Siddhant Chaturvedi added another milestone to his flourishing career as he won the Power Packed Performer of the Year award for his gripping portrayal of Neelesh in Dhadak 2 at the prestigious Bollywood Hungama OTT Fest and India Entertainment Awards held in Mumbai. The actor’s performance has earned unanimous praise from critics and viewers alike, solidifying his standing as one of the most compelling talents of his generation.

Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest 2025: Siddhant Chaturvedi dedicates his award for Dhadak 2 to late Saksham Tate

In his acceptance note, Siddhant highlighted the late Saksham Tate, who lost his life to an inter-caste honour killing, and wove his tribute into a powerful message, “This award… isn’t just mine. It belongs to everyone who has ever been outcast, pushed aside, discriminated against yet still found the strength to stand up, fight back, and claim their right to simply exist. And lastly, I dedicate this to the late Saksham Tate… survived by his family and by Aanchal. My heart goes out to you.”

He further expressed gratitude to director Shazia Iqbal (@shaz.3.0) for protecting the film “through every storm,” and to writer Rahul Badwelkar, who “turned silence into truth” through his words.

With this deeply personal dedication, Siddhant used his moment of recognition to amplify real-world stories of injustice, underscoring why narratives like Dhadak 2 must continue to be told with courage, empathy, and unflinching honesty.

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