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Exclusive | Mini Mathur reacts to allegations that she took a dig at Alia Bhatt’s hosting: I love Alia, it’s all rubbish

Exclusive | Mini Mathur reacts to allegations that she took a dig at Alia Bhatt’s hosting: I love Alia, it’s all rubbish

Did actor-host Mini Mathur take a dig at actor Alia Bhatt for her hosting stint at the recent SCREEN awards? The narrative has been spreading like wildfire on the internet, ever since a comment was left by Mini on a content creator’s Insta post. Mini Mathur, Alia Bhatt The concerned video saw the content creator questioning why actors are asked to host award shows, taking Alia as an example. She also emphasised on the need for professional hosts, like how the West hires them for such events. On this, Mini, who has been a seasoned emcee, commented, “Thank you. Someone finally said it”. However, when we reach out to Mini, she denies it outright, calling the speculation about shading Alia “rubbish”. She tells HT City, “To just create stories out of nothing is what the internet does. I will tell you why I commented… the creator had an interesting take on why award shows insist on using actors as hosts and then later complain about them falling short of their “expectations”. It is not their …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Ahaan Panday thanks the audience for loving Saiyaara, Aneet Padda says the film gave them the space to discover themselves | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Ahaan Panday thanks the audience for loving Saiyaara, Aneet Padda says the film gave them the space to discover themselves | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiApr 14, 2026 10:18 PM IST Before its release, no one could have predicted that Saiyaara would become a trailblazing romantic film. Similarly, no one expected that its leads, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, would receive such overwhelming love and recognition from fans. But not only did the film capture hearts, it also garnered critical acclaim, with both actors winning Breakthrough Actor awards at the recently held Chetak Screen Awards 2026. Although the leads were busy filming their upcoming projects and couldn’t be present physically to collect their trophies, they expressed their excitement through a heartfelt video message. Ahaan Panday, visibly grateful, said: “Winning the Breakthrough Star of the Year (Male) feels incredibly special. The Screen Awards have always been known to celebrate hard work and transparency, so I’m truly, truly grateful for this honour. I’ve grown up watching the Screen Awards, and this means the world to me.” Reflecting on her achievement, Aneet Padda said: “Thank you so much to the Screen Awards for giving me Breakthrough Star of the Year (Female) …

Movie Name, Nominees, Full Details and Highlights

Movie Name, Nominees, Full Details and Highlights

2 min readNew DelhiApr 5, 2026 10:55 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Film Winner: In the biggest win of Chetak Screen Awards 2026, Homebound won the Chetak Screen Award for Best Film. The Best Film category witnessed major competition among some of the most celebrated Bollywood movies that hit the screens in 2025, and Homebound emerged victorious. The other nominees in this category were Dhurandhar, Chhaava, Dhadak 2, Haq, Saiyaara, Sitaare Zameen Par, and Superboys of Malegaon. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The team of Homebound, including director Neeraj Ghaywan, producers Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, and actors Vishal Jethwa, Ishaan Khatter were present at the ceremony to collect the award, which was presented by Nita Ambani and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. 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 most prestigious and credible film awards, instituted by The Indian Express Group, the Chetak Screen …

Name, Nominees, Film Details and Highlights

Name, Nominees, Film Details and Highlights

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 11:51 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Director Winner: In a category replete with formidable talent, Aditya Dhar emerged victorious, taking home the Best Director award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 for Dhurandhar. The win stands as a testament his compelling vision and nuanced storytelling, which resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The category brought together a diverse slate of filmmakers whose works ranged from major blockbusters to critically acclaimed narratives. The nominees included Laxman Ramchandra Utekar for Chhaava, Suparn S. Varma for Haq, and Neeraj Ghaywan for Homebound. Also in contention were Raam Reddy for Jugnuma: The Fable, Mohit Suri for Saiyaara, and Reema Kagti for Superboys of Malegaon. The trophy was presented by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express Group. However, Aditya Dhar was not present at the ceremony. The event was hosted by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian …

Name, Nominees, Full Details and Highlights

Name, Nominees, Full Details and Highlights

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 6, 2026 12:44 AM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Actor Winner: In one of the biggest wins of the night, Ranveer Singh clinched the Chetak Screen Award for Best Actor (Male) for his performance in director Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. The category witnessed intense competition among some of the most celebrated Bollywood performances not just of 2025, but of recent times. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Ranveer emerged victorious, defeating Vicky Kaushal (Chhaava), Siddhant Chaturvedi (Dhadak 2), Vishal Jethwa (Homebound), Ishaan Khatter (Homebound), Manoj Bajpayee (Jugnuma: The Fable), and Adarsh Gourav (Superboys of Malegaon). Nita Ambani presented the trophy at the grand ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday, April 5. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts at the ceremony. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates About Chetak Screen Awards India’s most prestigious and credible film awards, instituted by The Indian Express Group, the Chetak Screen Awards was created with the belief …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, Zubeen Garg honoured during In Memoriam segment | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Manoj Kumar, Dharmendra, Zubeen Garg honoured during In Memoriam segment | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 5, 2026 10:45 PM IST The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held in Mumbai on Sunday paid tribute to the greats from the Indian film industry who passed away in 2025. The evening’s ‘In Memoriam’ segment was accompanied by the song “Ek Pyar Ka Naghma Hai” from Manoj Kumar-starrer Shor, as images of those remembered were displayed one by one. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Actor-director Manoj Kumar and actors Dharmendra, Asrani, Kamini Kaushal, Satish Shah, Sulakshana Pandit, Pankaj Dheer, Mukul Dev, Rakesh Pandey, Dheeraj Kumar, Achyut Potdar, Deb Mukherjee, Shefali Jariwala were remembered during the segment. Manoj Kumar Dharmendra Asrani Kamini Kaushal Achyut Potdar Deb Mukherjee Dheeraj Kumar Mukul Dev Pankaj Dheer Rakesh Pandey Satish Shah Shefali Jariwala Sulakshana Pandit Singer Zubeen Garg, who tragically passed away at 52, in Singapore, was also remembered. Zubeen Garg The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 also paid tribute to directors Chandra Barot and Partho Ghosh. Chandra Barot Partho Ghosh Producer Saravanan was also remembered during this segment, along with media personality Pritish Nandy. Saravanan M Pritish …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Stolen named Best OTT Film | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Stolen named Best OTT Film | Bollywood News

3 min readKochiApr 5, 2026 10:13 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Cinema is no longer just about what appears and unravels on the big screen. In fact, the smaller screens have become just as important and cosy a home to movies as theatres, thus fostering more opportunities for aspirants. Hence, it is only right for us to specifically recognise excellence in cinematic achievements in the OTT domain. And the Chetak Screen Award for Best OTT Film has been bagged by Stolen starring Abhishek Banerjee. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The movie emerged victorious, defeating Arati Kadav’s Mrs, Honey Trehan’s Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders, Anusha Rizvi’s The Great Shamsuddin Family, and Boman Irani’s The Mehta Boys. Saurabh Shukla and Guneet Monga presented the trophy to the team of Stolen at the star-studded ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday, April 5. 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. About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 India’s …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Haq wins Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Haq wins Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award | Bollywood News

2 min readHyderabadApr 5, 2026 10:13 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Best Film for Gender Sensitivity Winner: At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on Sunday in Mumbai, the Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award recognised a title that handled that responsibility better than any other release of 2025, and it was Haq that claimed the honour. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The category brought together some of the year’s most thoughtful and socially conscious filmmaking. Dhadak 2, Humans in the Loop, Mrs, and The Great Shamsuddin Family were all in the running, each making a case for cinema that takes its portrayal of gender seriously. In the end, it was Haq that the Screen Academy felt went furthest in that conversation. The team of Haq accepted the honour, which was presented by Boman Irani. 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 Instituted by The Indian …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Akshaye Khanna wins Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) award for Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Akshaye Khanna wins Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) award for Dhurandhar | Bollywood News

2 min readChennaiApr 5, 2026 10:10 PM IST The best in Hindi cinema and OTT were honoured at the prestigious Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on Sunday in Mumbai. At the ceremony, Akshaye Khanna took home the Chetak Screen Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for Dhurandhar. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO However, the actor competed with some impressive performers in the category, which included Rakesh Bedi for Dhurandhar, Naseeruddin Shah for Gustaakh Ishq, Saurabh Shukla for Jolly LLB 3 and Deepak Dobriyal for Jugnuma: The Fable. ALSO READ | Chetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates Raj Babbar presented the award, however, Akshaye was not present at the ceremony. 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. About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Instituted by The Indian Express Group, the nominees and winners of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 were selected by the Screen Academy, an independent, not-for-profit body. It comprised of 53 acclaimed filmmakers, …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Karan Tejpal wins Best Director (OTT Film) award for Stolen | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Karan Tejpal wins Best Director (OTT Film) award for Stolen | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 11:32 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026: In a major win, Karan Tejpal clinched the Chetak Screen Award for Best Director (OTT Film) for Stolen. They won against Arati Kadav (Mrs), Honey Trehan (Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders), Anusha Rizvi (The Great Shamsuddin Family), and Boman Irani (The Mehta Boys). Karan Tejpal received the award from filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO With direct-to-OTT movies becoming as popular and important as theatrical releases, the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 introduced five new categories: Best OTT Film, Best Director (OTT Film), Best Actor – Female (OTT Film), Best Actor – Male (OTT Film), and Best Script (OTT Film). Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts for the ceremony. About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 India’s most prestigious and credible film awards, the Chetak Screen Awards are rooted in the belief that art must be recognised purely on merit, integrity, and peer respect. …