Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Arunachal actor Millo Sunka wins ‘Best Actress Award’ at Critics’ Choice Awards

First Published: 13th March, 2024 10:07 IST

Sunka rose to fame in 2023 after she won the coveted Prisma Rome International Film Award for Best performer (Female)

Proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh. Millo Sunka from the state has won the ‘Best Actress Award’ at the Critics’ Choice Awards held in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Sunka has recieved the award for her performance in the 28-minute short film ‘Nocturnal Burger’ by filmmaker Reema Maya.

Meanwhile, Reema Maya has received best director award for the film.

Who is Millo Sunka?

Millo Sunka hails from Hapoli in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Sunka rose to fame in 2023 after she won the coveted Prisma Rome International Film Award for Best performer (Female) for her outstanding performance in ‘Nocturnal Burger. With this she became the first actor from Arunachal Pradesh to receive an International award.

Additionally, Millo Sunka has appeared in the Hindi web series “The Last Hour”.

She has also played the role of Hayna in Netflix’s ‘Axone’ and has been featured in music videos and ad campaigns for several brands.

12th Fail bagged the ‘Best Feature Film’ and lead actor Vikrant Massey bagged the ‘Best Actor’ for feature film at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Shefali Shah received ‘Best Actress Award’ for feature film- ‘Three of Us’.
The awards are divided into feature film, web series and short film nominations, each with sub-categories across all languages and platforms.

Congratulating Sunka, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein took to X and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to Millo Sunka on winning the ‘Best Actress Award’ at the Critics’ Choice Awards held in Mumbai for her outstanding performance in the 28-minute short film ‘Nocturnal Burger’ directed by filmmaker Reema Maya. I wish Sunka all the very best in her future endeavors. May she continue to bring glory to our State. Also, I’m confident that her achievement will inspire our youths to follow their respective dreams and work hard towards fulfilling it.”

Also Read: Arunachal’s Ruba Juju clinches bronze at Youth Boxing World Cup Adriatic Pearl, first boxer from state to win int’l medal

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Arunachal civil society demands strict punishment for accused involved in inter-state sex racket, says “No one should walk out free”  

Arunachal civil society said that anyone involved in this, whether they come from an influential family or not, must face severe consequences.

16th May 2024
Banner
Arunachal Polls 2024: CEO P.K. Sain highlights preparations for counting day

The counting of votes for Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections will commence on June 2 at 6 AM, while for the parliamentary elections, it will begin on June 4 at 8 AM, this was informed by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Pawan Kumar Sain.

16th May 2024
Banner
Arunachal: 6 more arrested in connection with inter-state sex racket, one minor girl rescued

This brings the total number of victims rescued to 5, and the total number of arrests to 21.

15th May 2024
Banner
Arunachal: Govt ready for action against schools functioning without necessary valid documents

The Anti-Corruption Forum (ICR unit) has informed that the Education Department will seek information from such schools within a week

13th May 2024
Banner
Arunachal: AAPSU bats for stricter rules for hotels, beauty parlours after police bust prostitution racket in Itanagar

In it's message to hotel owners, the AAPSU leadership said they must closely monitor the activities of the staff especially the manager who takes care of the daily operations

13th May 2024