Imtiaz Ali wins Best Director at OTTPlay Awards 2025

The OTTPlay Awards 2025 took place last night in Mumbai, celebrating excellence in streaming entertainment. Many prominent figures from the industry attended the event, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the medium. Director Imtiaz Ali won the Best Director award for his work on the Netflix film "Amar Singh Chamkila." The film features Diljit Dosanjh as the lead and Parineeti Chopra as his wife. It received critical acclaim and has become a highlight in Ali's career. During his acceptance speech, Imtiaz reflected on his past works. He quoted lyrics from the popular movie "Rockstar," starring Ranbir Kapoor. The award was presented to him by Inderpreet Singh and lyricist Irshad Kamil, who have both been close friends and collaborators with Ali. Imtiaz shared how special "Chamkila" was for him, emphasizing the connection he felt with the audience and the culture of his country. He acknowledged that the true honor belongs to Amar Singh Chamkila, the film's subject. Overall, it was a night filled with nostalgia and celebration for the art of filmmaking.