The grand ceremony of the 2nd Uttarakhand Film Awards 2025, organized by Web Multimedia, was successfully held on 6 December at the Himalayan Cultural Centre, Garhi Cantt. The event witnessed the presence of nearly 500 film personalities and eminent figures from Uttarakhand. The ceremony was inaugurated by the Chief Guest and former Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. Founder Chairman of the Awards Vinod Gupta, actor Hemant Pandey, producer Mahesh Rajput, show director Pramod Shastri, choreographer Sanjay Korve, along with other dignitaries, congratulated the team for the successful organization of the event. Dr. Nishank stated that such programs give new energy, recognition, and encouragement to films made in Uttarakhandi languages—Garhwali, Jaunsari, and Kumaoni.
This year, 14 feature films were selected across 26 categories. Outstanding films and artists were honoured during the ceremony. On this occasion, Founder Chairman Vinod Kumar Gupta expressed gratitude to all the guests, the Uttarakhand Film Development Council, and especially actor Ramesh Nautiyal. The event has played a significant role in giving new dimensions to Uttarakhand’s regional cinema culture.
He said that Uttarakhand cinema is not just entertainment, but a living document of our language, culture, folk art, and heritage. Such events not only boost the morale of artists but also inspire the younger generation to stay connected with their roots. He expressed confidence that in the coming years, films from Uttarakhand will strengthen their identity not only at the national level but also on international platforms.
Main Award List (UFA 2025)
Shaheed – Best Film – Debu Rawat
Best Debut Female – Poonam Lakhera
Best Story – Debu Rawat
Best Promotion Design – Anuj Rawat
Best Actor (Male) – Sanju Silodi
Meethi Maa Ku Aashirwad – Best Art Direction – Rajesh Nogen
Best Choreographer – Anoop Parmar
Popular Film – Vaibhav Goyal
Pothli – Best Audiography – Ashish Pant
Best Song – Jitendra Pawar
Best Music Director – Amit V. Kapoor (Mere Gaon Ki Baat)
Best Cinematography – Harish Negi
Special Jury Mention – Abhinav Singh Chauhan / Ayush Goyal
SanskaAR – Best Action Director – Surendra Sharma
Best Screenplay – Padam Gosain
Pahadi Ratan – Shridev Suman
Best Dialogue – Devi Prasad Semwal
Padhani Ji – Best Female Singer – Meena Rana
Best Actor (Comedy) – Ghanna Bhai
Jai Maa Dhari Devi – Best Male Singer – Lekh Raj Bhandari
Best Supporting Actor (Male) – Rajesh Malgudi
Best Director – Debu Rawat (Asgar)
Best Debut Male – Abhina Chauhan (Kara Ek Parth)
Best Negative Role – Ramesh Rawat
Best Actress (Female) – Shivani Bhandari
Best Film on Social Issue – Parineeta Badoni
Daddi Ku Baksa – Best Editing – Nagendra Prasad
Best Supporting Actress (Female) – Manju Bahuguna
You Kannu Rista – Special Jury Mention (Child Artist) – Komal
Producer – Ankit Kandiyal
Special Honour – Welvel Pendez – Special Award
Padmashri Stutigaan (Jagar Samrat) – Special Award
Narendra Singh Negi (Garh Ratna) – Special Award
Ramesh Naudiyal – Special Award
Jai Shri Krishna Nautiyal – Special Award
Technical Team and Hotellens
Director: Ramkrishna Shastri
DOP: Ashul Gupta
Choreographer: Sanjay Korve
Artists: Russell Petro, Sanju Sillodi, Prashant Ji, Sakeet Parihar, Sakeet Kala, Niji Meera
Hosts: Raj Soni, Monika Parihar
Red Carpet Host: Rajesh Naugain, Divyanshi Kumola