As 2023 comes to a close, Pakistani director Sarmad Khoosat receives a late-year gift. In the heart of the American capital, Khoosat clinches the Best Director award at the DC South Asian Film Festival for his 2022 film "Kamli." The film festival is a renowned annual cultural event in the Washington, D.C. calendar, showcasing the finest contributions to global alternative cinema from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Sri Lanka.
Sarmad Khoosat announced his Best Director win on Instagram, sharing a picture of the award. The official Khoosat Films handle also featured it on their Instagram Story. Congratulations from fans and celebrities, including Sarwat Gillani, Tooba Siddiqui, and filmmaker Jawad Sharif. Actor Omair Rana, part of the film’s leading cast, praised Khoosat for the achievement.
In November, Kamli achieved a historic milestone at the Minsk International Film Festival, clinching three prestigious awards. Saba Qamar secured the Best Actor Award, Khoosat earned the Best Director Award, and the film received the Viewers’ Choice accolade at the renowned Listapad festival, the largest film festival in Belarus. Khoosat Films and the director himself celebrated the triumph on their official Instagram accounts.
