Awards AppointmentsWednesday, 18 March 2026·The Hindu / PIB
Indian animated short CHYIMI wins Best Director at NYSAF 2026
The animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award at the New York Short Animation Festival 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the Indian animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award (Winter 2026) at the New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF), and it was directed by Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, an IPS officer from Assam.
Key specifics
- CHYIMI won the Best Director Award (Winter 2026).
- The award was given at the New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF).
- The film was directed by Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta.
- Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta is a serving IPS officer from Assam.
- The recognition highlights Indian animation on a global platform in 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Awards and person-in-news; remember CHYIMI, NYSAF, Winter 2026, Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, and Assam. TNPSC may ask which Indian officer directed the award-winning animated short.