Kolkata, Dec 04 : Tollywood's box-office hit 'Challenge' has notched up four major awards during 'Anandalok Purashkar' ceremony in the city. The movie was ajudged the best film of 2009.
Actor Dev was conferred with the Male and Best Action Hero Awards in recognition of his action-packed performance in the film, while the 'Best Director Trophy' was secured by Roy Chowdhury.
Bollywood biggies Rani Mukherjee, Asin, Niel Nitin Mukesh and Irfan Khan were among others attending the function held here last night.
Besides, 'Neel Akashe Chandni' star Koel Mullick bagged the best actress award in recongition of her performance in the film.
Rani Mukherjee and Irfan Khan were conferred with Critcs' Choice Award for their performance in 'Dil Bole Hadippa' and 'Bilu', respectively. 😳
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Neil Nitin Mukesh was accorded Popular Choice Award for Jail and New York, while Asin recieved the same for 'Gajni'.
'Dev D' director Anurag Kashyap and newcomer Mahi Gill recieved honours for being the best director and best debutant under the critics choice category.
Gourav Chaterjee and Manali De bagged the best Actor and Actress Awards for their performance in the mega serial aired on Star Jalsa, 'Durga' and 'Bau Kotha Kao', respectively. 'Bau Kotha Kao' was also ajudged the best serial.
Besides, Bollywood hit-music director Pritam and his metro band captivated the hearts of audience at the Science City Auditorium during the award distribution ceremony.
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