‘Kamathipura Express,’ starring Vipin Sharma, wins 2026 Bronze Student Academy Award
The film 'Kamathipura Express,' starring Indian actor Vipin Sharma, won the 2026 Bronze Student Academy Award. The win qualifies the film for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards.
Why it matters
This recognition underscores the increasing global visibility of Indian actors in international independent and student cinema productions.
Kamathipura Express, a Warsaw Film School production starring Indian actor Vipin Sharma , has won the 2026 Bronze Student Academy Award in the Narrative category. The film, directed by Leon Korzyński, was selected from 2,972 entries submitted by 894 colleges and universities worldwide.
Interestingly, the win makes Kamathipura Express eligible to compete in the Live Action Short Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
For Vipin, who plays an antagonist in the film, the recognition comes at an important point in a career that has steadily moved between Indian cinema and international productions. Known for his performances in films and series including Taare Zameen Par, Gangs of Wasseypur, Maharani and Dhadak 2, the actor gained international attention with Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man .
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