Chandu Champion & Laapataa Ladies Shine at the Indie Film Festival Awards

2024 was another action packed year for the entertainment industry, and this time around, their work surely stood out on the global stage. Many films have been released over the years, but Laapataa Ladies and Chandu Champion found their way into peoples hearts the most. Even after several months, these films continue to make headlines, and their success is now further validated by their nominations at the inaugural edition of the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York.

As part of the first awards show of its kind, the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York announced their nominees for the Best Hindi Films category. They made nominations based on the most newly released and their blockbuster films. One of the names that have been in the most prolific discussions this year Chandu Champion and Laapataa Ladies. Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion, which starred Kartik Aryan, was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Kiran Rao also did well in her directorial debut with Laapataa Ladies which features the young actors Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Pratibha Ranta.

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies is a comedy-drama that explores identity, empowerment, and modern relationships. It depicts the story of two women who have humor-filled revelation and self-discovery during their journey. The film's impact was so profound that it has also been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars, further proving its importance in the world of films this year.

On the other hand, Chandu Champion has been an audience favorite, providing inspiration and an emotional rollercoaster. The film documents the incredible life of India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, Murlikant Petkar, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan.

Kartik Aaryan’s impressive performance and exceptional writing have made this film a great success with critics and the audience. Chandu Champion has been consistently breaking records at the box office and earning huge profits, further cementing its importance on the cinematic world.

As these two movies gain accolades and awards, it is quite evident that their nominations at the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York confirmed their brilliance. With their strong prose, great acting, and impact on the audience, 2024 will be remembered as a golden year in Indian cinema.