Overview

• Kunal Kemmu said the honors represent the first formal recognition of his writing by his peers
• Madgaon Express marks Kemmu’s first full writing and directing venture after co-writing dialogues for Go Goa Gone
• Produced by Excel Entertainment and starring Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary, the 2024 comedy has been praised for its humour, character-driven narrative and razor-sharp dialogue
• In Best Story and Best Screenplay, it faces stiff competition from established names such as Imtiaz Ali (Amar Singh Chamkila) and emerging talents including Karan Gour (Fairy Folk)
• The sixth Screenwriters Association Awards will honor works across film, television and digital media on August 9, spotlighting the craft of storytelling from 2024 releases