MUMBAI: Punjabi short film Waapasi, which is directed by Deepak Sharma, has bagged the best short film - jury award at the 3rd Dada Saheb Film Festival 2013 held in Noida.

Rohit Bhardwaj, who plays the character of main protagonist in the film, has also won the best actor award for his performance.

Sharma said, "It‘s been a great honour to receive such a prestigious award. We are happy that our hard work and conviction has been recognised."

The film is scheduled to participate in many upcoming film festivals across the globe starting with Toronto. It has been selected for the Punjabi International Film Festival 2013 that is scheduled on 18 May in Toronto.