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Pritish Nandy Communications bags multiple wins at 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival 2026
‘Ziddi Girls’, ‘The Royals’ and ‘Four More Shots Please! S4’ lead the charge
MUMBAI: Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) has scored big at the 16th edition of the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival, clinching multiple honours across categories and reinforcing its growing footprint in India’s premium storytelling space.
Leading the wins was Ziddi Girls, which secured the Best Web Series (Jury) award, signalling strong audience and critical resonance. The momentum continued with The Royals, where Neha Parti Matiyani picked up Best Cinematography for her striking visual treatment, while Ishaan Khatter won Best Actor (Jury) for his performance.
Further adding to the tally, Four More Shots Please! saw Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani jointly win Best Director (Jury), recognising their nuanced and culturally rooted storytelling.
The wins underscore PNC’s consistent focus on backing bold narratives and creative talent across formats, from performance and direction to technical craft.
Speaking on the achievement, Pritish Nandy Communications president and creative director Rangita Pritish Nandy said, “To be recognised at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival is an honour for all of us at PNC. These awards hold immense significance in celebrating excellence in Indian cinema and storytelling, and to be acknowledged here feels both deeply rewarding and motivating.”
With a diverse slate spanning streaming and cinema, PNC continues to sharpen its creative edge, proving that compelling stories and strong craft remain its winning formula.
