Event Coverage
CONGRATULATIONS! Indian Telly Awards: Check out the List of Rising Stars and Fan Favorite Talents on TV
MUMBAI: Indian Telly Awards by Indiantelevision.com is a star-studded event and has reached its 19th edition this year. The occasion was held on the 25th of April 2023 in Mumbai and was attended by who’s who of the Indian TV industry.
The awards have been conceptualized and created by Mr. Anil Wanwari, founder and CEO of Indiantelevision.com. It was one of the most remarkable nights attended by the stars of the industry and shall be followed through by many more years ahead.
Indian Telly Awards is determined to recognize talent and appreciate the efforts of the people in TV industry Who have ruled the hearts of the audience in 2023 and that are responsible for bringing smiles to our viewers with its indispensable impact on their hearts.
We to bring you the faces that you have seen and loved on your favorite shows and the actors who are picked by fans for their crafts.
Check out the winners in various categories:-
Talent Awards:
• Best Anchor: Arjun Bijlani for Ravivaar with Star Parivaar and Manoj Joshi for Swaraj
• Best Child Artist (Female): Asmi Deo for Anupamaa
• Best Child Artist (Male): Tanmay Rishi Shah for Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
• Best Actress in a Comic Role: Pariva Pranati for Wagle Ki Duniya- Nayi Peedhi, Naye Kissey.
• Best Actor in a Comic Role: Rohitashv Gour for Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain.
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy): Tanmay Vekaria for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Comedy): Himani Shivpuri for Hapoo ki Ultan Paltan.
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Alpana Buch for Anupamaa and Supriya Pilgaonkar for Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi season 3.
• Best actor in a Supporting Role: Aanjjan Srivastav for Wagle Ki Duniya, Nayi Peedhi, Naye Kissey and Rajesh Shrirangpure for Punyashlok Ahilyabai.
• Best Actress in a Negative Role: Kishori Shahane for Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
• Best Actor in a Negative Role: Ajay Gehi for Hero- Gayab Mode On.
• Best Television Personality of the Year: Shaheer Sheikh for WoH Toh Hai Albelaa.
• Fresh New Face (Female): Surabhi Das for Neemia Denzongpa.
• Fresh New Face (Male): Abhishek Pathania for Kismat Ki Lakeeron Se.
• Best On – Screen couple: Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna (MaAn) from Anupamaa.
• Best Ensemble Cast: Wagle Family from Wagle Ki Duniya: Nayi Peedhi, Naye Kissey
• Best Actress in a Lead Role: Rupali Ganguly for Anupamaa.
• Best Actor in a Lead Role: Sumeet Raghavan for Wagle Ki Duniya: Nayi Peedhi, Naye Kissey and Pravisht Mishra for Banni Chow Home Delivery.
* Fan Favorite Awards:-
• Fan Favorite Actor: Harshad Chopda for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
• Fan Favorite Actress: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia for Choti Sarrdaarni
• Fan Favourite Child Artist Male/Female: Aarohi Kumawat for Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2.
• Fan Favourite Supporting Actor: Ajay Nagrath for Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2.
• Fan Favourite Supporting Actress: Anjum Fakih for Kundali Bhagya
• Fan Favourite Negative Actor: Karan V Grover for Udaariyaan.
• Fan Favourite Negative Actress: Mahekk Chahal for Naagin 6.
• Fan Favourite Jodi: Harshad Chopda and Pranali Rathod from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
• Fan Favourite Director: Uttam Ahlawat for Udaariyaan.
• Fan Favourite Show: Yeh Hai Chahatein.
• Fan Favourite Mytho/Supernatural Show: RadhaKrishn
• Fan Favourite Actor/Actress from Mytho/Supernatural Show: Sumedh Mudgalkar for Radha Krishn.
• Fan Favourite Comedy Show: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
• Fan Favourite Actor/Actress in a Comic Role: Dilip Joshi for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
* Editorial Choice Awards:-
• Most Outstanding Performance: Tushar Dalvi for Mere Sai- Shraddha Aur Saburi
• Most Outstanding Performance: Sudhanshu Pandey for Anupamaa.
• Best Actor: Jagannath Nivangune for Ek Mahanayak- Dr. B.R.Ambedkar
• Best Actor: Gaurav Khanna for Anupamaa.
• Best Actress: Ashi Singh for Meet Badlegi Duniya Ki Reet.
• Best Actress: Karuna Pandey for Pushpa Impossible.
• Rising Star : Isha Malviya for Udaariyaan
. Most Promising Star : Ayesha Singh for Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
* Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Sarita Joshi for her immense contribution to the entertainment industry and for her enthusiasm regarding her craft.
* Most Fit and Healthy Actor: Nishant Malkani
* Most Fit and Healthy Actress: Anita Raaj.
In the making of a show, goes in the hard work and sweat of people who are not only in front of the camera but off camera too; writers, cameramen, stylists, editors are the ones who aid the completion of the episodes. The entire team behind the show and the efforts of the actors on screen is what makes a show great and manages to make a mark on the audience. We are here to commemorate these talents and will do so for many more years ahead.
Above were the winners who have won our hearts with their contribution!
Event Coverage
Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
