Mississippi Masala Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Picture |
NAACP Image Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Won | NAACP Image Awards |
Best Actor Denzel Washington |
São Paulo International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Won | São Paulo International Film Festival |
Special Prize |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | Venice International Film Festival |
Osella d'Oro for Best Story and Screenplay Mira Nair Sooni Taraporevala |
