Adarsh Gourav bags Rising Star Award for The White Tiger at Asian World Film Festival

It is raining international recognition for breakout star Adarsh Gourav. And the latest feather on his hat is the Rising Star Award at the Asian World Film Festival for his performance in Netflix's The White Tiger.

This comes weeks after the actor was nominated in the lead actor category of BAFTA 2021, as well as the Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Adarsh, who has been on a non-stop spree of accolades for his incredible portrayal of Balram Halwai in the Netflix production, now joins the likes of Justin Chon, Awkwafina, Sareum Srey Moch, who have



been the past recipients of this award.

Speaking of the honour, Adarsh said, “I just got the news and I’m stoked to know the AWFF and the jury found my work to be the one they found worthy enough to be given this award. I’m grateful for this and I’m elated that the esteemed jury has given me The Rising Star Award. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions for me since the release and to find any appreciation coming my way has been humbling. I’m grateful that I was given this opportunity to work on this film and embody this incredible role of a lifetime.”