Kartik Aaryan’s Chandu Champion bags 3 nominations at Indie Film Festival Awards

New Delhi: 2024 was indeed a year of pure entertainment. It witnessed films that truly won hearts and left a significant impact across the world. Two such films were Chandu Champion and Laapataa Ladies, which are still making waves. The evidence of their success can be seen in their nominations for the first edition of the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York. The film was nominated for the best film, best director – Kabir Khan and best actor – Kartik Aaryan.

The first edition of the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York has announced its nominations for Hindi films of 2024. While the list is filled with remarkable films, Sajid Nadiadwala’s Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kartik Aaryan, along with Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava, have also been nominated.

Laapataa Ladies makes it to the list

Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is a comedy-drama that explores themes of identity, empowerment, and the complexities of modern relationships. The film follows the journey of two women who embark on an unexpected adventure, leading to moments of self-discovery and humour. Notably, it is also India’s official entry for the Oscars.

Check out the full list of nominations below!

 

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Jointly produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion is undoubtedly one of the most loved films of the year. The extraordinary story of Murlikant Petkar has truly won audiences’ hearts worldwide. With outstanding word-of-mouth, the film has maintained a stronghold at the box office.