NDTV presented the prestigious ‘Indian of the Year’ awards across various categories on Saturday, recognizing the remarkable contributions of individuals from diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, social activism, and entrepreneurship towards the nation’s progress.

The awards ceremony celebrated individuals who demonstrated foresight, innovation, and courage, redefining the essence of being a true Indian, IANS reported from New Delhi.

Here’s a glimpse of the distinguished awardees:

Suvarna Raj: Recognized with the ‘Sports Performance of the Year’ award for her outstanding achievements as a para-athlete and motivational speaker.

Sunny Deol: Crowned ‘Entertainer of the Year’ for his stellar comeback with the blockbuster film ‘Gadar 2‘, captivating audiences with his powerful performance.

Bhuwan Ribhu: Honored with the ‘India’s Heroes’ award for leading a courageous rescue operation, saving 41 trapped mining workers alongside his team of ‘rat miners’ at the Silkayara tunnel.

Atlee: Awarded the ‘Director of the Year’ accolade for his directorial excellence in the film ‘Jawan’, featuring superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara.

Goa: Acknowledged as the ‘Best Performing Small State’, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant receiving the award from Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

Peyush Bansal: Presented with the ‘Innovator of the Year’ award for his remarkable journey of transforming Lenskart into a multi-billion dollar company.

Deepinder Goyal: Recognized as the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ for his pioneering role as co-founder and CEO of Zomato.

N Chandrasekharan: Honored with the ‘Business Leader of the Year’ award, with K Kritivasan accepting the accolade on behalf of Tata Sons’ Chairman of the Board.

Amitabh Kant: Former NITI Aayog CEO, awarded the ‘India First Award’ for his significant contributions to national development.

Meenakshi Gadge: Presented with ‘The LiFE In India Award’ by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for her commendable efforts in environmental conservation and tree protection.

Dr. Yazdi Italia: Recognized as the ‘Health Leader of the Year’ for his exemplary contributions in the field of healthcare.

The ‘Indian of the Year’ awards ceremony served as a platform to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of these individuals, reflecting their dedication and commitment to the betterment of society and the nation at large.