"we know that your talent speaks more"
The 21st edition of the Indian Academy (ITA) Awards took place in Mumbai on March 6 2022.
Running since 2001, the ITA is the biggest platform for TV to honour excellence in this medium.
However, it also does hand our awards, which link back to films, particularly those of an independent nature, featuring TV actors.
Celebrities from the TV industry and Bollywood were in attendance for one of the most popular and prestigious awards night.
These include Hina Khan, Rashami Desai, Helly Shah, Ravi Dubey, Ali Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar.
Actress Vaani Kapoor who attended the Brand Vision Summit 2022 awards also graced this ceremony.
Rakhi Sawant took to the red carpet, wearing a blue dress with a large red on her hairband.
Rashmi and Surbhi Chanda were on top form with some stunning performances on stage.
Several TV stars won big at the Indian Television Academy Awards 2022 in recognition of their work impact and accomplishments
Harshad Chopda who is known for portraying the character of Dr Abhimany Birla in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hia collected the ‘Best Actor Popular award.
He was very thankful to his fans for appreciating and showering their love towards him.
A fan went on Twitter to congratulate Harshad, tweeting:
“Congratulations Harshad you deserve it. Many more to come .. we know that your talent speaks more…”
With this 2022 accolade, Harshad has become a three times winner at the Indian Television Academy Awards. He had previously won ‘Gr8! Performer of the Year’ (2010) and ‘Best Actor Popular’ (2018)
Nakuul Mehta, who was accompanied by his Mrs, Jankee Parekh Mehta was the winner of the ‘Best Actor Critics’ award.
Indian soap opera fans will recognise him for his role as Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2.
Appearing as beautiful as ever in a black bold outfit, Hina Khan went on to receive the ‘Best Actress’ award for the Indo-Pak themed film Lines (2021).
Ranveer and Alia also bagged awards from a film perspective.
Indian Television Academy Awards 2022 Winners List
Best Actor Popular (Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai)
Harshad Chopda
Best Actress Popular (Anupamaa and Meet: Badlegi Dunya ki Reet)
Rupali Ganguly and Ashi Singh
Best Actor Critics (Bade Ache Lagte Hai 2)
Nakuul Mehta
Best Talk Show (News)
BYJU’s Young Genius (CNNNEWS18)
Favourite Show
Udaariyan
Best Hindi News Channel
ABP News
Best Documentary
Modi: The Untold Story
Best Singer
Armaan Malik
Best Actress (Lines)
Hina Khan
Popular Actor (Film)
Ranveer Singh
Popular Actress (Film)
Alia Bhatt
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha also came to the event alongside his wife Poonam Sinha. The ‘Bad Man’ of Bollywood, Gulshan Grover was there too, walking the red carpet in a classic blue suit.
It was encouraging to see so many stars attending the event, indicating that COVID-19 was easing out,
With the Indian Television Academy Awards 2022 being successful, all eyes will be on the 22nd edition in 2023.