Katrina Kaif Wins Best Actress for Merry Christmas at Indie Film Fest New York

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has been awarded Best Actress for her role in "Merry Christmas" at the Indie Film Festival Awards in New York, recognizing her as a standout talent in independent cinema

The festival is renowned for highlighting excellence in global and independent films, and Katrina's performance was celebrated for its emotional depth and precision, showcasing her as a versatile and evolving artist

"Merry Christmas" allowed Katrina to explore complex emotional landscapes, further solidifying her reputation for taking on challenging and layered characters with authenticity

The Indie Film Festival Awards also acknowledged other talents in Indian cinema, with Kartik Aaryan winning Best Actor for "Chandu Champion," which also took home the Best Film award

Additional honors included Best Family Film to "Binny and Family," and Best Director to Siddharth Anand for "Fighter," showcasing the breadth of talent in the industry

The award for Best OTT Special was given to Imtiaz Ali for "Chamkila," highlighting the growing recognition of digital content in the film industry

Newcomers were also recognized, with Anjini Dhawan receiving Best Debutant Female for "Binny and Family" and Abhay Verma winning Best Debutant Male for "Munjya"

Pratibha Ranta was celebrated as the Rising Star for her role in "Laapataa Ladies," indicating a promising future for emerging talents in Indian cinema