With the stage set for the biggest award in Indian media, CNN-IBN India’s most awarded English News Channel brings forth the charismatic personalities that have kept India entertained this year. The special half hour episode will feature various luminaries nominated from the entertainment industry. The special show will be aired on Tuesday, Dec 13th @ 10 PM on CNN-IBN.
The nominees for the prestigious CNN-IBN Indian of the Year ‘11 under Entertainment category are as follows:
- AMOL GUPTE: For being Hindi film industry’s most innovative and differentiated film director whose experiments like Stanley ka Dabba have tugged at the audience’s heart.
- EKTA KAPOOR: For taking on unconventional, bold themes for her films and making a comeback of sorts on television through some refreshing new soaps.
- RANBIR KAPOOR: For a powerhouse performance in Rockstar, taking on difficult films and firmly pitching himself as the most refreshing and promising young star.
- TEAM KBC AND AMITABH BACHCHAN: For redefining the genre of reality television through a smart repackaging of emotions and an outstanding presentation style.
- TEAM ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA: For celebrating love, friendship and fun through the best feel good and enjoyable film of an otherwise bleak year.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN- Lokmat said. “These individuals and teams have taken a step forward in the entertainment industry and shown excellence that has set themselves in the hearts of millions of Indians at home and worldwide, it is a privilege honouring these talented artists.” |
