The Indian Telly Awards is an annual award for excellence both on-screen and behind-the-scenes of Hindi-language television. Conceptualised and created by Anil Wanvari,[1] the founder, CEO of media and services group, indiantelevision.com, they are in their 12th edition currently. Wanvari is also on the board of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (which runs the International Emmy Awards), and has been a semi-final judging host for the awards since 2006.[citation needed]
The awards for Indian television are given in several categories such as best programme or series in a specific genre, most popular actors and awards for technical roles such as writers and directors. The awards are currently managed by a division within indiantelevision.com called ITV2.0 Productions.
History
For the first three years, The Indian Telly Awards were aired on Indian Hindi general entertainment channel Star Plus (2001–2003).
From 2004 to 2009, Sony Entertainment Television was the home of The Indian Telly Awards with the channel commissioning Indiantelevision.com to produce it and acquiring the content to air on its channel Sony. Since its 10th edition, the awards ceremony moved to Viacom 18 Hindi general entertainment channel Colors TV. &TV took over the broadcasting rights, starting the fourteenth edition.
The Indian Telly Awards were first presented on 6 July 2001.[2]
These awards are given for specific skills which help enhance – or set new standards of technical quality of a TV programme, be it in the area of cinematography, editing, costume or what have you. An individual or team from a production house/post production house which has excelled in this specific aspect during the specific period can be nominated.
TC 1 -Special/Visual Effects for Television
TC 2 – Art Direction (Fiction)
TC 3 – Art Direction (Non-Fiction)
TC 4 – Videography (Best TV Cameraman – Fiction)
TC 5 – Videography (Best TV Cameraman – Non – Fiction)
TC 6 – Costumes for a TV Programme
TC 7 – Make Up Artist
TC 8 – Stylist
TC 9 – TV Show Packaging (Fiction)
TC 10 – TV Show Packaging (Non-Fiction) On an Entertainment Channel
TC 14 – Background Music for a TV Programme (Fiction)
TC 15 – TV Lyricist
TC 16 – Music Director
TC 17 – Title Singer for a TV Show
TC 18 – Director (Soap & Drama)
TC 19 – Director (Sitcom)
TC 20 – Director (Thriller)
TC 21 – Director (Non- Fiction)
TC 22 – Screenplay Writer (Drama Series & Soap)
TC 23 – Dialogue Writer (Drama Series & Soap)
TC 24 – Sitcom/Comedy Writer
TC 25 – Story Writer
TC 26 – Scriptwriter (Non Fiction)
TC 27 – Choreographer
Trade awards (tr)
These awards recognize excellent performances by MSO's and TV production houses during the specific period. A detailed note should specify the achievements of the nominee during the year.
TR 1 – Cable Operator / MSO (Multi Systems Operator)
TR 2 – TV Production House
Programming awards (pr)
Programming awards will be presented to television software producers and channel executives for programmes of various genres.
PR 1 -Edutainment / Science / Knowledge Based Show
PR 2 -Entertainment News Show on an Entertainment Channel
PR 3 -Public Service Programme
PR 4 -Lifestyle & Fashion Show
PR 5 -Talk Show on an Entertainment Channel
PR 6 -Cookery show
PR 7 -Sports Show
PR 8 -Travel Show
PR 9 -Health & Fitness Show
Jury awards (jr)
Jury awards are presented to television Actors and artiste of various shows.
