Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved the proposal to present Uttarakhand Film Awards for 2024 and 2025 under the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024. The honours will recognise notable contributions by actors, directors, producers and technical professionals in Uttarakhandi cinema and the wider film industry.
Folk singer Narendra Singh Negi, known for carrying Garhwali culture through his work, has been selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Actor Hemant Pandey will receive the same honour for 2025. Each recipient will receive ₹2 lakh and a certificate of appreciation.
The government said the awards are intended to encourage film production in Uttarakhand, create opportunities for local artists and promote the state’s languages, traditions, folk culture and natural beauty at national and international levels.
2024 award selections
In the Uttarakhand dialect film category, the Garhwali film ‘Ghaprol’ has been selected as the Best Film. Its producer Ajay Dhaundiyal will receive the award.
The other 2024 selections are:
- Best Director and Screenwriter: Siddharth Sharma for ‘Ghaprol’
- Best Actor: Ramesh Rawat for ‘Kara Ek Pratha’
- Best Actress: Shivani Bhandari for ‘Kara Ek Pratha’
- Best Supporting Actor: Ajay Singh Bisht for ‘Kara Ek Pratha’
- Best Supporting Actress: Madhubala for the Jaunsari film ‘Mere Gaon Ki Baat’
- Best Singer: Ajab Singh for ‘Mere Gaon Ki Baat’
- Best Cinematographer: Vinay Channa for ‘Ghaprol’
2025 award selections
In the Hindi film category, ‘Manu Kya Karega’ has been selected as the Best Film. The award will go to its producer, Sharad Mehra.
‘Kesari Chapter 2’ has received selections in several major categories. Karan Singh Tyagi has been chosen as Best Director, while Akshay Kumar and Ananya Pandey have been selected as Best Actor and Best Actress.
Karan Singh Tyagi and Amrit Pal have been selected as Best Screenwriters for the film. R. Madhavan will receive the Best Supporting Actor award, while singer Jubin Nautiyal has been selected in the Best Singer category.
Among films made in Uttarakhand’s regional dialects, the Garhwali film ‘Raibaar’ has been selected as the Best Film for 2025. Its producer and screenwriter is Bhagat Singh Saini, while Sushil Uniyal has been selected as Best Director.
Rajesh Naugai will receive the Best Supporting Actor award for ‘Raibaar’, and Dharmendra Singh Sisodia has been selected as its Best Cinematographer.
The Garhwali film ‘Dwi Hola Jab Saath’ has produced 3 other 2025 selections. Manish Dimri has been chosen as Best Actor, Kalyani Gangola as Best Actress and Vikas Bhardwaj as Best Singer.
Prize structure and recognition
The award structure provides ₹2 lakh for Best Film and ₹1.50 lakh for Best Director. Winners in the Best Actor, Best Actress, Screenwriter, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Singer and Cinematographer categories will receive ₹1 lakh each.
Producers and directors will also receive a Golden Brahma Kamal and a certificate of appreciation. Other artists and technicians will be presented with a Silver Brahma Kamal and a certificate.
The selections were made on the recommendation of the judging panel. Dhami said Uttarakhand has a distinct cultural identity and that supporting regional films and artists can create new opportunities for local talent.
Conclusion
The approval establishes the selected Uttarakhand Film Awards for 2024 and 2025, combining recognition for major Hindi productions with awards for Garhwali and Jaunsari cinema, artists and technical professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award?
Narendra Singh Negi has been selected for the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Q. Who will receive the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award?
Actor Hemant Pandey has been selected for the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Q. Which film won Best Film in the 2024 Uttarakhand dialect category?
The Garhwali film ‘Ghaprol’ was selected as the Best Film in the 2024 Uttarakhand dialect category.
Q. Which film won Best Film in the 2025 regional-language category?
The Garhwali film ‘Raibaar’ was selected as the Best Film among 2025 films made in Uttarakhand’s regional dialects.
Q. What is the prize for Best Film?
The Best Film award carries ₹2 lakh.
Q. What recognition will producers and directors receive?
Producers and directors will receive a Golden Brahma Kamal and a certificate of appreciation.
Q. How were the awardees selected?
The selections were made according to the recommendation of the judging panel.
