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Bollywood biggies to perform at Sahara One Sangeet Awards
MUMBAI: PDM International today announced the performers for the second Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005, which include Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Rani Mukherjee amongst others.
Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005 is scheduled to be held in the United States on 24 September, 2005 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California.
Other artists who will be performing at the Awards are Shankar Mahadevan and Pakistani pop sensation Faakhir.
The Sangeet Awards 2005 will be hosted by Shaan, who will be accompanied by actor and VJ Anusha Dandekar.
Choreographer Shiamak Davar will bring the spectacular performances to life with his stylised choreography, eye-catching costumes and innovative props. Over fifteen thousand people are expected to attend the same. Close to 120 members from the Indian film and music fraternity will come together in one spirit to celebrate the richness of Indian music on a global platform.
While announcing the inclusion of Salman Khan as one of the performers at the Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005, PDM International managing director and CEO Sanjay Lal said, “It has been our endeavor to give the music industry its due recognition and respect… not only from their fans but also from the biggest names in Indian cinema. The success of Indian cinema can be largely attributed to the music in films, and silver screens superstars will join us at the Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005 to honour musical excellence.”
The second Sahara One Sangeet Awards will be telecast on Sahara One Television.
PDM International has partnered with industry experts such as Mehta Entertainment Inc. US, Sohail Khan Entertainment, Morani and Soorma of Cineyug Entertainment and Showcraft Productions for the awards.
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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.
