Kunal Kemmu dedicates Best Debut Director award to Madgaon Express team, wife Soha Ali Khan calls him ‘hardworking’ and…

Actor-turned-director Kunal Kemmu was honored with Best Debut Director award at the Zee Cine Awards 2025 for his directorial debut Madgaon Express. Set against a Goan trip that goes wrong, Madgaon Express was loved by all for its plot and performances. In addition to fans lauding its fresh narrattive, Madgaon Express was recommended by critics for its emotional depth.

Kunal – who couldn’t attend the ceremony due to prior work commitments- had his wife Soha Ali Khan accept the award instead. Kunal was quick to take to his Instagram handle to share the news. Kunal posted, “Thank you @zeecineawards for honouring me as the Best Debut Director for Madgaon Express… sorry I couldn’t be there due to work commitments but had my better half receive it for me.” He was also quick at dedicating his recent victory to the team who worked on the film. “This one is for the entire team that went behind making it a reality and the audiences and the critics for giving it so much love. I feel humbled and grateful. As you can see the trophy is a hit with all ages and some other species as well,” his post added.

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Interestingly, Soha too appreciated her husband for his latest feat. She posted, “Trophy. Wife. Two words…So proud to receive the award for best debut director for #madgaonexpress on behalf of the immensely talented, hardworking, and handsome (latter being unconnected to award) @kunalkemmu.”

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