PTC Punjabi Film Awards are Indian film awards presented annually by the

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television network to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professional filmmakers and actors with achievements in the field of

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in India.

History

The PTC Punjabi Film awards were first introduced in 2011. In 2020, Digital Film Awards were introduced. In the same year, due to

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network announced the award show will be held online.

PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2019

In 2019 the awards were anchored by

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, Gavy Chahal and

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.They took place at JLPL Ground, Mohali on 16 March. ''Sajjan Singh Rangroot,'' ''Carry On Jatta 2'' and ''Qismat'' were the top winners winning 4 awards each, followed by ''

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'' with 3 awards.

PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020

The World's first online awards show this year: PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020. 2020 has not been a great year for the entertainment industry. COVID-19 forced lockdown across the globe and most events have been postponed indefinitely, if not cancelled. PTC Punjabi Film Awards 2020 therefore will go online. PTC Network is using technology to its best to make sure this event does not lack the glitz and glamour that it promises.

Awards

As of 2014, there are 26 awards. There was a separate category of film-critics awards, decided by noted film-critics rather than popular votes. This dual format has also generated some controversy amongst viewers and recipients. Awards were given in the following categories. Merit Awards *Best Movie *Best Director * Best Actor *Best Actress *Best Supporting Actor *Best Supporting Actress *Best Performance in a Negative Role *Best Performance in a Comic Role *Best Debut Director (Introduced in 2013) *Best Male Debut *Best Female Debut *Best Music Director *Best Lyricist *Best Male Playback Singer *Best Female Playback Singer Critics Awards *Critics Award For Best Movie *Critics Award For Best Performance (Actor) *Critics Award For Best Performance (Actress) *Critics Award For Best Director Technical Awards *Best Cinematography *Best Editing *Best Story *Best Screenplay & Dialogue *Best Sound Recording *Best Background Music Special Awards *Lifetime Achievement *Icon of Punjab (2012)

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