SWA Awards 2026: Celebrating Screenwriting Excellence

The Screenwriters Association Awards 2026 highlights top talents with Anurag Basu’s 'Metro... In Dino' and 'Stolen' leading nominations. Icons Gulzar and Javed Akhtar, along with emerging talents like Aryan Khan, secure key nods. Smita Singh leads overall nominations, showcasing a blend of recognized and debutant writers.

The Screenwriters Association (SWA) Awards 2026 has unveiled its nominations list, with Anurag Basu's 'Metro... In Dino' and 'Stolen' leading the pack in the feature film category.

Renowned figures Gulzar and Javed Akhtar, alongside budding talents such as Aryan Khan, have earned significant nominations. The awards, set to take place on May 23, celebrate the finest contributions in screenwriting across web and film categories.

Screenwriter Smita Singh has made a mark by leading the overall tally with four nominations. Nominees span various categories, showcasing an impressive diversity of both seasoned and fresh voices in the industry.