Awards
Voting begins for the IIFA 2005
MUMBAI: The voting for the much-awaited 6th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards has commenced at the J.W. Marriott hotel in Mumbai. IIFA Awards brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan arrived on the first day of the Voting Week to cast his vote for the nominations.
Held under the strict supervision of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the voting will be open from 30 March to 3 April.
Speaking on the awards, Bachchan said, “The IIFA Awards have marked the beginning of a new era for recognizing and applauding the achievements of Indian Cinema. Regarded as one of the most credible award process in India and abroad, I am proud to be associated with IIFA for the past six years and my commitment remains undiluted.”
Absolute credibility has remained a constant in the evolution of the IIFA Awards process; Created in conjunction with the internationally reputed audit firm PriceWaterhouse Coopers (auditors for Hollywood’s Academy Awards), who independently monitor all voting and compilation activities, informs an official release.
On the occasion PriceWaterhouseCoopers senior partner Pravin Ghatalia said, “We ensure extreme confidentiality, credibility and secrecy right from the time application forms start coming in, to the day when envelopes are opened on stage at the awards ceremony.”
The advisory board of the IIFA comprises veterans like Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, David Dhawan, Ramesh Sippy, J.P.Dutta, Shyam Shroff, Pehlaj Nihalani, Vinod Khanna and Karan Johar.
Launched five years ago at the Millennium Dome, London, the IIFA Awards have been subsequently held at the Sun City in South Africa, Genting Islands in Malaysia and The Dome@ Northgate in Johannesburg and the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore in 2004, the release adds.
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.
