Why They Won
FUNNIEST YOUTUBER Bhuvan Bam
After a six-month hiatus, he was back in action on his YouTube channel, BB Ki Vines, with a bang. The eight episodes of his debut series, Dhindora, got more than 300 million views. His relatable and clean humour has made him a favourite among both families and youth.
BEST STAND-UP COMIC Anubhav Singh Bassi
Born in Meerut and a lawyer by training, his career as a stand-up comic began after an open mic in 2017. The 31-year-old specialises in anecdotal comedy and has over 3 million subscribers on YouTube. His videos have got more than 300 million views.
MOST INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Ranveer Singh
He delivered a pitch-perfect performance playing Kapil Dev in the cricket drama ’83. He brought alive all of Dev’s essential attributes—selfbelief, never-say-die spirit, ability to laugh at himself— and his role as a team leader.
MOST POSITIVE SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER Gaur Gopal Das
The monk in orange robes is a lifestyle coach and motivational speaker who delivers his profound messages in a conversational style. A former electrical engineer, he now has 4.2 million followers on YouTube.
MOST INSPIRING MUSICIAN Jubin Nautiyal
With his melodious voice and soulful music, he has been on a roll and become one of the most acclaimed and sought-after artistes. His songs are some of the most viewed on YouTube and listened to on leading streaming platforms.
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE WHO BROUGHT THE MOST HAPPINESS Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS
Born to an ethnic Gujjar family in a remote village along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, he managed to effectively deal with the Covid pandemic in 2020 as District Magistrate of Srinagar.
HAPPIEST OFFICE TO WORK IN DHL Express India Private Limited
One of world’s largest logistics companies, it introduced several programmes to ensure the well-being of its employees during the pandemic and encourage workplace camaraderie amidst the new normal.
MOST COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
With more than 300 specialists and a strong nursing team, the hospital combines expertise with a healing touch to bring a smile to the faces of its patients and their families.
HAPPIEST TOURIST DESTINATION Agonda Beach, Goa
With very few tourists, no souvenir stalls and no restaurants, this South Goa beach is full of beautiful palm and casuarina trees lining the white sand. Also known as the Silent Beach of Goa, it is a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles. A perfect getaway far from the milling crowds.
FUNNIEST OTT PERFORMANCE Gullak 2 (TVF)
Everybody loves the Mishras thanks to winning performances by Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta and Harsh Mayar as members of the endearing family. Sunita Rajwar as Bittu ki Mummy provides a generous dose of laughs as the talkative neighbour.
NGO THAT BROUGHT THE MOST HAPPINESS Akshaya Patra Foundation
An empty stomach impedes a child's ability to learn. With footprints in 14 states and two UTs, the foundation serves mid-day meals to schoolchildren in collaboration with various government initiatives. Its motto: no child will be deprived of education due to hunger.
MOST INSPIRATIONAL OTT SERIES Kota Factory (TVF)
Set in Kota, Rajasthan, the show on IIT aspirants offers life lessons without being preachy. Through amiable and diverse young characters such as Vaibhav and Meena, and words of wisdom from Jeetu Bhaiya, the creators tell students not to be too hard on themselves.
MOST INSPIRING SPORTSPERSON P.V. Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra
The only Indian to have won two back-to-back Olympic medals, P.V. Sindhu is also the only shuttler from the country to win the world championship. Neeraj Chopra brought India its first Olympic medal in track and field events, which was also its second gold.