Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest
| Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and Awards | |
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 Bollywood Hungama OTT Awards 2023 | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in cinematic achievements |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Bollywood Hungama |
| First awarded | 18 October 2023 |
| Winners | Full list |
The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and Awards are yearly honors that recognize artistic and technical excellence in Hindi-language original programming within the over-the-top (OTT) space.[1][2] The inaugural awards ceremony took place on 18 October 2023, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.[3] It included films and series released between 2022 and 2023. The OTT India Fest was organized by the digital entertainment company Bollywood Hungama in collaboration with Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP and Across Media Solutions and was presented by Sonata Poze.[3][4]
History[edit]
The first edition of the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest occurred on 18 and 19 October 2023,[5] at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.[6] Curated, directed, and scripted by Cinema Waale Film and TV Productions and produced by Across Media Solutions,[7] the event featured a diverse lineup of panel discussions, fireside chats, master classes, and workshops, as well as an awards ceremony to honour the artists from the OTT entertainment industry.[8][9]
The first day commenced with a panel discussion on India's OTT landscape, featuring industry experts and decision-makers. On the second day, the festival concluded with a panel featuring The Archies team.[10] The film's cast—Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, Yuvraj Menda, and Aditi Dot—joined Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar in launching the song 'Suno' from the Netflix original.[11][12]
Winners and nominees[edit]
| Original Films[13] | |
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| Best Feature Film (OTT Originals) | Best Director |
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| Best Actor (Male) | Best Actor Male (Popular) |
| Best Actor (Female) | Best Actor Female (Popular) |
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| Best Supporting Actor | |
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| Web Originals | |
| Best Series | Best Director |
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| Best Actor (Male) | Best Actor Male (Popular) |
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| Best Actor (Female) | Best Actor Female (Popular) |
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| People's Choice | |
| Best Actor of The Year - Male (Series) | Best Actor of The Year - Female (Series) |
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| Best Director of The Year - Series | Best Original Film of The Year |
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| Best Original Series of The Year | |
| Technical Awards | |
| Best Story & Screenplay (Film) | |
| Best Story & Screenplay (Series) | Best Music (Series and Feature Film) |
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| Best Adapted / Non-Original OTT Work | Best Ensemble Cast (Series) |
| Mould-Breaking Actor Of The Year | |
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| Best Breakthrough Performer - Series | |
| Best Non-Fiction Series - Originals | |
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| Charismatic Performer Of The Year | |
| Game Changing Actor Of The Year | |
| Iconic Creator Of The Year | |
| Most Powerful OTT Debut Of The Year | |
| Bankable Star Of The Year | |
| Inspirational Icon Of India Showbiz | |
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| Power Packed Performer Of The Year | |
| Glam Showbiz Diva Of The Year | |
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| Iconic Performer Of The Year | |
| Sensational Artist Of The Year | |
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| Magnificent Artist Of The Year | |
| Musical Sensation Of Indian Showbiz | |
| Most Promising OTT Debut Of The Year | |
| Most Dazzling Performer (Films / OTT) | |
| Most-Loved Couple Of The Year | |
| Most Vivacious Musical Duo | |
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| Comic Whizz Of The Year | |
| Trailblazing Artist Of The Year | |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest Day 2 EXCLUSIVE: Vedang Raina auditioned for Archie's role in The Archies; recalls giving "nerve-wracking" audition to Zoya Akhtar 2". Bollywood Hungama. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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