2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 07:51 PM IST Marking a dynamic return this Sunday, the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 arrives with a renewed vision to celebrate cinematic brilliance. Spanning 31 categories across theatrical and OTT releases, this year’s honours will acknowledge standout contributions to contemporary Hindi cinema. Leading the nominations is Aditya Dhar’s espionage drama Dhurandhar with 24 nods, followed by Mohit Suri’s romantic musical Saiyaara with 17, and Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound with 15. Winners have been determined by the Screen Academy, an independent, non-profit collective of over 50 distinguished filmmakers, artistes, and cultural figures. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The ceremony is being hosted by actor Alia Bhatt,  joined by actor-comedian Sunil Grover, stand-up comic Zakir Khan, and Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor (Hindi) at The Indian Express. The evening will see an impressive turnout of leading film personalities, who will grace the red carpet and celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners. Audiences can also catch the event live, with streaming available from 8 pm on YouTube, SonyLIV, and Sony Entertainment Television. From Babil …