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TV9 Bangla Nakshatra Samman salutes Bengal’s real heroes
Mumbai: The recently concluded Nakshatra Samman, organised by TV9 Bangla at ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata, aims to honour the real heroes of Bengal on a global scale. Those belonging to the various disciplines like Academics, Arts, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Films, Literature, performing arts, Philanthropy, Medicine, Music, Science, Space, Sports, and Theatre have contributed to society at large but may not appear to be in the limelight to that extent as it should have been. On this occasion, TV9 Bangla grabs the opportunity to bolster TV9 Network’s Nav Nakshatra Samman, the prestigious and remarkable award show known for its exclusiveness across the Southern states of India, brings Nakshatra (Bengali pronunciation as Nakkhatra) Samman in the East for the first time in the history.
The honourable presence of the TV9 Network MD Barun Das has made this occasion remarkable. His bestowing ‘Nakshatra Samman’ for the Lifetime Achievements of the most-acclaimed heroes creates history in the Bengali news television channel industry.
The recipients of TV9 Bangla Nakshatra Samman for Lifetime Excellence Awards are as follows:
Literature- Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Sports- Jhulan Goswami
Arts- Jogen Chowdhury
Music – Ajay Chakraborty
Theatre- Shabitri Chatterjee
Philanthropy- Ramkrishna Mission
Magic- PC Sorcar
Elocution- Jaganatha Basu & Urmimala Basu
Medicine- Prof. Dr. Sukumar Mukherjee
Besides these, those who have made an indelible mark in society for their outstanding and noble deeds for this year are as follows:
1. Science & Space- Amitava Ghosh
2. Poet- Joy Goswami
3. Entrepreneurship- Chandrasekhar Ghosh
Economy- Sanjiv Sanyal
Nevertheless, TV9 Bangla has attributed to felicitate the five superwomen who have defeated the evils in society by facing challenges thereby making a remarkable contribution and inspiring an exemplary figure, named Annya Durga that also is a prelude to the upcoming Durga Puja Festivities empowering womanhood.
Anya Durga- Shanti Rai
Anya Durga- Jyotsna She
Anya Durga- Parbati Jana
Anya Durga- Neha Chik Boriak
Anya Durga- Piyali Basak
This year’s Vishesh Samman has been conferred to Mursalim Shaikh for his heroic feat. This brave 12-year-old son of a migrant labourer has saved hundreds of passengers’ lives by averting the Tripura-Bound Kanchenjunga Express train from mishap.
TV9 Bangla Nakshatra Samman Co-presented by SRMB and Co-powered by Sunrise Mashla, Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Sobisco, Chanakya University and Katha O Kahini has lists of sponsors as follows:
Broadband Partner- Alliance Broadband
Gold Plated Jewellery Partner- Rumpa Jewellery
Skincare Partner- Oshea
Fashion Partner- Sriniketan
Knowledge Partner- Sister Nivedita University (SNU)
Food Partner- Lalbaba Rice
Special Partner- Zinthol
Special Partner- Narayana
Fragrance Partner- Wild Stone
Associate Partner- Cycle Agarbatti
Hospital Partner- AMRI Salt Lake
Print Partner- Sangbad Pratidin
Radio Partner- Red FM
Watch the Nakshatra Samman this Saturday, 7 October from 6 pm onwards exclusively on TV9 Bangla.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
