NEW YORK: Diljit Dosanjh’s Emmy dream ended in heartbreak on Monday night as Spain’s Oriol Pla walked away with the best performance by an actor trophy at the 53rd International Emmy Awards in New York City. The Punjabi superstar, nominated for his turn as folk legend Amar Singh Chamkila in Imtiaz Ali’s Netflix biopic, couldn’t crack a competitive field that included Britain’s David Mitchell for Ludwig and Colombia’s Diego Vasquez for One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences handed out 16 Emmy statuettes to winners from nine countries, with Britain’s television industry dominating the night. Rivals, the 1980s-set drama about corporate warfare in television, took the drama series prize, whilst Anna Maxwell Martin won best performance by an actress for Until I Kill You. British productions also swept comedy (Ludwig), current affairs (Dispatches: Kill Zone: Inside Gaza), documentary (Hell Jumper), and the TV movie/mini-series category—Lost Boys & Fairies, which beat Dosanjh’s Chamkila biopic.

Pla’s win came for his raw portrayal of a man battling addictions to drugs, alcohol and sex in Yo, Adicto, a Spanish drama about a voluntary stint in a Barcelona detox centre. His performance edged out Dosanjh’s widely praised embodiment of Chamkila, the Punjabi folk singer whose meteoric rise ended in assassination.
The ceremony, hosted by Live with Kelly and Mark presenters Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, saw wins spread across Australia (Bluey for kids’ animation), Turkey (Deha for telenovela), Japan (Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days for arts programming), and Qatar (Gaza, Search for Life for news). Denmark’s Shaolin Heroes claimed non-scripted entertainment, whilst Canada’s La Médiatrice took short-form series.

Special awards went to Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, who received the Founders Emmy for championing hits including 24, Glee and Grey’s Anatomy, and João Roberto Marinho, chairman and president of Grupo Globo, who was handed the Directorate Award.

Bruce Paisner, president and chief executive of the International Academy, called television “a powerful force for connection across cultures and borders” as he surveyed winners spanning continents from Turkey to Australia. Dosanjh, dressed in a glittering jacket and black turban, made his mark on the red carpet even without the trophy—a bittersweet consolation for Indian viewers who’d hoped to see him make Emmy history.

MUMBAI: When it comes to big ideas, Raj Kamble now has the best seat in the house. The founder & CCO of Famous Innovations has been named the Asia Chair for the 2026 ANDYs Regionals, a first for India in the award show’s history.

Joining Kamble on the global roster of Regional Chairs are Yaa Boateng (Africa), Youri Guerassimov (Europe), Josefina Casellas (LATAM), Emma Robbins (Pacific) and Federico Fanti (SWANA), forming a jury line-up that spans every creative corner of the globe.

Far from a run-of-the-mill awards programme, the ANDYs Regionals flip the script: entry is free, with fees kicking in only if the work is shortlisted for the global show. And the track record is enviable 90 per cent of ANDYs-winning ideas later go on to win at Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clios and other heavyweight festivals.

“I’m thrilled to be chairing the Asia Jury at this year’s ANDY Awards Regionals. The ANDYs have always stood for fearless creativity and bold ideas. With 90 per cent of this jury having served as Jury Presidents at shows like Cannes Lions, D&AD and The One Show, we have the chance to not only recognise but also advocate for groundbreaking work from Asia. Let’s push creative boundaries together and make waves on the global stage,” said Famous Innovations founder & CCO Raj Kamble.

By design, the ANDYs are more than a gong show, they’re an advocacy platform for creativity, ensuring winning work doesn’t just get applauded regionally but also gains momentum globally. With Kamble at the helm for Asia, expect some bold ideas from the region to earn their rightful place on advertising’s world stage.

MUMBAI: The stage was set for a glittering event, one of India’s most prestigious entertainment award functions in television. Organized by the parent company, Indian Television Dot Com and Tellychakkar, the event honoured the finest talent in Indian television, celebrating exceptional performances, groundbreaking creativity, and artistic excellence.

Hosted by Sandiip Sikcand, Jay Soni and Sugandha Mishra, this year’s ceremony was as dazzling as it was memorable.

Event Details: 
• Date: 23rd july 2025 
• Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM 
• Venue: JW Marriott Juhu 
• Tickets: By invite only

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“The Indian Telly awards are not just about celebrating talent but about acknowledging the stories that inspire and resonate with millions. This year, they aim to make the event bigger and more unforgettable than ever with getting the best from the Industry under one roof and making sure they are acknowledged for entertaining millions,” said Anil Wanvari, Founder of the awards and parent companies.

Event Highlights:

• Red carpet arrivals featuring India’s top TV and music stars.

• Award categories, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Show and Viewers and Editors Choice Awards.

• Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor together got felicitated and a sweet moment was shared between them

• Rupali Ganguly, Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Ankita Lokhande, Deepika Singh and many more biggies under one roof

• Vivian Dsena and Karanveer Mehra bonding on the red-carpet after the show.

• The Laughter Chefs star contestants sharing a winning moment with their awards at the red carpet.

• Shivangi Joshi recevieng her award and speaking on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

• Karan Kundrra doing his boyfriend duty by collecting the award for ladylove Tejasswi Prakash and for himself.

• Akanksha Puri stunning the paps with her jaw-dropping look

• Arti Singh and Krushna Abhishek sharing the most beautiful sibling bond while the latter won and was handed over his winning moment by his sister

• Bharti Singh’s winning speech had everyone smiling.

• Deepika Singh ever grateful to win her second Indian Telly Award.

• The entire cast of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai having a lovely moment on stage.

• Team DKP along with the cast of Anupamaa and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai enjoying a family moment on stage.

• Veteran actor Jeetendra presenting the award to wife Shobha Kapoor, creating a timeless moment.

• Krushal Ahuja and Hiba Nawab dazzle together on the red carpet at the Indian Telly Awards 2025.  

• Exclusive, star-studded after-party for VIP guests

 • Asit Modi beams with pride after winning for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah at the Indian Telly Awards 2025.

• Dilip Joshi wins hearts and honours once again for his iconic role as Jethalal at the Indian Telly Awards 2025. • JD Majethia bags top honours, celebrating his contribution to Indian television comedy at the 2025 Telly Awards.    
Other Celebrities hobnobbing with each other from the likes of Romit Raj, Eijaz Khan, Gauri Tonk, Hunar Hali, Sudhandhu Pandey, Shiv Thakre, Sarita Joshi, Dilip Joshi, and Shubhangi Atre to Tanuj Virwani, Nivedita Basu, Avinash Mishra, Khanzadi, Priyamvada Kant and many more.