CNN-News18 has unveiled the nominees for the Entertainment and Youth Icon categories of the 16th edition of its prestigious flagship awards platform, CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2026 (www.indianoftheyear.com), celebrating individuals whose extraordinary achievements in 2026 have inspired and captivated audiences across India and beyond.
\n\nRegarded as India’s most credible news television awards, CNN-News18 Indian of the Year celebrates the exceptional achievements of Indians who are inspiring the world through their triumphs.
\n\nAmong the standout nominees in the Entertainment category is Dhanush, who added another landmark chapter to his career in 2026 by becoming a National Award-winning actor and director in the same year. At the 72nd National Film Awards, Raayan was named Best Tamil Film, while Dhanush received a Special Mention for his performance in Captain Miller, marking his first National Award as a director and his third as an actor. Also nominated is Shreya Ghoshal, who continued to demonstrate the breadth and longevity of her influence in Indian music in 2026. In March, she released The All Hearts Tour – Live, becoming the first Indian female artiste in three decades to release a live album, and won the Screen Award for Best Playback Singer (Female) for Saiyaara’s title…
Original source: https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/
