Yoodlee Films' Agra Triumphs With Best Film And Best Actor Awards At NYIFF

Globally acclaimed film, 'Agra', has won two major awards at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). The film secured the Best Film award, and actor Mohit Agarwal won Best Actor Male amidst notable nominations. 'Agra' has garnered praise at Cannes, Jio MAMI, Busan, and IFF Melbourne.

'Agra' was one of the most awarded Indian films at NYIFF. Director Kanu Behl and actors Mohit Agarwal and Priyanka Bose were nominated in principal categories. The film features a stellar cast, including Rahul Roy, Ruhani Sharma, Vibha Chibber, Sonal Jha, and Aanchal Goswami.

Directed by Kanu Behl, the film explores love, desire, and familial bonds against the backdrop of a dysfunctional household in small-town India. Behl shared his excitement, "Cinema is truly a universal language, and it is overwhelming that something so personal to me is being recognized on a global stage."

Siddharth Anand Kumar, Senior Vice President of Films & Events at Saregama India Ltd., said, "Agra is a daring journey into the human psyche. For audiences across the globe to not just relate, but to celebrate the film, is a great honour for us."

Mohit Agarwal expressed his joy, "I am ecstatic to receive the Best Actor award at the NYIFF film festival. It's a recognition for our hard work and toil and to represent India on such a prestigious platform feels surreal!"

The film is written by Kanu Behl and Atika Chohan.