Stars Align for Sunil Kothari’s NexGen Leadership Awards: Poster of Upcoming Film 'Avyaan' Unveiled

Cinematic Milestone: 'Avyaan' Poster Launch

A major highlight of the ceremony was the official poster launch of Sunil Kothari’s upcoming film, "Avyaan". This reveal gave the industry its first look into Kothari's next creative venture. Reflecting on the platform, Kothari stated This platform is very close to my heart. It’s not just about awards; it’s about recognizing the people who quietly build this industry every day. Whether they are in front of the camera or behind it, their passion deserves to be celebrated."

Top Honors of the Night

The awards ceremony recognized excellence across various categories, celebrating both established legends and rising stars:

• Sunil Kothari: Legacy Excellence Award.

• Irshad Kamil: Best Lyrics for the soulful track “Saiyaara”.

• Pushkar Jog: Outstanding Performance for his role in “Human Cocaine”.

• Nagma Mirajkar: Trendsetter of the Year.

• Varinder Chawla: Celebrated as Bollywood’s Lens Legend.

Celebrating Breakthrough Talent

The evening also shone a spotlight on dynamic performers and creators who are disrupting the digital and OTT space:

• Rupali Suri: Dynamic Talent of the Year (Films & OTT).

• Eshika Dey: Breakthrough Performer of the Year.

• Vinod Sam Peter: Visionary Director for the film “Puglya”.

• Nilesh Choudhari: Outstanding Art Director for “Dhurandhar”.

Other notable winners included Anusmriti Sarkar (Most Promising Actress), Nibedita Basu (Content Disruptor Award), Krishna Gautam (Best Performance in a Music Video), and Nabil Parkar (Fresh Face of the Year). Digital marketer and photographer Rajesh Kumar was also among the prominent guests attending the gala.