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Winners of Indian Telly Streaming Awards 2021 announced
Mumbai: The last two years have indeed been a hallmark year for the streaming industry with a record number of OTT content being produced across all languages. Even as the established players bolstered their presence in the market, several new platforms have emerged, creating a host of opportunities for writers, actors, directors to showcase their talent.
It is this wave of talent that Indiantelevision.com attempted to recognise at the Indian Telly Streaming Awards 2021. The awards are an extension of the first-ever Television Award show – The Indian Telly Awards in India that recognise both on-screen and behind-the-scenes of television in India every year. Considering the evolving situation of the pandemic, the winners of 2021 were announced virtually during an event on Thursday.
The idea was to honour the best of the streaming industry – business, creative, and talent, and recognise the effort that goes into making premium originals in India. The awards were announced across different categories which included Best Actor, Best Actress, Best animation online first, Best Talk Show, Best Documentary, Best Editor, Best DOP, Best Title Track, Best writer as well as Best Comic.
The selection was done by an eminent jury which included OML CEO Gunjan Arya, Isspeshal StratCon CEO Ashish Patil, director of photography Dharam Gulati, Dabur head of media Rajiv Dubey, House of Cheer Networks MD Rajiv Nayak, actor Rohit Roy, filmmaker Omung Kumar Bhandula, Ellipsis Entertainment managing partner Tanuj Garg, Jigsaw Pictures founder Rajbish Lal, Contiloe producer Roopali Kadyan, We Log trustee Ravina Raj Kohli, IN10 Media Network VP – Corporate Strategy and development Mansi Darbar, and Milestone Movies director Monisha Singh Katial.
Here is the list of winners:
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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.
