Award
A Tribute to Remarkable Achievements
and Inspiring Performances
Ardeshir Irani International Film Festival Awards Award Categories
FEATURE FILM AWARDS
- Best Feature Film
- Best Hindi Feature Film
- Best Regional Feature Film
- Best International Feature Film
- Best Independent Feature Film
- Best Debut Feature Film
- Best Animation Feature Film
- Best OTT Feature Film
DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARDS
- Best Documentary Feature Film
- Best Documentary Short Film
- Best Documentary Series
- Best Documentary Web Series
- Best Documentary TV Programme
- Best International Documentary
- Best Regional Documentary
- Best Student Documentary
- Best Independent Documentary
- Best Social Issue Documentary
- Best Environmental Documentary
- Best Historical Documentary
- Best Biographical Documentary
- Best Investigative Documentary
- Best Educational Documentary
- Best Cultural Documentary
- Best Experimental Documentary
- Best Documentary Cinematography
- Best Documentary Editing
- Best Documentary Director
- Best Documentary Producer
CRITICS AWARDS
- Best Film – Critics
- Best Director – Critics
- Best Actor – Critics
- Best Actress – Critics
- Best Negative Role – Critics
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
- Best Film – People’s Choice
- Best Director – People’s Choice
- Best Actor – People’s Choice
- Best Actress – People’s Choice
SHORT FILM AWARDS
- Best Short Film
- Best Short Fiction Film
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Short Animation
- Best Student Short Film
- Best Mobile Short Film
- Best Experimental Short Film
- Best Social Awareness Short Film
- Best Regional Short Film
- Best AI Short Film
- Best Debut Short Film
WEB SERIES / OTT AWARDS
- Best Web Series
- Best OTT Series
- Best OTT Film
- Best OTT Short Film
- Best Mini Series
- Best Regional Web Series
- Best International Web Series
- Best Documentary Web Series
- Best Animated Web Series
TELEVISION / TV AWARDS
- Best TV Serial Award
- Best TV Drama Award
- Best TV Comedy Award
- Best TV Thriller / Crime Award
- Best TV Show Award
- Best TV Documentary Award
- Best TV Mini Series Award
- Best TV Episode Award
MUSIC / ALBUMS / SONGS AWARDS
- Best Music Album
- Best Original Song
- Best Music Director / Composer
- Best Singer – Male
- Best Singer – Female
- Best Lyrics
- Best Music Producer
- Best Debut Singer
- Best Independent Music
- Best Regional Music
- Best International Music
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
- Best Special Performance
- Best Special Appearance
- Best Cameo Performance
- Best Dance Performance
- Best Stunt Performance
SPECIAL / INDUSTRY AWARDS
- Bollywood Entertainment Journalist Award
- Best Event Management Company Award
- Best Celebrity Management Agency Award
- Best Association Award
- Best OTT Platform Award
- Social Activities Award
MOST POPULAR AWARD CATEGORIES
- Most Versatile Actress Of The Year Award
- Most Versatile Actor Of The Year Award
- Youth Icon Of The Year Award
- Face Of The Year Award
- Film Of The Year Award
- Item Girl Of The Year Award
- Host Of The Year Award
- Best Scene Of The Year Award
- Special Jury Award
- AIIFFA Fan Favorite Award
- Best Animation Film Award
MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
- Best Music Video
- Best Independent Music Video
- Best Regional Music Video
- Best International Music Video
- Best Music Video Director
- Best Cinematography – Music Video
ANIMATION / EXPERIMENTAL / AI AWARDS
- Best Animation Film
- Best Animated Short
- Best Experimental Film
- Best Experimental Short
- Best VFX Film
- Best AI Film
- Best AI-Assisted Film
DIGITAL / MOBILE / NEW MEDIA AWARDS
- Best Mobile Film
- Best Digital Film
- Best Digital Series
- Best Social Media Film
- Best Vertical Film
- Best Micro Film
- Best Short-Form Content
ADVERTISING / BRANDED CONTENT AWARDS
- Best Ad Film
- Best Commercial
- Best Brand Film
- Best Corporate Film
- Best Public Service Advertisement
- Best Social Awareness Film
STORY / SCREENPLAY / WRITING AWARDS
- Best Story
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Dialogue
- Best Screenwriter
- Best Concept
CREATIVE / ACTING / DIRECTING AWARDS
- Best Director
- Best Producer
- Best Actor – Male
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Debut Actor
- Best Debut Actress
- Best Child Artist
- Best Character Artist
TECHNICAL AWARDS
- Best Cinematographer / DOP
- Best Film Editor
- Best Production Designer
- Best Art Director
- Best Costume Designer
- Best Makeup Artist
- Best Hair & Makeup
- Best VFX Artist / Team
- Best Sound Designer
- Best Sound Mixing
- Best Dubbing Artist
- Best Background Score
- Best Action / Stunt Director
- Best Choreographer
- Best Colorist / Color Grading
- Best DI Artist / Team
- Best Visual Effects Artist
- Best Special Effects Artist
- Best Casting Director
- Best Assistant Director
- Best Associate Director
- Best Line Producer
- Best Production Manager
- Best Publicity Designer
- Best Poster / Title Designer
- Best Trailer Editor
FILM PRODUCTION SUPPORT AWARDS
- Best Spot Boy / Production Support
- Best Light Technician
- Best Camera Technician
- Best Sound Technician
- Best Set Technician
- Best Production Assistant
REGIONAL / NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
- Best Hindi Film
- Best Marathi Film
- Best Tamil Film
- Best Telugu Film
- Best Malayalam Film
- Best Kannada Film
- Best Bengali Film
- Best Punjabi Film
- Best Gujarati Film
- Best Assamese Film
- Best Bhojpuri Film
- Best Other Indian Language Film
- Best Indian Film
- Best International Film
- Best International Director
- Best International Actor
- Best International Actress
STYLISH AWARD CATEGORIES
- Power Couple Award
- Biba Of The Year Award
- Super Stylish Host Award
- Most Stylish Producer Of The Year Award
CONTRIBUTION / LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
- Most Evergreen Actor Award
- Most Evergreen Actress Award
- Outstanding Contribution as Actor – Film Industry
- Outstanding Contribution as Actress – Film Industry
- Outstanding Contribution as Director – Film Industry
- Outstanding Contribution in Music Industry
- Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema
- Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema – Male
- Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema – Female
- In Memoriam Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Ardeshir Irani International Film Festival Awards Award Categories
Main Award Categories
- Best Film Award
- Best Director Award
- Best Actor Award
- Best Actress Award
- Best Supporting Actor Award
- Best Supporting Actress Award
- Best Negative Role Award
- Best Child Actor Award
- Best Comedy Actor Award
Most Popular Award Categories
- Most Versatile Actress Of The Year Award
- Most Versatile Actor Of The Year Award
- Youth Icon Of The Year Award
- Face Of The Year Award
- Film Of The Year Award
- Item Girl Of The Year Award
- Host Of The Year Award
- Best Scene Of The Year Award
- Special Jury Award
- Aiiffa Fan Favorite Award
- Best Animation Film Award
Critics Award Categories
- Best Film Critics Award
- Best Director Critics Award
- Best Actor Critics Award
- Best Actress Critics Award
- Best Critics Negative Role Award
OTT Web Series Award Categories
- Best Web Series Award
- Best Actor In Web Series Award
- Best Actress In Web Series Award
- Best Director In Web Series Award
- Best Supporting Actor In Web Series Award
- Best Supporting Actress In Web Series Award
Television Award Categories
- Television Series Of The Year Award
- Best Actor In Television Series Award
- Best Actress In Television Series Award
- Best Supporting Actor In Television Series Award
- Best Supporting Actress In Television Series Award
- Best Reality Show Award
People Choice Awards Categories
- Best Film People Choice Award
- Best Director People Choice Award
- Best Actor People Choice Award
- Best Actress People Choice Award
Other Award Categories
- Bollywood Entertainment Journalist Award
- Best Event Management Company Award
- Best Celebrity Management Agency Award
- Best Pr Agency Award
- Best Association Award
- Best Ott Platform Award
- Social Activities Award
Contribution Award Categories
- Most Evergreen Actor Award
- Most Evergreen Actress Award
- Outstanding Contribution As Actor Film Industry Award
- Outstanding Contribution As Actress Film Industry Award
- Outstanding Contribution As Director Film Industry Award
- Outstanding Contribution In Music Industry Award
- Outstanding Achievement In Indian Cinema Award
- Outstanding Contribution To Indian Cinema Male Award
- Outstanding Contribution To Indian Cinema Female Award
- In Memoriam Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
International Film Award Categories
- Best International Feature Film Award
- Best Documentary Award
- Best Actor Award
- Best Actress Award
- Best Director Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Writing Award Categories
- Best Story Award
- Best Screenplay Award
- Best Dialogue Award
Debut Award Categories
- Best Male Debut Award
- Best Female Debut Award
- Best Debut Director Award
Music Award Categories
- Best Music Director Award
- Best Male Playback Singer Award
- Best Female Playback Singer Award
- Best Lyricist Award
- Album Of The Year Award
OTT Film Award Categories
- Best Film in OTT Award
- Best Actor in OTT Film Award
- Best Actress in OTT Film Award
- Best Director in OTT Film Award
Short Film Award Categories (4)
- Best Short Film Award
- 1st Runnerup Award
- 2nd Runnerup Award
- 3rd Runnerup Award
Stylish Award Categories
- Power Couple Award
- Biba Of The Year Award
- Super Stylish Host Award
- Most Stylish Producer Of The Year Award
Technical Award Categories
- Best Cinematography Award
- Best Choreography Award
- Best Editing Award
- Best Art Direction Award
- Best Background Score Award
- Best Special Effects Award
- Best Action Director Award
- Best Assistant Director Award
- Best Costume Design Award
- Best Makeup Award
- Photographer Of The Year Award