2021 was a mixed bag of new variants and major delays! With the large majority of big releases and big-budget films from 2020 awaiting cinematic release, many awaited films of 2021 are now releasing in 2022 and even 2023! With that being said, let’s delve into the world of cinema we were spellbound by in 2021. At Bollywood Tempest, we look at films from a more wholesome approach, appreciating the entertainment value of cinema together with the filmmaking process.
Best Costume Design: Shiddat
Best Production Design: Chhori
Best Art Direction: 83
Best Choreography: Song – Chhor Denge
Best VFX Effects: Sooryavanshi
Best Action & Stunt Direction: Shershaah / Sooryavanshi
Best Cinematography: Shershaah
Best Writing: Sardar Udham
Best Dialogues: Mimi
Best Screenplay: Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
Best Editing: Shershaah
Best Direction: 83 – Kabir Khan
Best Story: Shershaah
Best Web Series: Mumbai Diaries 26/11 – Prime Video
Best Music Director: Shershaah – Tanishk Bagchi, B Praak, Jasleen Royal, Javed-Mohsin and Vikram Montrose
Best Background Score: 83
Best Song of the Year: Raataan Lambiyan
Best Non-film Song of the Year: Lut Gaye
Best Lyrics: Shershaah – Manoj Muntashir, Rashmi Virag, Anvita Dutt, Jaani and Tanishk Bagchi
Best Singer [MALE]: Jubin Nautiyal – Raatan Lambiyan
Best Singer [FEMALE]: Asees Kaur – Raatan lambiyan
Best Social Media Presence: Sara Ali Khan
Best Fashion Face: Janhvi Kapoor
Best Fashion Collection: Love Is – Falguni & Shane Peacock
Best Fashion Icon [MALE]: Ayushmann Khurana
Best Fashion Icon [FEMALE]: Janhvi Kapoor
Best Supporting Actor [MALE]: Pankaj Tripathi – Mimi & Akshay Kumar – Atangi Re
Best Supporting Actor [FEMALE]: Diana Penty – Shiddat
Best Entertainer [FEMALE]: Kriti Sanon – Mimi
Best Entertainer [MALE]: Ranveer Singh – 83 / Sidharth Malhotra – Shershaah
Best Actor [FEMALE]: Kangana Ranaut – Thalaivii / Sara Ali Khan – Atrangi Re
Best Actor [MALE]: Vicky Kaushal – Sardar Udham