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Dishum Awards hoist Bhojpuri flag in London, to be telecast on 27 Aug
MUMBAI: The Dishum International Bhojpuri Film Awards 2017 has become the first-ever regional entertainment show ever to be held in London — on 30 July. Held at the iconic O2 Arena, the awards were given away at a function attended by the who’s who of Bhojpuri and Bollywood entertainment industry.
The next edition of the Dishum IBFA Awards shall be held in Malaysia in July 2018.
The Dishum IBFA awards will air exclusively as a three-hour extravaganza on Dishum Channel on 27 August ’17. Organised by Yashi Films, the IBFA Awards have taken a huge leap compared to the first two years of the show held in Mauritius (2015) and Dubai (2016) respectively.
The show is being marketed with a campaign including outdoor, television and print media.
Expressing delight at spreading Bhojpuri culture across the globe, Dishum Broadcasting director Vishal Gurnani said, “Bhojpuri is the second-largest speaking language after Hindi. Not only in India but in every corner of the world you will find Bhojpuri speaking people. ‘Dishum Channel’ is all set to enthrall viewers and transform Bhojpuri television from 15th August, 2017. The Dishum IBFA Awards is our endeavor to spread Bhojpuri Entertainment and Bhojpuri culture across the world!”
This show had great performances by superstars like Ravi Kishan, Manoj Tiwari, Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua), Pawan Singh and by leading actresses like Madhu Sharma, Divya Desai, Pakhi Hegde, Amarapali Dubey, Sambhavana Seth, Akshara Singh, Shivika Diwan, Anjana Singh, Karishma Tanna, Rashmi Desai and Seema Singh. To facilitate the occasion and honour their emotional connect with the Bhojpuri language and the industry, Bollywood icons Govinda and Shatrughan Sinha were also present.
Pawan Singh and Madhu Sharma won the “Best Actor” and “Best Actress” award, respectively. Dinesh Lal Yadav”(Nirahua) and Amarapali Dubey received the “Best Dishum Jodi Award” of the year award and Ravi Kishan got the “Best IBFA Critics Award.”
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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.
