Veteran icon Sharmila Tagore has earned a nomination for Best Actress at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 for her performance in Puratawn, marking a significant return to Bengali cinema.
Reacting to the recognition, Sharmila Tagore said, “I thank the Critics’ Choice Awards for this acknowledgment in Puratawn. Even after decades, a nomination arrives like a small, precious gift—always welcome, never expected.”
With Puratawn, Tagore reconnects with her cinematic roots, delivering a performance noted for its restraint, depth, and emotional nuance, making her comeback both timely and widely appreciated.
Organized by the Film Critics Guild in partnership with WPP Motion Entertainment, the Critics’ Choice Awards are among India’s most credible honors, with winners selected by a jury of 50+ leading critics from across the country. The awards recognise excellence across feature films, web series, documentaries, and short films, celebrating diverse and original storytelling across languages and platforms.
