Anupam Kher Calls Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Grand, Authentic, Special
Anupam Kher Calls Chetak Screen Awards 2026 Grand, Authentic, Special
Anupam Kher shares insider moments from the revived Chetak Screen Awards 2026, praising the grand night and heartwarming school moments.
The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 returned in grand style after a seven-year hiatus, with Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover, Zakir Khan and Saurabh Dwivedi hosting a star-studded evening. The ceremony drew industry heavyweights like Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar and Bobby Deol, all under one glamorous roof.
Amid the celebrations, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared pictures from the night, calling the event 'grand,' 'authentic,' and deeply special. In an Instagram note, he wrote that it felt wonderful to be back and that stories like these matter. He added a touching moment about meeting his friends from Dilkhush Special School, who acted in Sitare Zame Par, whose joy lit up the room. He also congratulated Nita Ambani and Alia Bhatt, and saluted Anant Goenka and Priyanka Jha and the team behind the awards for bringing back the ceremony with dignity and excellence.
Among the winners, Ahaan Panday took the Breakthrough New Actor (Male) award for Saiyaara, beating out Mohit Agarwal (Agra), Aaman Devgan (Azaad), Samuel Abiola Robinson (Dilli Dark) and Aishvary Thackeray (Nishaanchi). Aneet Padda won the Breakthrough New Actor (Female) award.
Dhurandhar emerged as the big winner, sweeping 14 trophies, including Best Actor (Male) for Ranveer Si. The ceremony closed on a high note as cinema, talent, and the magic that connects everyone were celebrated with style.
