Mumbai: In a high-octane cinematic promo that has set the industry abuzz, National Award-winning powerhouse Alia Bhatt is all set to host India’s most trusted film honors—the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 , set to broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. Alia brings her own charm and authority to a night dedicated to the Celebration of Credible Cinema.
Breaking the fourth wall with her signature poise, Alia addresses the audience with a definitive promise by stating _ _“Aag lagne wali hain! Dharti phatne wali hain! Barish hone wali hain, sab doobne wale hain! Sher jaagne wala hain! Aisa kuch nahi hone wala hain. Kyunki ab hoga sirf credible cinema ka celebration! Yakeen nahi ho raha hai? 5 April ko dekhiye, raat 8 baje, Chetak Screen Awards.”_ As the host of this year’s awards , Alia Bhatt represents the perfect bridge between massive global stardom and the raw, authentic craft of acting.
The Chetak Screen Awards stands tall as the ultimate gold standard for the Indian film fraternity, where merit is the only currency and excellence is the only criteria. This isn’t just another award ceremony, it is the most prestigious stage in the country that honors the sweat, soul, and storytelling of cinema’s true visionaries. By cutting through the noise and focusing solely on credible cinema the Chetak Screen Awards has solidified its reputation as the most authentic and respected platform in the industry.
The competition this year reaches a fever pitch as heavyweights battle for the top honors. In the Best Actor (Male) category, the stakes are sky-high with powerhouses Ranveer Singh (Dhurandhar), Vicky Kaushal (Chhaava), the legendary Manoj Bajpayee (Jugnuma: The Fable) , Siddhant Chaturvedi (Dhadak 2 ) and Ishaan Khattar (Homebound).
Meanwhile, the Best Actor (Female) race is equally formidable, featuring stellar performances from Kriti Sanon (Tere Ishq Mein), Triptii Dimri (Dhadak 2), and Yami Gautam Dhar (Haq), Radhika Apte (Sister Midnight) and Konkana sen sharma (Metro in Dino).
Watch the grand celebration of Chetak Screen Awards 2026 on Sunday, April 5th at 8:00 PM, exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.