Mumbai, India – Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film “Animal” was the big winner at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards, which took place on Saturday, March 9. The film walked away with accolades such as Best Film, Best Performance in a Negative Role for Bobby Deol, and Best Music. However, the Best Actor award went to Varun Dhawan for his role in “Bawaaal,” not Ranbir Kapoor.
Shraddha Kapoor was honored with the Best Actress award for her performance in “Tu Jhooti Main Makkaar.” The Best Actor and Actress Jury Awards were given to Manoj Bajpayee for “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai” and Sharmila Tagore for “Gulmohar,” respectively.
The full list of winners at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards includes “Animal” as the Best Film in the Popular Choice category and “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai” as the Best Film in the Jury category. Varun Dhawan was named Best Actor in the Popular Choice category, while Shraddha Kapoor took home the Best Actress award in the Popular Choice category. Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore won the Best Actor and Actress Jury Awards, respectively.
Other winners included Vijay Varma and Wamiqa Gabbi as the Star of the Year in the OTT category, Vedang Raina and Alizeh Agnihotri as the Best Debut Actor and Actress in the Jury category, and Vikrant Massey as the recipient of the Extraordinary Performance in the Jury category.
The awards ceremony also recognized R Balki as the Best Director in the Jury category and Karan Johar as the Best Director in the Popular category. Tota Roy, Shabana Azmi, Richa Chadha, and Bobby Deol were honored for their performances in the Popular category.
Aside from the awards, “Animal” was praised for its box office success, grossing over ₹900 crore. However, the film faced criticism for its portrayal of toxic masculinity and misogyny.
It’s worth noting that at the recent Filmfare Awards, Ranbir Kapoor was awarded Best Actor in the Popular category for his performance in “Animal,” while Vikrant Massey won Best Actor in the Jury category.
“Animal” features an ensemble cast that includes Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The film’s success at the box office and its controversies have sparked discussions among moviegoers and industry insiders.
In conclusion, the News18 Showsha Reel Awards celebrated the best in Indian cinema with “Animal” as the standout winner. The event recognized outstanding performances, direction, and music in films, showcasing the talent and creativity of the industry.