The first edition of the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York has unveiled its nominations for Hindi films of 2024, spotlighting some of the year’s most impactful cinema. Among the standout contenders are Sajid Nadiadwala’s Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kartik Aaryan, and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, which has been making waves for its refreshing narrative and stellar performances.
Laapataa Ladies a comedy-drama directed by Kiran Rao, has emerged as a major frontrunner this award season. Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava, the film delves into themes of identity, empowerment, and the intricacies of modern relationships. Through the journey of two women on an unexpected adventure, the film masterfully blends humor with moments of deep self-discovery.
The film has earned nominations in some of the festival’s top categories, including Best Film Best Director (Kiran Rao), Best Debutant Male, and Best Debutant Female. Adding to its growing list of accolades, Laapataa Ladies is also India’s official entry for the Oscars this year.
Meanwhile, Chandu Champion has also secured its place among the nominees. The film, known for its inspiring storyline and Kartik Aaryan’s transformative performance, has been praised for its direction, storytelling, and cinematic depth.
With the Indie Film Festival Awards—New York spotlighting such diverse and powerful narratives, the global stage is set for Indian cinema to continue its impactful journey in 2024. Fans and critics alike eagerly await the winners, hoping to see these remarkable films receive the recognition they deserve.
Full List of Nominations for Indie Film Festival Awards New York
Best Film
Article 370
Binny and Family
Chandu Champion
Laapataa Ladies
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Best Director
Aditya Jambhale for Article 370
Amar Kaushik for Stree 2
Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion
Kiran Rao for Laapataa Ladies
Siddharth Anand for Fighter
Best Actor Male
Akshay Kumar for Sarfira
Ajay Devgn for Maidaan
Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Chamion
Rajkumar Rao for Srikanth
Vikrant Massey for The Sabarmati Express
Best Actor Female
Alia Bhatt for Jigra
Janhavi Kapoor for Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
Katrina Kaif for Merry Christmas
Sharvari Wagh for Vedaa
Yami Gautam for Article 370
Best Debutant of the Year
Abhay Verma for Muniya
Anjini Dhawan for Binny & Family
Lakshya for Kill
Nitanshi Goel for Laapataa Ladies
Sparsh Srivastava for Laapataa Ladies
OTT Special Mention
Anupam Kher (Vijay 69)
Bhumi Pendekar (Bhakshak)
Imtiaz Ali (Chamkila)
Panchayat (Amazon Prime Video)
The Great Indian Kapil Show (Netflix)
