JD Chakravarthy Wins Best Actor at Norway International Film Festival for ‘Dahini:The Witch’
Versatile actor JD Chakravarthy has added another international honour to his credit, winning the Best Lead Actor award at the Norway International Film Festival for his performance in Dahini:The Witch. The film has also bagged the Best Film award at the prestigious festival, marking a significant achievement for Indian cinema.
With around 150 nominations from across the globe, JD Chakravarthy’s win in the Best Lead Actor category is a remarkable accomplishment. Competing alongside several acclaimed actors from different parts of the world, the Indian actor has brought international recognition to Indian cinema. The film has already earned numerous accolades at several international film festivals, and its latest double triumph at the Norway International Film Festival further adds to its growing list of achievements.
Expressing his happiness over the recognition, JD Chakravarthy said, “It is a matter of great pride for Indian cinema that Dahini – The Witch has won the Best Film award, competing against films made by renowned filmmakers from across the world. With actors from around the globe featuring nearly 150 nominees, receiving the Best Lead Actor award makes me immensely happy. Films like this are rare. I would like to thank director Rajesh Touchriver for trusting me with this character, as well as the organisers of the Norway International Film Festival for this honour.”
Prior to this achievement, Dahini: The Witch had already garnered considerable international acclaim, winning nearly 18 awards across various film festivals, including the Australia Titan International Film Festival, Pacific Beach International Film Festival, Swedish International Film Festival and ECO International Film Festival. The film has thus established a notable record on the international festival circuit.
Directed by Rajesh Touchriver, Dahini: The Witch features JD Chakravarthy, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Shruthy Jayan in pivotal roles. The film is jointly produced by Sunitha Krishnan and Pradeep Narayanan.
