National, May 5, 2026: Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) has emerged as a major winner at the 16th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival, held on April 30, 2026, securing multiple honours across key categories. The recognition underscores the company’s growing influence in contemporary Indian storytelling and celebrates excellence in craft, performance, and direction. Representing PNC at the ceremony was Sarojini Chatterjee, Senior Manager – Brand & PR.
Leading the wins was Ziddi Girls (streaming on Amazon Prime Video), which received the Best Web Series (Jury) award, highlighting PNC’s ability to create compelling and relevant narratives. The Royals (streaming on Netflix) added to the tally with two major wins—Neha Parti Matiyani won Best Cinematography for her distinctive visual storytelling, while Ishaan Khatter took home Best Actor (Jury) for his standout performance. Further strengthening the winning streak, Arunima Sharma and Neha Parti Matiyani were honoured with Best Director (Jury) for Four More Shots Please! Season 4 (also streaming on Amazon Prime Video), recognised for its layered and culturally resonant storytelling.
Collectively, these wins reflect PNC’s consistent focus on nurturing strong creative voices, pushing narrative boundaries, and delivering visually rich, emotionally engaging content. Beyond individual accolades, the honours highlight the company’s collaborative strength across writing, direction, performance, and technical excellence.
Speaking on the achievement, Rangita Pritish Nandy said the recognition at the festival is both rewarding and motivating, adding that each project is driven by strong creative conviction and passion.
With an evolving content slate aligned with changing audience sensibilities, Pritish Nandy Communications continues to champion contemporary, inclusive, and globally relevant stories—further cementing its position as a key player in India’s premium storytelling landscape.
About Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd.
Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd. (PNC) is among the earliest corporate entities in India’s entertainment industry. Founded in 1993 by poet, journalist, and former Member of Parliament Pritish Nandy with a paid-up capital of ₹40,000, the company has grown into a professionally managed media powerhouse. In 2000, it became one of the first Indian entertainment companies to be listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). Over the years, PNC has earned numerous accolades for both management and creative excellence, including an International Emmy nomination.
Across more than three decades, PNC has built a distinctive and diverse body of work spanning terrestrial television, satellite broadcasting, theatrical cinema, and streaming platforms. Its early contributions include India’s first signature celebrity talk show, The Pritish Nandy Show on Doordarshan and Zee Entertainment Enterprises, as well as Face Off, an election-focused show hosted by Pritish Nandy and Javed Akhtar. The company has also delivered iconic films such as Kaante, Chameli, Jhankaar Beats, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Shabd, and Shaadi Ke Side Effects. In the streaming era, PNC has continued to innovate with acclaimed originals like the International Emmy-nominated Four More Shots Please!, the globally appreciated anthology Modern Love Mumbai, the coming-of-age drama Ziddi Girls on Amazon Prime Video, and the romantic saga The Royals on Netflix.
Over the years, PNC’s Board of Directors has included eminent personalities such as Nani Palkhivala, Yash Johar, Hema Malini, and Pradeep Guha, among others. Its investors have also featured distinguished figures like Ratan Tata.
Continuing its legacy, PNC remains committed to bold, original storytelling that aligns with evolving audience sensibilities and global technological shifts. As a storyteller to the world, the company strives to create cinema and content that resonates internationally while capturing the spirit of modern India.
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