The nominations of the fourth edition of INAS Film Award, to be held in Gangtok, Sikkim on Kartik 24, were released on November 4, 2016. There are three nominations on each of 19 different categories. The award is being organized by the International Nepali Artist Association (INAS). In the award movies released in 2015 and released till April 15 of 2016 were included. ‘Classic’ has led the list with nominations in 9 categories, ‘Kabaddi Kabaddi’ follows with 6 categories and ‘Pashupati Prasad’ in 5 categories. These three movies are also the top three movies in the nomination.
Watch the nominated movies:
- Watch ‘Pashupati Prasad’ here (Nominated in 5Â categories)
- Watch ‘Kabaddi Kabaddi’ here (Nominated in 6 categories)
- Watch ‘Hostel Returens’ here (Nominated in new-comer actors)
- Watch ‘Dreams’ here (Nominated in new actress, script writing)
- Watch ‘Nai Nabhannu La 4’ here (nominated in new actress)
Best Movie Award, Best Director Award and Best Actor Awards nomination to the following three movies:
- Pashupati Prasad
- Calssic (‘Classic’ will be available online soon)
- Kabaddi Kabaddi
The nominations for the best director are from the above movies
- Dipendra K Khanal (Pashupati Prasad)
- Dinesh Raut (Classic)
- Ram Babu Gurung (Kabaddi Kabaddi)
The lead actors are also from the same movies:
- Khagendra Lamichhane (Pashupati Prasad)
- Aryan Sigdel (Classic)
- Dayahang Rai (Kabaddi Kabaddi)
Best actress award nominations are:
- Namrata Shrestha (Classic)
- Priyanka Karki (Suntali)
- Keki Adhikari (Bhaag Saani Bhaag)
New Actor nominations
- Sushil Sitaul (Hostel Returns)
- Sushil Shrestha (Hostel Returns)
- Pradeep Bastola (Adhakatti)
New actress nominations
- Samragyee RL Shah (Dreams)
- Barsha Raut (Nai Nabhannu La 4)
- Ashma DC (Aavash)
Script writing nomination
- Khagendra Lamichhane (Pashupati Prasad)
- Rambabu Gurung and Upendra Subba (Kabaddi Kabaddi)
- Samipya Raj Timilsian (Dreams)
I have only included the major categories of the award. Among others actor Danny Denzongpa will be awarded with life time achievement award and the chief minster of Sikkim will also be honoured in the program.