By Shruti Shreya, 27 Sept,2024
At the esteemed Asian Academy Creative Awards this year, Netflix has made a remarkable impression thanks to four of its original productions that have received 14 National Wins [Nominations]. The APAC Grand Awards, which will take place in December 2024, will see the National Winners represent India.
Nominees for Best Documentary, Best Theme Song, Best Direction (Non-Fiction), and Best Cinematography (Non-Fiction) .
Nominees for Best Documentary, Best Theme Song, Best Direction (Non-Fiction), and Best Cinematography (Non-Fiction) include the compelling docuseries The Hunt for Veerappan. Including Best Feature Film (Fiction), Best Direction (Fiction) for Imtiaz Ali, Best Editing for Aarti Bajaj, and Best Sound for Dhiman Karmakar, Amar Singh Chamkila has been nominated and won several awards this year.
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has also received nominations for Best Cinematography (Fiction), Best VFX, and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Manisha Koirala’s outstanding performance. Aayush Gupta is nominated for Best Screenplay, and Kay Kay Menon is vying for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Meanwhile, The Railway Men has also garnered significant national recognition and nominations. Regarding the Best Children’s Program category Mighty Bheem’s Playtime – Class Picnic has been nominated.
“It is an honor to have directed Amar Singh Chamkila with a partner like Netflix- Imtiaz”
“It is an honor to have directed Amar Singh Chamkila with a partner like Netflix,” Imtiaz Ali continued. “It is a very special film.” I, along with my entire crew, am incredibly proud of our nomination for Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Feature Film at the esteemed Asian Academy Creative Awards. I also want to express my gratitude to everyone who supported this narrative.”
“It is an immense moment of pride for all of us at Awedacious Originals to see The Hunt for Veerappan receive multiple award nominations at the Asian Academy Creative Awards,” Apoorva Bakshi remarked in an expression of gratitude. This docu series was a labour of love, a fever dream, and a showcase for our team’s unwavering commitment. We will always be indebted to all the storytellers who trusted us enough to help us piece together what is now considered a true, ‘as it happened’ account of Veerappan’s life and times. I want to express my gratitude to Netflix in particular for supporting our idea and making it possible for us to realise such a compelling story. For us, this narrative, in its entirety or in a whole, is the perfect Rashomon. This recognition underscores the power of collaboration and fearless storytelling, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”
“This nomination at the Asian Academy Creative Awards is a testament to the incredible team I had the privilege of working with, and I share this recognition with them,” expressed thanks from Kay Kay Menon. And to the audiences who continue to show their appreciation for us—you are the reason we continue! To Netflix for bringing this tale to audiences not just in India but also across the globe, Shiv Rawail for his enthusiasm and vision, and YRF Entertainment for supporting Shiv’s vision in putting forth a compelling narrative. I feel incredibly honoured.”
The crew was overjoyed to hear that Prerna Singh, the CEO of Bhansali Productions and Executive Producer of Heeramandi, had won nominations for the Asian Academy Creative Awards for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. We are really happy with the global love and praise the series is receiving. Seeing the Academy embrace SLB’s vision is an honour. We sincerely hope to keep producing material that appeals to Indian and international viewers, and Netflix is the ideal partner to help us do so.”
“I’m thrilled to have been nominated for this award for Heeramandi at the Asian Academy Creative Awards,” expressed Manisha Koirala’s pleasure. It’s a lovely initiative that emphasizes the tenacity and fortitude of women. I’m honored to have a role in it.” The National Winners will participate in the final round in December 2024 after the Grand Awards event, which will take place in Singapore on December 3 and 4.
These National wins serve as a testament to the exceptional creative talent in India, reflecting the richness of its local entertainment landscape.
