Two Marathi Films Shine at Zee ChitraGaurav Awards 2026; Audience Praises Their Triumph

The recently held Zee ChitraGaurav Awards 2026 saw two Marathi films making a remarkable impact, winning multiple accolades across categories and winning the hearts of both audiences and critics alike. Recognized as one of Marathi cinema’s most prestigious events, this year’s ceremony celebrated the theme “Marathi Must Shine,” beautifully blending Marathi culture, tradition, and modernity.

The event echoed with pride for Marathi art and honored outstanding contributions to the industry over the past year.Among the winners, Dilip Prabhavalkar’s Dashavatar received the Blockbuster Cinema of the Year award, while Bharat Jadhav and Siddharth Jadhav’s Aba Thambacha Nai clinched the Best Film award. Both films shared the limelight as their lead actors—Dilip Prabhavalkar and Bharat Jadhav—were jointly honored with the Best Actor award. Dashavatar secured three awards, and Aba Thambacha Nai took home four.

Key Award Winners:

• Blockbuster Cinema of the Year:Dashavatar
• Best Talented Debut (Director):Santosh Davkhar – Gondhal
• Best Talented Debut Actress:Nandini Chikte – Sthal, Sajiri Joshi – April May 99
• Best Debut Actor:Taranath Khiratkar – Sthal
• Best Supporting Pair:Lalit Prabhakar & Hruta Durgule
• Most Watched Original Series on Marathi Z5:Dashavatar
• Best Film:Don’t Stop!
• Best Actress in Leading Role:Amruta Subhash – Jaran
• Best Direction:Shivraj Waichal – No Stop!
• Best Actor in Leading Role:Dilip Prabhavalkar – Dashavatar, Bharat Jadhav – Aba Thambacha Nai
• Best Supporting Actor:Siddharth Jadhav – Don’t Stop!

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Films like Aba Thambacha Nai and Dashavatar garnered special attention and recognition, highlighting their excellence across diverse categories. The Zee ChitraGaurav Awards 2026 was more than just an award night—it was a vibrant celebration of Marathi culture, tradition, and the flourishing art scene.

The ceremony left a lasting impression on viewers, reinforcing the powerful message that “Marathi Must Shine.” It reiterated the pride and confidence in the Marathi film industry’s bright future.Catch the grand event on Saturday, March 14 at 7 PM on the Zee Marathi channel. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if y ou have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts.