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Stars Shine Bright at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024: A Grand Celebration of Malayalam Cinema
The Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024 is set to captivate audiences on September 7th and 8th, starting at 7 PM, exclusively on Mazhavil Manorama. Renowned as the biggest celebration of Malayalam cinema with legendary presence of Mammootty and Mohanlal and more than 100 artists, this event has been a cultural phenomenon since its inception in 2018, drawing over 1 crore television viewers and more than 5 crore social media viewers annually.
This year, the event promises an extraordinary spectacle with the presence of many icons such as Fahadh Faasil, Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Honey Rose. The evening will be packed with a variety of entertainment, from hilarious skits and vibrant dance performances to mesmerizing musical acts, reflecting the dynamic spirit of Malayalam Cinema.
In a historic moment, beloved actor Jagathy Sreekumar will make his first award function appearance since his accident, adding a deeply emotional touch to the night. The awards ceremony will honour the finest in the industry, with Mammootty being named Entertainer of the Year – Actor, Oorvashi as the Master Entertainer – Actor, Sheela as the Evergreen Entertainer, Prithviraj as the Entertainer of the Year – Versatile, Blessy as the Entertainer of the Year – Director, and Sathyan Anthikad as the Master Entertainer – Director.
As part of the Onam festivities, the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards continues to be an essential celebration for Malayalees, showcasing the best of Malayalam cinema in all its glory.
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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.
