The Star Screen Awards were held this weekend and the winners for most categories didn’t require much guessing. But one category that was talked about the most was that of ‘Best Actress’. It was a close call between Alia Bhatt for Udta Punjab and Dear Zindagi, and Sonam Kapoor for Neerja. In the end, it was Alia who walked away with the award, much to the displeasure of Sonam’s fans.
It was obviously tough for everyone because Alia’s performance in Udta Punjab was fabulous, but so was Sonam’s in Neerja. If I was amongst the jury, I wouldn’t have been able to decide between the two for donkey’s years. But that’s a different story altogether.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
“Not 2 take away frm Swara or Alia’s brilliant performances, but not havng Sonam on winners list does shock us!” 1/2https://t.co/cT3O5bqwkb
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 7, 2016
“Not 2 take away frm Swara or Alia’s brilliant performances, but not havng Sonam on winners list does shock us!” 1/2https://t.co/cT3O5bqwkb
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 7, 2016
Absolutely agree tht @sonamakapoor deserves every award 4 #Neerja She carried the film on her shoulders. Gr8 performance superb film! ??2/2
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 7, 2016
I don’t like how and why Koffee With Karan is being used as a pawn in someone’s game. Sonam Kapoor in Neerja was par excellence. That’s all. pic.twitter.com/79Chg1C4ct
— ? Princess Sonam ? (@Bestestsonam) November 27, 2016
I loved @aliaa08 in #UdtaPunjab but I also feel @sonamakapoor carried the whole movie #Neerja on her shoulders. She deserves Best actor.
— Emaan Khan (@MaaNey) December 4, 2016
#StarScreenAwards @sonamakapoor deserved the best actress award more than anyone else she was brilliant in #neerja I dunno hows it decidex
— Sumeet Tripathi (@sumitgonnarock) December 5, 2016
Am I the only one who feels @sonamakapoor deserves the best actress award for Neerja ?? #StarScreenAwards2016
— Subha ? (@Iamsubha27) December 5, 2016
Can’t believe @sonamakapoor didn’t win for Neerja at the #starscreenawards! She was phenomenal and deserved the recognition, period.
— Rounak Agarwal (@iamrounak) December 8, 2016
I am greatly moved by @sonamakapoor‘s humility and grace. She is the epitome of true class to me. Hope you get the national award for Neerja
— Sreela (@rockingsreela) December 5, 2016
Whaaattt, r u serious?? How can @sonamakapoor not win best actress for Neerja?? Total fake awards.. #StarScreenAwards
— Prashid (@prashidxjoshi) December 4, 2016
My choice is @sonamakapoor for #Neerja. https://t.co/xzRHpdd5lw
— Siddharth Jha (@jha_siddhus94) November 26, 2016
According to me ,& i’m sure many people,this year the awards 4 the best actor Shld go to @iamsrk 4Fan &best actress @sonamakapoor 4 Neerja
— Athar Rukh Khan S. (@Atharluvsrk) December 8, 2016
What do you think? Who should’ve won? Tell us in the comments below.