{"id":13384,"date":"2026-03-13T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=13384"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:57:00","slug":"films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Films That Swept Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar and Why They Deserved It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hey Marathi cinema lovers! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have you ever watched the movies that left you speechless, crying and cheering for more? Well, that\u2019s exactly what these gems did, and ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar agreed to the same wholeheartedly. From emotional family dramas to the powerful social stories in the Marathi language, these award-winning Marathi movies just swept the categories with amazing performances and stories.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Ata_Thambaycha_Nay\" title=\"Ata Thambaycha Nay!\">Ata Thambaycha Nay!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Dashavatar\" title=\"Dashavatar\">Dashavatar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Jarann\" title=\"Jarann\">Jarann<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Sthal\" title=\"Sthal\">Sthal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Godavari\" title=\"Godavari\">Godavari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Kaksparsh\" title=\"Kaksparsh\">Kaksparsh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Sairat\" title=\"Sairat\">Sairat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Khari_Biscuit\" title=\"Khari Biscuit\">Khari Biscuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Aevdhe_se_Aabhal\" title=\"Aevdhe se Aabhal\">Aevdhe se Aabhal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Newcomers_Who_Shone_in_Award-winning_Marathi_Movies_at_ZEE_Chitra_Gaurav_Puraskar_over_the_Years\" title=\"Newcomers Who Shone in Award-winning Marathi Movies at ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar over the Years\">Newcomers Who Shone in Award-winning Marathi Movies at ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar over the Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/films-that-swept-zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-and-why-they-deserved-it\/#Award-winning_Marathi_Movies_that_Keep_The_Pride_Alive\" title=\"Award-winning Marathi Movies that Keep The Pride Alive\">Award-winning Marathi Movies that Keep The Pride Alive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will chat about each movie in this guide, along with its stars, genres and exactly why it earned those prestigious trophies. The best thing is that these movies can be streamed on ZEE5 conveniently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natsamrat\"><\/span>Natsamrat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/natsamrat\/0-0-101198\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natsamrat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one of the best movies on ZEE5 that has grabbed the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/tv-shows\/details\/zee-chitra-gaurav-puraskar-2026\/0-6-4z5922518\/zee-chitra-gaurav-2026-promo\/0-1-6z5922562\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for its best story, powerful performance, strong cast and a lot more. This emotional family drama presents Natekar and Medha Manjrekar in powerful performances. It is the story of an ageing theatre actor who loses everything due to family greed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Natsamrat Deserved The ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/nana-patekar\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nana Paktekar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> received the Best Actor award at ZEE Gaurav Purskar for his powerful performance in the movie. The movie beautifully captures the pain of ageing and family bonds. The movie efficiently proved that Marathi cinema can even deliver deep stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ata_Thambaycha_Nay\"><\/span><b>Ata<\/b> Thambaycha<b> Nay!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/ata-thambaycha-naay\/0-0-1z5773542\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ata Thambacycha Nay!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one of the best family drama movies by Shivraj Waichal presenting Bharat Jadhav and Siddharth Jadhav. This hilarious and touching story brings comedy and emotions to the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Ata Thambacya Nay! Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The movie brings up humour and emotions, keeping the audience connected throughout. It has been awarded for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dashavatar\"><\/span>Dashavatar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/dashavatar\/0-0-1z5830530\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dashavatar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> presents Dilip Prabhavalkar in powerful performances, presenting a perfect mix of mythology and modern drama. Stunning visuals and powerful acting make it a Blockbuster Cinema of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Dashavatar Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dilip Prabhavalkar hooks audiences till the end through his powerful performance in the movie and has got appreciation as ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar\u2019s Best Actor award for the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jarann\"><\/span>Jarann<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/jarann\/0-0-1z5787008\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jarann<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a powerful drama starring Amruta Subhash is an engaging Marathi drama that presents the struggles and strength of life. The raw performances and realistic story make it one of the most favourite among the intense emotional movies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Jarann Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/amruta-subhash\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amruta Subhash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been appreciated for her powerful performance in Jarann as ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar\u2019s Best Actress award. The movie shows the real-life challenges of life with absolute depth and emotion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sthal\"><\/span>Sthal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/sthal\/0-0-1z5833707\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sthal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is another promising Marathi movie by Nandini Chikte and Taranath Khiratkar that brings the story full of dreams and village realities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Sthal Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It swept the Best Promising Debut Actress and Actor categories at the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar. Fresh energy and an authentic story make this movie a must-watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Godavari\"><\/span>Godavari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/godavari\/0-0-godavari\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Godavari<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by Nikhil Mahajan presents the story of a family that has recently witnessed two deaths and is grieving at this moment. Jitendra Joshi and Sai Tamhankar in powerful performances makes the movie quite interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Godavari Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beautiful visuals, emotional dialogues and much more make this movie a festival special. It received awards for Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, Best Background Music and Best Cinematography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaksparsh\"><\/span>Kaksparsh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/kaksparsh\/0-0-kaksparsh\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kaksparsh<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> beautifully written by Sachin Khedekar and Priya Bapat, presents the story of sacrifice and relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Kaksparsh Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kaksparsh beautifully shows an honest take on the tough choices of life, and that\u2019s why it successfully achieved the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actor and Best Actress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sairat\"><\/span>Sairat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/sairat\/0-0-movie_1921832123\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sairat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by Nagraj Manjule brings a love story that connects with the audience. The performances of Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosal are quite appreciative in the movie and keep the audience hooked till the end.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Sairat Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The movie received the Best Film and Best Director awards and offers a bold social message and fresh talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khari_Biscuit\"><\/span>Khari<b> Biscuit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/khari-biscuit\/0-0-218521\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Khari Biscuit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a coming-of-age Marathi drama that presents the story of a young boy and Nandita Patkar as his strong mother. The movie explores the struggles of a single parent with absolute love and humour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Khari Biscuit Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nandita Patkar won the role for Best Supporting Actress in the movie. The movie gives a simple and powerful message with its absolute emotional depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aevdhe_se_Aabhal\"><\/span><b>Aevdhe<\/b> se<b> Aabhal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/aevdhe-se-aabhaal\/0-0-aevdheseaabhaal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aevdhe se Aabhal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a Marathi family drama by Bipin Nadkarni that presents Ashok Shinde and Prateeksha Lonkar, bringing the essence of village life, dreams, and traditions beautifully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Aevdhe Se Aabhal Deserves the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/bipin-nadkarni\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bipin Nadkarni<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> won the Best Director award for the movie. He has come up with the actors who bring realism and authenticity to the story. The story is the authentic portrayal of the Maharashtrian roots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcomers_Who_Shone_in_Award-winning_Marathi_Movies_at_ZEE_Chitra_Gaurav_Puraskar_over_the_Years\"><\/span>Newcomers Who Shone in Award-winning Marathi Movies at ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar over the Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar always nurtures new talents. It celebrates the special categories like Best Promising Debut Actor and Actress every year, giving beginners a real platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nandini Chikte and Taranath Khiratkar won the Best Debut Actress and Actor awards for their outstanding performances in Stahl in 2026. Their achievement served as a way to their bright future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar, through absolute performance succeeded in grabbing the awards for best debut in the Sairat movie. Their performances have been loved and appreciated by the audience and critics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/celebs\/priya-bapat\/filmography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pirya Bapat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has also gained recognition for her powerful performance in the Kaksparsh movie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By spotlighting raw, outstanding performances through jury decisions and fan appreciation, the awards create instant opportunities. It boosts confidence, attracts casting calls and turns newcomers into stars in the movies, web series and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Award-winning_Marathi_Movies_that_Keep_The_Pride_Alive\"><\/span>Award-winning Marathi Movies that Keep The Pride Alive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wow! What a journey through these incredible movies! Each movie included here in the segment swept the ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for every good reason. Powerful stories, stellar acting and pure Marathi soul keep the audience hooked throughout. Just check out these movies on ZEE5 now and tell us which is your favourite one. The Maharashtra film industry is growing rapidly because of the honours like ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, and these movies are the living proof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India\u2019s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey Marathi cinema lovers! Have you ever watched the movies that left you speechless, crying and cheering for more? Well, that\u2019s exactly what these gems did, and ZEE Chitra Gaurav Puraskar agreed to the same wholeheartedly. 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