News18 is all set to host the Showsha Reel Awards 2023 on 25th February at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The new edition will felicitate exceptional films of Hindi film industry and web series along with the best cast and crew.
The jury of the award features notable personalities such as Ramesh Sippy, filmmaker; Sriram Raghavan, director and screenwriter; Divya Dutta, actress; Ashwiny Iyer Tiwary, filmmaker and writer; and Tavishi Paitandy, Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor of News18.com. This jury would select the best from the jury categories like such as Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Debut (Male/Female) and Best Director. Films and web series such as 83, Shershaah, Mimi, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files, Delhi Crime, and Family Man 2, among others, are the contenders for the awards in the Jury Awards and Popular Choice categories.
The latest edition of the News18 Showsha Reel Awards will bring together many icons on one stage such as Rajkummar Rao, Vidya Balan, Bhumi Pednekar, Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon, Sidharth Malhotra, Ayan Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Divya Dutta, Jasleen Royal, Manoj Bajpayee, Huma Qureshi, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Vasan Bala, and many others.
Commenting on the awards ceremony, Puneet Singhvi – CEO & President – Digital & Corporate Strategy, Network18, said, “As India’s No. 1 news network, we are constantly looking at unique opportunities and initiatives that commemorate the myriad of creative voices our country hosts. With this new edition of News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023, we aspire to recognise the incredible talent in the Hindi film industry and web shows. We strive to champion original voices who have showcased unparalleled brilliance and encourage diversity in content by recognising films and web series that have not just made a noise because of their unprecedented box office numbers but also pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling.”
Ameya Bhise – Editor – News18.com, said, “Hindi cinema and web shows have the potential to inspire, move, and transport us to new realms. And when there are some particularly exceptional talents who are revolutionising the art of visual storytelling, we at News18 believe that such efforts must be acknowledged. Through the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023, we are now stepping up our efforts to support the creative spirit that makes our Hindi cinema and the world of web shows unique and recognise the artists who bring these stories to life.”
News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2023 is set to telecast on CNN News18 and News18 digital on 4th March at 9:30 pm.
