Screen Awards 2026
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Award Categories
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Best Editing
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Best Sound Design
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Best Cinematography
04
Best Special Effects
05
Best Production Design
06
Best Choreography
07
Best Action
08
Best Costume
09
Best Hairstyling & Make-Up
10
Best Film Writing (Story & Screenplay)
11
Best Dialogue
12
Best Background Score
13
Best Playback Singer (Male)
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Best Playback Singer (Female)
15
Best Lyrics
16
Best Song
17
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
18
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
19
Breakthrough New Actor (Male)
20
Breakthrough New Actor (Female)
21
Breakthrough Debut Director
22
Best Actor (Male)
23
Best Actor (Female)
24
Best Director
25
Best Film
26
Best Script - OTT film
27
Best Actor (Male)- OTT film
28
Best Actor (Female)-OTT Film
29
Best Director- OTT film
30
Best OTT Film
31
Best Film for Gender Sensitivity
In The News
‘Men only feel pain when actresses are paid more’: How Preity Zinta and Sonakshi Sinha silenced Kapil Sharma at Screen Awards
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s a memorable moment from the 22nd Screen Awards, when Kapil Sharma and Karan Johar found themselves completely outmanoeuvred on stage by Preity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty, Farah Khan, and Sonakshi Sinha.
When Amitabh Bachchan dedicated his Best Actor trophy to Ranveer Singh: ‘The happiest moment is that Ranveer is standing right next to me’
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s a memorable moment from the 2016 edition of the awards, when Amitabh Bachchan and Ranveer Singh shared the Best Actor award.
When Karan Johar explained why Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s Screen Awards sweep was ‘rare’: ‘Not just the biggest money spinner…’
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s looking back at the 22nd edition of the awards, when Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan took home the top honours.
When Salman Khan joked about Karan Johar’s ‘partiality’ towards Shah Rukh Khan
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s a memorable moment from the 2017 edition, when Karan Johar set out on a hilarious mission to find Shah Rukh Khan, only to discover Salman Khan in the latter’s green room.
When Rani Mukerji paid an emotional tribute to Sanjay Leela Bhansali after winning Best Actress at Screen Awards: ‘You are the light in my career’
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s a memorable moment from the 2006 edition of the awards, when Rani Mukerji got emotional after winning the Best Actress award for her peformance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black.
When Varun Dhawan’s patriotic aerial act stole the show at Screen Awards, watch videos
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, we revisit a memorable moment from the 2016 ceremony, when Varun Dhawan left the audience in awe with a high-octane patriotic aerial act.
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About The Awards
The Screen Awards stands as India’s most prestigious and credible film awards institution, a gold standard of cinematic excellence since its inception in 1994. Instituted by The Indian Express Group, the Screen Awards were India’s first annual film awards, created with a singular belief: that art must be recognised purely on merit, integrity, and peer respect.
At the heart of this credibility lies a robust and transparent evaluation framework. The awards are overseen by the Screen Academy, a distinguished body of respected professionals from across Indian entertainment. This jury-led institution is responsible for shortlisting and voting, ensuring that every recognition reflects artistic brilliance, cultural excellence, and technical innovation. The Academy serves not only as a voting body, but as the custodian of standards, safeguarding the integrity and future of the Screen Awards.
For over 27 years, the Screen Awards has consistently delivered the highest TRPs among all Indian award shows, creating iconic cultural moments and earning unparalleled audience trust. Backed by the editorial integrity and journalistic independence of The Indian Express Group, the Screen Awards carries a credibility that cannot be manufactured only earned.
Unlike other award ceremonies driven by popularity or external voting systems, the Screen Awards were conceived as an industry-honoured platform, where excellence is judged by esteemed jury with deep, insider understanding of the film industry and its craft to examine what truly matters, the art, technique, intent, and excellence behind cinema.
This uncompromising commitment to unbiased selection and artistic merit is what set the Screen Awards apart and continues to define it today.
