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‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023’ honours India’s brightest youth icons
Mumbai: ‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ (IOTY), the largest awards platform on news television, has revealed the nominees in its ‘Youth Icon’ category for this year. The platform seeks to honour young trailblazers who have emerged as influential voices among India’s youth today.
Recognizing excellence across seven categories – entertainment, business, sports, youth icon, rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors, the 13th edition of ‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ promises to be a celebration of India’s finest achievers on the global stage.
The nominees for the Youth Icon category encompass exceptional individuals and internet personalities who have ingrained themselves into India’s pop culture. This distinguished roster includes AP Dhillon, Kusha Kapila, Anirudh Ravichander, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju.
A notable figure in the global music scene, A P Dhillon seamlessly blends traditional Punjabi folk music with modern hip-hop, captivating the youth with his distinctive style. His recent release ‘With You’ garnered an astounding 37 million views on YouTube in just a month, a testament to his impactful storytelling and authentic embrace of identity.
Social media influencer and versatile artist Kusha Kapila has earned widespread acclaim for her roles in Masaba Masaba Season 2, Shilpa Shetty-starrer Sukhee, and Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor’s production ‘Thank You For Coming.’
Renowned Chennai-based composer-singer Anirudh Ravichander, celebrated for his globally popular ‘Why This Kolaveri Di,’ continues to dominate the Indian music scene. Hits like Kaavaalaa, Chaleya, and the Jawan title track have solidified his position as the anthem creator of the year, especially for Shah Rukh Khan’s fans.
A pioneer in Indian podcasting, Ranveer Allahbadia has spearheaded ‘The Ranveer Show’ on his YouTube channel ‘BeerBiceps.’ With over six million subscribers, Allahbadia’s podcasts feature some of India’s most successful individuals, contributing to meaningful conversations and thought leadership.
Karnataka’s first trans-woman doctor and a trailblazer in Indian content creation, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, has established a safe platform for the queer community. Her acting debut in Made in Heaven Season 2, coupled with recognition on “The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022,” underscores her multifaceted impact.
The winner in the youth icon category will be revealed at the star-studded grand finale celebrating luminaries in Indian entertainment at The Indian of the Year 2023 award ceremony.
CNN-News18 IOTY has a rich legacy of honoring exceptional talent across various fields, with past winners in the category including Allu Arjun, Neeraj Chopra, Yogi Adityanath, and Marimuthu Yoganathan.
This year, the winner selection process will combine expert judgment and public voting, with 50 per cent of the decision-making power given to the audience and the remaining 50 per cent entrusted to the jury. To cast your vote for your favourite Indian and for more details regarding the awards, visit www.indianoftheyear.com
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
