The first- ever mega Odia film awards show was held in Dubai on January 14 in a glittering ceremony. Veteran actor and Member of Parliament Prashanta Nanda received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 5 Star Film Awards 2024 organised by RR Events and Cine Production in association with Odisha Samaj, UAE, witnessed a galaxy of stars, directors, entertainers and performers on Saturday evening in the packed Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Oud Metha, Dubai. The award ceremony unfolded into a dazzling spectacle, stretching into the night, featuring power-packed performances by stars from Odia tinselwood. Nanda was honoured acknowledging his 50 years contribution to Odia cinema.
The event was graced by chief guest MD and Founder of Safeer Corporate Services and President of Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club and UAE Goodwill Ambassador Shaikh Abdulaziz Ahmad. Adding a touch of royal elegance, Laila Rahhal El Atfani, Goodwill Ambassador of The Royal House of Sheba Crown Senator, representing the queendom of Sheba in Middle East Africa Affairs Senate, adorned the evening as celebrity guest of honour. President of Odisha Samaj UAE Amiya Mishra along with Indian Consulate passport officer Sunil Kumar was present, among others.
The top award winners included Sabyasachi Mishra for best actor in "Puskara", Sivani Sangita for best actress in "Malyagiri", Subhranshu for best director, Ramesh Barik for best producer in "Puskara" and "Puskara" for best film.