Gandhinagar: An award ceremony was held at Gandhinagar in the special presence of the State Finance Minister Mr. Kanubhai Desai to award the best Gujarati films and their artists. In the ceremony held at Swarnim Complex-2, about 181 artist-professionals were honored with film awards in various 46 categories by dignitaries including the Finance Minister. The award is presented annually to the best films by the Office of the Director of Information under the Department of Information and Broadcasting.

The list of the main prizes is as follows:

Year 2016-17:

Best Film – Cinnamon Production Ltd. – Wrong Side Raju

Best Director – Mr. Mikheel Musale – Wrong Side Raju

Best Actor – Mr. Malhar Thacker – Thai Jashe

Best Actress – Ms. Diksha Joshi – Shubh Aarambh

Year 2017-18:

Best Film – Akshar Communication – Love’s Bhavai

Best Director – Mr. Sandeep Patel – Lavni Bhavai

Best Actor – Mr. Siddharth Randeria – Gujjubhai: Most Wanted

Best Actress – Ms. Arohi Patel – Love ni Bhawai

Year 2018-19:

Best Film – Brainbox Studios – Reva

Best Director – Mr. Rahul Bhole, Mr. Vineet Kanojia – Reva

Best Actor – Mr. Pratik Gandhi – Ventilator

Best Actress – Mrs. Tillana Desai – Turban

Year 2019:

Best Film – Sarathi Productions LLP – Hellaro

Best Director – Mr. Abhishek Shah – Hellaro

Best Actor – Mr. Siddharth Randeria – Chal Jivi Laiye

Best Actress – Ms. Arohi Patel – Chal Jivi Laiye

-DeshGujarat