Award Categories

  • Deep Tech Champion of the Year
  • Start-Up of the Year
  • Actor of the Year
  • Actor of the Year - Female
  • Health Leader of the Year
  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Earth Guardian of the Year
  • Fashion Pioneer of the Year
  • Sports Star of the Year
  • Sports Star of the Year (Female)
  • Social Impact of the Year
  • Streamer Of The Year
  • Director of the Year
  • Global Indian of the Year
  • Indian of the Year

NDTV Indian of the Year 2026

India’s most remarkable achievers come together at NDTV Indian of the Year 2026, celebrating individuals whose vision, leadership and contributions are shaping the nation’s future.

From public service and business to healthcare, education, entertainment, literature and sport, the awards recognise those who have gone beyond achievement to create meaningful change.

NDTV Indian of the Year 2026 — Honouring the extraordinary contributions shaping India.

Meet The Jury 2026

  • Justice Dy Chandrachud

    Justice Dy Chandrachud

    Former Chief Justice of India

  • Sanjiv Goenka

    Sanjiv Goenka

    Chairman, Rp-Sanjiv Goenka Group

  • Amitabh Kant

    Amitabh Kant

    Former G20 Sherpa Of India, Former CEO, Niti Aayog

  • Dr. Preetha Reddy

    Dr. Preetha Reddy

    Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals

  • Sanjeev Sanyal

    Sanjeev Sanyal

    Member, Economic Advisory Council To The Prime Minister

  • Prasoon Joshi

    Prasoon Joshi

    Chairman, Prasar Bharati

  • Karan Johar

    Karan Johar

    Filmmaker & Producer; Founder, Dharma Productions

  • Anupam Kher

    Anupam Kher

    Actor, Former Chairman, FTII

  • Amish Tripathi

    Amish Tripathi

    Author & Diplomat; Former Director, The Nehru Centre, London

  • Bharat Anand

    Bharat Anand

    Dean, NYU Stern School Of Business

  • Leander Paes

    Leander Paes

    Tennis Legend, 18 Grand Slam Titles And Olympic Bronze In Tennis

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Meet The Winners 2025

  • Ahaan Panday

    Ahaan Panday

    Actor

    Debutant of the year

  • Sridhar Vembu

    Sridhar Vembu

    Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Zoho

    Disruptor Of The Year

  • Bhim Singh Bhavesh

    Bhim Singh Bhavesh

    Journalist & Social Worker

    Social Impact Of The Year

  • ICC Indian Women’s Cricket Team

    ICC Indian Women’s Cricket Team

    Winning the ICC ODI World Cup in 2025

    Sports Performance Of The Year

  • Vicky Kaushal

    Vicky Kaushal

    Actor

    Actor of the Year (Male)

  • Neeraj Ghaywan

    Neeraj Ghaywan

    Director & Writer

    Director of the Year

  • Janhvi Kapoor

    Janhvi Kapoor

    Actress

    Actor of the Year (Female)

  • G Madhavi Latha

    G Madhavi Latha

    Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

    Science Icon Of The Year

  • Shubhanshu Shukla

    Shubhanshu Shukla

    Group Captain & Test Pilot, IAF

    Science Icon Of The Year

  • Sunil Vachani

    Sunil Vachani

    Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Dixon Tech

    Business Leader Of The Year

  • Dr. Ashish Satav & Dr. Kavita Satav

    Dr. Ashish Satav & Dr. Kavita Satav

    Co-founders, MAHAN Trust

    Health Leaders Of The Year

  • Aryan Khan

    Aryan Khan

    Filmmaker & Entrepreneur

    Debutant Director of the Year

  • Jay Shah

    Jay Shah

    Chairman of the Board of Directors, ICC

    Transformational Leader Of The Year

  • Manvendra Singh Shekhawat

    Manvendra Singh Shekhawat

    Founder, Dhun Project

    Climate Impact Of The Year

  • Indian Armed Forces

    Indian Armed Forces

    Indian of the Year

2025 के विजेताओं से मिलें

  • अहान पांडे

    अहान पांडे

    अभिनेता

    डेब्यूटेंट अभिनेता ऑफ द ईयर

  • श्रीधर वेम्बु

    श्रीधर वेम्बु

    चीफ़ साइंटिस्ट, ज़ोहो

    डिसरप्टर ऑफ द ईयर

  • भीम सिंह भावेश

    भीम सिंह भावेश

    पत्रकार और समाजसेवी

    सोशल इम्पैक्ट ऑफ द ईयर

  • ICC इंडियन विमेंस क्रिकेट टीम

    ICC इंडियन विमेंस क्रिकेट टीम

    ODI वर्ल्ड कप 2025 की विजेता टीम

    स्पोर्ट्स परफ़ॉर्मेंस ऑफ द ईयर

  • विक्की कौशल

    विक्की कौशल

    अभिनेता

    सर्वश्रेष्ठ अभिनेता

  • नीरज घेवन

    नीरज घेवन

    निर्देशक एवं लेखक

    सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्देशक

  • जान्हवी कपूर

    जान्हवी कपूर

    अभिनेत्री

    सर्वश्रेष्ठ अभिनेत्री

  • जय शाह

    जय शाह

    निदेशक मंडल के अध्यक्ष, ICC

    ट्रांसफॉर्मेशनल लीडर ऑफ द ईयर

  • डॉ. आशीष और डॉ. कविता सतव

    डॉ. आशीष और डॉ. कविता सतव

    सह-संस्थापक, MAHAN Trust

    हेल्थ लीडर्स ऑफ़ द ईयर

  • सुनील वाचानी

    सुनील वाचानी

    को-फाउंडर एवं एक्जीक्यूटिव चेयरमैन, डिक्सन टेक

    बिज़नेस लीडर ऑफ द ईयर

  • मानवेन्द्र सिंह शेखावत

    मानवेन्द्र सिंह शेखावत

    संस्थापक, धुन प्रोजेक्ट

    क्लाइमेट इम्पैक्ट ऑफ द ईयर

  • आर्यन खान

    आर्यन खान

    फ़िल्म निर्माता एवं उद्यमी

    डेब्यूटेंट डायरेक्टर ऑफ द ईयर

  • जी माधवी लता

    जी माधवी लता

    प्रोफेसर, भारतीय विज्ञान संस्थान (IISc)

    साइंस आइकन ऑफ द ईयर - 1

  • शुभांशु शुक्ला

    शुभांशु शुक्ला

    ग्रुप कैप्टन एवं टेस्ट पायलट, भारतीय वायुसेना

    साइंस आइकन ऑफ द ईयर - 2

  • भारतीय सेना

    भारतीय सेना

    इंडियन ऑफ द ईयर

QUOTES

Thrilled to receive my first award—hoping for many more. Dedicating it to my mother, who guides me toward a good life and humanity. Thank you, NDTV, for making her the happiest!

Aryan Khan

Aryan Khan

Director & Entrepreneur

This silver shines brighter than gold. My grandmother taught me: it's about heart, not medals. Thanks to director, my Saiyyara co-star and team—and my family.

Ahaan Panday

Ahaan Panday

Actor

Honored with my first award for the film, Homebound. It brings back cherished memories of shooting—a truly wholesome journey.

Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor

Actor