Awards
Shah Rukh, Rani triumph at Savlon Sabsey Favourite Kaun International 2006
MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan’s brand equity in Bollywood just gets bigger! The star was voted as the favourite hero by fans at the Savlon Sabsey Favourite Kaun 2006 awards.
Rani Mukherji picked up the award in the heroine category. Lage Raho Munnabhai was voted as the favourite film.
At the event Akshay Kumar performed a parody based on his forthcoming movie Bhaagam Bhaag and a spoof on his director Priyadarshan. Bipasha Basu performed on the chartbusters Bidi and Namak from her movie Omkara. Koena Mitra and Shreyas Talpade entertained the audience with the latest songs from their movie Apna Sapna Money Money. Shiney Ahuja performed on a medley of songs from his movies.
Speaking at the awards ceremony Star Entertainment India CEO Sameer Nair said, “Savlon Sabsey Favorite Kaun International 2006 – the only opinion poll for the fans of Bollywood, is a true reflection of a star’s popularity as the winners are chosen by the fans themselves. The impact of Indian Cinema on the audiences is evident by the overwhelming response that we have received year after year. This year we were not only able to capture the frenzy and fervor that our Bollywood actors command on a national level but also on an international scale.”
The Savlon Sabsey Favorite Kaun International 2006 Grand Finale was hosted by Ayesha Takia along with comic trio of Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak and Suresh Menon.
Viewers can watch the telecast of Savlon Sabsey Favorite Kaun International 2006 Grand Finale on 30 December at 8 pm on Star Gold.
Fans voted for their stars across seven categories. The winners are as follows:
– Sabsey Favorite Hero – Shah Rukh Khan
– Sabsey Favourite Heroine – Rani Mukherji
– Sabsey Favourite Comic Hero – Paresh Rawal
– Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine – Soha Ali Khan
– Sabsey Favourite Naya Hero – Kunal Khemu
– Sabsey Tez Sitara – Priyanka Chopra
– Sabsey Favourite Film – Lage Raho Munnabhai
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.
