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Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Ranveer Singh and Yami Gautam Dhar Triumph; ‘Dhurandhar’ Rules the Night with 14 Wins

MUMBAI — The stars descended upon the City of Dreams on April 5 for the prestigious Chetak Screen Awards 2026. Celebrating the pinnacle of Hindi cinema and digital excellence, the gala night was a testament to the evolving landscape of Indian storytelling. While the competition was fierce, the night belonged to the high-octane drama Dhurandhar, which staged a historic sweep, while the critically acclaimed Homebound secured the top honors for filmmaking.

The Big Winners: Acting and Direction

The atmosphere was electric as Ranveer Singh was announced as the Best Actor (Male) for his powerhouse performance in Dhurandhar. On the other hand, Yami Gautam Dhar continued her winning streak, bagging the Best Actor (Female) trophy for her nuanced and impactful portrayal in Haq.

The directorial brilliance of Aditya Dhar was also recognized, as he took home the Best Director award for Dhurandhar. The film’s dominance wasn’t just limited to the leads; it swept through 14 categories, proving to be the undisputed heavyweight of the year.

‘Dhurandhar’ Sweeps Technicals; ‘Homebound’ Claims Best Film

While Dhurandhar dominated the numerical tally, the night’s most coveted prize—Best Film—went to Homebound. The film was praised for its depth, also winning Best Film Writing and a Best Supporting Role (Female) award for Shalini Vatsa.

In the technical arena, Dhurandhar was unstoppable, picking up awards for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Sound Design, among others. Meanwhile, the musical landscape was dominated by Saiyaara, with Shreya Ghoshal and Faheem Abdullah winning the playback honors.

Full List of Winners – Chetak Screen Awards 2026

CategoryWinner(s)Film/Project
Best FilmHomebound
Best Actor (Male)Ranveer SinghDhurandhar
Best Actor (Female)Yami Gautam DharHaq
Best DirectorAditya DharDhurandhar
Best Supporting Actor (Male)Akshaye KhannaDhurandhar
Best Supporting Actor (Female)Shalini VatsaHomebound
Best Film WritingBasharat Peer, Neeraj Ghaywan, Sumit RoyHomebound
Best DialogueAditya DharDhurandhar
Best SongTanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan NizamiSaiyaara Title Track
Best Playback Singer (Male)Faheem AbdullahSaiyaara
Best Playback Singer (Female)Shreya GhoshalSaiyaara
Best LyricsGulzarUl Julool Ishq
Breakthrough Debut DirectorShazia IqbalDhadak 2
Breakthrough New Actor (Female)Aneet PaddaSaiyaara
Breakthrough New Actor (Male)Ahaan PandaySaiyaara
Gender Sensitivity AwardHaq

OTT Categories: ‘Stolen’ Steals the Show

The digital segment saw Stolen emerging as the clear leader, winning Best OTT Film and Best Director (OTT) for Karan Tejpal. Abhishek Banerjee earned the Best Actor (Male) trophy for Stolen, while Sanya Malhotra was honored as Best Actor (Female) for her performance in Mrs.

The 2026 edition of the Screen Awards successfully highlighted the balance between commercial blockbusters and thought-provoking independent cinema, ensuring that both the silver screen and streaming platforms received their due credit.

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