The 20th edition of the Indian Television Academy Awards was held in Mumbai on Sunday. One of the most prestigious awards celebrating excellence on the small screen, it also recognized the best of the digital platform this year. To celebrate its historic year, the ITA Awards also honored popular television and web shows that have left their mark on the hearts of audiences over the past two decades with the “Milestone” and “Landmark” awards.
Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar returned home with three trophies, one for ‘Best Actor’ and the others for his Kundali Bhagya and Naagin 5 shows. Sharing a photo flaunting the shiny trophy, he wrote on Instagram: “I don’t even know where to stop. get started … thank you so much @theitaofficial for honoring me with the Best Actor Award tonight? ♥ ️! Special thanks to Anu Ma’am @ anuranjan1010 and Shashi ji! Thank you all for spilling so much love on #TheKaranLuthra and on me It has really been a blessing to be a part of iconic shows like #Kundalibhagya & # Naagin5. Thank you EK @ektarkapoor for being my angel ♥ ️ Thank you so much to all #dhoopians for constantly being my pillar of support !!! , it was a happy Valentine’s Day?? “.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’s producer Rajan Shahi also shared a photo with his lead actors Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi, celebrating the recognition given to his show.
Here is the full list of the 2021 Indian Television Academy Awards winners
Television Awards
Popular Actress – Surbhi Chandna (Naagin 5)
Popular Actor – Dheeraj Dhoopar (Kundali Bhagya) and Sudhanshu Pandey (Anupamaa)
Popular program (fiction) – Ishq Mein Marjawan 2
Popular Show (Nonfiction) – The Kapil Sharma Show
Popular Supporting Actor: Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda (The Kapil Sharma Show)
Popular Supporting Actress: Munmun Dutta
Mytho Folk Show – Vignaharta Ganesh
Popular Indian TV Host – Maniesh Paul
Hall of Fame: Sanjeev Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor
Milestone Award: Balika Vadhu, Divya Aur Baati Hum, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, Crime Patrol, Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Comedy Circus, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi
Landmark Award – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Indian Idol, RadhaKrishn, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Kundali Bhagya and Naagin
Digital awards
Popular Web Actor – Pratik Gandhi (Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story)
Popular Debut Actress: Akansha Ranjan (guilty)
Popular OTT Movie – Guilty
Popular Social Media Stars – Ssumeir Pasricha
ITA Viewers Choice Social Media – Chinki Minki
Popular digital influencer – Ashish Chanchlani
Landmark Award – Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega, Paatal Lok, Aashram, Criminal Justice, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Asur, Fittrat
The 2021 Indian Television Academy Awards will air soon on Sony TV.
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