Glorious GIFA 2023: A Night to Remember
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The grandeur of GIFA 2023 illuminated the halls of Karnavati University as stars from the Gujarati cinema galaxy descended upon the red carpet. The evening of March 8 marked a celebration of talent, creativity, and the vibrant spirit of the Gujarati film industry. Let’s delve into the mesmerizing details of this unforgettable event.
GIFA, India’s largest Gujarati film award ceremony, unfolded its magic once again, captivating audiences with its breathtaking performances and flawless arrangements. The red carpet shimmered with elegance, welcoming esteemed guests and seasoned artists to a night of recognition and celebration.
A Tribute to Excellence
GIFA serves as a beacon for Gujarati cinema, honouring the dedication and artistry of actors, directors, writers, and all those who contribute to the richness of Gujarati films. With 24 categories and a commitment to excellence, GIFA provides a platform for professionals to shine and elevates the industry to new heights.
The luminaries of Gujarati cinema graced the occasion, infusing the evening with grace, charm, and talent. Esteemed celebrities and senior artists from Gujarat added to the grandeur of GIFA 2023, igniting applause and admiration from the audience.
The stage came alive with the wit and charm of the hosts, including Saunak Vyas, Sapna Vyas, Chetan Dhaiya, Smit Pandya, RJ Akash, Avni Modi, Kajal Ojha, Reeva Rach, Deep Vaidya, Maulik Chauhan, RJ Hardik
While Hitu Kanodia, Mona Thiba Kanodia, Mansi Parekh, Viraf Patel, Shweta Sen, Krina Pathak, Devarshi Shah, Simran Natekar, Ghanshyam Jhula, Jassi Dadi, Hetal Modi, Shilpa Thacker, Jhanvi Chauhan, Maulik Pathak, Naman Gor, Pourvi Palan, Om Bhatt, their vibrant presence and performance on the stage added to the allure of the evening.
A Night of Recognition
The heartbeat of GIFA resonated with the announcement of winners across various categories. From outstanding performances to stellar direction and captivating storytelling, each award celebrated the pinnacle of cinematic excellence.
Raunaq Kamdar’s portrayal in “Hari Om Hurry” earned him the coveted title of GIFA Actor of the Year Male, while Mansi Parekh’s captivating performance in “Kutch Express” secured her the title of GIFA Actor of the Year Female.
Acknowledging Talent
The list of winners continued with Smit Pandya and Viraf Patel clinching the titles of GIFA Actor of the Year in Supporting Role Male for “Kahidene Prem Che” and “Kutch Express,” respectively. Ratna Pathak’s remarkable performance in “Kutch Express” earned her the accolade of GIFA Actor of the Year in Supporting Role Female.
Visionary Direction
Manish Saini’s directorial brilliance in “Shubh Yatra” earned him the prestigious title of GIFA Director of the Year, while “Kutch Express” emerged victorious as the GIFA Film of the Year, captivating audiences with its compelling narrative and stellar performances.
The Power of Storytelling
Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry, and Om Bhatt’s narrative prowess in “Bachubhai” earned them the accolade of GIFA Story Writer of the Year, showcasing the enduring legacy of storytelling in Gujarati cinema.
Musical Marvels
Kedar Bhargava’s enchanting compositions in “Shub Yatra” earned him the title of GIFA Music Director of the Year, while Sneha Desai and Chirag Tripathi’s lyrical brilliance in “Kutch Express” and “Bachubhai” respectively, earned them the titles of GIFA Lyricists of the Year.
Melodic Voices
Sani Shah’s soulful rendition in “Baby Buch Mari Gayee – Shubh Yatra” and Nisha Kapadia’s captivating performance in “Whala Re Walam Ji – Bachubhai” earned them the titles of GIFA Playback Singers of the Year Male and Female, respectively.
Crafting Cinematic Splendor
Vinod Ke Sarvaiya’s captivating screenplay in “Hari Om Hurry” and Tapan Vyas’s mesmerizing cinematography in “Lakiro” were celebrated with the titles of GIFA Screenplay of the Year and GIFA Cinematographer of the Year, respectively.
Behind the Scenes Brilliance
Gulraj Singh’s evocative background score in “Kutch Express” and Abhishek Pai and Pooja Kale’s dynamic choreography in the same film earned them the titles of GIFA Background Score of the Year and GIFA Choreographers of the Year, respectively.
The Artistic Touch
Sheel Thakor’s visionary art direction in “Kutch Express” and Bhagyashree Thakor’s seamless editing in “Hoon Iqbal” earned them the titles of GIFA Art Director of the Year and GIFA Editor of the Year, respectively.
Capturing Dialogues
Ram Mori’s captivating dialogues in “Kutch Express” resonated with audiences, earning him the title of GIFA Dialog Writer of the Year.
Comedy and Drama
Hemin Trivedi’s comedic brilliance in “Shubh Yatra” and Chetan Dhanani’s captivating portrayal in “Welcome Poornima” secured them the titles of GIFA Actor of the Year in Comic Role and GIFA Actor of the Year in Negative Role, respectively.
New Horizons
Utsav Nayak’s promising debut in “Agantuk” and Malhar Rathore’s captivating performance in “Hari Om Hurry” earned them the titles of GIFA Debutant Actor of the Year Male and Female, respectively.
Creative Genius
Nikki Joshi’s exquisite costumes in “Kutch Express” were celebrated with the title of GIFA Costume Designer of the Year, adding to the visual splendour of Gujarati cinema.
Honoring Excellence
Gaurang Vyas received the prestigious GIFA Golden Award, recognizing his invaluable contributions to Gujarati cinema.
Jury’s Choice
Ragi Jani’s stellar performance in “Popat” and Nisarga Vaidya’s visionary direction in “Hari Om Hurry” received special mentions from the jury, highlighting their exceptional talents.
Special Recognitions
Kajal Ojha Vaidya, Jay Mahant, Ajay Barot, Dewanshi Shah, and Devarshi Shah were honoured with GIFA Special Mansions, acknowledging their remarkable contributions to the industry.
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Following is the list of all the actors who have won the GIFA – 2023 Awards in different categories.
GIFA Actor of the Year Male: Raunaq Kamdar – Hari Om Hurry
GIFA Actor of the Year Female: Mansi Parekh – Kutch Express
GIFA Actor of the Year in Supporting Role Male
Smit Pandya – Kahidene Prem Che
Viraf Patel – Kutch Express
GIFA Actor of the Year in Supporting Role Female: Ratna Pathak – Kutch Express
GIFA Director of the Year: Manish Saini – Shubh Yatra
GIFA Film of the Year: Kutch Express
GIFA Story Writer of the Year: Manan Desai, Chirayu Mistry, Om Bhatt – Bachubhai
GIFA Music Director of the Year: Kedar – Bhargava – Shubh Yatra
GIFA Lyricist of the Year: Sneha Desai – Ude Re Gulal – Kutch Express
Chirag Tripathi – Vala Re Valam Ji – Bachubhai
GIFA Playback Singer of the Year Male: Sani Shah – Baby Buch Mari Gayee – Shubh Yatra
GIFA Playback Singer of the Year Female: Nisha Kapadia – Whala Re Whalam Ji – Bachubhai
GIFA Screenplay of the Year: Vinod K Sarvaiya – Hari Om Hurry
GIFA Cinematographer of the Year: Tapan Vyas – Lakiro
GIFA background score of the year: Gulraj Singh – Kutch Express
GIFA Choreographer of the Year: Abhishek Pai and Pooja Kale – Kutch Express
GIFA Art Director of the Year: Sheel Thakor – Kutch Express
GIFA Editor of the Year: Bhagyashree Thakor – Hoon Iqbal
GIFA Dialog Writer of the Year: Ram Mori – Kutch Express
GIFA Actor of the Year in Comic Role: Hemin Trivedi – Shubh Yatra
GIFA Action Director of the Year: Mohammad Ahmedavadi – Jodi No. 420
GIFA Actor of the Year in Negative Role: Chetan Dhanani – Welcome Poornima
GIFA Debutant Actor of the Year Male: Utsav Nayak – Agantuk
GIFA Debutant Actor of the Year Female: Malhar Rathore – Hari Om Hurry
GIFA Costume Designer of the Year: Nikki Joshi – Kutch Express
GIFA Golden Award: Gaurang Vyas
GIFA Jury Mentioned Actor: Ragi Jani – Popat
GIFA Jury Mentioned Movie: – Popat
GIFA Jury Mentioned Actor in a Supporting Role Female: Netri Trivedi – Lakiro
GIFA Jury Mentioned Director: Nisarga Vaidya – Hari Om Hurry
GIFA Special Mentioned: Kajal Ojha Vaidya
GIFA Special Mentioned: Jay Mahant
GIFA Special Mentioned: Ajay Barot – Popat
GIFA Special Mentioned: Dewanshi Shah
Josh Special Actor: Devarshi Shah