Chandu Champion & Laapataa Ladies shine at first Indie Film Festival Awards in New York
Chandu Champion and Laapataa Ladies have been nominated for the first Indie Film Festival Awards in New York. Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is a comedy-drama about identity and empowerment and was India¡¯s official Oscar entry.
2024 was undoubtedly a year of sheer fun. It saw films that won hearts and made a lasting impression worldwide. Two such flicks, Chandu Champion and Laapataa Ladies, are still making headlines. The films were nominated for the first Indie Film Festival Awards in New York.
Hindi movies nominated for first Indie Film Festival
The first Indie Film Festival Awards - New York revealed its Hindi film nominations in 2024. While the list is full of outstanding films, Sajid Nadiadwala's Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan and starring Kartik Aaryan, and Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava, have also received nominations.
The Indie Film Festival Awards (IFFA) is a New York City-based festival dedicated to connecting independent filmmakers and content creators from around the world. It offers a unique blend of online award nominations, live screenings, and an in-person awards show, fostering a vibrant community of artists, industry professionals, and audiences.
The festival aims to celebrate independent cinema by providing a platform for diverse voices and innovative storytelling. Through its various events and programs, IFFA supports emerging talent and contributes to the dynamic landscape of global independent filmmaking.
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is a comedy-drama about identity, empowerment, and the complexity of contemporary relationships. The film follows two ladies as they embark on an unexpected excursion, which leads to moments of self-discovery and laughter.
Notably, it was India's official Oscar entry. Chandu Champion, created by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, tells the life of Murlikant Petkar, a Paralympic swimmer.
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