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Indian Telly Awards to honour technical finesse
MUMBAI: They are the faces behind Indian television, the ones that make sure that the impact is registered in a news story, the glamour quotient high in your daily soap, the finishing touch, the right music, the maximum intensity. They make television viewing an experience and most often you don’t even see them.
But at Indian Television we understand the need for perfection that makes these technical experts the best in their field. And so at the Sixth Indian Telly Awards – Trade, Technical, Channel & Programming Nite we honour them and their work.
The sixth edition of the Indian Telly Awards- Technical will be held on 6 February at the St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra. What began as a germ of an idea in 2001 has progressed to fruition thanks to support from the industry.
This year the awards will be anchored by telestars Pawan Shanker, Karishma Tanna, Rajesh Kumar and Barkha Bisht.
Some of the categories for the awards function include : Current Affairs Programme , Business Programme , Music Programme , Non-fiction Programme, Non Fiction Prorgamme on news Channel, TV Documentary , Special/Visual Effects for Television, Art Direction, Videography (Best TV Cameraman), Costumes for a TV Programme, TV Show Packaging (Fiction), TV Show Packaging (Non Fiction), TV Channel Packaging (Including Channel Ids & Generic Promos), Editor (Fiction/Non Fiction ), Background Music for a TV Programme , Director (Thriller/Sitcom/Soap & Drama) Screenplay Writer, Dialogue Writer, Media Innovation, The BIG Idea Award , Interactive Show and Cable operator /MSO (Multi Systems Operator of the year).
And if it’s about television, then it must also be about high octane entertainment. Fusion dancers Vrajesh and Kalyani present a unique Jazz meets Kathak performance while Pandit Ravindra Chary on sitar and Merlin round up the nite with some jazz, rock, blues and divine music.
The event partners include Zee Networks Aaj Tak, CNN IBN, IBN 7 , Times Now Zee Cinema, Radio City , Bright Advertising , Rajasthan Patrika, & Mid Day, Fun Cinema , CMCG India , Tellychakkar.com & Animation Xpress .com.
So starting at 6:30 pm this evening you have a date with the very best in Indian television.
GECs
Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe win Masterchef India season finale
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor joins judges for emotional MasterChef finale
MUMBAI: The latest season of MasterChef India concluded on a high note, with brothers Vikram Gandhe and Ajinkya Gandhe crowned winners in the grand finale aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
The duo from Nagpur lifted the coveted trophy and donned the show’s signature golden apron after a season that celebrated India’s diverse culinary traditions under the theme “Pride of India”.
This edition of the popular cooking reality show introduced a new jodi format, with 50 pairs from across the country competing in the Masterchef kitchen. Contestants brought personal stories, regional flavours and family bonds to the competition.
The grand finale featured the final three pairs: Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe (brothers), Saisree and Chanda (mother and daughter), and Anju and Manju (sisters).
The finale was attended by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who joined the show’s judging panel comprising Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Kunal Kapur.
Kapoor said the show has long served as a platform to celebrate India’s rich culinary heritage and provide passionate home cooks with a national stage. He noted that the current season reflected a confident India that takes pride in its roots while embracing new culinary ideas.
Judge Vikas Khanna said the contestants’ journeys and the memories created during the season would remain with the team long after the show’s conclusion. Ranveer Brar described the show as a family that continues to grow with every season, while Kunal Kapur praised the contestants’ creativity and determination.
With the finale now concluded, the latest season of MasterChef India once again highlighted how food can reflect identity, heritage and storytelling, inspiring home cooks across the country to pursue their culinary ambitions.
