2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 07:58 PM ISTChetak SCREEN Awards 2026 red carpet appearances (Express photo)Marking a dynamic return this Sunday, the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 arrives with a renewed vision to celebrate cinematic brilliance. Spanning 31 categories across theatrical and OTT releases, this year’s honours will acknowledge standout contributions to contemporary Hindi cinema. Leading the nominations is Aditya Dhar’s espionage drama Dhurandhar with 24 nods, followed by Mohit Suri’s romantic musical Saiyaara with 17, and Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound with 15. Winners have been determined by the Screen Academy, an independent, non-profit collective of over 50 distinguished filmmakers, artistes, and cultural figures.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEOThe ceremony is being hosted by actor Alia Bhatt, joined by actor-comedian Sunil Grover, stand-up comic Zakir Khan, and Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor (Hindi) at The Indian Express. The evening will see an impressive turnout of leading film personalities, who will grace the red carpet and celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners. Audiences can also catch the event live, with streaming available from 8 pm on YouTube, SonyLIV, and Sony Entertainment Television.From Babil Khan to Anupam Kher to Sonali Bendre, here’s how celebrities showed up on the red carpet. Babil Khan for SCREEN Chetak Awards 2026 (Express photo: by Akash Patil)Babil Khan opted for an unconventional twist to classic suiting. He paired a structured navy blazer with a crisp white shirt and a diagonally striped tie, keeping the top half polished.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Chetak Screen AwardsAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogChetak Screen Awards 2026 Red Carpet Live Updates: Bollywood’s biggest names all set to make a style statement2 minutes agoRCB vs CSK LIVE Score, IPL 2026: RCB 43/1 (5 overs); Virat Kohli falls to Shivam Dube catch in Powerplay3 minutes agoUS, Israel, Iran War Live Updates: ‘Negotiators on Iranian side have been granted limited amnesty,’ Trump says7 minutes agoSRH vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant’s fighting 68* takes LSG home in a tense run-chase15 minutes agoChetak Screen Awards 2026 LIVE Updates: India’s credible film awards back; Dhurandhar leads with 24 nominations16 minutes ago