2nd December 2024: Celebrating the brilliance of the Indian OTT industry, Filmfare successfully held the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 on December 1, 2024. The event recognized outstanding achievements in web original series and films. Among the evening’s top honours, The Railway Men won Best Series, while Amar Singh Chamkila was named Best Film, Web Original. The comedy category saw Maamla Legal Hai emerge victorious as Best Series, Comedy, showcasing the diversity of Indian storytelling.
The Danube Properties Filmfare OTT awards 2024 celebrated 50 categories spanning acting, direction, storytelling, and technical artistry. In the acting categories, Rajkummar Rao impressed audiences with his award-winning performance, securing Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy for Guns & Gulaabs. Kareena Kapoor Khan captivated with her powerful portrayal in Jaane Jaan, earning Best Actor, Web Original Film (Female). Vedang Raina received the Best Debut Male, Film award for The Archies, marking a promising start to his career. Meanwhile, Manisha Koirala was crowned Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama for Heeramandi, further solidifying her legacy in the industry. Critics’ choices celebrated exceptional storytelling, with Guns and Gulaabs named Best Series, Critics’ Choice, and Jaane Jaan won Best Film, Critics’ Choice. In the drama categories, Diljit Dosanjh won Best Actor, Web Original Film (Male) for Amar Singh Chamkila, while Ananya Panday charmed her way to Best Actor (Female), Critics – Film for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. Jaideep Ahlawat bagged 2 awards – Best Actor Critics’ Male(Web Original film) for Jaane Jaan and Best Supporting Actor (Web Original Film) for Maharaj.
The technical awards spotlighted innovation and artistry, with Heeramandi winning Best Cinematography, Series, Amar Singh Chamkila earning Best Editing, Web Original Film, and Kaala Paani taking home Best Sound Design, Series. These accolades, along with numerous others, underscored the industry’s commitment to quality and creativity.
A memorable moment of the evening came when R Madhavan, who won the award for Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama for The Railway Men, dedicated his achievement to the victims of the Bhopal Tragedy, moving the audience with his heartfelt tribute. Another standout moment was when Ananya Panday spoke about winning her first Best Actor award. She graciously expressed her gratitude and admiration for her fellow nominees, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Parineeti Chopra, Bhumi Pednekar, and Divya Dutta. A truly emotional moment was Manisha Koirala winning Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama for Heeramandi. Reflecting on her journey, she shared how, years ago, she faced cancer with uncertainty, but now, holding her fifth Black Lady award marked her third decade in acting—a testament to her resilience and dedication. Another memorable moment was Gagan Dev Riar winning Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama for Scam 2003: The Telgi Story. He shared how receiving the prestigious award felt like a childhood dream come true, calling it a moment of immense pride and joy.
Additionally, the event was adorned by some of the prominent figures in the entertainment industry, including Rajkummar Rao, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Manisha Koirala, Ananya Panday, Abhishek Bachchan, Ravi Kishan, Sonakshi Sinha, Daisy Shah, Vedang Raina, Kay Kay Menon, Huma Qureshi, Vijay Varma, Manish Malhotra, Imtiaz Ali, Patralekha, Sanya Malhotra, Madhur Bhandarkar, Sajid Ali, Sparsh Srivastava, Nidhi Bisht, Lakshya, Saurabh Sachdeva, Ahsaas Channa, Karishma Tanna, Fardeen Khan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Gulshan Devaiah and Raja Kumari among others.
The day unfolded in two exciting segments, with the celebrations brought to life by hosts Meiyang Chang and Sharib Hashmi. Their wit and charisma kept the audience engaged throughout the event.
In its continued commitment to mental health awareness, Filmfare partnered with ITC Fiama for the second consecutive year to honour OTT content that sparks meaningful conversations on mental health, promoting acceptance and well-being. This year, the movie Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan was also honorarily recognized for its impactful portrayal of mental health challenges and its contribution to promoting awareness.
This year also marks the continuation of the celebrated Filmfare OTT Short Films Awards, a distinct platform that honours creative excellence in short-format storytelling. Recognizing talent across five key categories, winners included Deshkari for Best Short Film (Fiction), Jayaraj R for Best Short Film (Director), and Satya for Best Short Film (People’s Choice Award), and more, exemplify the creativity and talent thriving in this space.
Reflecting on the event’s success, Mr. Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media and CEO of ZENL, BCCL TV and Digital Network shared “The Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 exemplifies Filmfare’s enduring commitment to acknowledging brilliance in storytelling and performance. This year’s winners have set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation in the OTT landscape, and we’re proud to recognize and celebrate their remarkable achievements with the support of our partners.”
Mr. Jitesh Pillaai, Filmfare, added, “ The Filmfare OTT Awards have become a hallmark celebration of creativity, diversity, and innovation in India’s rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. We are excited to witness the expanding talent pool and the captivating stories emerging on these platforms. As we continue to spotlight the very best in digital entertainment, we are proud to honour the artists whose contributions make it unforgettable.”
Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman, Danube Properties Dubai, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Filmfare in recognizing the trailblazing talent shaping the OTT revolution. The Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 stand as a testament to the passion, creativity, and innovation driving the evolution of entertainment in India. This year’s winners exemplify the resilience and brilliance of India’s vibrant OTT landscape, and we are honoured to celebrate their exceptional achievements.”
Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “Hyundai Motor India is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Filmfare, supporting events like the Filmfare OTT Awards that reflect our values of innovation and creativity. The Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 highlight the power of digital storytelling in bridging cultural and emotional connections, and we are excited to celebrate the creators and performers leading this change.”
The fifth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 honoured creative, artistic, and technical greatness across the Hindi web original shows and films released between August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Fans can watch the show on Filmfare.com and on its social media touchpoints.
Partners:
Title Partner: Danube Properties Dubai
Co-powered by: Hyundai Motor India Limited & Uttar Pradesh Mahakumbh 2025
In Association with: ITC Fiama, KPT Pipes, Campa Energy & Uttar Pradesh Tourism
Radio Partner: Mirchi
Audio Partner: Gaana
Education Partner: Bennett University
Trophy Partner: The Award Gallery
Here are the list of winners:
POPULAR AWARD WINNERS
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama
R Madhavan (The Railway Men)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Drama
Mona Singh (Made In Heaven Season 2)
Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Male)
Jaideep Alhawat (Maharaj)
Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Female)
Wamiqa Gabbi (Khufiya)
Special Recognition
Arjun Varain Singh ( Kho Gaye Hum Kahan)
Best Debut Director, Film
Arjun Varain Singh (Kho Gaye Hum Kahan)
Best Debut Director, Series
Shiv Rawail ( The Railway Men)
Best Debut Male, Film
Vedang Raina (The Archies)
Best Series, Critics
Guns and Gulaabs
Best Director, Critics-Series
Nikhil Advani (Mumbai Diaries Season 2)
Best Actor, Series (Male), Critics: Drama
Kay Kay Menon (Bambai Meri Jaan)
Best Actor, Series (Female), Critics: Drama
Huma Qureshi (Maharaani Season 3)
Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy
Rajkummar Rao (Guns And Gulaabs)
Best Actor, Series (Female): Comedy
Geetanjali Kulkarni (Gullak Season 4)
Best Film, Critics
Sujoy Ghosh (Jaane Jaan)
Best Actor ( Male ), Critics – Film
Jaideep Ahlawat (Jaane Jaan)
Best Actor ( Female ), Critics – Film
Ananya Panday (Kho Gaye Hum Kahan)
Best Music Albums, Films
A R Rahman ( Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Series
The Railway Men
Best Director, Series
Sameer Saxena & Amit Golani (Kaala Paani)
Best Film, Web Original
Amar Singh Chamkila
Best Director, Web Original Film
Imtiaz Ali ( Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama
Gagan Dev Riar (Scam 2003: The Telegi Story)
Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama
Manisha Koirala (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
Best Actor, Web Original Film (Male)
Diljit Dosanjh ( Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Actor, Web Original Film (Female)
Kareena Kapoor Khan (Jaane Jaan)
TECHNICAL AWARD WINNERS
Best Story, Web Original Film
Zoya Akhtar , Arjun Varain Singh & reema Kagti (Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan )
Best Original Story, Series
Biswapati Sarkar (Kaala Paani)
Best Dialogue, Series
Sumit Arora (Guns and Gulaabs)
Best Original Screenplay, Series
Raj & DK, Suman Kumar (Guns and Gulaabs)
Best Adapted Screenplay, Series
Kiran Yadnyopavit , Kedar Patankar and Karan Vyas (Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story)
Best Dialogue, web original film
Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Original Screenplay, Web original Film
Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Cinematographer, Series
Sudeep Chatterjee (ISC), Mahesh Limaye (ISC), Huenstang Mohpatra and Ragun Herian Dharuman (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
Best Production Design, Series
Subrata Chakraborty & Amity Roy (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
Best Editing, Series
Yasha Jaidev Ramchandani (The Railway Men)
Best Costume Design, Series
Rimple, Harpreet Narula & Chandrakant Sonawane (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
Best VFX, Series
Filmgate AB & Hive Studios (The Railway Men)
Best Cinematographer, Web Original Film
Sylvester Fonseca (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Production Design, Web Original Film
Suzanne Caplan Merwanji (The Archies)
Best Editing, Web Original Film
Aarti Bajaj (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Background Music, Series
Sam Slater (The Railway Men)
Best Original Soundtrack, Series
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raja Hasan & Sharmishta Chatterjee (Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar)
Best Sound Design, Series
Allwin Rego And Sanjay Maurya (Kaala Paani)
Best Background Music, Web Original Films
A R Rahman (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Sound Design, Web Original Film
Dhiman Karmakar (Amar Singh Chamkila)
Best Short Film (Director)
Jayaraj R (Vakuppu)
Best Short Film (Fiction)
Deshkari
Best Short Film (People’s Choice Award)
Satya
Best Short Film Actor – Male
Saurabh Sachdeva
Best Short Film Actor – Female
Madhura Gokarn (OCD)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Comedy
Faisal Malik (Panchayat Season 3)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Comedy
Nidhi Bisht (Maamla Legal Hai)
Best Comedy, (Series) Special
Maamla Legal Hai
Best Non Fictional, Original Series
The Hunt for Veerappan