May 05: Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) announced that at the 16th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, held on April 30, 2026, it emerged as one of the top winners, securing multiple honours across key categories. The recognition not only celebrates excellence in craft and performance, but also reaffirms PNC’s growing creative imprint on contemporary Indian storytelling. Sarojini Chatterjee, Senior Manager – Brand & PR, Pritish Nandy Communications, was present at the ceremony representing the company.
Leading the wins was Ziddi Girls (streaming on Prime Video), which bagged the award for Best Web Series (Jury), reinforcing PNC’s commitment to crafting compelling, contemporary stories that resonate strongly with today’s audiences. The Royals (streaming on Netflix) added to the momentum with two significant wins, with Neha Parti Matiyani receiving the Best Cinematography award for her distinctive visual language, and Ishaan Khatter taking home the Best Actor (Jury) award for his stellar performance. Further strengthening the winning streak, Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani were honoured with the Best Director (Jury) award for Four More Shots Please! Season 4 (streaming on Prime Video), recognising their layered and culturally attuned storytelling.
Together, these wins highlight PNC’s consistent focus on backing strong creative voices, pushing narrative boundaries, and delivering visually rich, emotionally engaging stories. Beyond individual wins, these honours also reflect PNC’s collaborative strength, bringing together exceptional talent across writing, direction, performance, and technical craft.
Speaking about the recognition, Rangita Pritish Nandy, President and Creative Director, Pritish Nandy Communications, said, “To be recognised at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival is an honour for all of us at PNC. These awards hold immense significance in celebrating excellence in Indian cinema and storytelling, and to be acknowledged here feels both deeply rewarding and motivating. Each of these projects comes from a place of strong creative conviction, and these wins are a reflection of the passion that continues to drive us forward.”
With a slate that continues to evolve alongside audience sensibilities, Pritish Nandy Communications remains committed to championing stories that are contemporary, inclusive, and globally relevant. These wins mark another step in that journey, further cementing the brand’s position as a key player in India’s premium storytelling space.
