Northeast, 13rd March: Arunachal Pradesh celebrated a moment of pride as Millo Sunka secured the ‘Best Actress Award’ at the Critics’ Choice Awards, held in Mumbai on Tuesday. Sunka’s outstanding performance in the 28-minute short film ‘Nocturnal Burger,’ directed by filmmaker Reema Maya, earned her the coveted accolade.
Adding to the triumph, Reema Maya was honored with the ‘Best Director Award’ for her exceptional work on the same film, further spotlighting the talent emerging from the region.
Hailing from Hapoli in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, Millo Sunka’s journey to fame commenced in 2023 when she received the prestigious Prisma Rome International Film Award for Best Female Performer, notably for her role in ‘Nocturnal Burger.’ This distinction marked her as the first actor from Arunachal Pradesh to achieve international recognition, showcasing her remarkable talent on a global platform.
In addition to her acclaimed portrayal in ‘Nocturnal Burger,’ Millo Sunka has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry with appearances in the Hindi web series “The Last Hour” and her portrayal of Hayna in Netflix’s ‘Axone.’ Moreover, she has been featured in numerous music videos and ad campaigns for renowned brands, demonstrating her versatility as an actor.
Among other notable winners at the Critics’ Choice Awards were ’12th Fail,’ which received the ‘Best Feature Film’ award, while lead actor Vikrant Massey was honored with the ‘Best Actor’ award for his performance in the same film. Shefali Shah was recognized with the ‘Best Actress Award’ for her role in the feature film ‘Three of Us.’