Actor Sudhanshu Pandey ignited an important conversation about the long-overdue recognition for Indian television. Speaking at the panel discussion during the Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025, the seasoned actor highlighted the absence of a national-level award for Indian television, something he feels is both surprising and unfair.
Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025: Sudhanshu Pandey calls for National Awards for Indian Television; says, “It’s the largest industry when it comes to revenue and employment”
“I was very emotional about it,” Pandey shared, reflecting on his own experience in the television industry. “There has always been a National Award for films, including regional cinema — even the smallest films from southern states get recognition. But why has Indian television never had a National Award?”
The actor revealed that he has already taken steps to raise awareness, including starting discussions and panels on the issue. He has also launched a social media campaign with the hashtag #NationalAwardForIndianTelevision to draw attention to the gap.
Pandey emphasized that television is not just a creative space but also a massive industry that fuels livelihoods across India. “It’s the largest industry when it comes to revenue and employment — not just in Hindi, but in every region. So many people are running their homes because of television. It truly deserves a national-level honour,” he said.
He expressed his commitment to taking this movement forward, eventually planning to bring the matter to the government’s attention. “I want to make sure Indian television also gets the recognition it has earned over decades.”
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