3rd Kalasha International Film & TV Awards
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| 3rd Kalasha Film and Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 2011 |
| Site | Carnivore, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organized by | Kenya Film Commission |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | The Rugged Priest |
| Best Actor | Kamau Mbaya (Film) Raymond Ofula (TV) |
| Best Actress | Serah Ndanu (Film) Nice Githinji (TV) |
| Most awards | The Rugged Priest (8) |
| Most nominations | The Rugged Priest / Me, My Wife and Her Guru (8) |
The 3rd Kalasha Film and Television Awards ceremony, presented by the Kenya Film Commission, honoured the best in Kenyan television and film for the year 2011. It took place in September 2011 at the Carnivore in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] The awards recognize excellence in storytelling, direction, performanceand technical execution in the Kenyan entertainment industry.[2]
Bob Nyanja's acclaimed film The Rugged Priest was the biggest winner of the night, sweeping the film categories with eight major awards, including Best Feature, Best Directorand Best Lead Actress for Serah Ndanu.[3] In the television categories, the drama series Siri secured Best TV Drama, while comedian Eric Omondi and the cast of Vioja Mahakamani were recognized for their performances. Veteran actor and playwright David Mulwa was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.[4]