The year 2023 has been a groundbreaking one for Indian cinema on the global stage, marked by accolades and triumphs across film festivals and prestigious awards ceremonies.
From the historic success of 'RRR' to the impactful narratives of films like ‘Joram,’ to individual achievements of artists like Vir Das, Richa Chadha...
Let’s have a comprehensive look at the milestones that have solidified India's presence in the international film landscape.
'RRR'
S.S. Rajamouli's epic 'RRR' made cinematic history at the Golden Globe Awards 2023, securing the Best Original Song award for "Naatu Nattu." The film continued its triumphant journey at the 28th Critics Choice Awards, winning Best Foreign Language Film and Best Song for the sensational track "Naatu Naatu." 'RRR' capped off its awards season by clinching the Best Original Song accolade at the 95th Academy Awards, solidifying its global impact.
'The Elephant Whisperers'
Guneet Monga-backed and Kartiki Gonsalves-directed documentary, 'The Elephant Whisperers,' earned the esteemed Best Documentary (Short) award at the 95th Oscars. The film beautifully explores the heartfelt bond between a couple and an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu.
'Agra'
Kanu Behl's 'Agra,' featuring Vibha Chibber, Sonal Jha, Rahul Roy, and Aanchal Goswami, delves into sexual misery through a male lens. The film secured the Best Indie Film award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
'Sanaa'
Radhika Madan-starrer 'Sanaa,' directed by Sudhanshu Saria, explores the life of an ambitious girl grappling with internal battles. The film received accolades at various international film festivals, won two awards at the UK Asian Film Festival.
'Dear Jassi'
Tarsem Singh Dhandwar's 'Dear Jassi,' set in Punjab, won the Platform Award for best film at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) marking the director's return after eight years. The film follows the story of a young couple facing challenges of time, distance, and societal expectations.
'A Match'
Debutant Jayesh Digambar Somalkar's Marathi feature, 'A Match' (Sthal), secured the NETPAC Award at the 48th TIFF offering a compelling exploration of the tradition of arranged marriages in rural India.
'When Climate Change Turns Violent'
Vandita Sariya's documentary received a Special Prize in the Climate Change and Health category at the Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) by WHO, adding light on the intersection of domestic violence, climate change, and human trafficking.
‘Joram’
Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Joram' won two awards at the Durban International Film Festival. Bajpayee was honored as the 'Best Actor,' while the film's cinematographer Piyush Puty secured the award for 'Best Cinematography.'
Emmy International Award for Vir Das
Stand-up comedian Vir Das achieved a momentous milestone by winning the prestigious Emmy International Award in 2023 for his Netflix comedy special titled 'Vir Das: Landing.'
Richa Chadha
Actress Richa Chadha's impact on global cinema was acknowledged with the Chevalier Des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters) by the French government during the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Ekta Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor made history as the first Indian recipient of the International Emmy Directorate Award at the 51st International Emmy Awards, acknowledging her remarkable contributions to the television industry.
Vijay Varma
Vijay Varma won the Best Actor award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore for his compelling portrayal of a serial killer in the Prime Video show 'Dahaad.'
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