (MAST MEIN REHNE KA)

BEST ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (MALE)

·        ADARSH GOURAV (KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN)
·        DILJIT DOSANJH (AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA)
·        JACKIE SHROFF (MAST MEIN REHNE KA)
·        JAIDEEP AHLAWAT (JAANE JAAN)
·        NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI (HADDI)
·        PANKAJ TRIPATHI (KADAK SINGH)
·        SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI (KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN)

BEST ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (FEMALE)

·        ANANYA PANDAY (KHO GAYE HUM KAHAN)
·        BHUMI PEDNEKAR (BHAKSHAK)
·        DIVYA DUTTA (SHARMAJEE KI BETI)
·        KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN (JAANE JAAN)
·        NEENA GUPTA (MAST MAIN REHNE KA)
·        PARINEETI CHOPRA (AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA)
·        TABU (KHUFIYA)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (MALE)

·        ABHISHEK BANERJEE (APURVA)
·        ABHISHEK CHAUHAN (MAST MEIN REHNE KA)
·        ALI FAZAL (KHUFIYA)
·        JAIDEEP AHLAWAT (MAHARAJ)
·        SPARSH SHRIVASTAVA (AE WATAN MERE WATAN)
·        VIJAY VARMA (JAANE JAAN)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, WEB ORIGINAL FILM (FEMALE)

·        DIMPLE KAPADIA (MURDER MUBARAK)
·        KARISMA KAPOOR (MURDER MUBARAK)
·        MONIKA PANWAR (MAST MEIN REHNE KA)
·        PARVATHY THIRUVOTHU (KADAK SINGH)
·        SHARVARI WAGH (MAHARAJ)
·        WAMIQA GABBI (KHUFIYA)

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY, SERIES

·        AAYUSH GUPTA (THE RAILWAY MEN)
·        AMITABH SINGH, ISHAN BAJPAI (DEHATI LADKE)
·        KIRAN YADNYOPAVIT, KEDAR PATANKAR, KARAN VYAS (SCAM 2003 – THE TELGI STORY)
·        MUSTAFA NEEMUCHWALA & UDAI SINGH PAWAR (MURDER IN MAHIM)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, SERIES

·        AMITABH SINGH (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        EWAN MULLIGAN, BARNY CROCKER, DHANANJAY NAVAGRAH (KAALA PAANI)
·        MALAY PRAKASH (MUMBAI DIARIES SEASON 2)
·        PANKAJ KUMAR (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        RUBAIS (THE RAILWAY MEN)
·        SUDEEP CHATTERJEE (ISC), MAHESH LIMAYE (ISC), HUENSTANG MOHPATRA, RAGUL HERIAN DHARUMAN (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN, SERIES

·        DURGAPRASAD MAHAPATRA (KARMMA CALLING)
·        PARICHIT A PARALKAR (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        PRIYA SUHASS (MUMBAI DIARIES SEASON 2)
·        RAJAT PODDAR (THE RAILWAY MEN)
·        SALLY WHITE (MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2)
·        SUBRATA CHAKRABORTY AND AMIT ROY (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)

BEST EDITING, SERIES

·        AMIT KULKARNI (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        DEV RAO JADHAV (KAALA PAANI)
·        PRASHANTH RAMACHANDRAN (ASPIRANTS SEASON 2)
·        SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI (HEERAMANDI: THE DIAMOND BAZAAR)
·        SUMEET KOTIAN (GUNS AND GULAABS)
·        YASHA JAIDEV RAMCHANDANI (THE RAILWAY MEN)

BEST COSTUME DESIGN, SERIES

·        BHAWNA SHARMA (MADE IN HEAVEN SEASON 2)
·        BIBI ZEEBA MIRAIE (BAMBAI MERI JAAN)
·        KARISHMA VYAS (PANCHAYAT SEASON 3)
·        NEHA R BAJAJ (GUNS AND GULAABS)