Senior journalist Sudhir Chaudhary won two major honours at the XIIᵗʰ BCS Ratna Award 2026. He received the News Icon of the Year award and the Most Watched Prime Time News Show on Digital award for his popular show Decode.
After receiving the awards, Sudhir Chaudhary thanked his viewers for their love and support. He said that every award is special because it shows the trust people have in his work.
He also dedicated both awards to his team. ‘It always feels good to receive an award. It is the love and trust of our viewers that inspires us. I can never forget my team. They have always stood by me, and these awards belong to them as much as they belong to me,’ he said.
His words received a warm round of applause, as he recognised the hard work of his entire team behind the success of Decode.
Watch the video of Sudhir Chaudhary on YouTube, receiving two prestigious honours at the 12th BCS Ratna Award 2026 — the ‘News Icon of the Year’ Award and the ‘Most Watched Prime Time News Show on Digital’ Award for ‘Decode with Sudhir Chaudhary’.
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