The Times of India Awards (TOIFA) recognized outstanding performances in OTT shows, honoring celebrities like Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, and Mona Singh. The event, held in Mumbai, focused on web films and series released in 2023, celebrating talents in various categories including acting, content creation, and technical expertise.
Sonakshi Sinha won the Acting Excellence (Female) award for her role in "Dahaad," while Suvinder Pal Vicky received the male equivalent for his performance in "Kohraa." Vijay Varma was awarded for his negative role in "Dahaad," and Mona Singh was honored for her supporting role in "Made In Heaven." The series "Jubilee" excelled, winning awards for Costume Design, Casting Ensemble, Writing, and Drama Series of the Year.
"The Railway Men" was recognized for Excellence in Visual Effects, and Babil Khan received the Acting Excellence in a Supporting Role (Male) award for his performance in the same series. Shahid Kapoor was honored as the Best Male Actor in a Web Series for his role in "Farzi."
Here is the complete list of winners:
- Acting Excellence (Male): Suvinder Pal Vicky ("Kohraa")
- Acting Excellence in a Negative Role: Vijay Varma ("Dahaad")
- Acting Excellence in a Supporting Role: Mona Singh ("Made In Heaven")
- Acting Excellence in a Comedy Role: Ratna Pathak Shah ("Happy Family Conditions Apply")
- Debut Actor of the Year: Aryan Singh Ahlawat ("School of Lies")
- Female Actor Web Series: Sonakshi Sinha ("Dahaad")
- Male Actor Web Series: Shahid Kapoor ("Farzi")
- Male Actor Web Film: Manoj Bajpayee ("Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai")
- Female Actor Web Film: Kareena Kapoor Khan ("Jaane Jaan")
- Acting Excellence in a Comedy Role: Sanya Malhotra ("Kathal")
- Acting Excellence in a Negative Role: Abhishek Banerjee ("Apurva")
- Acting Excellence in a Supporting Role: Wamiqa Gabbi ("Khufiya")
- Acting Excellence in a Supporting Role: Vijay Varma ("Jaane Jaan")
- Debut Actor of the Year: Agastya Nanda ("The Archies")
- Excellence in Background Score: Alokanand Dasgupta ("Jubilee")
- Excellence in Cinematography: Dhananjay Navagrah, Barny Crocker, Ewan Mulligan ("Kalapaani")
- Excellence in Costume Design: Shruti Kapoor ("Jubilee")
- Excellence in Casting Ensemble Web Series: Casting Bay ("Jubilee")
- Excellence in Editing: Sumeet Kotiyan ("Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai")
- Excellence in Visual Effects: Filmgate and Nube Circus ("The Railway Men")
- Excellence in Writing: Deepak Kingrani ("Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai")
- Comedy Series of the Year: Hats Off Productions ("Happy Family Conditions Apply")
- Crime/Thriller/Horror Series of the Year: Clean Slate Filmz ("Kohrra")
- Acting Excellence in a Supporting Role (Male): Babil Khan ("The Railway Men")
- Drama Series of the Year: "Jubilee"
- Reality Show of the Year: "Indian Matchmaking S3"
- Showrunner for OTT: Vikramaditya Motwane and Soumik Sen ("Jubilee")
- Director Award for Film: Apoorv Singh Karki ("Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai")
- Film of the Year: "Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai"
This year's awards highlighted the growing impact and recognition of OTT content, showcasing a diverse range of talents and exceptional performances in the industry.