Celebrating a glorious moment for independent cinema, “Rakhs Laila”, the much-talked-about musical drama by Vinod Guliani, won the Best Film Award in the Feature Film Category at the prestigious Cine Dreams International Film Festival 2026, held at Lido PVR on 14th May 2026.
Adding another feather to the film’s success, celebrated singer Alisha Chinai was Honoured with the Best Female Singer Award for her soulful performance in the film’s song, Coposed by the Legend Music Director Bappi Lahiri.
Produced under the banner of Rave Communications, “Rakhs Laila” is a powerful blend of dreams, emotions, music, romance, and suspense, showcasing the struggles and passion of aspiring filmmakers in Mumbai. The film has been praised for its fresh narrative style, engaging screenplay, emotional depth, and vibrant musical storytelling.
Star Cast & Crew
The film features a talented ensemble cast including:
• Anil Pandey
• Anand Sharma
• Jayantika Sengupta
• Forum Desai
• Sandeep Narayan
The film’s visual storytelling has been beautifully captured by Director of Photography Srikant Dutta, while the energetic and visually rich dance sequences have been choreographed by Shriniwas Ragula.
Expressing his happiness after receiving the honour, Vinod Guliani said:
“‘Rakhs Laila’ is not just a film, it is a journey of passion, struggle, music, and dreams. This award belongs to the entire team who believed in the story and gave their heart to it.”
With its festival success and powerful musical appeal, “Rakhs Laila” is emerging as one of the most promising independent feature films of the year.