Awards
Vote for 69 Hyundai Filmfare 2024 with Gujarat Tourism! Pick your favourite performer now
Mumbai: “Kyun Ki… Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost”: This iconic dialogue echoed through the minds of cinephiles across the country as a collective sentiment as 2023 witnessed a celebration of Hindi cinema. From the grandeur of blockbuster commercial entertainers like Pathaan, Gadar 2, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Animal to the nuanced brilliance of critically acclaimed films such as 12th Fail, Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway, Bheed, Joram, and Zwigato, among others, the Hindi film industry struck a harmonious chord with the audience, rekindling the magic of storytelling on the silver screen.
In a testament to cinematic excellence, the stage is set for the 69 Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism as the Black Lady gears up to honour the gems of 2023. This significant event, embarking on a new journey, is set to unfold on 28 January 2024 in Gujarat, adding a fresh chapter to the prestigious legacy of Filmfare. In anticipation of the star-studded awards night, Filmfare is placing the power in the hands of the audience—the heartbeat of cinema—by opening the voting lines for its 69 editions.
In this edition, once again, fans can cast a vote for their favourite performers, directors, and films from 2023. All they have to do to extend their support is go to the official website of Filmfare, i.e.,
https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2024/.
So, let the countdown to the country’s most significant awards ceremony begin. The voting lines are open from 1 January 2024, until 7 January 2024.
Sharing thoughts on this announcement, a representative of Filmfare expressed, “The Hindi film industry has had a dream run at the box office in 2023 with a swarm of blockbuster hits. This year, especially, has been truly special for cinephiles as it witnessed two big releases from Shah Rukh Khan and had Ranbir Kapoor and Sunny Deol give the biggest hits of their respective careers. It marked the comeback of filmmakers like Karan Johar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Anil Sharma to the director’s chair after many years and also witnessed the increase of footfalls in theatres after the slump created by COVID. So, the celebration leading to such an eventful year in Hindi cinema also needs to be extra special, and what better platform than Filmfare to honour the unrivalled talent in the industry? Filmfare has been a benchmark of cinematic brilliance in Hindi cinema for over six decades. As we gear up for the 69th Filmfare Awards, we strive to continue that legacy by inviting fans to vote for their favourites by shedding light on performances and narratives that etched a special place in their hearts in 2023.”
Stay tuned for more updates on the 69 Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism as the anticipation builds for a night dedicated to honouring the best in Hindi cinema.
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
