Sanjay Mishra Best actor and Shruti Ulfat won best actress awards at 3rd International Film Festival of Prayag 

With the intention to promote the culture of independent filmmaking, the two-day International Film Festival of Prayag was held in Delhi which came to an end today. Veteran actor Ranjeet; Gaurav Dwivedi – General Secretary, Film Bandhu, Uttar Pradesh; writer Harvinder Mankkar , actress Gizele Thakral , comedian Banwari Jhol, Actor Nasir Khan and Hasan Haider, Founder & Director of IFFP were present during the festival.

A tribute was made to the late actor Om Puri who was the Chief Guest during the 1^st IFFP held in Prayag.

Johnny walkers received the Godfather of Comedy Awards received by His Son Nasir Khan  while Rajpal Yadav was bestowed with the Best Entertainer in Bollywood. Kaali Chaat won the Best Feature Film Award and lead actor Prakash Deshmukh from the same film bagged the Best Actor Award. Shruti Ulfat won Best Actress Award for Amrita & I. Director Karmik Varm won the best Promotional short film on Social Issus award for short film Hawa Badlo.

Enthusiasts have submitted films in categories like Documentary, Short Fiction, Short Animation & Feature Film.The previous two editions of International Film Festival of Prayag were held in Prayag amongst much fanfare. The film festival featured the screening of independent cinema submitted by filmmakers, students and professionals from around the world.

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award while veteran actor Ranjeet was felicitated with the Living Legend Award. Manoj Tiwari was presented the Shan-e-Prayag 2017 award.

Ab To Patti Khol Do, a special film on Swachh Bharat was showcased on the opening day followed by the screening of the selected films from different filmmakers and genres. The second day of the festival had its own flavour with some lecture sessions, interaction between guest speakers and audience.

Hasan Haider, Founder, IFFP & Owner, Z & Z Media Pvt. Ltd says, “We are super excited to present the third edition of IFFP in Delhi. I am sure movie goers had a gala time during the screenings at the film fest. The city of Delhi proved to be a great host.”

The 3^rd International Film Festival of Prayag featured entries from countries like India, UAE Dubai, Sweden, Iran, Canada, Italy, Japan, Spain, China, Pakistan & Tajikistan.

Here’s the complete list of award winners:

AWARD LIST 

1. Mr. Johny Walker – Godfather of Comedy
2. Mr. Shyam Benegal – Life Time Achievement Award
3. Miss Gizele Thakral — Best Beauty Diva in Bollywood
4. Mr. Harvinder Mankkar- Best Writer/Director Award in Bollywood
5. Mr. Ranjit – -Living Legend Awards
6. Mr Gaurav Dwivedi – Special guest of Honour Guest Award
7. Mr. Manoj Tiwari –Shan-e-Prayag -2017
8. Rajpal Yadav- Best Entertainer in Bollywood
9. GUL REYAZ (Actor/Filmmaker) Honoured with Jury Award

FEATURE FILMS NATIONAL

1. Kaali Chaat         Best Feature Film Award ( National)
2. Zarab                    Best Director Award  (National) Mukul Nag
3. Brina                     Special Jury Award  National

BEST MALE ACTOR AWARD 

Prakash Deshmukh                   Film Kaali Chaat                  Best Actor Awar

BEST  FEMALE  ACTOR AWARD 

Shurti Ulfat                                  Film Amrita & I                    Best Actress

BEST ACTOR IN NEGATIVE ROLE  

Sanjay Mishra                             Film Brina                 Best Actor Award

FEATURE FILMS INTERNATIONAL

My Home Town                               Best Feature Film  (international)

SHORT FILMS NATIONAL

1. Santolan                  Best Short film Award (National)
2. Mazhabi Ladoo     Saurabh Tyagi  Best Director Award (National)
3. Amrita & I              Special jury Award  (National)

SHORT FILMS INTERNATIONAL

1. La  Femeet Le TGV              Best Short Film (International)
2. Sweet Hurt                            Best Director (International)Becquart Sandrine

DOCUMENTARY FILMS NATIONAL

1. Nibhrotochari                       Best Documentary Film Award (National)
2. The Take Over                      Best Director Award (National)Jennifer Alphonses
3. Rangzen                                 Special Jury Award (National)

DOCUMENTARY FILMS INTERNATIONAL

1. Gong QUUI Zhuo (The Tibeten Girl)             Best Film Award International
2. Eye of India                                                         Best Director (Benn Berkeley)

Best Promotional Short Film on Social Issues

Hawa Badlo : Karmik Varma

ANIMATION FILMS

Hope The Boat                                 Best Animation Film Award

SWATCH BHARART FILMS

Arjun                                                  Best concept Award