Katrina Kaif bags Best Actor award for her performance in Merry Christmas

Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif has been awarded Best Actor (Female) for her performance in Merry Christmas at the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York, as the winners for Hindi-language films of 2024 were officially announced.

Katrina Kaif shines with Merry Christmas performance

The much-anticipated event, known for spotlighting excellence in independent and world cinema, brought together standout storytellers from across the globe. Katrina’s role in Merry Christmas was widely praised for its depth, restraint, and emotional precision—marking one of her most compelling performances to date.

Known for her dynamic trajectory across genres, Katrina Kaif continues to evolve as an artist with a distinctive voice. Merry Christmas offered her a powerful canvas to explore an unfamiliar emotional territory, further highlighting her ability to take on complex, layered characters with confidence and authenticity.

The Indie Film Festival Awards also celebrated other outstanding contributors from Indian cinema: Kartik Aaryan was named Best Actor (Male) for Chandu Champion, which also won Best Film. Binny and Family took home the award for Best Family Film, while Siddharth Anand was honoured with Best Director for Fighter. The award for Best OTT Special went to Imtiaz Ali for Chamkila. In the debut categories, Anjini Dhawan won Best Debutant Female for Binny and Family, and Abhay Verma was awarded Best Debutant Male for Munjya. Pratibha Ranta was recognised as the Rising Star for her performance in Laapataa Ladies.

Katrina Kaif becomes global ambassador of Maldives tourism

This exciting collaboration comes on the heels of Visit Maldives’ special Summer Sale Campaign, designed to entice more travellers to discover the breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant marine life, and exclusive luxurious experiences that the Maldives offers.

Katrina Kaif is a globally recognised icon, a distinguished performer, and an award-winning entrepreneur whose influence spans industries and continents. With an acclaimed portfolio of blockbuster films and many prestigious awards, her contributions to Indian cinema is prolific. Beyond her on-screen success, she has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial acumen—redefining the role of women in business. As a recipient of the prestigious Forbes Icon of Excellence honour, Katrina has firmly established herself as a leading voice at the intersection of business and entertainment.

Speaking about her new role as the Sunny Side of Life’s Global Brand Ambassador, Katrina said, “The Maldives represents the pinnacle of luxury and natural beauty — a place where elegance meets tranquillity. I’m honoured to be chosen as the face of the Sunny Side of Life. This collaboration is about bringing the finest travel experiences to global audiences, and I’m excited to help people around the world discover the unique charm and world-class offerings of this extraordinary destination.”

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