Yami Gautam has been honored with the Best Actress award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 for her remarkable role in the film Haq, highlighting a year marked by strong female performances across various genres.<\/p>\n
Due to her absence at the event, the award was announced by producer Namit Malhotra alongside Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The award was accepted on her behalf by director Suparn Varma.<\/p>\n
The ceremony featured notable hosts including Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, as well as prominent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, who is the Hindi editor for The Indian Express.<\/p>\n
The competition for Best Actress this year was intense, showcasing a range of talent. Nominations included Triptii Dimri for Dhadak 2, Sonal Madhushankar for Humans in the Loop, Radhika Apte for Sister Midnight, Kriti Sanon for Tere Ishk Mein, Konkona Sen Sharma for Metro\u2026 In Dino, and Monika Panwar for Nishaanchi, reflecting a blend of mainstream and independent cinema.<\/p>\n
The Chetak Screen Awards, established by The Indian Express Group, are recognized as one of India’s most esteemed film accolades, honoring achievements based on merit and decided by peer voting. The winners are chosen by the Screen Academy, an independent, not-for-profit organization comprising 53 filmmakers and industry experts.<\/p>\n
Following an initial selection process, members of the Academy assess films and performances through a rigorous voting system. The evaluation criteria were formulated by Dr. Priya Jaikumar from the University of Southern California, focusing on aspects such as authenticity, creativity, and overall impact.<\/p>\n
The Screen Academy includes renowned figures such as Shoojit Sircar, Deepa Mehta, Sriram Raghavan, Ram Madhvani, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Kabir Khan, Karan Johar, Rajkumar Hirani, Resul Pookutty, Rima Das, and Vidya Balan, among others.<\/p>\n
Viewers can catch the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 live on platforms like YouTube, Sony Entertainment Television, and Sony LIV.<\/p>\n
For the latest updates in cinema, visit Screen Digital on YouTube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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