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Filmfare OTT Awards fourth edition nominees unveiled: Celebrating the best in the OTT world!
Mumbai: Brace yourself for the return of the ultimate recognition in the world of OTT as Filmfare – an entertainment media brand returns with its fouth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards. After the successful three seasons of its highly acclaimed property, the brand continues to celebrate the geniuses behind the characters that touched hearts, the stories that left a mark. This year, the awards set a new record with 38 categories and over 450 entries, showcasing excellence as the focal point for the finest in the industry.
While Gajraj Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Jim Sarbh, Vijay Varma, Aparshakti Khurrana and others have been nominated for their gripping performances in the OTT world; talented actresses such as Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi, Tripti Dimri, Shriya Pilgaonkar are nominated for their highly acclaimed performance for their respective show/film. Hindi Cinema’s stellar actors Anil Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur are nominated for their brilliant screen time in The Night Manager, and Bloody Daddy respectively. Veteran actresses Ratna Pathak Shah and Dimple Kapadia and other distinguished actresses Kajol, Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Sonakshi Sinha amongst others have been nominated for their captivating performance across categories for their series/film. Jubilee, TVF Pitchers Season 2, and Darlings have swept the nominations in their respective genres as Best Series (Drama), Best Series (Comedy), and Best Film (Web Original). With these celebrated names, get ready for the ultimate celebration of India’s OTT sensations with the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023!
Reliving the magic of the most coveted celebration, where every nomination deserves a standing ovation, this year, the awards expanded the ceremony by introducing technical categories for the OTT films section. These categories acknowledge the behind-the-scenes brilliance that enhances the storytelling experience.
The coveted awards will be held on 26 November 2023 at the prestigious Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The hosts of the evening are Kubbra Sait and Sharib Hashmi, who are all set to entertain the audience with their wit and charm.
Filmfare OTT Awards 2023 is co-powered by Hyundai Motor India, AJIO, and Film Bandhu – Government of Uttar Pradesh, in association with Fura Gems. The coveted will honour creative excellence across Hindi web original shows and films released between 1 August 2022, to 31 July 2023. Fans can watch the show on Filmfare.com and on its social media touchpoints.
Here is the complete nomination list –
Best Series:
Asur 2
Dahaad
Farzi
Jubilee
Kohrra
Rocket Boys Season 2
School of Lies
Scoop
The Night Manager
Trial by Fire
Best Director, Series:
Abhay Pannu (Rocket Boys Season 2)
Avinash Arun Dhaware (School of Lies)
Hansal Mehta (Scoop)
Prashant Nair, Randeep Jha (Trial by Fire)
Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K (Farzi)
Randeep Jha (Kohrra)
Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi (Dahaad)
Tanuj Chopra (Delhi Crime Season 2)
Vikramaditya Motwane (Jubilee)
Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama
Aamir Bashir (School of Lies)
Abhay Deol (Trial by Fire)
Aditya Roy Kapur (The Night Manager)
Anil Kapoor (The Night Manager)
Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee)
Jim Sarbh (Rocket Boys Season 2)
Pankaj Tripathi (Criminal Justice- Adhura Sach)
Shahid Kapoor (Farzi)
Sidhant Gupta (Jubilee)
Suvinder Vicky (Kohrra)
Vijay Varma (Dahaad)
Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama
Dimple Kapadia (Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo)
Kajol (The Trial)
Karishma Tanna (Scoop)
Rajshri Deshpande (Trial by Fire)
Shefali Shah (Delhi Crime Season 2)
Sonakshi Sinha (Dahaad)
Wamiqa Gabbi (Jubilee)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama
Barun Sobti (Kohrra)
Bhuvan Arora (Farzi)
Gulshan Devaiah (Dahaad)
Harman Baweja (Scoop)
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (Scoop)
Prathamesh Parab (Taaza Khabar)
Prosenjit Chatterjee (Jubilee)
Saswata Chatterjee (The Night Manager)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Drama
Harleen Sethi (Kohrra)
Nimrat Kaur (School of Lies)
Radhika Madan (Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo)
Rasika Dugal (Delhi Crime Season 2)
Shweta Tripathi (Kaalkoot)
Tillotama Shome (Delhi Crime Season 2)
Tillotama Shome (The Night Manager)
Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy
Abhishek Banerjee (The Great Weddings of Munnes)
Amol Parashar (TVF Tripling S3)
Atul Kulkarni (Happy Family *Conditions Apply)
Bhuvan Bam (Rafta Rafta)
Johnny Lever (Pop Kaun?)
Kunal Kemmu (Pop Kaun?)
Best Actor, Series (Female): Comedy
Aadhya Anand (Crushed Season 2)
Juhi Parmar (Yeh Meri Family S2)
Maanvi Gagroo (TVF Tripling)
Ratna Pathak Shah (Happy Family *Conditions Apply)
Srishti Ganguli (Rafta Rafta)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Comedy
Arunabh Kumar (TVF Pitchers S2)
Kumud Mishra (TVF Tripling S3)
Kunaal Roy Kapur (TVF Tripling S3)
Naman Jain (Crushed Season 2)
Purav Jha (Ishq Next Door)
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Comedy
Ahsaas Channa (Hostel Daze S3)
Shernaz Patel (TVF Tripling S3)
Shilpa Shukla (Taaza Khabar)
Sunita Rajwar (The Great Weddings of Munnes)
Swati Das (Happy Family *Conditions Apply)
Best Comedy (Series/Specials)
Crushed
Farzi Mushaira
Half Pants Full Pants
Happy Family *Conditions Apply
Hostel Daze S3
TVF Pitchers S2
TVF Tripling S3
Best Non-Fiction Original, Series/Special
Cinema Marte Dum Tak
Dancing on the Grave
Mumbai Mafia: Police vs Underworld
Playground 2
The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives- Season 2
The Romantics
Best Film, Web Original
Babli Bouncer
Darlings
Gulmohar
Kathal
Lost
Monica, O My Darling
Qala
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
Best Director, Web Original Film
Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury (Lost)
Apoorv Singh Kuki (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
Jasmeet K Reen (Darlings)
Konkona Sen Sharma (Lust Stories 2)
Rahul V. Chittella (Gulmohar)
Vasan Bala (Monica, O My Darling)
Best Actor, Web Original Film (Male)
Diljit Dosanjh (Jogi)
Manoj Bajpayee (Gulmohar)
Manoj Bajpayee (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
Rajkummar Rao (Monica O My Darling)
Shahid Kapoor (Bloody Daddy)
Varun Dhawan (Bawaal)
Vijay Varma (Darlings)
Best Actor, Web Original Film (Female)
Alia Bhatt (Darlings)
Huma Qureshi (Monica O My Darling)
Janhvi Kapoor (Bawaal)
Sanya Malhotra (Kathal)
Sharmila Tagore (Gulmohar)
Tamannaah Bhatia (Babli Bouncer)
Tripti Dimri (Qala)
Yami Gautam (Lost)
Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Male)
Ayush Mehra (Kacchey Limbu)
Gajraj Rao (Maja Ma)
Pankaj Kapur (Lost)
Rajat Barmecha (Kacchey Limbu)
Sharib Hashmi (Tarla)
Suraj Sharma (Gulmohar)
Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Female)
Amruta Subhash (Lust Stories 2)
Radhika Apte (Monica O My Darling)
Shefali Shah (Darlings)
Shriya Pilgaonkar (Ishq-E-Nadaan
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
