Iconic Gold Award - 2020

Introduction

The Indian entertainment industry is large, diverse, and popular. Every year, we come across epic films and TV shows in different languages.

In the past few years, the demand for OTT shows has considerably increased in India. Many award ceremonies are organised around the country to celebrate popular films and OTT shows.

Among all the awards in the entertainment industry, Iconic Gold Awards has gained popularity quickly.

Compared to National Film Awards and some private award ceremonies, Iconic Gold Awards are comparatively new. The ceremony has been around only for three years but has gained immense popularity.

The young generation preferred to see OTT stars and directors getting recognised. Besides recognising actors for their performances in films and shows, Iconic Gold Awards also recognises stylish men and women in the industry. Since these men and women are role models for youngsters and struggling actors/actresses, they are awarded Iconic Gold Awards.

The Iconic Gold Awards is also an organisation within itself responsible for hosting the award ceremony.

Iconic Gold Awards partners with different corporate entities and government campaigns for the award ceremony. Fit India, Radio City, Primex, and Ajiliyaa are some brands/campaigns that have partnered with Iconic Gold Awards in the past.

Recently, Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust made headlines when it partnered with Iconic Gold Awards.

The trust has partnered for the upcoming 2023 edition of the Iconic Gold Awards. Iconic Gold Awards are offered in multiple categories, from the Best TV Show to the Iconic Stylish Actor.

Besides the film fraternity, personalities in the TV and OTT domains are also recognised during the Iconic Gold Awards. Young stars and rising sensations are also recognised during the Iconic Gold Awards.

It also launched an Iconic Women of the Year award to honour strong women in the field of cinema, TV, and art. The public is allowed to vote for the winners of the Iconic Gold Awards in different categories. However, a panel of experts also has a vote in deciding the winners of the Iconic Gold Awards. 

Popular personalities like Kiku Sharda, Sharad Malhotra, Urvashi Dholakia, Shamita Shetty, and Jasmin Bhasin have won Iconic Gold Awards in the past. Read on to understand more about Iconic Gold Awards in India.

Table of Contents

• Details
• History
• Theme
• Registration
• Celebrities
• Schedule
• Conclusion

Details

History

PlayThere are many historic award ceremonies in India. When it comes to awards in the Entertainment Industry, you will find some awards with a history of more than 50 years.

Even though Iconic Gold Awards is not as old as other awards, it has been no less than a milestone in the entertainment industry.

Iconic Gold Awards came into existence in 2020 and became a hit in its first years.

After its success, Iconic Gold Awards were organised again in 2021 and 2022. With three years of history, the fourth Iconic Gold Awards is set to be hosted on the 18th of March 2023.

Iconic Gold Awards are a little different than other award ceremonies in India. Most award ceremonies in the entertainment industry recognise only film and TV show personalities.

Iconic Gold Awards are also offered to personalities in the art, philanthropic, social, and many other sectors.

Here are the main categories for which Iconic Gold Awards are offered:

• Indian Film Industry
• Indian Television Industry
• Art & Culture
• Lifestyle
• Entertainment
• Social & Philanthropic

In its three years of history, Iconic Gold Awards have received accolades from prominent government officials.

Government representatives from different ministries/states have sent written accolades to Iconic Gold Awards over the years. Since the start of the Iconic Gold Awards was fantastic, it was retained for the next couple of years. 

As of now, Iconic Gold Awards has become a brand and attracts many personalities from different parts of the country.

During the first Iconic Gold Awards in 2020, personalities from film and TV were present. Ameesha Patel, Saroj Khan, Hina Khan, Tulsi Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar, and Meera Chopra were a few celebrities present at the first Iconic Gold Awards.

The second edition of the Iconic Gold Awards also saw celebrities from TV, social media, and cinema. Aditya Narayan, Darshan Kumaar, Eajaj Khan, Hina Khan, Erica Fernandes, Kumar Sanu, and Palak Muchhal were some of the celebrities present at the second edition of the Iconic Gold Awards. 

Over the years, more categories were added to the Iconic Gold Awards. Also, the brand partners of the Iconic Gold Awards have increased over the years.

It has now become one of the most diverse and respected award ceremonies in the entertainment industry of India. 

Theme

The theme for the Iconic Gold Awards has been the same since its inception.

The main aim of the Iconic Gold Awards is to respect and recognise the talent within the film, television, and OTT industry. It also focuses on recognising the rising talent within the film industry.

Besides recognising talent from the entertainment industry, the theme of the Iconic Gold Awards also revolves around personalities who have contributed to the field of art, philanthropy, and social media.

One of the biggest themes of Iconic Gold Years is respecting strong women in the country.

For the same rationale, there is a separate award category to recognise the strongest women in the country. 

The Iconic Strongest Waman could be someone from film, TV, art, or any other industry. However, some awards ceremonies in India have an individual theme every year.

Unlike other ceremonies, there is no separate theme for Iconic Gold Awards every year.

For more information on the Iconic Gold Awards, one can visit its official website (www.iconicgoldawards.com). One can also send their query to [email protected]. 

Registration

Iconic Gold Awards are usually held at a private venue in Mumbai.

It is an invite-only event organised for personalities in the TV, film, and other industries. Nominees and winners of awards are invited by the organisers of the Iconic Gold Awards.

Other prominent personalities of the entertainment industry are also invited to Iconic Gold Awards.

Since it is not a public event, you cannot buy tickets for participation. Besides celebrities, media personnel, and broadcasters are also present at the Iconic Gold Awards ceremony.

One can view the Iconic Gold Awards on social media and TV channels after broadcasting.

An individual cannot register for the Iconic Gold Awards but can nominate someone to win an award. Visit the official website of the Iconic Gold Awards and click on the “Nominate” button.

After entering a few details, you can nominate someone for the Iconic Gold Awards.

Winners are decided by online voting, and the common public decides their winner. Keep an eye on the official website for news regarding online voting for the upcoming award ceremony.

Celebrities

As discussed above, personalities from TV, film, OTT, social media and many other industries attend the Iconic Gold Awards every year.

You can view the photos of celebrities who have attended the Iconic Gold Awards in the past on its website. Some celebrities who attended the previous edition of the Iconic Gold Awards are as follows:

• Hina Khan:

 Hina Khan is a TV/film actress known in different age groups in India. She is highly praised for her role as Komolika in Kasauti Zindagi Kay 2 (a soap opera). She has attended many Iconic Gold Awards in the past.

• Aditya Narayan: Son of Udit Narayan, Aditya Narayan has followed in his father’s footsteps to become a successful singer. He attended the 2021 edition of the Iconic Gold Awards.
• Darshan Kumaar: He is a critically-acclaimed actor and gained popularity for his roles in Mary Kom and NH10. He attended the 2021 edition of the Iconic Gold Awards. 

• Shamita Shetty: 

Sister of actress Shilpa Shetty, Shamita Shetty has been a TV/film personality for many years. She was already famous when she participated in Big Boss 2015. Shamita Shetty participated in the Iconic Gold Awards 2022 and won the Iconic Best Powerback Personality of the Year. 

• Kiku Sharda: He is a popular comedian and TV personality in India. He is best known for his work in The Kapil Sharma Show. Kiku Sharda won Iconic Best Supporting Comedy Actor during the 2022 edition of the Iconic Gold Awards. 

Schedule

The date for Iconic Gold Awards might change from one year to another. However, the organisers inform the date and time for the upcoming Iconic Gold Awards to the audience. In 2022, Iconic Gold Awards were organised on the 12th of March. 

During the 2022 edition, the Governor of Maharashtra gave away the Iconic Gold Awards.

The 2023 edition of the Iconic Gold Awards will be organised on the 18th of March. For more information, one can visit the official website of the Iconic Gold Awards. 

Conclusion

Iconic Gold Awards is a popular ceremony to respect personalities in TV, film, OTT, and other industries. Even though it has been around for three years, it has generated the interest of people around the country.