Nokia 15th annual screen awards

MARIA GORETTI,ex-VJ
Best Film – Rock On!!,because it’s one of those films which make you feel fantastic. When I left the hall after watching that movie,I felt so high on life.
Best Director – I’d say either Ashutosh Gowarikar for Jodhaa Akbar or Abhishek Kapoor for Rock On!! Ashutosh,because he brought the Mughal era to life — how they walk,talk,everything. And Abhishek Kapoor,because he did a truly commendable job with the story and character development.

MANASI JOSHI ROY,TV Actor and producer
Best Film – I have three choices — A Wednesday,because it has a fantastic story which is very well told. Rock On!! because it is an entertaining urban story and the cast and the crew have done a fabulous job. Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na because though it is a familiar boy-meets-girl story,its narration is so refreshing.
Best Actor – Naseeruddin Shah for A Wednesday,hands down. He’s a brilliant actor and his skill lies in making you believe in the character.

ACHALA SACHDEV,choreographer
Best film – A Wednesday,because when I look at it in totality,it is a wonderfully made film. Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na comes a close second
Best Actress – Even without going through the nominations Asin Thottukamal is my choice. She is also the best newcomer of the year.

RAJNEESH DUGGAL,model-actor
Best Actor – Abhishek Bachchan in Dostana. I think he was simply fantastic in the movie and was totally hilarious.
Best Actress – It has to be Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Jodhaa Akbar. She was brilliant.

ALI ASGAR,TV actor
Best Director – Neeraj Pandey for A Wednesday,because it was one of the most hard-hitting films.
Best Film – A Wednesday. Although I also loved Ghajini.