The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, won Best Film at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards on Monday in Mumbai. Vivek took to Twitter to share the news, expressing gratitude to “all the victims of terrorism and to all the people of India for your blessings.” “#TheKashmirFiles wins the ‘Best Film’ award at the #DadaSahebPhalkeAwards2023.
“This award is dedicated to all the victims of terrorism and to all the people of India for your blessings,” he wrote.
Congratulatory messages filled Vivek’s comment area. “Wow! “Congratulations, well deserved,” said one social media user. “Great congratulations to the team,” said another.
‘The Kashmir Files’ investigates the alleged genocide and deportation of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, during the Jammu and Kashmir insurgency. Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumaar, Chinmay Mandlekar, and Bhasha Sumbli star in the film. The picture performed well at the box office.
Alia Bhatt won the award for ‘Best Actress’ at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023. Her husband Ranbir Kapoor got the ‘Best Actor’ award for his performance in ‘Brahmastra’. Legendary performer Rekha was recognised for her ‘Outstanding Contribution To The Film Industry’.
Here is the full winners’ list from the event.
Best Film: The Kashmir Files
Best Director: R Balki for Chup: Revenge of The Artist
Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor for Brahmastra: Part 1
Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Most Promising Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Manish Paul for Jugjugg Jeeyo
Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry: Rekha
Best Web Series: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
Critics Best Actor: Varun Dhawan for Bhediya
Film of The Year: RRR
Television Series of The Year: Anupamaa
Most Versatile Actor Of The Year: Anupam Kher for The Kashmir Files
Best Actor In A Television Series: Zain Imam for Fanaa- Ishq Mein Marjawaan
Best Actress In A Television Series: Tejasswi Prakash for Naagin
Best Male Singer: Sachet Tandon for Maiyya Mainu
Best Female Singer: Neeti Mohan for Meri Jaan
Best Cinematographer: PS Vinod for Vikram Vedha
