Netflix India Celebrates 14 National Wins At The Asian Academy Awards 2024

Netflix has achieved significant recognition at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024, securing 14 National Wins through four original titles. These titles will represent India in the Grand Awards across the Asia-Pacific region in December 2024. This achievement highlights Netflix's impact on the creative landscape.

The docuseries "The Hunt for Veerappan" has been nominated in several categories, including Best Direction (Non-Fiction), Best Cinematography (Non-Fiction), Best Documentary, and Best Theme Song. "Amar Singh Chamkila" has also received multiple nominations and wins, such as Best Feature Film (Fiction) and Best Direction (Fiction) for Imtiaz Ali.

Imtiaz Ali expressed his gratitude, saying, "Amar Singh Chamkila is a very special film and I'm honoured to have directed it with a partner like Netflix. The nomination for Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Sound and Best Feature Film at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards is truly a moment of pride for me and the entire team and I am thankful to everyone who believed in this story."

"Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar" has earned nominations for Manisha Koirala as Best Actress in a Leading Role, along with nods for Best Cinematography (Fiction) and Best VFX. Meanwhile, "The Railway Men" has secured top National wins with Kay Kay Menon nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Manisha Koirala shared her excitement about her nomination: "I'm thrilled to have been nominated for this award for Heeramandi at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. It's a beautiful project that highlights the strength and resilience of women. I'm proud to be part of it."

Team Efforts Acknowledged

Apoorva Bakshi expressed appreciation for "The Hunt for Veerappan," stating, "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. This docuseries was a fever dream, a true labor of love, and a testament to the tireless dedication of our team."

Kay Kay Menon acknowledged his team's efforts: "This nomination at 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. And to the audiences who keep supporting us-your love is what keeps us going!"

Upcoming Grand Awards Ceremony

The Grand Awards ceremony will take place on 3rd and 4th December in Singapore. Here, National Winners will compete in the final round. This event promises to showcase exceptional talent from across the region.

Prerna Singh from Bhansali Productions expressed joy over Heeramandi's nominations: "I am truly grateful for the nominations that Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has received at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. The love and appreciation the series has been receiving around the world brings us immense joy."

Acknowledging India's Creative Talent

The National wins underscore India's rich creative talent within its entertainment industry. These accolades reflect both local excellence and global appeal.