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Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, March 24: The
OTTplay Awards
In 2025, Mumbai’s JW Marriott was illuminated with a dazzling celebration of India’s top digital entertainment talents. The event took place on March 22nd and marked the third iteration of the nation’s sole nationwide OTT Awards. It gathered prominent celebrities and narrators from all over the country to recognize excellence in web series and movies under the theme ‘One Nation, One OTT Award’.

The event was attended by more than 80 prominent figures from the industry, including
Manoj Bajpayee
,
Jaideep Ahlawat
,
Kajol
,
Jyotika
,
Rajkummar Rao
Nimisha Sajayan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Sriimurali, Hina Khan, Kani Kusruti, Avinash Tiwary, and Aditi RaoHydari—join forces for an extraordinary display of skill and camaraderie. The hosts, Aparshakti Khurana and Kubbra Sait, infused the event with contagious enthusiasm, leading spectators through a evening filled with indelible highlights.

Major victories and spectacular highlights

The
OTTplay Awards
In 2025, the event boasted an impressive array of programming, highlighting significant achievements for “Panchayat,” “Girls Will Be Girls,” “Freedom at Midnight,” “Paatal Lok,” “Poacher,” “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack,” and “Black Warrant.”

Manoj Bajpayee
(Despatch) and Anupam Kher (Vijay 69) received awards for Best Actor (Popular and Critics, respectively), while
Kajol
(Do Patti) and Parvathy Thiruvothu (from Manorathangal) received awards in the Best Actress category.

The episode of the web series provided powerful emotional moments and memorable reunions.
Jyotika
The Dabba Cartel received the Best Supporting Actor ( Female ) award and presented the Critics’ Best Actress accolade in flawless Marathi to her co-star Nimisha Sajayan ( Poacher ), resulting in an emotional on-stage meeting.

Jaideep Ahlawat
In season two of Paatal Lok, along with Raghav Juyal winning awards in both the Critic’s and Popular categories for Best Male Actor, Aditi Rao Hydari received acclaim for her significant role in Heeramandi.

The evening also featured intergenerational festivities. Onstage, Anupam Kher and Shekhar Suman cheered for Patralekha as she received the award for Breakthrough Performance ( Female ), which her spouse had accompanied her to accept.
Rajkummar Rao
elicited a resounding standing ovation. Kher further captivated the crowd with an unexpected acting demonstration, recreating a compelling segment from his renowned 1984 film, Saaransh.

The winners also featured “The Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Lives” and “Shark Tank,” highlighting the comprehensive range of India’s OTT landscape—ranging from established figures like Rakesh Roshan and Rajesh Roshan to rising talents including Avneet Kaur, Neeraj Madhav, Sidhant Gupta, and Sunny Kaushal.

Reunions and reflections

The evening saw iconic reunions that brought joy to both fans and colleagues. The cast of “The Family Man” —
Manoj Bajpayee
, Priya Mani, and Neeraj Madhav–shared the stage for the first time since Season 1, joined by
Jaideep Ahlawat
, the new season’s villain and one of the night’s major victors.

Manoj Bajpayee
Additionally, I reconnect with Director Sanjay Gupta and openly praised Nimisha Sajayan’s growing portfolio. In the meantime, enthusiasts of Fanaa indulged in nostalgic feelings as Kunal Kohli shared memories from the film.
Kajol
with her prize for Do Patti.

The Kannada film industry received notable recognition, with special honors bestowed upon Sriimurali and Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar. Miheeka Daggubati also accepted the Best Talk Show Host award in place of her spouse, Rana Daggubati.

Single Nation, Single OTT Award

Avinash Mudaliar, CEO & Co-founder of OTTplay Premium, commented on the importance of the event stating, “This occasion marks
OTTplay Awards
, we honor the makers, the trailblazers, the legends—and the enthusiasts who can binge-watch an entire season quicker than they get their meal delivered. Through our “One Country, One OTT Awards” initiative, the
OTTplay Awards
Strive to surpass linguistic and platform limitations, celebrating outstanding achievements in web series, OTT movies, and beyond within India’s expansive and dynamic entertainment scene. Here’s to raising a glass for the narratives that resonate, the portrayals that linger, and acknowledging that the glorious age of streaming isn’t approaching—it’s already upon us.”

As the evening ended with Raghav Juyal’s inspiring address and characteristic slow-motion hook step, the event came to a close.
OTTplay Awards
In 2025, it emerged as a lively proof of Indian storytelling’s thriving future—brought together through content, creativity, and cultural richness.

The
OTTplay Awards
In 2025, the event is presented jointly by Real Juice and Kuhl, under the support of StockGro, and in collaboration with HT City. The official broadcasting partner is Zoom. As the exclusive fashion collaborator, Flipkart Spoyl will be involved, alongside associate partners such as D Pauls for travel services, Amante for premium lingerie, and Propshop focusing on real estate. Special partnerships include Aussie Lamb and Krishinet Fibre, while technical backing comes from UDigital as both an ISP and IPTV provider, along with Hyperlink serving as the events partner.

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