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Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Rani Mukerji

Some of television's brightest stars turned up for the ninth Indian Telly Awards last week to honour their own.

 

Some of the winners included Salman Khan and Rajeev Khandelwal. Even Rani Mukerji took home an award -- TV Ki Rani Award.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Ronit Roy and Neelam, Rohit Roy and Manasi Joshi Roy

This year's big winners include Ronit Roy (top right), who was honoured with the most popular actor award for his role of Dharmaraj in Bandini.

 

Both Ronit and his brother Rohit Roy came with their wives, Neelam and Mansi Joshi Roy, respectively.

 

Rohit, incidentally, had a very busy weekend. After the award show, the actor and his wife moved to Khandala, where they attended Shilpa Shetty's grand wedding.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Sambhavna Seth and Monica Bedi

We may be watching the third season of Bigg Boss on television these days but it was the second season that bagged an award at the ceremony for Best Sitcom/Comedy and Best Reality show. Sambhavna Seth and Monica Bedi, who were housemates in the second season, represented the show.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Preeti Jhangiani and Aamna Shariff

Pretty actress Aamna Shariff -- her latest movie Ao Wish Karein with Aftab Shivdasani released recently -- won the TV to Cinema Award. The film, incidentally, was a flop.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Rahul Mahajan and Rajeev Khandelwal

Sach Ka Samna anchor Rajeev Khandelwal and Rock On!! actress Prachi Desai were awarded the Telly Award Special Recommendation award.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Sushmita Mukherjee and Meeta Vashist

Salman Khan's 10 Ka Dum won two awards -- the Most Popular Game Show and Best Anchor.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Saloni and Avika Gor

The Best Fresh New Face awards for both male and female categories went to Angad Hasija for his role of Alekh in Sapna Babul Ka Bidaa and Avika Gor for her role of Anandi in Balika Vadhu.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Ratan Rajput

The Most Popular Actress award went to Ratan Rajput for her role of Laali in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda

Kya Mast Hai Life was chosen as the most Popular Kids programme while SaReGaMaPa Challenge won the Best Singing Talent award.

Indian television's biggest night

Last updated on: November 23, 2009 18:38 IST
Kushal Punjabi and his fiance Meghna Naidu

The Best Thriller Programme award went to Star One's Ssshhh Phir Koi Hai.