Mumbai, Mar 30:Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is set to bring the culture of LIVE awards back to screen as the Chetak SCREEN Awards 2026 goes LIVE across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV on 5th April 2026 at 8:00 PM IST.
Recognised as one of India’s most credible honours in cinema and storytelling, the Chetak SCREEN Awards celebrate excellence across Indian filmmaking while spotlighting the creative forces shaping the industry. This year’s edition will feature a star-studded event as we witness a powerhouse of hosts like Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover, Zakir Khan, bringing together the worlds of cinema, music, comedy, and pop culture all on one stage.
In a first for the property, the awards will be experienced live across linear television and the streaming platform underscoring SPNI’s content-first, platform-agnostic approach. The ceremony will air on SET and stream on Sony LIV, alongside a live broadcast on the SCREEN Awards’ YouTube channel, expanding its reach to a wider, digitally native audience and will also be available for audiences on 7th April 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television’s YouTube channel.
By leveraging the combined strength of its linear and digital ecosystem, SPNI aims to transform the awards into a high-impact, real-time cultural moment for its viewers driving both scale and deeper audience engagement.
Comments:
Nachiket Pantvaidya, Chief Content Officer, Sony Pictures Networks India
“At Sony Pictures Networks India, we are delighted to reintroduce the strong culture of LIVE awards back to our screens. By bringing SCREEN Awards LIVE across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, we aim to deliver a real-time celebration to our viewers so they can experience the biggest moments in cinema at the comfort of their homes. This star-studded showcase is designed not just as an awards ceremony but also as a high-impact entertainment property with moments that will keep the viewers engaged throughout. We are proud to partner with the SCREEN Awards as it defines authenticity and credibility which aligns with our brand vision at Sony Pictures Networks India.”
Anant Goenka, Executive Director, Indian Express Group
“The Chetak SCREEN Awards 2026 represents the scale at which we want to engage our audiences today—at a time when content consumption is increasingly digital-first and platform-agnostic. Audiences expect to experience moments like these real-time, across screens and on their own terms. With a strong multi-platform distribution strategy and trusted partners like Sony Pictures Networks India, we are ensuring that this celebration of cinema reaches millions in a meaningful way. What sets the Chetak SCREEN Awards apart is its foundation in credibility with the rigorous process followed by members of the not-for-profit SCREEN Academy. As we take these awards live across platforms, our focus remains unchanged—to recognise cinematic excellence with the same rigour and integrity that audiences associate with The Indian Express Group.”
To further amplify the awards’ reach and visibility, Adani Airports comes on board as the OOH partner, while The Award Gallery joins as the Trophy Partner.
