Heroine Jo Sharma Receives Nafa Recognition Award

Heroine Jo Sharma Receives NAFA Recognition Award from Actor Ajinkya Deo at NAFA North American Film Festival, California.

Indian-American Actress and M4M Heroine Jo Sharma received the NAFA Recognition Award from renowned legendary Marathi Actor Ajinkya Deo during the 3rd NAFA North American Film Association Marathi Film Festival, held in San Jose, California, from August 7 to 9, 2026.

Jo Sharma walked the NAFA red carpet and accepted the award at the media lounge. The three-day festival brought together several prominent personalities from Marathi cinema, including Rohini Hattangadi, Ajinkya Deo, Mahesh Kothare, Girish Oak, Shruti Marathe, Atul Kulkarni, Nagraj Manjule, Prasad Oak, Manjiri Oak, Trupti Bhoir (Paro) and Sai Deodhar (Na Aavadti Goshta).

The festival featured a glamorous red carpet, film premieres, masterclasses, Meet & Greet sessions, M4M-2 Movie Auditions and engaging interactions with artists, giving Marathi audiences across America an opportunity to connect with their favourite stars. It also showcased a curated selection of international short films, highlighting emerging and diverse filmmaking talent from around the world.

Special thanks were expressed to Dr. Harsha Muley for making it possible, along with Mansi Deoleker, Rucha Kshirsagar, Mayura Khatawker, Snehal Aathwale, Smita, Sneha, Shruti and Shubhda Ingole for their valuable support.

For three memorable days, San Jose became a vibrant hub of Marathi cinema. In its third year, NAFA once again strengthened the connection between Marathi filmmakers and audiences worldwide while celebrating the rich culture, talent and spirit of Marathi filmmaking on an international platform.