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Dhanush, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Chaturvedi, Samay Raina among CNN-News18 Year 2026 nominees
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:20 AM
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Actor Dhanush, singer Shreya Ghoshal, comedian Vishal Chaturvedi and YouTuber Samay Raina have been announced as nominees for the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2026 award.
The media house CNN-News18 has released its shortlist for the Indian of the Year 2026 honour, naming four prominent entertainment figures as nominees. Actor Dhanush, celebrated playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, stand‑up comic Vishal Chaturvedi and popular YouTube creator Samay Raina feature on the list.
The Indian of the Year award, now in its sixth edition, recognises individuals who have made a significant impact in their fields over the past year. Nominees are selected by a panel of journalists and industry experts before a public voting round determines the final winner.
The inclusion of talent from film, music, comedy and digital media underscores the award’s broad scope, reflecting the evolving landscape of Indian entertainment. The final results are expected to be announced later in the year.
The Indian of the Year award, now in its sixth edition, recognises individuals who have made a significant impact in their fields over the past year. Nominees are selected by a panel of journalists and industry experts before a public voting round determines the final winner.
The inclusion of talent from film, music, comedy and digital media underscores the award’s broad scope, reflecting the evolving landscape of Indian entertainment. The final results are expected to be announced later in the year.