Film ‘Jaya’ Shines Bright at the 10th Sabrang Bhojpuri Film Awards

Ratnakar Kumar wins Best Producer, Mahi Srivastava bags Best Actress, Ranjan Sinha named Best PRO

Mumbai glittered last night as the 10th Sabrang Bhojpuri Film Awards 2025–26 celebrated excellence in Bhojpuri cinema, with Ratnakar Kumar’s film ‘Jaya’ emerging as the biggest winner of the evening. The socially driven, women-centric film swept four major categories — Best Film, Best Producer (Ratnakar Kumar), Best Actress (Mahi Srivastava), and Best Supporting Actor (Dayashankar Pandey). Public Relations Officer Ranjan Sinha was once again honored with the Best PRO Award for his consistent contribution to the industry.

A Celebration of Women Empowerment

‘Jaya’ stands out for its powerful portrayal of women empowerment and their role in society. Its emotional storytelling and strong narrative resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. Expressing his joy, producer Ratnakar Kumar said,

“Jaya truly deserves these awards for its concept and craftsmanship. This recognition belongs to the entire team whose collective efforts made it possible. We always aim to create cinema that is both artistically rich and entertaining for the audience.”

Mahi Srivastava Wins Hearts

Lead actress Mahi Srivastava delivered a remarkable performance that earned her the Best Actress Award. Sharing her happiness on social media, Mahi wrote that the honor was “deeply special” to her. She thanked director and producer Ratnakar Kumar, her co-stars, and the audience, adding,

“I dedicate this award to my entire cast and crew and to all the viewers who inspire us to do better. I promise to continue working hard and bring more meaningful films in the future.”

A Star-Studded Celebration

The glittering evening witnessed the presence of several Bhojpuri cinema icons, including Mega Star and MP Manoj Tiwari (chief guest), Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’, Amrapali Dubey, Yash Kumar Mishra, Manoj Singh Tiger, producer Ratnakar Kumar, and PRO Ranjan Sinha among others.

Now in its tenth successful year, the Sabrang Bhojpuri Film Awards has become one of the most prestigious platforms in the Bhojpuri film industry. The grand success of ‘Jaya’ once again proves that with a strong story and honest filmmaking, Bhojpuri cinema can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in Indian cinema.