{"id":47451,"date":"2026-02-24T21:09:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/the-afterglow-inside-the-7th-iconic-gold-awards-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T21:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:39:27","slug":"the-afterglow-inside-the-7th-iconic-gold-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/the-afterglow-inside-the-7th-iconic-gold-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Afterglow: Inside the 7th Iconic Gold Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24: <\/strong>Almost a week has passed since the flashbulbs subsided at Mumbai\u2019s Taj Lands End, but the 7th<\/strong> Iconic Gold Awards<\/b> is still the talk of the town. The joy has not subsided yet. In a season often cluttered with commercial noise, this year\u2019s ceremony felt different, a definitive statement on the \u201cnew guard\u201d of Indian entertainment culture where cinematic depth and digital mastery finally share the same throne. The ceremony was concluded on a high note.<\/p>\n

The Couture & The Crowd<\/b><\/h3>\n

The red carpet was a\u00a0star-studded affair, with appearances from Hina Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Rakul Preet Singh, and Ishaan Khatter<\/span>.<\/p>\n

From Manoj Bajpayee<\/b> and Boman Irani<\/b> to the digital creators like Avneet Kaur<\/b> and Munawar Faruqui<\/b>, the guest list was studded with talents from various segments of the glamour industry.<\/p>\n

The Night\u2019s Big Winners<\/b><\/h3>\n

The jury had\u00a0 Amit Rai<\/b> (OMG 2<\/i>) and Raaj Shaandilyaa<\/b> (Dream Girl 2<\/i>), and other popular faces.<\/p>\n

Anupam Kher\u2019s<\/b> Tanvi The Great<\/i> was the evening\u2019s undoubted cinematic choice. Centered on a powerful narrative involving autism and the Indian Army, the film secured Best Film<\/b>, while newcomer Shubhangi Dutt<\/b> received a standing ovation as she accepted the Best Actress (Jury)<\/b> award for her transformative performance.<\/p>\n

OTT: The Panchayat Sweep<\/b><\/h4>\n

If there were any doubts about the power of rural storytelling, TVF\u2019s\u00a0Panchayat Season 4<\/em> silenced them.\u00a0In a historic sweep, the series took home six major trophies<\/b>, including:<\/p>\n

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    Best Comedy Web Series<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Best Actor (Comedy):<\/b> Jitendra Kumar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Best Actress (Comedy):<\/b> Neena Gupta<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Best Supporting Duo:<\/b> Faisal Malik & Sunita Rajwar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Best Director (Comedy):<\/b> Deepak Kumar Mishra & Akshat Vijaywargiya<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    DVA Records<\/b>, too, made a great impact in this grand ceremony.<\/p>\n

    The Verdict<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Looking back, the 2026 Iconic Gold Awards weren\u2019t just about the trophies; it was about the shift in the tide. With the support of Seema Singh\u2019s MeghaShrey<\/b> and a panel that prioritized narrative appeal over the viral metrics, the Iconic Gold stage has officially become the place where India\u2019s most meaningful stories come to be gilded. The event set bars for the event culture of Indian glamour.<\/p>\n

    Complete List of Achievers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Special Jury Award For Outstanding Performance<\/strong>
    \nAdarsh Gourav\u00a0 \u2013 Superboys Of Malegaon<\/p>\n

    Best Actor (Popular)
    \n<\/strong>Farhan Akhtar \u2013 120 Bahadur<\/p>\n

    Emerging Face Of The Year<\/strong>
    \nShanaya Kapoor \u2013 Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan<\/p>\n

    Producer With A Purpose \u2013 Zero Waste Filmmaking
    \n<\/strong>Pragya Kapoor<\/p>\n

    Fresh Face Of The Year
    \n<\/strong>Zoya Afroz<\/p>\n

    Best Director (Critics\u2019 Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Suparn Verma \u2013 Haq<\/p>\n

    Best Film (Popular)<\/strong>
    \nHaq<\/p>\n

    Game Changer Producer Of The Year
    \n<\/strong>Jyoti Deshpande \u2013 Dhurandhar<\/p>\n

    Best Director<\/strong>
    \nAditya Dhar \u2013 Dhurandhar<\/p>\n

    Best Debut (Popular)
    \n<\/strong>Sara Arjun \u2013 Dhurandhar<\/p>\n

    Best Film
    \n<\/strong>Dhurandhar<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Director
    \n<\/strong>Karan Singh Tyagi \u2013 Kesari Chapter 2<\/p>\n

    Best Actor (Critic\u2019s Choice)<\/strong>
    \nSiddhant Chaturvedi \u2013 Dhadak 2<\/p>\n

    Best Actress (Critics\u2019 Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Fatima Sana Shaikh \u2013 Gustakh Ishq<\/p>\n

    Best Actress
    \n<\/strong>Rakul Preet Singh \u2013 De De Pyaar De 2<\/p>\n

    Best Actress (Pan India Movie)
    \n<\/strong>Rukmini Vasanth \u2013 Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1<\/p>\n

    Best Actor (Jury\u2019s Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Ishaan Khatter \u2013 Homebound<\/p>\n

    Powerpack Performance Male
    \n<\/strong>Vishal Jethwa \u2013 Home Bound<\/p>\n

    Breakthrough Performance Of The Year
    \n<\/strong>Simrat Kaur \u2013 The Bengal Files<\/p>\n

    Best Music
    \n<\/strong>Tanishk Bagchi \u2013 Saiyaara<\/p>\n

    Versatile Actor (Popular)
    \n<\/strong>Vivek Oberoi<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actor
    \n<\/strong>Vineet Kumar Singh \u2013 Chhaava<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actress
    \n<\/strong>Kubbra Sait \u2013 Son Of Sardaar 2<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actor (Comedy)
    \n<\/strong>Maniesh Paul \u2013 Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Actor<\/strong>
    \nVeer Pahariya \u2013 Sky Force<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Actress
    \n<\/strong>Shreya Sharma \u2013 Mastiii 4<\/p>\n

    Best Choreographer<\/strong>
    \nVijay Ganguly \u2013 Saiyaara And Dhurandhar<\/p>\n

    Voice Of The Year
    \n<\/strong>Shahzad Ali \u2013 Ishq Jalakar \u2013 Karvaan (Dhurandhar)<\/p>\n

    Best Singer
    \n<\/strong>Sonu Nigam \u2013 Pardesiya Song Param Sundari<\/p>\n

    Outstanding Contributions In Indian Sports Badminton
    \n<\/strong>Saina Nehwal<\/p>\n

    Promising Performer Female<\/strong>
    \nAvneet Kaur \u2013 Love In Vietnam<\/p>\n

    Trailblazer Of New Age Cinema
    \n<\/strong>Radhika Madan<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Actress (Critics\u2019 Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Shubhangi Dutt \u2013 Tanvi The Great<\/p>\n

    Impactful Performance Male
    \n<\/strong>Mohit Malik \u2013 Azaad<\/p>\n

    Best Casting Director
    \n<\/strong>Mukesh Chhabra \u2013 Dhurandhar & Tere Ishk Mein<\/p>\n

    Powerpack Performance Female<\/strong>
    \nPatralekha \u2013 Phule<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Producer
    \n<\/strong>Manish Malhotra \u2013 Gustaakh Ishq<\/p>\n

    Best Film (Jury\u2019s Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Tanvi The Great<\/p>\n

    Best Film (Critics\u2019 Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Superboys Of Malegaon<\/p>\n

    Best Gujarati Movie
    \n<\/strong>Laalo \u2013 Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate<\/p>\n

    Social Media Sensation Of The Year
    \n<\/strong>Aditi Bhatia<\/p>\n

    Fitness Diva Of Bollywood
    \n<\/strong>Alaya F<\/p>\n

    Best Lyricist
    \n<\/strong>Irshad Kamil \u2013 Saiyaara & Tere Ishk Mein (Title Track).<\/p>\n

    Best Playback Singer
    \n<\/strong>Sonu Nigam \u2013 Pardesiya \u2013 Param Sundari<\/p>\n

    Best Director (Popular)
    \n<\/strong>Mohit Suri \u2013 Saiyaara<\/p>\n

    Best Film<\/strong>
    \nDhurandhar<\/p>\n

    Best Movie OTT<\/strong>
    \nHarman Baweja \u2013 Mrs.<\/p>\n

    Best Director (Critics\u2019 Choice) \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Arati Kadav \u2013 Mrs.<\/p>\n

    Best Actor \u2013 OTT<\/strong>
    \nNawazuddin Siddiqui \u2013 Raat Akeli Hai 2<\/p>\n

    Best Film (Popular) \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Raat Akeli Hai 2<\/p>\n

    Best Actress \u2013 OTT<\/strong>
    \nChitrangada Singh \u2013 Raat Akeli Hai 2<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actor \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Sanjay Kapoor \u2013 Raat Akeli Hai 2<\/p>\n

    Best Actress (Critics\u2019 Choice) \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Nushrratt Bharuccha \u2013 Chhori 2<\/p>\n

    Best Director \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Boman Irani \u2013 The Mehta Boys<\/p>\n

    Best Actor (Critic\u2019s Choice) \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Avinash Tiwary \u2013 For The Mehta Boys<\/p>\n

    Best Television Actress
    \n<\/strong>Rupali Ganguly \u2013 Anupama<\/p>\n

    Best Television Actor
    \n<\/strong>Sharad Kelkar \u2013 Tumm Se Tumm Tak<\/p>\n

    Best Actor \u2013 Web Series<\/strong>
    \nManoj Bajpayee \u2013 The Family Man Season3<\/p>\n

    Best Actress \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Shefali Shah \u2013 Delhi Crime Season 3<\/p>\n

    Best Web Series<\/strong>
    \nRaj & Dk \u2013 The Family Man Season 3<\/p>\n

    Best Web Series (Comedy)
    \n<\/strong>Panchayat Season 4<\/p>\n

    Best Actor (Critic\u2019s Choice) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Amol Parashar \u2013 Gram Chikitsalay<\/p>\n

    Best Director (Critic\u2019s Choice) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Faruk Kabir \u2013 Salakaar<\/p>\n

    Best Director (Popular) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Deepak Kumar Mishra \u2013 Panchayat Season 4<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actor (Comedy) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Faisal Malik \u2013 Panchayat Season 4<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actress (Comedy) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Sunita Rajwar \u2013 Panchayat Season 4<\/p>\n

    Pioneer Of Digital Content In India
    \n<\/strong>Arunabh Kumar<\/p>\n

    Best Actress (Negative) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Huma Qureshi \u2013 Delhi Crime Season 3<\/p>\n

    Best Actress (Negative) (Critics\u2019 Choice) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Kriti Kharbanda \u2013 Rana Naidu Season 2<\/p>\n

    Best Actress (Negative) (Popular) \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Nimrat Kaur \u2013 The Family Man Season 3<\/p>\n

    Best Supporting Actress \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Rasika Dugal \u2013 Delhi Crime Season 3<\/p>\n

    Versatile Actor
    \n<\/strong>Amit Sial \u2013 The Hunt \u2013 The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case<\/p>\n

    Breakout Performance Of The Year \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Karan Tacker \u2013 Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery<\/p>\n

    Most Impactful Performance \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Hina Khan \u2013 Griha Laxmi<\/p>\n

    Most Promising Actor \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Naveen Kasturia \u2013 Salakaar<\/p>\n

    Rising Star \u2013 OTT
    \n<\/strong>Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor \u2013 Gram Chikitsalay<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Actor \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Munawar Faruqui \u2013 First Copy<\/p>\n

    Best Debut Director \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Aryan Khan \u2013 The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Best Writer
    \n<\/strong>Bilal Siddiqi \u2013 The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Best Writer
    \n<\/strong>Aryan Khan \u2013 The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Best Writer
    \n<\/strong>Manav Chauhan \u2013 The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Outstanding Performer
    \n<\/strong>Mona Singh \u2013 The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Best Comeback In OTT
    \n<\/strong>Rajat Bedi \u2013 The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Best Web Series (Popular)
    \n<\/strong>The Ba***Ds Of Bollywood<\/p>\n

    Most Promising Actress \u2013 Web Series
    \n<\/strong>Anya Singh \u2013 The Bads*** Of Bollywood.<\/p>\n

    Rising Star Popular
    \n<\/strong>Sahher Bambba \u2013 The Bads*** Of Birthday<\/p>\n

    Rising Star Female (Critics\u2019 Choice)
    \n<\/strong>Sadia Khateeb \u2013 For The Diplomat<\/p>\n

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