NewKerala.com

Key Points

Jaideep Ahlawat bagged the Best Actor award at IFFM 2025 for his gripping performance in Paatal Lok Season 2. He humbly dedicated the win to the show’s entire team, calling it a shared victory. Critics hailed his portrayal of Hathiram Chaudhary as a masterclass in acting. The actor has multiple exciting projects lined up, including Family Man Season 3.

Key Points: Jaideep Ahlawat Wins IFFM Best Actor for Paatal Lok Season 2

  • Jaideep Ahlawat wins Best Actor at IFFM 2025 for Paatal Lok Season 2
  • Credits team effort for the international recognition
  • Praised for evolving Hathiram Chaudhary's character
  • Solidifies his position as a powerhouse performer in Indian cinema
2 min read

Jaideep Ahlawat dedicates his IIFM win to the team of 'Paatal Lok'

Jaideep Ahlawat dedicates his IFFM 2025 Best Actor win to the Paatal Lok team, calling it a collective triumph for the show's brilliance.

"This award belongs to the entire team who poured their heart and soul into making Paatal Lok what it is today – Jaideep Ahlawat"

Mumbai, Aug 16

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who bagged the award for Best Actor - Web Series at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025, has dedicated his big win to the team of his superhit streaming show ‘Paatal Lok’.

The actor was honoured with the award for his portrayal of Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary in ‘Paatal Lok’ Season 2.

Reflecting on victory, Jaideep said "This award is truly overwhelming. To be recognized on an international platform like the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is an honor I will cherish forever. Hathiram Chaudhary's journey has been an extraordinary one, and this award belongs to the entire team who poured their heart and soul into making Paatal Lok what it is today”.

He further mentioned, “I’m deeply grateful to the jury and, most importantly, to the audience for their love and support. This is for all of you”.

The announcement, made during the prestigious awards night in Melbourne, solidified his status as one of the most compelling and brilliant actors in Indian Cinema. Ahlawat's portrayal in the second season of the critically acclaimed series was hailed by critics and audiences alike as a masterclass in acting.

He thoroughly built on the character's journey from the first season, showcasing a deeper, more introspective Hathiram Chaudhary who continues his relentless pursuit for justice. This IFFM win is a crowning achievement in a season of accolades for Ahlawat, who has previously received national and widespread recognition for the role at other major award ceremonies.

The international platform of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne provides a fitting stage for this momentous win, celebrating the best of Indian content and talent on a global scale.

Meanwhile, the actor has 'Family Man Season 3’, 'Ikkis,’ ‘King’ & 'Hisaab' in the pipeline.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rahul R
While I appreciate his acting, I feel the award should have gone to someone from regional cinema this year. Malayalam and Tamil films had such powerful performances that went unnoticed internationally.
A
Aditya G
So proud to see our actors getting global recognition! Jaideep's humility in dedicating the award to his team shows his true character. Can't wait for Family Man S3 now!
S
Shweta Y
His speech gave me goosebumps! Such a grounded artist. Remember his struggle days in Gangs of Wasseypur? From there to international awards - what a journey! 🇮🇳
K
Kevin U
As an NRI, I'm so happy to see Indian talent being recognized at Melbourne festival. Paatal Lok's writing was brilliant, but Ahlawat took it to another level. That interrogation scene in S2? Pure gold!
N
Nisha Z
Finally some appreciation for web series actors! Bollywood awards keep ignoring OTT performances. Hope this opens doors for more streaming content to be recognized at major awards.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50