The 9th Sabrang Awards successfully concluded in Mumbai, marking a significant event that honored the artistic contributions of both artists and technicians within the film industry. Esteemed personalities such as Manoj Tiwari, Pradeep Pandey Chintu, Smriti Sinha, Ritesh Pandey, and the cast of "Sangharsh 2" were among those recognized for their exceptional work.
The awards ceremony, which celebrated achievements from the 2023-2024 period, featured a vibrant atmosphere that captivated attendees. Notably, the event acknowledged not only industry veterans but also emerging talents and technicians, emphasizing the diversity and richness of contributions to the Bhojpuri cinema landscape.
The organized celebration underscored the commitment to honoring excellence in the field, fostering an environment where creativity and hard work are duly recognized and celebrated.
At the Sabrang Film Awards, Bhojpuri cinema superstar and MP Manoj Tiwari was honored with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award, while the Best Singer award went to Ritesh Pandey. Renowned director Rajkumar R Pandey received the Best Director award for the film "Ishq," and the Best Film award was presented to Ratnakar Kumar from Worldwide Records Bhojpuri for "Sangharsh 2."
Chintu Pandey was recognized as Best Actor for "Ishq," and Smriti Sinha received the Best Actress award for her role in "Chhath Ke Bartiya." The award ceremony was hosted by the evergreen actor Yash Kumar and the TRP Queen Sanjana Pandey. Yash Kumar was awarded Best Actor for Critics, while Sanjana was recognized as the TRP Queen.
Regarding this special event, MP and actor Manoj Tiwari emphasized that the Sabrang Film Awards is a prestigious ceremony in the Bhojpuri film industry, and organizer Kuldeep has consistently maintained its dignity over the years. He mentioned that receiving such honors gives artists a true sense of having contributed to the industry. Kuldeep and his entire team work tirelessly throughout the year to select deserving participants and celebrate the arts and artists.
Tiwari expressed gratitude to Kuldeep for continuing to infuse vibrancy into the Sabrang Awards. Organizer Kuldeep Srivastava also reflected on the significance of the event, noting the hard work and relentless efforts of the entire team to make it a success, despite facing various challenges.
Awards not only boost artists' morale but also inspire them to pursue new and better projects. The selection of awardees is based on their contributions and merits, ensuring that artists feel recognized for their talents. When an actor is honored for their abilities, it brings them peace of mind and satisfaction.
The event was notably successful, and the team remains committed to organizing future ceremonies. Awards were also presented for 2023, including Best Film to "Bol Radha Bol," with Ananjay Raghuraj winning Best Debut Director. Rinku Ghosh received the Best Actress for Critics award, while Sanchita Banerjee was recognized as the Most Popular actress. Tanushree Chatterjee was awarded Best Classical Actress, and Kajal Tripathi received the Emerging Actress award. Additionally, Abhay Sinha, president of IMPPA, was honored as Bihar Gaurav, and Worldwide Records was awarded Best Music Company.