Kathmandu, April 2
The Film Critics Society (FICSON) has announced the results of the Critics Award 2081.
The organisation released the names of winning films and filmmakers across 10 categories through a statement. The film Shambhala dominated the awards.
Shambhala won three major categories, including Best Film, Best Director (Min Bahadur Bham), and Best Actress (Thinley Lhamo). Dayahang Rai won Best Actor for Gaun Aayeko Bato, while Kishor Acharya received the award for Best Sound Design.
According to the society’s president, Samipya Raj Timalsina, although there was a plan to hold a formal ceremony this year, only the results were announced due to recent political developments, the Gen Z movement, and elections in the country. He added that the awards for 2081 and 2082 will be distributed together next year in a grand event.
Award Winners:
- Best Film: Shambhala
- Best Director: Min Bahadur Bham (Shambhala)
- Best Actor: Dayahang Rai (Gaun Aayeko Bato)
- Best Actress: Thinley Lhamo (Shambhala)
- Best Screenplay: Sarishma Khatri and Siddhartha Pudasaini (Sano Sansar)
- Best Cinematography: Alok Shukla (Aankha)
- Best Editing: J. Him Lee and Alex Gurvits (Rajagunj)
- Best Sound Design: Kishor Acharya (Gaun Aayeko Bato)
- Special Mention (Acting): Supala Sapkota (Boksi Ko Ghar)
- Special Mention (Art Direction): Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi
