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Danube Properties Zee Rishtey Awards announces its nominations
Mumbai: After entertaining viewers with stories and characters that have found their place in their hearts, Zee TV is all set to enthral the audience yet again with its annual celebration of Zee Rishtey Awards. Year after year, the grand extravaganza has celebrated the deeply cherished relationships that the viewers have with their favourite Zee TV characters while awarding the finest work by the actors, directors, producers, creative teams and technicians. However, this year, with Holi just around the corner, what better platform for families to come together and celebrate the festival of colours than Zee Rishtey Awards? So, get set for a splash of vibrant colours as the Zee Kutumb comes together to celebrate familial bonds with a night full of splendid performances, lively banter, and light-hearted pranks because – Bura Na Maano,Family Hai!
Zee TV kicked off the festivities by hosting a star-studded nomination party which saw everyone’s favourite Zee TV faces take to the red carpet in their most glamorous and stylish attires, captivating everyone present. Popular stars like Shabir Ahluwalia, Sriti Jha, Shraddha Arya, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Arjun Bijlani, Arjit Taneja, Neeharika Roy, Nikki Sharma, Paras Kalnawat, Sana Sayyad, Baseer Ali, Shakti Anand, Rohit Suchanti, Aishwarya Khare, Maera Mishra, Krishna Kaul, Abrar Qazi, Rachi Sharma, Avinesh Rekhi, Tanisha Mehta, Manasi Joshi Roy, Navika Kotia, Karanvir Sharma, Aditi Sharma, Richa Rathore, Yesha Rughani, Seerat Kapoor made heads turn at the Zee Rishtey Awards’ Nomination Party.
The stars of Zee Kutumb looked stunning on the red carpet with their stylish and glamorous outfits. While the heartthrob Dheeraj Dhoopar stole everyone’s heart in his black studded suit, popular actor Shabir Ahluwalia walked the red carpet in a quirky combination- Blue Jodhpuri paired with sneakers. Renowned actor Avinesh Rekhi looked handsome in a black suit, and Tanisha Mehta looked gorgeous in an all-green Indian ensemble. Manasi Joshi Roy and Navika Kotia also stole the show with their beautiful and elegant looks. Shraddha Arya wowed everyone with her lovely pink saree, and Nikki Sharma looked elegant in her sea green lehenga. The handsome boys of television, Arjun Bijlani and Arjit Taneja looked dapper in suits. Paras Kalnawat also looked dashing with his co-actors Sana Sayyad and Baseer Ali. Amongst the beautiful ladies, Sriti Jha made heads turn in a red evening gown. Popular Jodi Rohit Suchanti and Aishwarya Khare also graced the red carpet in an all-black and royal blue ensemble respectively.
The Zee Kutumb, then, gathered to witness some wonderful acts. They even indulged in some fun games and engaged in some light-hearted banter during the Nomination Party. With loads of surprises in store for the night, you cannot miss the Danube Properties Zee Rishtey Awards’ Nomination Party, when it airs at 5:30 pm on Sunday, 18 February on Zee TV.
Now that the nominations are announced, vote for your favourites by giving a missed call on – 8291829173 for your favourite jodi, 8291829174 – favourite character – Male, 8291829175 – favourite character – female, 8291829176 – favourite dharavahik. Viewers can also vote via zra2024.zee5.com.
Tune into the Danube Properties Zee Rishtey Awards ​Nominations Party on Sunday, 18 Feb at 5:30 pm, only on Zee TV!
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ZEE RISHTEY AWARDS 2024 – NOMINATIONS |
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POPULAR CATEGORY AWARDS |
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FAVOURITE JODI |
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Radha-Mohan |
Pyaar ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan |
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Shiv-Shakti |
Pyaar ka pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti |
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Rishi-Lakshmi |
Bhagya Lakshmi |
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Poorvi -RV |
Kumkum Bhagya |
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Virat-Amruta |
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye |
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Preeta -Karan |
Kundali Bhagya |
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Dua-Haider |
Rabb se Hai Dua |
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Kesar- Sooraj |
Kyunki… Saas Maa, Bahu Beti Hoti Hai |
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Heer- Ranjeet |
Ikk Kudi Punjab Di |
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FAVOURITE CHARACTER – MALE |
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Mohan |
Pyaar ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan |
| Shiv |
Pyaar ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti |
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Rishi |
Bhagya Lakshmi |
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RV |
Kumkum Bhagya |
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Virat |
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye |
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Raanjha |
Ikk Kudi Punjab Di |
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Rajveer |
Kundali Bhagya |
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Kabir |
Kyunki… Saas Maa, Bahu Beti Hoti Hai |
| Haider |
Rabb se hai Dua |
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FAVOURITE CHARACTER – FEMALE |
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Radha |
Pyaar ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan |
| Shakti |
Pyaar ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti |
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Lakshmi |
Bhagya Lakshmi |
| Poorvi |
Kumkum Bhagya |
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Amruta |
Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye |
| Heer |
Ikk Kudi Punjab Di |
| Preeta |
Kundali Bhagya |
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Dua |
Rabb se hai Dua |
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Kesar |
Kyunki… Saas Maa, Bahu Beti Hoti Hai |
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FAVOURITE DHARAVAHIK |
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Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye |
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Kumkum Bhagya |
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Bhagya Lakshmi |
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Kundali Bhagya |
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Pyaar ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti |
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Pyaar ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan |
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Rabb Se Hai Dua |
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Kyunki… Saas Maa, Bahu Beti Hoti Hai |
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Awards
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.
