Screen Awards

The Screen Awards stands as India’s most prestigious and credible film awards institution, a gold standard of cinematic excellence since its inception in 1994. Instituted by The Indian Express Group, the Screen Awards were India’s first annual film awards, created with a singular belief: that art must be recognised purely on merit, integrity, and peer respect.

At the heart of this credibility lies a robust and transparent evaluation framework. The awards are overseen by the Screen Academy, a distinguished body of respected professionals from across Indian entertainment. This jury-led institution is responsible for shortlisting and voting, ensuring that every recognition reflects artistic brilliance, cultural excellence, and technical innovation. The Academy serves not only as a voting body, but as the custodian of standards, safeguarding the integrity and future of the Screen Awards.

For over 27 years, the Screen Awards has consistently delivered the highest TRPs among all Indian award shows, creating iconic cultural moments and earning unparalleled audience trust. Backed by the editorial integrity and journalistic independence of The Indian Express Group, the Screen Awards carries a credibility that cannot be manufactured only earned.

Unlike other award ceremonies driven by popularity or external voting systems, the Screen Awards were conceived as an industry-honoured platform, where excellence is judged by esteemed jury with deep, insider understanding of the film industry and its craft to examine what truly matters, the art, technique, intent, and excellence behind cinema.

This uncompromising commitment to unbiased selection and artistic merit is what set the Screen Awards apart and continues to define it today.