Agartala, March 31, 2025: Celebrated screenwriter and director Biplab Goswami, hailing from Tripura, has once again made his mark on Indian cinema. Adding another feather to his cap, Goswami clinched the Best Story Award for Laapataa Ladies at the prestigious Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2025. Held in Mumbai, the grand event recognized outstanding contributions in Indian entertainment, bringing together some of the industry’s most celebrated artists.
The awards night, glittering with star power, saw Goswami sharing the limelight with winners such as Akshay Kumar, Rajkummar Rao, Tiger Shroff, Shahid Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Kajol, Ananya Panday, Anupam Kher, Sonu Nigam, and Himesh Reshammiya, among others. Pinkvilla, a leading digital platform in entertainment and lifestyle since 2007, has consistently championed creative excellence, and the Screen & Style Icons Awards, now in its fourth edition, has evolved into a benchmark of industry recognition.
This latest accolade for Laapataa Ladies comes on the heels of its historic global journey. The film, India’s official entry for the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars), garnered international acclaim and was even screened at the Supreme Court of India for its powerful social message. Its reach extended beyond borders, with a successful multi-month theatrical run in Japan, culminating in a nomination at the Japanese Film Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The film also won hearts at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), earning a standing ovation, and secured the Best Film (Critics’ Choice) award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
For Biplab Goswami, the journey from Tripura to Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, and eventually to the pinnacle of Indian cinema, has been nothing short of extraordinary. This latest recognition follows his IIFA Award for Best Story – Original earlier in March 2025. His string of achievements is not just a personal triumph but a moment of pride for Tripura, bringing national and global recognition to the region. With his masterful storytelling and visionary approach, Goswami continues to shape contemporary Indian cinema, cementing his place as one of its most influential voices.
