Kolkata, March 26: Zee Bangla proudly marks a historic milestone with the launch of its first-ever Technical Excellence Awards, an initiative dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes who bring magic to the screen every day. This pioneering platform celebrates the relentless dedication, creativity, and technical mastery of the behind‑the‑scenes teams whose contributions shape the channel’s most loved shows.
From camera operations and lighting innovation to post‑production brilliance and sound design, the Technical Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary professionals who work tirelessly to elevate the storytelling experience for millions of viewers across Bengal and beyond.
“At Zee Bangla, we believe that every great story is the result of not just the artists on-screen but also the exceptional technical talent working behind the camera. Their passion, perseverance, and commitment to excellence form the backbone of everything we create. The Technical Excellence Awards are our tribute to these brilliant minds whose craft transforms vision into reality, day after day. This is just the beginning of our continued effort to celebrate and empower our technical fraternity,” said Ms. Navnita Chakraborty, Business Head – Zee Bangla & Chief Content Officer – ZEE TV.
The launch of the Technical Excellence Awards reinforces Zee Bangla’s commitment to fostering innovation, recognizing exceptional talent, and nurturing a culture of appreciation across all layers of content creation.
Award Categories – 2026
This year, Zee Bangla honors technical excellence across the following categories:
- প্রিয়নির্দেশক (Fiction / Non-Fiction)
- প্রিয়আলোকচিত্রী (Best Cinematographer)
- প্রিয়শিল্পনির্দেশক (Best Art Director)
- প্রিয়পোশাকশিল্পী (Best Costume Designer)
- প্রিয়রূপসজ্জাশিল্পী (Best Makeup Artist)
- প্রিয়কেশসজ্জাশিল্পী (Best Hair Artist)
- প্রিয়আবহসঙ্গীত (Best Background Score)
- প্রিয়শীর্ষসঙ্গীত (Best Title Track / Theme Music)
- প্রিয়শব্দবিন্যাসশিল্পী (Best Sound Design)
- প্রিয়সম্পাদক (Best Editor)
- প্রিয়কাহিনীকার (Best Story Writer)
- প্রিয়চিত্রনাট্যকার (Best Screenplay Writer)
- প্রিয়সংলাপলেখক (Best Dialogue Writer)
Special Performances
The celebration featured soulful musical performances by:
- Tirtha
- Poushali
- Rishi
- Goutam Das Baul
- Kartik Das Baul
- Sreshtha
- Nonichora Das Baul
The evening also showcased energetic dance performances, adding vibrancy and grandeur to the ceremony.
Telecast Details
Don’t miss this grand celebration of Bengal’s technical brilliance. Watch Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2026 – Technical Excellence Awards on 29th March, Sunday at 3 PM, only on Zee Bangla.
