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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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ITC Sunfeast, Zepto host mango-themed experiential ‘Paglu Party’
Event blends Alphonso desserts, DIY sessions and interactive formats
MUMBAI: When mango season peaks, some savour it others go full ‘paglu’. ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations, in collaboration with Zepto, turned summer indulgence into an immersive brand experience with its ‘Mango Paglu Party’, a high-energy, mango-themed event designed to blur the line between dessert and discovery. Built around the brand’s ‘Mad Over Mangoes’ universe, the space leaned into a sensory overload bright, playful and unapologetically mango-drenched. From curated installations to social-first corners, every element was designed to be as shareable as it was experiential.
At the centre of the celebration was the fruit itself, elevated into a menu crafted using fresh, carbide-free Alphonso mangoes sourced by Zepto. The spread ranged from a flaky Mango Pista Kouign Aman to Mango Coconut Serradura Pudding and a Mango Mascarpone Cake, balancing indulgence with seasonal freshness.
But this was not a passive tasting affair. Guests were drawn into the experience through interactive formats, including a DIY dessert session led by the brand’s chef, where attendees created classics like Mango Tres Leches. Zepto chief business officer Chandan Mehndiratta also joined the session, adding a touch of brand personality to the proceedings.
A quirky highlight came in the form of the ‘Aam Paglu Prescription’, a playful, doctor-themed concept that positioned mango indulgence as the only “treatment” worth taking, turning a simple insight into a memorable activation.
The event built up to a theatrical finale, with the crowning of the ‘Aam Paglu of the Day’ followed by the cutting of an oversized mango-shaped Mango Mascarpone Cake, closing the experience on a high note.
More than just a seasonal showcase, the Mango Paglu Party reflects a broader shift in brand storytelling, where products are no longer just consumed, but experienced. For ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations and Zepto, mango season was not just about flavour, it was about creating a moment that audiences could step into, engage with and, quite literally, devour.
