MUMBAI: Filmmaker Prateek Vats’s debut feature, “Eeb Allay Ooo!” has emerged as the top winner at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star, taking home the Golden Gateway prize.
The dramedy, about a young migrant, who takes up the job of mimicking langurs in Delhi, also bagged the young critics’ choice award besides earning the special jury mention for its lead actor, Shardul Bhardwaj in the India Gold category.
“I will cherish this for the rest of my life. It was an honour to be a part of this. No film is made without its team and I would like to thank my team for this. Thank you so much again,” Prateek said while receiving the award.
Director Gitanjali Rao’s animation feature debut, “Bombay Rose”, a romantic ode to the Maximum City, and Kislay’s “Aise Hi” tied with two wins each.
“Bombay Rose” won the Silver Gateway award and the Manish Acharya award for being the new voice in Indian cinema.
“This is very special. The audience has moved us, truly. Thank you Ma and MAMI, this is great,” Rao said receiving the award.
“Aise Hi” received the Films Critic Guild award and bagged the special jury mention for its lead performer Mohini Sharma. (AGENCIES)
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