Critics’ Choice Awards 2025: Abhishek Bachchan, Diljit Dosanjh, Konkona Sen Sharma And More – Peek At The Full Lineup Of Starry Contenders | Bollywood Gossip

Hey, all you Bollywood buffs! It’s your favorite snoop, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, back with the latest lowdown from the glitzy world of Hindi cinema. Grab your popcorn because the Critics’ Choice Awards are back, and it’s juicier than ever! 🎬✨

The Film Critics Guild has dropped the curtain on the nominations for the much-awaited 7th edition of the Critics’ Choice Awards. This annual bash is all about showering love on the crème de la crème across short films, web series, and feature films. Oh, and guess what? They’ve thrown documentaries into the mix this year! Because why should the rest of the film world have all the fun, right? 🍿

Documentaries Take the Stage: The addition of documentaries means we’re now celebrating the magic from every nook and cranny of India, capturing stories that make our cultural tapestry so darn vibrant.

The Jury’s In: With 59 discerning film critics donning their judging hats, the awards promise nothing short of cinematic gold. These are the folks who know their celluloid, so it’s safe to say, their picks are worth a watch!

Now, let’s talk nominations. Abhishek Bachchan is flexing his acting chops and snagged a nod for Best Actor in I Want To Talk. His response? Pure gratitude, although I’m sure he’s already planning his ‘Thank You’ speech in the shower. 😉 Meanwhile, Konkona Sen Sharma is over the moon about her Best Actress nomination for Killer Soup. Honestly, who wouldn’t be thrilled with a name like that, right?

Here’s a sneak peek at who’s vying for the golden statuettes:

Short Films:

• Best Short Film: IYKYK (If You Know You Know), Jal Tu Jalaal Tu, Obur, Taak (Tracker), Virundhu (The Feast)
• Best Director: Bonita Rajpurohit, Prateek Vats, Faraz Ali, Ajai Vishwanath, Udit Khurana

  Feature Films:

• Best Film: All We Imagine As Light, Amar Singh Chamkila, Family, Girls Will Be Girls, Kottukkaali (The Adamant Girl)

  Web Series:

• Best Web Series: Brinda, Freedom at Midnight, Killer Soup, Poacher, Raat Jawaan Hai

  And the list goes on, but hey, I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise! So, who are you rooting for?

  Nisha’s Nutshell: In the crazy rollercoaster that is Bollywood, remember, it’s not about who wins or loses but how many awards you can fit on your mantelpiece before it collapses! And with that, I leave you pondering your own Best Actor moments in life’s daily drama. 🌟

  Stay tuned, my Bollywood aficionados, because the Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 are set to dazzle on March 25th. Until then, keep dreaming in Technicolor! 🎥