Actor Shah Rukh Khan was bestowed with the marquee award for CNN-News18 'Indian of the Year' (IOTY) awards. The 13th edition of India's premier television award was held on January 10, 2024, to recognise exceptional contributions of remarkable individuals across seven categories – Business, Entertainment, Sports, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors.
This year, the awards evening witnessed the presence of renowned filmmaker Mani Ratman along with Khan and others.
This year, the nominees for 'Indian of the Year 2023' were entertainment stars such as
Deepika Padukone, Mani Ratnam, sports stars such as Neeraj Chopra, Shubman Gill, rising sports stars such as R Praggnanandhaa, Shafali Verma, business tycoons such as Dinesh Kumar Khara, environmental champions like Arun Krishnamurthy, and social change catalysts such as Dr R Ravi Kannan, Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju, reflect the diverse tapestry of India's excellence.
'CNN-News18 Indian of the Year' has a rich legacy of honouring exceptional individuals across various fields. The 2023 winners were revealed at the star-studded grand awards ceremony.
A ground-breaking feature of this year's event was the distinctive blend of expert judgment and public voting, where 50% of the decision-making power lies with the discerning audience, and the remaining 50% is entrusted to a distinguished panel of judges.
The esteemed panel of jurors comprised iconic figures, including Former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve, Screenwriter and
Lyricist Javed Akhtar, Retd Supreme Court Juge Indu Malhotra, Former Indian Athlete and Vice-President of Athletics Federation of India Anju Bobby George, Chairperson of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Sanjiv Goenka, and Environmental Activist and Lawyer, Afroz Shah. Their collective wisdom ensures a judicious selection of the most deserving awardees.
First Published: Jan 10, 2024 8:29 PM IST
