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Actor Kunal Kemmu has scored a significant milestone with his directorial debut 'Madgaon Express' receiving three Screenwriters Association Awards nominations. The buddy comedy, featuring Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary, marks Kemmu's first major writing and directing achievement. Kemmu expressed excitement about being recognized by the writing community, highlighting the challenging nature of the creative process. The SWA Awards ceremony, set for August 9, will honor films, series, and TV shows from 2024.

Key Points: Kunal Kemmu's Madgaon Express Scores Triple SWA Award Nod

  • Madgaon Express nominated in three SWA Awards categories
  • Directorial debut features Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary
  • Produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment
  • Comedy follows three friends' chaotic Goa trip
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Kunal is keeping his 'fingers crossed' as 'Madgaon Express' bags three SWA Awards nominations

Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut 'Madgaon Express' receives three Screenwriters Association Awards nominations, celebrating his breakthrough in filmmaking.

"Writing is a difficult, solitary process and such awards bring it in the spotlight. - Kunal Kemmu"

Mumbai, Aug 7

Actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut 'Madgaon Express', a buddy-comedy, has bagged three Screenwriters Association Awards nominations.

The film starring Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary, is written and directed by Kunal, which was produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment.

Reacting to his directorial debut receiving acclaim at the 6th edition of the SWA awards, Kunal said, "I am very happy and excited to be nominated in all three categories for my debut film. For all the love that 'Madgaon Express' has received, this is the first time that a work of mine has been acknowledged by the writing community itself."

Before 'Madgaon Express,' the other title that Kunal had a writing credit on was the cult comedy 'Go Goa Gone', for which he had penned the dialogues.

"Writing is a difficult, solitary process and such awards bring it in the spotlight. I am keeping my fingers crossed," the actor added.

The other nominees in the Best Story and Screenplay category include Imtiaz Ali for 'Amar Singh Chamkila', Atul Sabharwal for 'Berlin', Avinash Sampath for 'CTRL' and Karan Gour for 'Fairy Folk'.

In the dialogue category, Kunal is joined by other nominees, including writer-comedian Sumukhi Suresh for 'CTRL', Karan Gour for 'Fairy Folk', Devang Tiwari and Amit Pradhan for 'Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai' and Niren Bhatt for 'Stree 2'

The SWA Awards will be held on August 9 and honour films, series, and TV shows of 2024.

"Madgaon Express" follows childhood friends Dodo, Ayush, and Pinku, who embark on a trip to Goa that goes completely off-track due to a sequence of terrible decisions.

On Aug 6, Kunal shared that he is all set to start his musical journey for which he has been "writing, composing for a few years now" and launched a dedicated YouTube channel for it.

Kunal took to Instagram, where he shared that he's releasing his first video, based on true events, with the link in his bio.

He wrote: "Hi Guys!! So I did it. Went into the studio and recorded some tracks that I had Been writing and composing for a few years now. And now it's time to start putting them out into the world and bringing them to you. And for that I have started my own YouTube channel specific to just my music and musical journey. Posting a link to that in my bio with this video that's based on true events. #linkinmybio."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly thought the film was overhyped. The jokes were repetitive after interval. But good to see new talent getting recognition. Stree 2 deserves the dialogues award more in my opinion.
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Avinash V
From Go Goa Gone to Madgaon Express, Kunal has come a long way! The man understands youth comedy like no other. Excited for his music journey too 🎶
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Sarah B
The Goa trip scenes reminded me of my college days! Such nostalgia. Divyenndu was the standout performer for me. Hope the team sweeps all awards!
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Karthik V
Tough competition this year with Chamkila and Stree 2 in the race. But Madgaon Express had that desi tadka we love. Best of luck to all nominees!
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Nisha Z
Saw it with family last month - my dad was laughing louder than me! That's rare for a Bollywood comedy these days. Excel Entertainment never disappoints 💯

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