Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif has been awarded Best Actor (Female) for her performance in Merry Christmas at the Indie Film Festival Awards – New York, as the winners for Hindi-language films of 2024 were officially announced.

Katrina Kaif shines with Merry Christmas performance

The much-anticipated event, known for spotlighting excellence in independent and world cinema, brought together standout storytellers from across the globe. Katrina’s role in Merry Christmas was widely praised for its depth, restraint, and emotional precision—marking one of her most compelling performances to date.

Known for her dynamic trajectory across genres, Katrina Kaif continues to evolve as an artist with a distinctive voice. Merry Christmas offered her a powerful canvas to explore an unfamiliar emotional territory, further highlighting her ability to take on complex, layered characters with confidence and authenticity.