Actor Aaishvary Thackeray has marked a major milestone in his career by winning the Best Debut Male (Jury Choice) award at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2026. He received the honour for his impressive performance in filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s film Nishaanchi.
This recognition holds special significance as it is the first award of Aaishvary’s acting journey. The actor shared the proud moment with his fans on social media, posting pictures with the trophy and captioning them, “The very first. Thank you CNN News18. Thank you to my family on Nishaanchi.”
His post quickly drew praise from members of the film fraternity. Aaliyah Kashyap commented, “Most deserved,” while Pooja Bedi lauded his performance, calling it phenomenal and expressing excitement to see more of his work on screen.
Gratitude Towards Team and Mentors
While accepting the award, Aaishvary Thackeray expressed heartfelt gratitude to the jury members, including Priyadarshan, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Tanvi Azmi, Saurabh Sachdeva, Shruti Mahajan, Mahima Chaudhry and Tavishi Paitandy.
He extended special thanks to his director Anurag Kashyap, saying that starting his cinematic journey under his guidance was a privilege. “Many people call him a genius or a maverick, but I feel fortunate to have begun my journey with such an honest creator,” he said.
Aaishvary also acknowledged the support of his co-stars Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra and Vineet Kumar Singh for their encouragement throughout the film.
“Awards Come with Responsibility”
Reflecting on the win, Aaishvary emphasised that such recognition goes beyond celebration. For him, it represents a responsibility to improve and grow as an artist.
“For me, nights like this, when I receive an award and people applaud, are not just validation. They are a responsibility to do better, to tell better stories, to refine my craft, and to continue growing as an artist,” he said.
He concluded his speech with a short shayari written by himself:
“Raste main apne banaunga,
Galtiyan meri ab na badhaunga,
Kamiyabi paane ke baad bhi
Duniya sabko sunaunga.”
With a powerful debut in Nishaanchi and this prestigious recognition, Aaishvary Thackeray has firmly established himself as a promising new talent in the film industry.
