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CONGRATULATIONS! Indian Telly Awards: Here is the list of WINNING talents from the industry who have reigned on the hearts of the audience this year, check out
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.
Tellychakkar likes to bring you the faces behind the camera and technical teams of the shows on TV that have made the shows even more memorable. These people may not be seen on TV but play a big hand with the work they put into detail behind each episode.
Check out the winners from the Technical and Programming Categories:-
* Technical Awards:
· Best Special/Visual effects goes to Illusion Reality Studioz for Swaraj.
· Best Art Direction (Fiction) goes to Rampratap Singh for Swaraj.
· Best Art Direction (Non Fiction) goes to Omung Kumar for Bigg Boss 16.
· Best TV Cameraman (Fiction) goes to Kunal Kadam for Alibaba: Daastaan-E-Kabul.
· Best TV Cameraman (Non-Fiction) goes to Praveen Bhana & Jigar for Modi: The Untold Story.
· Best TV show packaging goes to Sau Baat Ki Ek Baat for News18 India.
· Best TV Channel Packaging goes to Shemaroo Umang.
· Best Editor (Fiction) – Ganga Kacharla for Hero-Gayab Mode On.
· Best Editor (Non-Fiction) – Ansh Chauhan for Modi : The Untold Story.
· Best Director (Soap and Drama) – Sohail Tatari for Swaraj.
· Best Director (Sitcom) – Harshad Joshi for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
· Best Director (Thriller) – Santram R Verma, Abhigyan Jha and Atif Khan for Pishachini.
· Best Director (Non-Fiction) – Warner Bros. Discovery for Legends of the Ramayana.
· Best Casting Director – Kuldeep Chauhan for Wagle Ki Duniya.
· Best Screenplay Writer (Drama and Soap) – Lakshmi Jaikumar for Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and Bhavna Vyas for Anupama.
· Best Dialogue Writer (Drama and Soap) – Raghuveer Shekhawat for Meet.
· Best Sitcom / Comedy Writer – Manoj Santoshi, Shashank Bali & Sanjay Koli for Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain.
· Best Story Writer – Rajita Sharma & Vivek Budakoti for Jaggannath Aur Purvi Ki Dosti Anokhi and Namita Vartak for Anupamaa.
· Best Scriptwriter (Non-Fiction) – Ravi Shukla for Parda Uthega/ America Darega
· Best Background Music for TV programme (Fiction) – Sargam Jassu and Nakash Aziz for Anupamaa.
· Best TV Lyricist – Divy Nidhi Sharma for Anupamaa.
· Best Music Director – Joyraj Bose & Zoheb Ahmed for Pishachini.
· Best Title Singer for a TV show- Abhik Ghosh for Hero- Gayab Mode On.
· Best Choreographer – Himanshu Gadani for Anupama.
· Best Costumes for a TV show – Rohini Salekar for Punyashlok Ahilyabai.
· Best Makeup Artist – James & Prasun for Alibaba : Daastaan-E-Kaabul.
· Best Stylist – Nisha Bedi for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
· Best Packaging (Fiction) – Pushpa Impossible.
* Programming Awards:-
· Best Edutainment/Science/Knowledge Based Show: Modern Marvels – Atal Tunnel
· Best Entertainment show on a News Channel – Bhabhi Tera Dewar Deewana.
· Best Public Service Programme – My Daughter Joined A Cult.
· Best Lifestyle & Fashion Show – Say Yes To The Dress.
· Best Talk Show on an Entertainment Channel – The Kapil Sharma Show.
· Best Cookery Show – Alpenliebe Juzt Jelly Bakers Studio.
· Best Sports Shpw – Jeetega Bhai Jeetega.
· Best Travel Show – Expedition Borderlands with Lev & Ash.
· Best Crime Show – Control Room.
· Best Historical Series – Punyashlok Ahilyabai.
· Best Mythological Series – Dharm Yoddha Garud.
· Best Horror/Thriller Show – Dark Mysteries : Anjaan Kahaaniyaan.
· Best Youth Show – MTV Hustle 2.0
· Best Kid’s Show – Bhaiyyaji Balwan.
· Best Sitcom/ Comedy Show – Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain and Maddam Sir.
· Best Reality Show – Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Ajay Devgn, Bigg Boss 16.
· Best Game Show – Smart Jodi.
· Best Dance Talent Show – India’s Best Dancer Season 2.
· Best Singing Talent Show – Indian Idol Season 12.
· Best Comedy Talent Show – Good Night India.
· Best Programme with a Social Message – Wagle Ki Duniya: Nayi Peedhi, Nayi Soch and Pushpa Impossible.
· Best Drama Series – Dhadkan Zindagii Ki.
· Best Televised Award Show – Amrit Ratna.
· Best Televised Entertainment – Umang 22.
· Best Continuing TV programme – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
· Best Daily Show – Anupamaa.
· Best Weekly Serial – Naagin 6.
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.
Above were the winners who have won our hearts with their contribution!
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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.
