The announcement at this prestigious awards night in Melbourne further strengthened Jaideep's place among the most powerful and best actors of Indian cinema.
Reflecting on his achievement, Jaideep expressed gratitude: "This award is truly overwhelming. To be recognized on an international platform like the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne is an honour I will cherish forever.
"Hathiram Chaudhary's journey has been an extraordinary one, and this award belongs to the entire team who poured their heart and soul into making Paatal Lok what it is today. I'm deeply grateful to the jury and, most importantly, to the audience for their love and support. This is for all of you," he said.
Looking ahead, Jaideep is poised to enthral audiences with an impressive slate of upcoming ventures, including "The Family Man Season 3", "Ikkis", "King" and "Hisaab".
