IFFM 2026 Full Winners List: Rekha, Rani Mukherji, Pankaj Tripathi and more honoured for excellence in cinema

Special Recognition: Rani Mukerji, 30 Years in Cinema: Rani Mukerji received special recognition for completing 30 years in the film industry.

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Artist of Distinction: Pankaj Tripathi: Pankaj Tripathi was honoured as Artist of Distinction for his contribution to Indian cinema.

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Best Actor: Dulquer Salmaan, Kaantha: Dulquer Salmaan was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in Kaantha.

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Best Director: Rishab Shetty, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty won Best Director for his work on Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1.

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Indie Film: Special Mention Kikkiran De Phull: The film earned a special mention in the indie film category at the festival.

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Best Actor (Series): Vijay Varma, Matka King: Vijay Varma won Best Actor in a Series for his performance in Matka King.

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Best Actress: Kirti Kulhari, Full Plate: Kirti Kulhari won Best Actress for her performance in Full Plate.

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Excellence in Cinema: Rekha: Veteran actress Rekha was honoured with the Excellence in Cinema award for her remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.

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Best Series: Freedom at Midnight, Season 2: Season 2 of Freedom at Midnight won the Best Series award.

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Best Actress (Series): Rasika Dugal, Delhi Crime 3: Rasika Dugal took home Best Actress in a Series for Delhi Crime 3.

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IFFM 2026 Full Winners List: Rekha, Rani Mukherji, Pankaj Tripathi and more honoured for excellence in cinema

Special Recognition: Rani Mukerji, 30 Years in Cinema: Rani Mukerji received special recognition for completing 30 years in the film industry.

Artist of Distinction: Pankaj Tripathi: Pankaj Tripathi was honoured as Artist of Distinction for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Best Actor: Dulquer Salmaan, Kaantha: Dulquer Salmaan was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in Kaantha.

Best Director: Rishab Shetty, Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty won Best Director for his work on Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1.

Indie Film: Special Mention Kikkiran De Phull: The film earned a special mention in the indie film category at the festival.

Best Actor (Series): Vijay Varma, Matka King: Vijay Varma won Best Actor in a Series for his performance in Matka King.

Best Actress: Kirti Kulhari, Full Plate: Kirti Kulhari won Best Actress for her performance in Full Plate.

Excellence in Cinema: Rekha: Veteran actress Rekha was honoured with the Excellence in Cinema award for her remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.

Best Series: Freedom at Midnight, Season 2: Season 2 of Freedom at Midnight won the Best Series award.

Best Actress (Series): Rasika Dugal, Delhi Crime 3: Rasika Dugal took home Best Actress in a Series for Delhi Crime 3.

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