Mumbai Mar 2: The landscape of entertainment in India has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, with streaming platforms redefining how audiences consume content. The Indian Telly Streaming Awards 2026 celebrated this revolution in spectacular fashion on 27th February at NESCO, Goregaon in Mumbai, bringing together the biggest names and brightest forces shaping the OTT ecosystem today.
Now in its fourth edition, ITSA 2026 delivered its grandest and most successful night yet – a landmark celebration that firmly cemented its position as India’s definitive awards platform for streaming entertainment. The evening witnessed an extraordinary turnout, with the biggest stars, leading creators, top executives, and key decision-makers from across the OTT and digital entertainment ecosystem gathered under one roof.
The red carpet sparkled with unparalleled glamour as marquee names including Huma Qureshi, Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Ishaan Khatter, Boman Irani, Rasika Dugal, Imtiaz Ali, Soha Ali Khan and Munawar Faruqui led an unforgettable night of celebration. They were joined by an exceptional roster of winners such as Tanya Maniktala, Anand Tiwari , Vineet Kumar Singh, Deepak Dobriyal, Harman Baweja, Surya Sharma, Rahul Bhat, Sufi Motiwala, Rajat Bedi, Abhishek Sharma and many more – making it a night defined by excellence, recognition, and industry-wide celebration.
Hosted by the charismatic and dynamic duo Nakuul Mehta and Mukti Mohan, the ceremony delivered an electrifying atmosphere that perfectly reflected the scale, energy, and cultural impact of India’s streaming boom.
Beyond the talent in front of the camera, the evening also honoured the vast creative and technical ecosystem powering the OTT revolution – including directors, writers, editors, cinematographers, production designers, and technicians whose contributions continue to elevate Indian content onto the global stage.
The industry’s most influential streaming platforms – including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Amazon MX Player – had a commanding presence, with their shows and talent winning across major categories. Leading production houses such as Abundantia Entertainment, Applause Entertainment, Hoichoi, Pocket Aces, Pritish Nandy Communications, Ultra, Shemaroo and many more were also present, underscoring the awards’ importance as the premier gathering point for India’s streaming industry.
The scale of the event extended far beyond Hindi entertainment, with strong representation from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Odia, and Gujarati content – highlighting ITSA’s commitment to celebrating the full diversity and depth of India’s OTT ecosystem.
Media presence at ITSA 2026 was equally unprecedented. From national television networks and leading digital publishers to top paparazzi agencies and entertainment portals, the red carpet and ceremony received extensive coverage, reinforcing ITSA’s standing as one of the most significant and widely followed entertainment events in the country.
The evening was made possible with the support of our esteemed partners. Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers joined as the Presenting Partner, adding timeless elegance to the celebrations, while DS Spice came on board as the Official Spice Partner.
As the IP Owner, Anil Wanvari contributed to the Indian Telly Streaming Awards 2026 as the primary organizers and visionary leaders behind the event.
Mishaal Wanvari and Prerna Wanvari, as directors of the ITV group, oversee the operational execution and integrity of the 4th edition’s IP, ensuring it remains the “gold standard” for the industry.
ITSA 2026 was more than an awards ceremony it was a defining industry moment. With its scale, star power, industry participation, and cultural significance reaching new heights, ITSA 2026 has firmly established itself as the biggest and most influential awards platform dedicated exclusively to India’s OTT and streaming ecosystem.