Mumbai: Zee Studios, the movies business vertical of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE), has once again brought pride to the nation by winning six prestigious awards at the 71st National Film Awards, reaffirming its position as a powerhouse of content and a champion of meaningful, multi-lingual storytelling.
These wins mark a significant milestone for Zee Studios, reflecting its unwavering commitment to producing impactful narratives that transcend language and cultural boundaries. The studio’s films were recognized across a range of categories, from mainstream cinema to regional gems, children’s films, and debut projects—setting a new standard in Indian filmmaking.
The award-winning titles and categories include:
- Best Actress (Lead Role): Rani Mukherji for her stellar performance in Mrs. Chatterjee V/s Norway
- Best Children’s Film: Naal 2 (Marathi)
- Best Child Artist: Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, and Bhargav Jagtap for Naal 2
- Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
- Best Debut Film of a Director: Aatmapamphlet
- Best Punjabi Feature Film: Godday Godday Chaa
In addition to these wins, 12th Fail, distributed by Zee Studios, clinched two top honours:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Actor (Lead Role): Vikrant Massey
The National Film Awards, instituted by the Government of India in 1954, remain the highest recognition in Indian cinema. The 71st edition’s winners were announced by Shri Ashutosh Gowariker (Feature Film Jury Chairperson), Shri P. Sheshadri (Non-Feature Film Jury Chairperson), and Dr. Ajay Nagabhushan MN, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, alongside Ms. Mattu J. P. Singh, Director General, PIB.
Umesh Kumar Bansal, Chief Business Officer, Zee Studios & Zee Music Co., shared his thoughts on the momentous achievement, “It is our honour to be associated with quality cinema that has been recognised at the prestigious 71st National Film Awards. The success is a firm testament of our commitment as a pan-India studio to bring alive compelling narratives and powerful stories across languages, that resonate with audiences. We are proud of the hard work of our talented filmmakers and teams that has enabled us to collectively achieve this success. We will continue to produce and distribute films that not only entertain but also inspire and celebrate the rich diversity of Indian cinema.”
With a keen eye on delivering authentic, emotionally resonant content, Zee Studios has emerged as one of India’s most prolific production houses, driving stories that entertain, educate, and unite audiences across geographies. As it continues to invest in high-impact stories and expand its multi-language portfolio, the studio reaffirms its mission to spotlight India’s cinematic depth on a global stage.
