MUMBAI: Saras Salil, is set to host the six edition of the Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards 2025 in Lucknow. The prestigious event will take place at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on 10 April 2025, celebrating the finest achievements in Bhojpuri cinema.
The awards will recognise excellence across 50+ categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Male and Female), along with honours for cinematography, music, and technical contributions.
Prominent figures from the Bhojpuri film industry will grace the occasion, including Dinesh Yadav Nirahua, Arvind Akela Kallu, Amrapali Dubey, Anjana Singh, Sanjay Pandey, KK Goswami, Samar Singh, Raksha Gupta, Yamini Singh, Dev Singh, Vimal Pandey, C P Bhatt, Vinod Mishra, Shubham Tiwari, Pallavi Giri, Radha Singh, Mahi Khan, Richa Dixit, and Vidhya Singh. Their presence will add grandeur to the celebration.
The awards will also honour behind-the-scenes talents, including producers, directors, technicians, choreographers, and sound engineers, recognising their vital contributions to Bhojpuri cinema.
Publisher of Delhi Press editor-in-chief Paresh Nath, expressed his pride in celebrating the industry’s creative spirit. He said, "The Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards are more than just an event; they honour the passion and creativity that shapes Bhojpuri cinema. We are proud to recognise and honour the incredible talent that has contributed to the industry's growth and success. This year's edition promises to be even more spectacular, highlighting the stars and the unsung heroes who make cinema an art form."
The nomination process covers films released between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024. A panel of industry experts, critics, and cinema personalities will evaluate the nominees and select the winners.
The ceremony will feature awards for acting, supporting roles, technical expertise (cinematography, editing), and creative contributions such as screenplay and music. Special honours like the Lifetime Achievement Award, Emerging Talent, and Best Bhojpuri Film of the Year will also be presented, celebrating both established and rising stars.
