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‘Authentic, grand and truly special’: Anupam Kher shares inside moments from Chetak Screen Awards 2026 | Bollywood News

‘Authentic, grand and truly special’: Anupam Kher shares inside moments from Chetak Screen Awards 2026 | Bollywood News

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The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 returned in grand style after a seven-year hiatus, with Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover, Zakir Khan and Saurabh Dwivedi hosting the star-studded evening. The ceremony saw a strong turnout from industry heavyweights including Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar and Bobby Deol. Amid the celebrations, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared pictures from the night with a note calling the event “grand,” “authentic,” and deeply special. Taking to Instagram after the ceremony, Kher wrote, “WELCOME BACK SCREEN AWARDS! AFTER SEVEN LONG YEARS!🏆😍What a grand evening—beautifully curated, incredibly professional, and so authentic in its spirit. It truly felt special to be a part of it. 😍👏But the highlight of my evening was meeting my wonderful friends from Dilkhush Special School, who acted in Sitare Zameen Par. Their joy, their honesty, and their sheer love for life lit up the entire room. They reminded me once again why stories like these matter.❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🥹Met some of my favourite people too! Including the wonderful Mrs. #NitaAmbani and my darling @aliaabhatt! Heartiest congratulations to #AnantGoenka and #PriyankaJha and …

‘I was not able to work at all’: Tanishk Bagchi recalls two-year battle with depression at Chetak Screen Awards 2026 | Bollywood News

‘I was not able to work at all’: Tanishk Bagchi recalls two-year battle with depression at Chetak Screen Awards 2026 | Bollywood News

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Music composer Tanishk Bagchi opened up about a difficult personal phase while accepting the Best Song award for the Saiyaara title track at Chetak Screen Awards 2026. Tanishk credited director Mohit Suri for helping him rediscover his purpose during a period of depression. The Saiyaara title track, already one of the most defining tracks of 2025, won the Best Song honour, with Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami taking home the award. While accepting the award, Tanishk said, “Really nervous today. The only person I want to thank is Mohit Suri sir. I was going through depression for two years. It happens, I’m a musician, so I’m a bit emotional. I kept stumbling and struggling along the way. I was not able to work at all.” Recalling a turning point, he shared how he reached out to Mohit Suri during that phase. “So, I called up Mohit sir in the middle of the night and told him sir if you have a story where you want to end it in a happy note for …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026 | Saiyaara singer Faheem Abdullah kept giving exams till last minute before film’s success: ‘Don’t know if I’m going to be successful’ | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026 | Saiyaara singer Faheem Abdullah kept giving exams till last minute before film’s success: ‘Don’t know if I’m going to be successful’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiApr 6, 2026 11:25 AM IST At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 in Mumbai on Sunday evening, Faheem Abdullah won the award for Best Playback Singer (Male) for crooning the title track of Saiyaara. Though Faheem couldn’t attend the ceremony to collect his award, Saiyaara’s director Mohit Suri accepted it on his behalf and also shared Faheem’s journey, revealing how his life changed after the film’s success. Speaking at the awards night, Mohit explained how Faheem didn’t give up on appearing for exams even when he wanted to become a singer, as he wasn’t sure of attaining success in the highly competitive space. The director said, “When I met Faheem, he kept giving exams again and again. I kept asking him, ‘What are you giving these exams for?’ He told me, ‘I don’t know what is going to happen with my career and I don’t know if I’m going to be successful.’ Him and Arslan Nizami were working on Atul Setu before this film happened. Now winning this award validates the fact that …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Zakir Khan’s cheeky AIB joke leaves Alia Bhatt stunned, says ‘Aapke dost thay woh FIR ke pehle’ | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Zakir Khan’s cheeky AIB joke leaves Alia Bhatt stunned, says ‘Aapke dost thay woh FIR ke pehle’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiUpdated: Apr 6, 2026 10:34 AM IST At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on Sunday in Mumbai, the star-studded night was hosted by comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, along with Alia Bhatt and Saurabh Dwivedi. During one segment of the show, Zakir and Alia shared a fun banter, during which the comedian reminded the actor of the time when she appeared in videos by All India Bakchod (AIB) and shared a good bond with them. During this playful segment, Zakir tried to invite Alia on stage, but she was seen relishing her favourite snack—french fries. After much resistance, she came on stage and told Zakir, “Itna sab kuch bol diya apne bina roast kare (You have said so many things here without roasting anyone).” Zakir responded, “Mein roast nahi karta mam, mere dost roast karte hai. Aapke bhi toh dost thay woh FIR ke pehle (I don’t roast mam, my friends do it. They were also your friends before the FIR).” For the unversed, AIB used to host a series—All India …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par wins Courage in Cinema award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par wins Courage in Cinema award | Bollywood News

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At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on Sunday in Mumbai, Aamir Khan-starrer Sitaare Zameen Par won the Courage in Cinema award. Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar, along with producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, presented the award to Sitaare Zameen Par director RS Prasanna and the film’s cast members. One of the hosts of the award night, Sunil Grover, gave a heartwarming introduction to the film and how it became “a conversation starter” rather than just a story. He said, “Last year, a film had come which was not just a story, but also a conversation starter. In this film, we got a glimpse of some lives that are little different from us. This film reminded us that every person is a star in their own way, they just need a chance to shine. The award for Courage in Cinema goes to the story which gave voice to empathy and celebrated acceptance. Let’s hear it for Sitare Zameen Par.” RS Prasanna dedicated the win to the film’s cast members and Aamir Khan. He said, “I learned …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar wins Best Special Effects award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar wins Best Special Effects award | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 09:21 PM IST The Best Special Effects honour at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 was won by Envision VFX, Philm CGI, Resonance Digital, Dhruti Ranjan Sahoo, Vishal Tyagi, Raza Mohammed Shaikh for Dhurandhar, recognising outstanding innovation, technical precision, and visual storytelling that elevated cinematic experience on screen. The category this year featured a diverse and technically accomplished slate of nominees, each pushing the boundaries of visual effects in Indian cinema. The nominations included 120 Bahadur (NOLABEL, Frame X VFX Studio, Snow Team, Vishal Tyagi, Manish Tyagi), Chhaava (Somesh Samit Ghosh, Gary Brown, Simon Frame, Vishal Tyagi, Manish Tyagi), Jugnuma: The Fable (Varun Ramanna), and Thamma (James Austin, Somesh Ghosh, Kunal Jagdish Sodha, D. Nishtha Varsha, Vishal Tyagi). From large-scale spectacle to intricate digital detailing, the nominees showcased how visual effects continue to redefine storytelling in Indian films. Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar wins Best Special Effects award Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar’s Bishwadeep Chatterjee wins Best Sound Design award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Dhurandhar’s Bishwadeep Chatterjee wins Best Sound Design award | Bollywood News

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2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 08:57 PM IST The Best Sound Design award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 was won by Bishwadeep Chatterjee for Dhurandhar. This year’s nominees reflected the growing importance of sound as a narrative tool, blending technical precision with emotional depth. The category featured Chhaava (Bishwadeep Chatterjee), Homebound (Sanjay Maurya, Allwin Rego), Humans in the Loop (Kalhan Raina), and Saiyaara (Ganesh Gangadharan, YRF Studios). From immersive atmospheres to intricate layering of soundscapes, each nominee demonstrated how sound design can elevate storytelling beyond the visual frame. Accepting the award, Bishwadeep thanked Aditya Dhar and the team of Dhurandhar. Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty and actor Girija Oak presented the trophy to the winner at the grand ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates: India’s credible film awards back; Dhurandhar leads with 24 nominations About Chetak …