Awards
Zee Gaurav awards presented
MUMBAI: The seventh edition of the Zee Gaurav awards was held on 5 February. The awards, which acknowledge excellence in the Marathi entertainment industry, presented awards to the prominent and talented personalities for outstanding performance from 18 categories in films, 10 categories in commercial plays and five categories in experimental plays.
This year, Zee Marathi has felicitated legendary actor Nilu Phule and veteran music director Shreenivas Khale for the lifetime achievement award -Zee Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar. From this year Zee Marathi has honoured a noticeable offbeat film with a special jury award.
The jury was comprised of renowned experts like director Kanchan Nayak, cinematographer Suryakant Lavande, lyrist Mangesh Kulkarni, editor Vidyadhar Pathare and film critic Sudhir Nandgaonkar for films; Suresh Khare, Prakash Buddhisagar, Rajan Tamhane for commercial plays; and Pratima Kulkarni, Premanand Gajvi, Anil Bandiwadekar for experimental plays. The Board of Governors was comprised of Dr. Jabbar Patel, N. Chandra, Kamalakar Sontakke and Jayant Salgaonkar for Zee Gaurav 2006.
Zee Guarav was supported by brands like Parachute Jasmine, sponsored by Ariel and associated with All Out, Waman Hari Pethe Jewelers, Ujala Supreme, Kesari Tours, Ram Bandhu Masale, HDFC Standard Life Insurance, State Bank of India and Parle Milk Shakti.
Winners – Films
1. Best Art Direction: Ashok Satam, Alhad Satam: Sane Guruji
2. Best Choreography: Narendra Pandit : Savaal Mazya Premacha
3. Best Cinematography Sanjay Jadhav : Dombivali Fast
4. Best Editing Amit Pawar : Dombivali Fast
5. Best Lyrics: Shrirang Godbole: Pak Pak Pakak – Dibadi Dipang”
6. Best Playback Singer (Female):Sadhana Sargam : Sarivar Sari
7. Best Playback Singer (Male) Shankar Mahadevan : Sarivar Sari
8. Best Music Bhaskar Chandavarkar: Sarivar Sari
9. Best Story Abhiram Bhadkamkar : Amhi Asu Ladke
10.Best Screenplay Abhiram Bhadkamkar : Amhi Asu Ladke
11.Best Dialogue Ajeet Dalvi : Kay Dyacha Bola
12. Best Child Artist Students from Chetana Vikas Mandir: Amhi Asu Ladke
13. Best Supporting Actress Jyoti Subhash : Amhi Asu Ladke
14. Best Supporting Actor Vishram Sut : Desrudh – Ek Parampara
15. Best Actress Aishwarya Narkar : Olakh
16. Best Actor Sandeep Kulkarni : Dombivali Fast
17. Best Direction Nishikant Kamat : Dombivali Fast
18. Best Film Amhi Asu Ladke : Hemant Chitra
Special Jury Award Chhadi Lage Chham Chham – Kuso Films
Winners – Plays
1. Best Set Design : Vijay Pawar: Achanak
2. Best Lights : Prakash Shinde : Ek Dav Bhatacha
3. Best Writer : Yogesh Soman : Achanak
4. Best Music : Ashok Patki : Jadoo Teri Nazar
5. Best Supporting Actress Manasi Joshi: Jadoo Teri Nazar 6. Best Supporting Actor : Satish Tare : Jadoo Teri Nazar
7. Best Actress : Supriya Pilgaonkar : Khara Sangaycha Tar
8. Best Actor : Ashok Samarth : Achanak
9. Best Direction : Padmanabh Pathak : Achanak
10. Best Play : Achanak : Kalavaibhav
Best Promising Play Jadoo Teri Nazar
Winners – Experimental Plays
1. Best Writer : C. P. Deshpande: Davedar
2. Best Actress : Ashwini Giri: Fridge madhye thevlela Prem
3. Best Actor: Chetan Datar : Davedar
4. Best Direction : Mohit Takalkar : Fridge madhye thevlela Prem
5. Best Play : Davedar: Aavishkar, Mumbai
Awards
Fan Fare as Zee Cine Awards Hands Power to Viewers
Voting opens as 24th edition gears up for grand Mumbai spectacle.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… you decide. The red carpet is being rolled out, but this time, the spotlight swings firmly towards the people in the seats.
The Zee Cine Awards, long regarded as one of Bollywood’s most celebrated honours, return for their 24th edition with a promise to be bigger, louder and far more fan driven. Maruti Suzuki presents the 24th Zee Cine Awards 2026, set to unfold on 28 February and 1 March at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai.
Over the years, the awards have evolved from a glittering ceremony into a full blown cultural moment, blending star power with scale and audience connection. This year, that connection takes centre stage under the theme ‘Yeh Pal Hai Fans Ka’, positioning audiences not just as spectators, but as decision makers.
Viewers’ Choice voting went live on 11 February 2026, handing fans the power to crown their favourites across multiple categories. From Best Film to Song of the Year, every vote now shapes the outcome.
In the Viewer’s Choice Best Film category, the nominees include Dhurandhar, Chhaava, Saiyaara, Sitaare Zameen Par, Jolly LLB 3 and Jaat.
For Viewer’s Choice Best Actor Male, the race features Ranveer Singh for Dhurandhar, Vicky Kaushal for Chhaava, Akshay Kumar for Kesari Chapter 2, Sunny Deol for Jaat, Akshay Kumar again for Jolly LLB 3 and Dhanush for Tere Ishk Mein.
In the Viewer’s Choice Best Actor Female category, Kriti Sanon for Tere Ishk Mein, Yami Gautam for Haq, Kangana Ranaut for Emergency, Tripti Dimri for Dhadak 2, Aneet Padda for Saiyaara and Sonam Bajwa for Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat are in contention.
Hell Energy Drink Viewer’s Choice Song of the Year includes the Saiyaara Title Song from Saiyaara, Laal Pari from Housefull 5, the Dhurandhar Title Track, Uyi Amma from Azaad, Deewaniyat from Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and Aavan Jaavan from War 2.
Voting is open across platforms including the ZEE5 app, the official website or on WhatsApp by sending ‘Hi’ to 7700978488, and through comments on official social media posts across Instagram, Facebook and X.
With Maruti Suzuki as presenter and partners including Hell Energy Drink, Rajdhani Dal, L’Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Balaji Wafers, the event promises high wattage performances and headline grabbing moments. Tickets are available on District by Zomato, while the televised spectacle will air later on Zee TV, Zee Cinema and ZEE5.
As Bollywood’s biggest night approaches, the message is clear. This is no longer just an awards show. It is a reminder that behind every blockbuster, viral song and star turn stands a crowd that cheered first. And this year, that crowd gets the final word.
