Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 14: The 6th edition of the MeghaShrey Presents Iconic Gold Awards in Association with Gujarat Tourism celebrated the finest talents in Indian cinema, television, and music in a night filled with glamour, prestige, and entertainment. Heartthrob Kartik Aaryan emerged as one of the biggest winners, along with his two blockbuster films, Chandu Champion and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, receiving top honours.
Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor (Critics’ Choice) award for his inspiring performance in Chandu Champion and Best Actor (Popular) for his captivating role in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. His films dominated the winners’ list, with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 winning Best Film (Popular) and Chandu Champion securing Best Film (Critics’ Choice). The awards also recognized the brilliance of Anees Bazmee, who won Best Director (Popular) for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Kabir Khan, who received Best Director (Critics’ Choice) for Chandu Champion.
Other top honorees of the night included Kriti Sanon, who won Best Actress (Popular) for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, and Divya Khosla Kumar, who received Best Actress (Critics’ Choice) for Savi. Raghav Juyal was awarded Best Actor in a Negative Role for his stellar performance in Kill.
In the OTT space, veteran actor Anupam Kher won Best Actor (Original Film) for Signature, while Shalini Pandey won Best Actress (Original Film) for Maharaj. Vijay Varma bagged Best Actor (Web Series) for IC814, and Shreya Chaudhary won Best Actress (Web Series) for Bandish Bandits 2.
The television industry was also well represented, with Karan Veer Mehra, Rupali Ganguly, Dheeraj Dhoopar, and Pranali Rathod winning prestigious accolades. The music industry added rhythm to the evening as Astha Gill, Anuv Jain, and Nakash Aziz were honoured with Iconic Music Star Awards.
Speaking about the significance of the event, Piyush Jaiiswaal, the driving force behind the Iconic Gold Awards, expressed his excitement for this year’s winners, “The Iconic Gold Awards have always been about honouring the best of the best, and this year was no different. Kartik Aaryan’s phenomenal performances in Chandu Champion and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 truly captivated audiences and critics alike, making him a deserving winner in both categories. We are also thrilled to celebrate the outstanding work of filmmakers like Kabir Khan and Anees Bazmee, whose storytelling continues to redefine Indian cinema. Beyond films, the television and OTT industry has seen a remarkable evolution, and we take immense pride in recognizing the exceptional talent that has shaped these mediums. Music, the soul of our entertainment industry, also found its rightful place tonight. It’s an honour to provide a platform that celebrates artistic brilliance, and as the Iconic Gold Awards grow stronger each year, we remain committed to recognizing the excellence that fuels our industry.”
With another successful edition, the Iconic Gold Awards continue to set new benchmarks in celebrating cinematic and creative excellence, reaffirming their place as one of the most revered platforms in the entertainment industry.
