Asian Academy Awards 2024 Winners (Nominations): Netflix India Shines With 14 National Wins - DEETS

Published: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 19:34 [IST]

Asian Academy Awards 2024 Update: Netflix has made a stunning impact at this year's prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards, with 14 National Wins [Nominations] by four Original titles across categories. The National winners will further go on to represent India and compete in the Grand Awards, across the APAC region, in December 2024.

The gripping docuseries The Hunt for Veerappan, has been nominated in categories including Best Direction (Non-Fiction), Best Cinematography (Non-Fiction), Best Documentary, and Best Theme Song. This year, Amar Singh Chamkila has received multiple nominations and wins, including Best Feature Film (Fiction), Best Direction (Fiction) for Imtiaz Ali, Best Editing for Aarti Bajaj, and Best Sound for Dhiman Karmakar. In addition, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has garnered nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Manisha Koirala's stellar performance, Best Cinematography (Fiction), and Best VFX. Meanwhile, The Railway Men has also earned top National wins and nominations, with Kay Kay Menon in the running for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Aayush Gupta nominated for Best Screenplay. In the category for Best Children's Programme, Mighty Bheem's Playtime - Class Picnic has been nominated.

Imtiaz Ali added, "Amar Singh Chamkila is a very special film and I'm honoured to have directed it with a partner like Netflix. The nomination for Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Sound and Best Feature Film at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards is truly a moment of pride for me and the entire team and I am thankful to everyone who believed in this story."

Apoorva Bakshi , expressing her appreciation, said, "It is an immense moment of pride for all of us at Awedacious Originals to see The Hunt for Veerappan receive multiple award nominations at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. This docuseries was a fever dream, a true labor of love, and a testament to the tireless dedication of our team. We are deeply grateful to every storyteller who placed their trust in us, helping us map out what can now be seen as an authentic, 'as it happened' portrayal of the life and times of Veerappan. I'm especially thankful to Netflix for believing in our vision and enabling us to bring such a powerful narrative to life. For us, this story, whether in its individual parts or as a whole, is the perfect Rashomon. This recognition underscores the power of collaboration and fearless storytelling, and we couldn't be more thrilled."

Kay Kay Menon shared his gratitude, stating, "This nomination at Asian Academy Creative Awards is a testament to the incredible team I had the privilege of working with, and I share this recognition with them. And to the audiences who keep supporting us-your love is what keeps us going! To Shiv Rawail for his passion and vision, YRF Entertainment for backing Shiv's vision bringing forth a powerful narrative and Netflix for taking this story to not just across India but to audiences worldwide. I am truly honored."

Prerna Singh (CEO), of Bhansali Productions and Executive Producer for Heeramandi expressed the team's joy, "I am truly grateful for the nominations that Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has received at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The love and appreciation the series has been receiving around the world brings us immense joy. It's an honor to see SLB's vision being embraced by the Academy. It's our sincere endeavor to continue making content that resonates with India and global audiences and we could not have found a better partner than Netflix to be able to take it to the world."

Manisha Koirala shared her excitement, stating, "I'm thrilled to have been nominated for this award for Heeramandi at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. It's a beautiful project that highlights the strength and resilience of women. I'm proud to be part of it."

The Grand Awards ceremony will be held on 3rd and 4th December in Singapore where the National Winners will compete in the final round in December 2024. Stay tuned for more.

These National wins serve as a testament to the exceptional creative talent in India, reflecting the richness of its local entertainment landscape.

Below is the list of Netflix India National Wins [Nominations]:

BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES
The Hunt For Veerappan

BEST FEATURE FILM
Amar Singh Chamkila

BEST DIRECTION (FICTION)
Amar Singh Chamkila
Imtiaz Ali

BEST DIRECTION (NON-FICTION)
The Hunt For Veerappan - Selvamani Selvaraj

8BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE*
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar- Manisha Koirala

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
The Railway Men - Kay Kay Menon

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (NON-FICTION)
The Hunt For Veerappan - Udit Khurana

BEST THEME SONG
The Hunt For Veerappan - Poda by Jhanu Chanthar

BEST SCREENPLAY
The Railway Men - Aayush Gupta

BEST EDITING
Amar Singh Chamkila - Aarti Bajaj