{"id":618286,"date":"2026-10-02T08:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/618286\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T08:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:42:09","slug":"anil-kapoors-subedaar-wins-best-feature-film-for-india-at-asian-academy-creative-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/618286\/","title":{"rendered":"Anil Kapoor\u2019s \u2018Subedaar\u2019 Wins Best Feature Film for India at Asian Academy Creative Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai: Anil Kapoor-starrer \u2018Subedaar\u2019 has won the Best Feature Film award for India at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. At the same time, Kapoor has been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the action drama.<\/p>\n

The recognition marks another milestone for the film, directed by Suresh Triveni. Triveni has also been nominated for Best Direction in the Feature Film category.<\/p>\n

Kapoor plays retired soldier Arjun Maurya in the film. Sharing the news on social media, the actor described the nomination as a special moment in his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cA very special moment in my journey. Honoured to be nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Subedaar at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, representing India. Grateful to the entire team and everyone who has supported the film,\u201d Kapoor wrote.<\/p>\n

He also congratulated Triveni, highlighting their experience of making the film together.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis one means even more to me because of the journey we shared making it,\u201d Kapoor wrote while congratulating the director.<\/p>\n

A retired soldier\u2019s battle at home<\/p>\n

\u2018Subedaar\u2019 follows Arjun Maurya, a retired soldier struggling to adjust to civilian life after returning home. Set in Madhya Pradesh, the film explores his efforts to protect his family while confronting corruption in his community.<\/p>\n

Arjun also faces tensions in his relationship with his daughter Shyama, played by Radhikka Madan. As circumstances surrounding his family escalate, he draws on his military experience to confront the threats they face.<\/p>\n

The film also features Khushbu Sundar, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Mona Singh and Faisal Malik.<\/p>\n

Directed by Triveni, \u2018Subedaar\u2019 premiered on Amazon Prime Video on March 5.<\/p>\n

India among Asian Academy Creative winners<\/p>\n

\u2018Subedaar\u2019 was among 335 national winners announced by the Asian Academy Creative Awards, with winners representing 18 countries and territories across 39 categories, according to Variety.<\/p>\n

Jackie Chan-fronted \u2018The Shadow\u2019s Edge\u2019 won Best Feature Film for Chinese Mainland, while \u2018Subedaar\u2019 took the honour for India.<\/p>\n

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