Asian Film Awards 2025 Complete List of Winners: The Asian Film Awards 2025 celebrated the best of Asian cinema, and Indian films made a strong impact. Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ won the prestigious Best Film Award, while Shahana Goswami was honoured with the Best Actress Award for her role in ‘Santosh’. The event, held on Sunday at the Jiku Center in Hong Kong, also saw director Sandhya Suri receiving the Best New Director Award for ‘Santosh’.
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Big Win for Indian Cinema
‘All We Imagine As Light’, directed by Payal Kapadia, has already received worldwide recognition, and now it has added another prestigious award to its name. Competing against strong films from across Asia, it emerged victorious, winning Best Film at the 18th edition of the Asian Film Awards.
At the same time, ‘Santosh’ also made a mark at the event. Shahana Goswami, who played a powerful role in the film, was awarded Best Actress, while Sandhya Suri was honoured with the Best New Director Award.
Films That Competed for Best Film
This year, the Best Film category had some tough competition. ‘All We Imagine As Light’ was up against some of the best Asian films, including:
- ‘Black Dog’ (China)
- ‘Xuhuma’ (South Korea)
- ‘Tekki Cometh’ (Japan)
- ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ (Hong Kong)
Despite the tough competition, Payal Kapadia’s film stood out and won the top honour.
Shahana Goswami Shines as Best Actress
Actress Shahana Goswami received Best Actress for her brilliant performance in ‘Santosh’. The film tells a unique and emotional story, and Shahana’s performance was widely appreciated.
Talking about her experience, she said, “Working in ‘Santosh’ was a wonderful experience. The film is very special to me, and I am honoured to receive this recognition at such a prestigious event.”
Sandhya Suri Wins Best New Director
Director Sandhya Suri also won Best New Director for ‘Santosh’. The film has been praised for its storytelling and direction, making Sandhya Suri one of the most promising directors in the industry.
Asian Film Awards 2025 Complete List of Winners
Here is the complete list of winners from the 18th Asian Film Awards:
- Best Film: All We Imagine as Light
- Best Director: Yoshida Daihachi for Teki Cometh
- Best Actor: Sean Lau for Papa
- Best Actress: Shahana Goswami for Santosh
- Best Supporting Actor: Lee Kang-Sheng for Stranger Eyes
- Best Supporting Actress: Yang Kuei-mei for Yen and Ai-Lee
- Best New Director: Sandhya Suri for Santosh
- Best Newcomer: Kurihara Hayato for Happyend
- Best Screenplay: Mohammad Rasoulof for The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Best Costume Design: Choi Yoon-sun for Exhuma
- Best Production Design: Kenneth Mak, Chau Sai Hung Ambrose for Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
- Best Editing: Cheung Ka Fai for Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
- Best Cinematography: Hong Kyeong-pyo for Harbin
- Best Original Music: Chu Wan Pin for The Last Dance
- Best Visual Effects: Kim Shin-chul, Daniel Son for Exhuma
- Best Sound: Tu Duu-Chih, Tu Tse-Kang for Stranger Eyes
Payal Kapadia’s Reaction to the Big Win
Expressing her excitement about winning Best Film, Payal Kapadia shared, “It is a special feeling to be honoured for my film in a place like Hong Kong, which is known for its rich cinema culture. Being nominated was already an achievement, but winning this award makes it even more special.”
She further added, “I am proud to be a part of this strong Asian film community. The competition was tough, but I am grateful that our film received this recognition.”
An Indo-French Co-Production
‘All We Imagine As Light’ is an Indo-French co-production, bringing together talents from different parts of the world. The film has already won several international awards, and this latest honour at the Asian Film Awards is another major achievement.
Indian Cinema’s Growing Global Presence
The success of ‘All We Imagine As Light’ and ‘Santosh’ at the Asian Film Awards 2025 highlights the increasing recognition of Indian cinema on the global stage. More and more Indian filmmakers are gaining appreciation worldwide, and this is just the beginning of an exciting new era for Indian films.
With such incredible performances and strong storytelling, Indian cinema is making its mark, and these wins prove that its global influence is only going to grow stronger.
FAQs
Which film won Best Film at the Asian Film Awards 2025?
The film All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, won the Best Film Award at the Asian Film Awards 2025
Who won the Best Actress award at the Asian Film Awards 2025?
Shahana Goswami won the Best Actress Award for her performance in Santosh.
Who won the Best Actor award at the Asian Film Awards 2025?
The Best Actor Award went to Sean Lau for his role in Papa.
