List of accolades received by Haider (film)
Haider, a 2014 Indian crime drama film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, received numerous awards and nominations at both national and international film festivals. These accolades recognized the film's direction, screenplay, acting performances (particularly Shahid Kapoor and Tabu), music, cinematography, and overall artistic merit.
Key awards and recognitions include:
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National Film Awards: Haider won five National Film Awards, including Best Male Playback Singer (Sukhwinder Singh), Best Dialogue (Vishal Bhardwaj), Best Choreography (Sudesh Adhana), Best Costume Design (Dolly Ahluwalia), and Best Music Direction (Vishal Bhardwaj).
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Filmfare Awards: Haider secured five Filmfare Awards, with Shahid Kapoor winning Best Actor, Tabu winning Best Supporting Actress, Vishal Bhardwaj winning Best Music Director, and the film winning Best Screenplay and Best Dialogue.
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Screen Awards: The film garnered several Screen Awards, recognizing the contributions of the cast and crew.
The film's critical acclaim and awards helped solidify its position as a significant work in Indian cinema, praised for its adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet within the socio-political context of Kashmir. The accolades contributed to the film's commercial success and its lasting impact on discussions surrounding Indian filmmaking and its engagement with complex social issues.