The ceremony, hosted by the energetic duo of Alia Bhatt and Sunil Grover, was a star-studded affair that balanced high-octane performances with deeply emotional tributes.
The 'Dhurandhar' Juggernaut: 14 Wins 🏆
Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller proved it wasn't just a box-office monster but also a technical masterpiece.
Best Actor (Male): Ranveer Singh took home the trophy for his portrayal of "Hamza," receiving the award from Nita Ambani.
Best Director: Aditya Dhar won for his vision in creating a global-scale actioner.
Supporting King: Akshaye Khanna won Best Supporting Actor (Male), though he was notably absent from the ceremony.
Technical Clean Sweep: The film dominated almost every technical category, including Cinematography (Vikash Nowlakha), Editing (Shivkumar V. Panicker), Sound Design, Action, and Hairstyling & Make-Up.
Best Dialogue: Shared between Dhurandhar and Haq.
'Homebound': The Soulful Winner 🏠
Director Neeraj Ghaywan and producer Karan Johar celebrated a massive night as their lockdown-themed drama was named Best Film.
Best Film Writing: The trio of Basharat Peer, Neeraj Ghaywan, and Sumit Roy won for their poignant story of friendship and tragedy.
Supporting Queen: Shalini Vatsa won Best Supporting Actor (Female) for her powerhouse performance.
The "Dharma" Stakes: The win was particularly sweet for Karan Johar, marking a successful collaboration with Adar Poonawalla, who recently acquired a stake in Dharma Productions.
The 'Haq' & 'Saiyaara' Impact ⚖️
Best Actor (Female): Yami Gautam Dhar won for her transformative role as Shah Bano in 'Haq', presented by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Gender Sensitivity: Haq also won the signature Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award.
Musical Magic: The film 'Saiyaara' dominated the music charts, with Faheem Abdullah (Male) and Shreya Ghoshal (Female) winning the Playback honors for the title track, which also won Best Song.
Major Winners: Chetak Screen Awards 2026
Category Winner Film Best Film Homebound Neeraj Ghaywan / Dharma Best Director Aditya Dhar Dhurandhar Best Actor (Male) Ranveer Singh Dhurandhar Best Actor (Female) Yami Gautam Haq Best Supporting Actor (M) Akshaye Khanna Dhurandhar Best Supporting Actor (F) Shalini Vatsa Homebound Breakthrough Debut (Dir) Shazia Iqbal Dhadak 2 Lifetime Achievement Dharmendra Posthumous Honor
An Emotional Farewell: Dharmendra Honoured 🌹
The most emotional moment of the night was the Lifetime Achievement Award conferred posthumously on the legendary Dharmendra.
The Acceptance: His son, Bobby Deol, accepted the trophy with a tearful speech, noting, "I see the love for my father in all your eyes... he touched your hearts through his work and even his new hobby, his reels."
SantaBanta Verdict:
The 2026 Screen Awards proved that there is space for both the ₹1,500 crore blockbuster and the intimate indie drama. While Dhurandhar’s 14 wins cement it as a technical benchmark for Indian cinema, Homebound’s Best Film win ensures that "heart" still holds the highest value in the industry.
