The Producers Guild Film Awards, previously known as the Apsara Awards, is an award event hosted by the Producers Guild of India to recognize excellence in
Hindi film
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
and
television.
Originated by filmmaker and scholar
Amit Khanna
Amit Khanna is an Indian film producer, director, writer, and journalist. He was the founder chairman of Reliance Entertainment, former president of the Producers Guild of India, and the founder trustee of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Imag ...
in 2004,
the Guild Awards were one of the major award events from 2004 till 2016, when the last awards ceremony happened.
The 22-
karat
The fineness of a precious metal object (coin, bar, jewelry, etc.) represents the weight of ''fine metal'' therein, in proportion to the total weight which includes alloying base metals and any impurities. Alloy metals are added to increase hardne ...
gold statuette was sculpted and designed by the
jewellery brand
Tanishq
Tanishq is an Indian jewellery brand and a division of Titan Company. Founded in 1994, Tanishq is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
History
By the end of the 1980s, the Titan company launched Tanishq. In the early 1990s, India' ...
and was "inspired by the rich heritage of one of India's most treasured possessions – the
Ajanta and
Ellora Caves."
Nominations for the awards come from selected members of the guild, with the full membership (around 160) available to vote for the winners.
The ballots cast by the guild members are then taken to a common venue for the final counting.
History
The first Star Guild Awards ceremony was held on 28 May 2004 in
Mumbai,
India to honor outstanding film and television achievements of the 2003–04 film and television season.
While the award ceremonies are usually held at the beginning of the subsequent year, the fourth edition of the award ceremony (2008–09) was postponed to the end of the year as a sign of respect to the
victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks
Victim(s) or The Victim may refer to:
People
* Crime victim
* Victim, in psychotherapy, a posited role in the Karpman drama triangle model of transactional analysis
Films and television
* ''The Victim'' (1916 film), an American silent film by t ...
.
List of nominees and winners
*For the year 2003, held in 2004 – Nominees
& Winners
*For the year 2004, held in 2005 – ''Not held''
*For the year 2005, held in 2006 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2006, held in 2007 – ''Not held''
*For the year 2007, held in 2008 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2008, held in 2009 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2009, held in 2010 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2010, held in 2011 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2011, held in 2012 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2012, held in 2013 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2013, held in 2014 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2014, held in 2015 – Nominees & Winners
*For the year 2015, held in 2016 – Nominees & Winners
Hosts
Film awards
Merit awards
*
Best Film
This is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various film, festivals, and people's awards.
Best Actor/Best Actress
*See Best Actor#Film awards, Best Actress#F ...
*
Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to:
Film awards
* AACTA Award for Best Direction
* Academy Award for Best Director
* BAF ...
*
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best or The Best may refer to:
People
* Best (surname), people with the surname Best
* Best (footballer, born 1968), retired Portuguese footballer
Companies and organizations
* Best & Co., an 1879–1971 clothing chain
* Best Lock Corporation ...
*
Best Actress in a Leading Role
*
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
*
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
*
Best Actor in a Negative Role
*
Best Actor in a Comic Role
*
Best Male Debut
*
Best Female Debut
*
Best Debut Director
*
Music Director
*
Best Lyricist
*
Best Male Playback Singer
*
Best Female Playback Singer
Technical awards
Best Story
Best Screenplay
Best Dialogues
Best Editing
Best Cinematographer
Best Costume Design
Best Art Direction
Best Choreography
Best Special Effects
Best Sound Recording
Special awards
Lifetime Achievement
Entertainer of the Year
Jodi of the Year
*Jodi of the Year:
Salman Khan &
Govinda
Govinda (), also rendered Govind and Gobind, is an epithet of Vishnu which is also used for his avatars such as Krishna. The name appears as the 187th and the 539th name of Vishnu in '' Vishnu Sahasranama''. The name is also popularly addresse ...
(2008)
*Style Icon / Diva of the Year:
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan (; born 10 January 1974) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He has portrayed a variety of characters and is known for his dancing skills. One of the highest-paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including si ...
& Katrina Kaif
(2008)
*Heartthrob of the Year:
Shahid Kapoor &
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone ( or ; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in India, and her accolades include three Filmfare Awards. She features in listings of the nation's most p ...
(2010)
*During the sixth edition of the award ceremony, four separate awards were also given to honour the films and performances of December 2009; this included:
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Vidhu Vinod Chopra (born 5 September 1952) is an Indian film director, producer, editor, screenwriter, lyricist and actor. His well-known films as director are ''Parinda'' (1988), '' 1942: A Love Story'' (1994). He is also known for producing ' ...
winning the ''Best Film'' for ''
3 Idiots
''3 Idiots'' (stylized as ''3 idiots'') is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, edited and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, co-written by Abhijat Joshi and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Adapted loosely from Che ...
'',
Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani (born 20 November 1962), also called Raju Hirani, is an Indian filmmaker, director, producer and editor known for his works in Hindi films. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards and eleve ...
for his direction of ''3 Idiots'', as well as
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (; born as Amitabh Shrivastav; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the most success ...
and
Vidya Balan for their performances in ''
Paa''.
*Cinematic Excellence:
Sanjay Leela Bhansali,
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan (; born 10 January 1974) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He has portrayed a variety of characters and is known for his dancing skills. One of the highest-paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including si ...
and
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ( Rai; born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress who is primarily known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films. The winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant, she has established herself as one of the most popular celebriti ...
(2011)
*Guild Hall of Fame: ''
Aashiqui 2
''Aashiqui 2'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the Vishesh Films and T-Series Films, with Mahesh Bhatt serving as pre ...
'', ''
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
''Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'' () is a 2013 Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra from a script written by Prasoon Joshi. The story is based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete and Olympian who w ...
'', ''
Chennai Express
''Chennai Express'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Gauri Khan and Karim Morani, based on a story by K. Subash, with a screenplay writt ...
'', ''
Dhoom 3
''Dhoom 3'' () is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya and produced by Aditya Chopra, who co-wrote the story. It stars Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Uday Chopra, Jacki ...
'', ''
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
''Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela'' () or simply known as ''Ram-Leela'', is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language tragic romantic action film written and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who also composed its original soundtrack. The film was jointly ...
'', ''
Grand Masti
''Grand Masti'' (), also referred to as ''Masti 2'', is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language adult comedy film directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria. The film is a sequel to the 2004 film '' Masti'', and the second installment of ''Ma ...
'', ''
Krrish 3
''Krrish 3'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language superhero film written, produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan, who wrote the screenplay with Honey Irani and Robin Bhatt. It is the third film in the ''Krrish'' series, following '' Koi... Mil Gay ...
'', ''
Race 2'' & ''
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
''Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'' (), also abbreviated as ''YJHD'', is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ayan Mukerji, written by Mukerji and Hussain Dalal, and produced by Karan Johar. It stars Ran ...
''
(2014)
Television
Merit awards
Best Drama Series – Fiction
Best Director – Fiction
*
Best Actor in a Drama Series
*
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Best Ongoing Drama Series
Best Non-Fiction Series
Best Comedy Series
Best Mythological Series
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Writer
Special awards
*Best Production House:
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas, reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, and factual programming in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms is promoted by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and is a p ...
(2003, 2005)
*Outstanding Contribution to Indian Television: Subhash Chandra (Zee Network)
(2003)
*Outstanding Debut:
Mona Singh
Mona Singh (born 8 October 1981) is an Indian actress, dancer, model, comedian and television presenter. Having first gained prominence in 2000s for playing the eponymous heroine in the soap opera series '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' (2003–06) ...
for (''
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'' () is an Indian soap opera which aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 1 September 2003 to 4 May 2006. The series was an Indian-themed version of the Colombian drama ''Yo soy Betty, la fea''.
Plot
Based large ...
'')
(2003)
*Best Marketing of Entertainment Product:
Sony Entertainment Television
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel, that was launched on 30 September 1995, and is owned by Culver Max Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese Sony.
SET India's ...
(''Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'')
(2003)
*Cinematic Excellence in Television:
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan (; born as Amitabh Shrivastav; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the most success ...
(2012)
See also
*
List of Asian television awards
References
External links
Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Star Guild Award
Awards established in 2004
Indian television awards
Bollywood film awards
2004 establishments in Maharashtra
2016 disestablishments in India