Saras Salil Awards

Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards 2025

Bhojpuri stars lit up the night with thunderous applause in the city of Nawabs, Lucknow

Lucknow, April 10, 2025 – The dazzling world of Bhojpuri cinema and its behind-the-scenes talent were honored at the grand 6th Saras Salil Bhojpuri Cine Awards 2025, held at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. It was a memorable evening for all, where Bhojpuri film stars, makers, and crews came together to celebrate their remarkable contributions to the industry.

Arvind Akela 'Kallu' won the Best Actor Award for his performance in Kasme Vaade, while Anjana Singh took home the Best Actress Award for her role in Badki Didi. The Best Film Awards went to Hindustani (produced by Vijay Kumar Yadav) and Suryavansham (produced by Nishant Ujjwal). Rajneesh Mishra was awarded Best Director for Suryavansham. The awards were received with loud applause and deep appreciation for the stories and talents that powered this year's films.

The spotlight wasn’t only on the winners. Dignitaries such as Brijesh Pathak, Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh; Sandeep Bansal, Member of All India Udyog Vyapar Mandal; Prabhunath Rai, Member of All India Bhojpuri Samaj; Mukesh Bahadur Singh, President of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Lucknow; Pawan Singh Chauhan, President of SR Group of Education and Legislative Council Member; Rajesh Rai of the Information Department; Surendra Singh Rajput, National Spokesperson of Congress; and Anita Sehgal, anchor and actress, added grace to the event with their presence.

What made this award night truly special was the focus on the often-overlooked backstage work. Editors, set designers, lighting crew, writers, and background score artists were also brought on stage for real appreciation.

This year's awards featured more than 50 categories, recognizing excellence in acting, directing, writing, music, production design, editing, and more. In addition to the main awards, special honors were also presented, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to Vijay Khare, who has had a decades-long impact on Bhojpuri cinema.

Speaking on the occasion, Paresh Nath, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Delhi Press, said:
"We are proud to honor those who make Bhojpuri cinema so extraordinary. These awards reflect their hard work and talent. It’s heartwarming to see the entire community come together to celebrate their favorite artists and films."

About Saras Salil
Saras Salil is one of India's leading Hindi magazines, published by Delhi Press. Known for its in-depth articles, it covers a wide range of topics including cinema, lifestyle, culture, and social issues. With readers across India and abroad, Saras Salil has been at the forefront in promoting and celebrating regional film industries, especially Bhojpuri cinema. Through its awards, Saras Salil continues to symbolize recognition for talent, hard work, and creativity that goes into making films that entertain and inspire.