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BollywoodLife.com Awards 2024 set to dazzle on 27 March 2024
Mumbai: The stage is set, the spotlight is ready, and the excitement is palpable as IndiaDotcom Digital Pvt Ltd announced the much-awaited return of the BollywoodLife.com Awards for its fifth season. Scheduled to take place on 27 March 2024, this star-studded virtual event promises to be a night to remember, celebrating the best and brightest talents across Bollywood, television, OTT, and social media.
For four glorious seasons, the BollywoodLife.com Awards has been a beacon of excellence, honouring outstanding achievements and innovative contributions to the entertainment industry. From gripping performances to engaging content, the awards recognize the incredible talents that fuel the magic of entertainment.
The BollywoodLife.com Awards 2024 will begin at 5 pm onwards, featuring compelling panel discussions delving into pertinent topics like the relevance of reality TV shows and the pitfalls of box office obsession. These discussions promise to provide invaluable perspectives on the evolving entertainment landscape, shedding light on both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The Bollywood Awards encompass a wide array of prestigious categories, including Best Film, Actor, Actress, and Director, as well as recognition for Supporting Actors, Playback Singers, and Debut Performances. In the realm of television, accolades extend to Best Popular TV Diva and Dude, Best Social Media TV Couple, and honours for outstanding actors, actresses, and reality show stars. The Social Media Awards celebrate influential figures with titles such as Social Media King and Queen while acknowledging content creators, comedians, and lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and fitness bloggers. Additionally, the OTT Awards highlight excellence in Hindi cinema, web series, and youth-oriented programming, featuring categories like Best Film, Actor, and Actress, alongside recognition for breakthrough performances and supporting roles.
This year’s awards ceremony is poised to elevate the entertainment experience with a distinguished panel of jury members hailing from the Indian film and TV fraternity. Renowned figures such as Seema Pahwa, Ram Madhvani, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Palki Malhotra, and Anand Pandit bring their wealth of expertise and insights to ensure that the most deserving talents across various categories are recognized and celebrated.
One of the hallmarks of the BollywoodLife.com Awards is the active participation of fans, who play a pivotal role in the nomination and voting process. From veteran actors to emerging stars, every nominee receives the unwavering support of their fans as they compete for top honours.
A spokesperson from Bollywoodlife.com, one of the digital assets of IDPL, “The BollywoodLife.com Awards have firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the entertainment calendar, offering a platform that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence across diverse mediums. With its comprehensive categories and transparent nomination process, the awards ensure that deserving talents receive the recognition they deserve. What truly sets this platform apart is its focus on community engagement, inviting fans to be an integral part of the celebration through the voting process. Moreover, the addition of thought-provoking panel discussions elevates the awards beyond just a recognition ceremony, fostering a deeper understanding of the industry’s opportunities and challenges.”
Interestingly, it is also comprised of exclusive masterclasses led by industry experts, providing invaluable guidance and inspiration to aspiring talents looking to make their mark in the entertainment world.
The season five of the BollywoodLife.com Awards would not have been possible without its partners: OTT Partner – Watcho, PR Partner – Teamology, Special Partner – LIC Housing Finance and Dayanand Sagar University, Powered by – Paytm.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
