Himansh Kohli Wins Best Actor For ‘Gahvara’ At Ahmedabad Film Festival
The actor expressed gratitude to his fans while accepting the prestigious honor.
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Himansh Kohli has added another feather to his cap by winning the Best Actor award at the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF) 2025 for his film ‘Gahvara’. The actor shared the exciting news with his fans through an Instagram post, expressing his heartfelt gratitude for the recognition.
In the Instagram post, Kohli shared an image of himself holding the award trophy at the film festival. The actor can be seen dressed elegantly while proudly displaying his achievement with a smile. The post included a caption in Gujarati that translates to “Amdavad – Seeing your love made me very happy!” followed by his message of thanks in English.
From Nomination To Victory
This win comes after Kohli had previously announced his film’s nomination at the festival. In early April, he had shared his excitement about ‘Gahvara’ being selected for the Ahmedabad International Film Festival. At that time, he posted: “From a small idea to a big festival! Gahvara has been nominated at the Ahmedabad International Film Festival, and I, Himansh Kohli, along with my entire cast, crew, and team Happy Cow Films, couldn’t be happier.”
The actor dedicated his win to everyone who believed in the project, writing in his caption: “Thank you for all the love and warmth. Honoured to receive Best Actor at the Ahmedabad International Film Festival! This one’s for every soul who believed in Gahvara — we did it!”
The Journey Of ‘Gahvara’
‘Gahvara’, which appears to be a short film produced by Happy Cow Films, has clearly made an impact at the film festival circuit. While specific details about the film’s plot are not widely available, the project seems to hold special significance for Kohli, as evident from his emotional acceptance message.
The hashtags used in his post, including #happycowfilm and #Gahvara, indicate his pride in the project and its recognition at AIFF 2025. The festival, which showcases international and Indian cinema, has provided a platform for Kohli’s work to receive critical acclaim.
Recent Activities And Public Engagements
Prior to this achievement, Himansh has been quite active with various public engagements. Just days before his win, he attended the Times Food and Nightlife Awards, describing it as “a glam night” with “pure vibes, amazing food, and just the rejuvenation I needed.”
The actor also recently visited Patna, where he had an inspiring chat with Honorable Maheshwar Hazari and interacted with students at Amity University. During his visit, he screened ‘Gahvara’ for the students and was moved by their reactions, questions, and passion.
Spirituality also seems important to Kohli, as he visited Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in April 2025, describing the experience as one where “every step feels like a prayer.”
Nostalgic Connections
Kohli also recently celebrated the re-release of his debut film ‘Yaariyan’ (2014), directed by Divya Khosla Kumar. Expressing his gratitude, he wrote: “This film, which connected me with all of you back in 2014, was not only a special journey but a life-changing one for me.” He thanked Divya Khosla Kumar for believing in him and giving him the opportunity that launched his career.
About Himansh Kohli
Himansh Kohli rose to fame with his debut film ‘Yaariyan’ in 2014. Before entering Bollywood, he worked in television, starring in the show ‘Humse Hai Liife’ on Channel V.
Born and raised in Delhi, Kohli completed his schooling at K.R. Mangalam World School and graduated from Amity University with a degree in journalism and mass communication. His journey in the entertainment industry began as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi in Delhi before transitioning to acting.
Following his debut in ‘Yaariyan’, he has appeared in several films including ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’ (2017), ‘Sweetiee Weds NRI’ (2017), and ‘Dil Jo Na Keh Saka’ (2017). He has also featured in music videos including ‘Wafa Na Raas Aayee’ and ‘Taaron Ke Shehar’.
With this latest accolade from the Ahmedabad International Film Festival, Himansh Kohli continues to build his career by balancing commercial projects with critically acclaimed performances, as evidenced by his award-winning role in ‘Gahvara’.
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