Sunday, February 14, 2021

Nickelodeon India Announces Winners of 'Kids' Choice Awards 2020'

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Varun Dhawan is best actor, Shraddha Kapoor best actress and Baadshah is best rap music star at the only awards by the kids, of the kids and for the kids


2021 is a year of new, a year of hope and a year of creating new benchmarks. Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020 India, India’s only awards that empowers kids and celebrates their choices has set the tone for this new year with the announcement of kids favorites across film, television, sports and digital. This year KCA 2020 set out to present the show in a whole new format, focused on taking it virtual. The nominees were selected through a special online research to determine who entertained children the most during the lockdown. For the first time ever in the awards’ history, the winners were chosen by the kids through an unprecedented 15+ lakh (million) votes garnered across categories. LEGO serves as the associate sponsor for 

Kids' Choice Awards is a one-of-a-kind extravaganza and over the years the fanfare for the awards has grown tremendously with more and more categories being added and everyone looking forward to winning the coveted blimp. This year saw an all new, enhanced and relevant list of categories with addition of 6 new awards  for  kids favorite online learning apps, youtubers, Instagram personalities, food enjoyed during the lockdown, amongst others, each a true reflection of the times we live in.

Voting for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020 India opened on Monday 4th January 2021, with viewers invited to vote for their favorites exclusively at voot.com and via the Voot App.

Celebrating their choices for a year that required resilience and optimism, kids have chosen those that brought a smile to their face and upped their spirits during the lockdown. The phenomenal response received by the awards this year as we slowly come out of a pandemic makes this award even more special.

The awards saw the best mobile game title go to The Subway Surfers while the Favorite You Tuber title went to Ashish Chanchlani.  Anantya Anand was titled as Favorite Kid Influencer while Favorite Food Item during the lockdown was Pizza. Well no guesses for that! 

On the sporting arena P.V Sindhu won the awards for the Favorite Sportsman (non-cricket) of the Year and MS Dhoni continued to inspire kids and emerged as Favorite Sportsperson (Cricket).

The awards saw Chhichhore bag honors in the categories of Favorite Bollywood Movie. Favorite Movie Actor (Female) went to Shraddha Kapoor for keeping kids entertained in movies like ABCD 3 & Chichore while Varun Dhawan won the Favorite Movie Actor for helping keep spirits of kids high through the year.  Badshah on the title of Best Rapper / Rap music stars for keeping kids on tapping their feet. In television content, Surbhi Chandna was crowned Favorite TV Actor (Female) for Naagin while it was a hat-trick for Dilip Joshi as Favorite TV Actor (Male). Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah has entertained the kids all these years and emerged as the winner for the 6th time in a row. 

Commenting on the immense response received this year, Nina Elavia Jaipuria – Head - Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network at Viacom18, said, “Last year was a year of challenges that each of us have had to overcome. All through this our focus at Nickelodeon was to follow through on our promise of entertaining and empowering kids. We adapted to a more digitally evolved environment by introducing many pioneering categories first engagements and initiatives that continued to engage kids and keep their spirits high. The success story and patronage received for this edition of the Kids Choice Awards through the sheer scale of votes stands testimony to our success in ensuring that we continue to celebrate kids, entertain and empower them.

"Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020 saw innovations galore through some pioneering influencer and digital outreach campaigns. We collaborated with 6 diverse digitally famous influencers like Child Actor  Aakriti Sharma, actor Palak Sidhwani,  Mommy Influencer Nisha Rawal and her adorable son Kavish Mehra, Actor & ex KCA performer Shantanu Maheshwari, KCA Orange Carpet King- Zerxes Wadia along with Dancer & influencer Aadil Khan who shared our vision to empower kids and help promote KCA through creating  some fun original content . We also partnered with popular influencers in announcing the nominations thereby helping enable reach and resonance for the one of its kind category defining awards."

From its digital transformations, to partnering with Teach for India for helping contribute towards building digital infrastructure for kids, the high decibel social initiatives helped surpass voting records by fetching whopping 15 lakh votes for Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020. The winners of the awards will soon come together virtually on Nickelodeon for a fun and engaging evening hosted by popular child artist Aakrti Sharma and entertaining dancer, host and dost Raghav Juyal.

So, get ready to celebrate kids and enjoy a fun evening full of entertainment, glamour, and exciting conversations at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, airing Sunday 14th February 2021 at 8:30pm, simulcast across Nickelodeon India, Sonic and Nickelodeon HD+! KCA 2020 India will also stream on Voot, Voot Kids, JioTV, as well as on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook! #CelebrateTheNew


Following is a list of winners of Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards 2020 India:

Favourite Child Entertainer on TV
Dev Joshi as Baalveer

Favourite Mobile Game
Subway Surfers

Favourite Rapper / Rap Music Star
Badshah

Favourite Online Learning App
BJYUS

Favourite Youtuber
Ashish Chanchlani

Favourite Instagram Personality
Kapil Sharma

Favourite Kid Influencer
Anantya Anand

Favourite Food Enjoyed in Lockdown
Pizza

Favorite Sportsperson (Cricket):
MS Dhoni

Favorite Sportsperson (Non-Cricket):
P.V Sindhu

Favorite Animation Show
Shin-chan

Best Movie Actor (Male)
Varun Dhawan

Best Movie Actor (Female)
Shraddha Kapoor

Best Bollywood Movie
Chhichhore

Best Bollywood Movie Song
Muqabla

Favourite Dancer
Nora Fatehi

Favourite TV Actor (Male)
Dilip Joshi as Jethalal 

Favourite TV Actor (Female)
Surbhi Chandana as Bani Sharma

Favourite TV Show
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasma

Favourite Show on Kids Channel

Winner to be announced; nominees:

Motu Patlu
Chhota Bheem
Little Singham
Sab Jholmaal Hai
Bandbudh aur Budbak

Favourite Indian Toon Character

Winner to be announced; nominees:

Bheem
Motu
Shiva
Patlu
Rudra

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Rapper Baadshah is kids’ favourite

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, which empowers kids and celebrates their choices, has set the tone for the New Year with the announcement of kids’ favourite rap music star. And it is none other than rapper Baadshah! Competing against Honey Singh, Raftaar, Raja Kumari, amongst others, the rapper emerged the winner.

Commenting on the win, Baadshah says, “Kids are the most loyal, but one of the most difficult groups to impress. With so many options available, it is challenging to keep them engaged. I feel fortunate to be chosen as the Favourite Rap Music Star at the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards by kids. I look forward to creating more songs and entertaining them.”

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Badshah: Kids Are Among The Most Difficult Groups To Impress

Rap star Badshah feels children are among the most difficult segment of audience to please.

Rap star Badshah feels children are among the most difficult segment of audience to please.

"Kids are the most loyal but one of the most difficult groups to impress. With so many options available, it is challenging to keep them engaged and catch their attention. I look forward to creating more songs and entertaining them throughout," said Badshah, who was named as the Best Rap Music star at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020.

The bond that celebrities share with the little ones is indeed, special, agreed actress Shraddha Kapoor, who won the Best Actress trophy at the function.

"The bond I have with the kids' audience is very special and I cherish it the most. I feel very fortunate to be a part of films and have songs that connect with them," said Shraddha.

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Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020 to be simulcast across 11 platforms on 14 Feb.

Valentine’s Day is just round the corner and children are geared up to celebrate and show their love for their favorites in true Nickelodeon style as the leading kids’ entertainment channel is all set to air the biggest and slimiest award show of the year – Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards (KCA) 2020 in an all new avatar. 

The one-of-its-kind awards show will simulcast across 11 of kids favourite entertainment destinations across Television, OTT and digital platforms on 14 February at 8:30 pm. 

As a category first, the awards will simulcast across Nick, Sonic and Nick HD+ on TV and across OTT on Voot, Voot Kids, Jio TV and Jio TV+. The show will also be aired on Nick India and Voot Kids Channels on YouTube as well as Nick India Facebook and Instagram pages ensuring that kids and families everywhere can be part of this year’s show.  

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is India’s only award show of the kids by the kids and for the kids, which recognises and celebrates the best in the world of entertainment across digital, mobile gaming, sports, film and television industries. The awards this year promises kids and families an evening of fun, frolic and fanfare with dozens of celebrities such as Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Badshah, Norah Fatehi and many more making video appearances, performances, and taking on challenges. Tiger Shroff and Kiara Advani will receive special recognitions for keeping kids entertained throughout the lockdown. 

Hosted by popular child artist Aakriti Sharma and the entertaining dancer, host and dost Raghav Juyal, the 30-minute show will feature Badshah rapping for his young fans and actor-comedian Dilip Joshi taking on the emoji challenge followed by a pyjama party with the toons. Taking the tradition alive of entertaining kids, a notch higher, the gala promises to take the viewers on a wild ride of fun and entertainment.

Commenting on KCA 2020, Viacom18 Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “With each passing year, we have strengthened the bond with our young audiences by empowering and entertaining them with unique and differentiated content. This year, in its virtual format, with the introduction of new categories, Nickelodeon is set to simulcast Kids Choice Awards 2020 across 11 destinations thus ensuring that we are available across all screens and platforms for our young viewers. Following the legacy of a dazzling show full of entertainment, this year will once again see kids favorites come to life   through fun conversations and lots of entertainment  which we are sure will be a great evening for families to enjoy together”

Following a year of disruption due to the pandemic, Nickelodeon has infused innovation into the extravaganza with a whole new format and a host of firsts to its credit; a digitized transformation followed by all new and innovative nomination categories and a never seen before KCA squad. The nominations which were extended to six new categories including Best YouTube influencer, Best Kid Influencer, to name a few, reflected the times we live in and celebrated those who upped the spirits during lockdown. The phenomenal response received by the awards this year with around 15 lakh votes makes this award even more special.  

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11 entertainment destinations to simulcast ‘Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020’ on Valentine’s day 

Valentine’s Day is just round the corner and while the world is set to regale in celebrations, children are all set to show their love for their favorites in true Nickelodeon style! This Sunday, slip into your pajamas and catch your dearest celebrities as the leading kids’ entertainment channel brings to you the biggest and slimiest award show of the year – Kids Choice Awards 2020 in an all new never seen before avatar on February 14 at 8:30 PM.

As a category first, the awards will simulcast across 11 entertainment destinations including Nick, Sonic & Nick HD+ on TV and across OTT on Voot, Voot Kids, Jio Tv, Jio Tv +. The show will also come to life on Nick India and Voot Kids Channels on You Tube as well as Nick India Facebook & Instagram pages ensuring that kids and families everywhere can be part of this year’s show.

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is India’s only award show by the kids, for the kids and of the kids which recognizes and celebrates the best in the world of entertainment across digital, mobile gaming, sports, film and television.

The awards this year promises kids and families an evening of fun, frolic and fanfare with dozens of celebrities such as Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Badshah, Norah Fatehi and many more making video appearances, performances, and taking on challenges.

Tiger Shroff and Kiara Advani will receive special recognitions for keeping the kids entertained throughout the lockdown. Hosted by popular child artist Aakriti Sharma and the entertaining dancer, host and dost Raghav Juyal, the 30-minute show will feature Badshah rapping for his young fans and actor-comedian Dilip Joshi taking on the emoji challenge followed by a full-blown pyjama party with the toons. Taking the tradition alive of entertaining kids, a notch higher, the gala promises to take the viewers on a wild ride of fun and entertainment.

Nina Elavia Jaipuria – Head – Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network at Viacom18, said, “With each passing year, we have strengthened the bond with our young audiences by empowering and entertaining with unique and differentiated content. This year, in its virtual format, with the introduction of new categories, Nickelodeon is set to simulcast Kids Choice Awards 2020 across 11 destinations thus ensuring that we are available across all screens and platforms for our young viewers.

“Following the legacy of a dazzling show full of entertainment, this year will once again see kids favorites come to life through fun conversations and lots of entertainment which we are sure will be a great evening for families to enjoy together,” Jaipuria  said.

Following a year of disruption, Nickelodeon has infused innovation into the extravaganza with a whole new format and a host of firsts to its credit; a digitized transformation followed by all new and innovative nomination categories and a never seen before KCA squad.

The nominations which were extended to six new categories including Best YouTube influencer, Best Kid Influencer, to name a few, reflected of the times we live in and celebrated those who upped the spirits during lockdown. The phenomenal response received by the awards this year with around 15 lakh votes makes this award even more special.

So, bring on the slime and watch your favorites receive the coveted blimp on 14th Feb 8.30 PM at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020!

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This Valentine’s Day, kids can have fun watching Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020

It will simulcast across 11 entertainment destinations, including Nick, Sonic and Nick HD+ on TV and across OTT on Voot, Voot Kids, Jio Tv, Jio Tv +. It will also come to life on Nick India and Voot Kids Channels on YouTube and Nick India Facebook and Instagram pages

Kids’ entertainment channel Nickelodeon will bring Kids Choice Awards 2020 on Valentine’s Day, February 14, at 8:30 pm.

As a category first, the awards will simulcast across 11 entertainment destinations, including Nick, Sonic and Nick HD+ on TV and across OTT on Voot, Voot Kids, Jio Tv, Jio Tv +. The show will also come to life on Nick India and Voot Kids Channels on YouTube as well as Nick India Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is India’s only award show by the kids, for the kids and of the kids, which recognises and celebrates the best in the world of entertainment across digital, mobile gaming, sports, film and television. The awards this year promise kids and families  an evening of fun, frolic and fanfare with dozens of celebrities such as Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Badshah, Norah Fatehi and many more making video appearances, performances, and taking on challenges.

Tiger Shroff and Kiara Advani will receive special recognitions for keeping the kids entertained throughout the lockdown. Hosted by child artist Aakriti Sharma and the entertaining dancer, host and dost Raghav Juyal, the 30-minute show will feature Badshah rapping for his young fans and actor-comedian Dilip Joshi taking on the emoji challenge followed by a full-blown pyjama party with the toons.

Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network at Viacom18, said, “With each passing year, we have strengthened the bond with our young audiences by empowering and entertaining with unique and differentiated content. This year, in its virtual format, with the introduction of new categories, Nickelodeon is set to simulcast Kids Choice Awards 2020 across 11 destinations, thus ensuring that we are available across all screens and platforms for our young viewers. Following the legacy of a dazzling show full of entertainment, this year will once again see kids’ favourites come to life through fun conversations and lots of entertainment, which we are sure will be a great evening for families to enjoy together.”

Nickelodeon has infused innovation into the extravaganza with a host of firsts to its credit; a digitised transformation followed by all-new and innovative nomination categories and a never seen before KCA squad. The nominations, which were extended to six new categories, including Best YouTube influencer, Best Kid Influencer, to name a few, reflected of the times we live in and celebrated those who upped the spirits during lockdown. The phenomenal response received by the awards this year with around 15 lakh votes makes this award even more special.

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Sajid Nadiadwala dedicates Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards for Chhichhore to Sushant Singh Rajput

“We love you Rockstar!” read a tweet from the production house

Nitesh Tiwari’s Chhichhore (2019) has won the best Bollywood film award at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020. In a tweet, producer Sajid Nadiadwala dedicated the award to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Chhichhore was Sushant’s last film to release in theatres before his death. The 34-year-old actor died by suicide in June 2020. 

The official Twitter account of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment wrote,


In Chhichhore, Sushant essayed a middle-aged man whose son has tried to kill himself. Hoping to inspire his hospitalized son, he narrates stories from his college days and how he learned to take failure in his stride.

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Producer Sajid Nadiadwala dedicated an award won by Chhichhore to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The film won Favourite Bollywood Movie at the recent Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020. A post shared on the official Twitter handle of Sajid’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, read, “Dedicating this Award to our #SushantSinghRajput. We love you Rockstar! Thank you @niteshtiwari22, @ShraddhaKapoor & the brilliant team. Honoured to receive Favourite Bollywood film for #Chhichhore, @NickIndia - Heartfelt gratitude #SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Chhichhore revolves around Aniruddha Pathak aka Anni (Sushant), whose teenaged son Raghav attempts to take his own life after failing to clear the entrance exam to get into the engineering college of his choice, as he fears being called a ‘loser’. In an attempt to rekindle hope in Raghav, Anni tells him about his own journey as a ‘loser’ in college. His college gang, including ex-wife Maya (Shraddha Kapoor), joins him to complete the story. Chhichhore was a critical and commercial success, with domestic earnings of more than ₹100 crore. Meanwhile, talking about SSR, the actor was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14 last year under mysterious circumstances. As of now, his death case is being investigated by CBI, ED and NCB.

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Sajid Nadiadwala dedicates award won by Chhichhore to Sushant Singh Rajput: ‘We love you rockstar’

As Chhichhore won the award for the Favourite Bollywood Movie at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, producer Sajid Nadiadwala dedicated it to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.


Producer Sajid Nadiadwala dedicated an award won by Chhichhore to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The film won Favourite Bollywood Movie at the recent Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2020.


A post shared on the official Twitter handle of Sajid’s production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, read, “Dedicating this Award to our #SushantSinghRajput. We love you Rockstar! Thank you @niteshtiwari22, @ShraddhaKapoor & the brilliant team. Honoured to receive Favourite Bollywood film for #Chhichhore, @NickIndia - Heartfelt gratitude #SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala.”

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Chhichhore revolves around Aniruddha Pathak aka Anni (Sushant), whose teenaged son Raghav attempts to take his own life after failing to clear the entrance exam to get into the engineering college of his choice, as he fears being called a ‘loser’. In an attempt to rekindle hope in Raghav, Anni tells him about his own journey as a ‘loser’ in college. His college gang, including ex-wife Maya (Shraddha Kapoor), joins him to complete the story.

Chhichhore was a critical and commercial success, with domestic earnings of more than ₹100 crore. The Hindustan Times review called it ‘a relevant film with a rather important message conveyed through an engaging narrative’.

On the first anniversary of the release of Chhichhore in September last year, Shraddha, Nitesh and the team of the film remembered Sushant and paid tribute to him with an emotional video.

Sushant died on June 14 last year. While his death was ruled as a suicide after an initial probe by the Mumbai Police, the investigation has now been taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) are looking into the money laundering and drug angles of the case, respectively.

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From Pinkvilla:

Sajid Nadiadwala dedicates Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020 for Chhichhore to SSR: We love you Rockstar


Sushant Singh Rajput was seen playing the lead role in Nitesh Tiwari’s 2019 release Chhichhore opposite Shraddha Kapoor and their stint was well appreciated by everyone.

Sushant Singh Rajput, who breathed his last in June 2020, has been one of the most loved actors in Bollywood actor who had left everyone in awe of his impeccable acting prowess. Amid all his hit movies, his 2019 release Chhichhore continues to make the headlines. The Nitesh Tiwary directorial, which had opened to rave reviews from the audience and critics, has won several accolades so far. Recently, the movie won another honour as it bagged the favourite Bollywood film award at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020.

Needless to say, it was an overwhelming moment for the team of Chhichhore, producer Sajid Nadiadwala has dedicated the award to Sushant. Making the announcement on the micro-blogging site, Sajid stated that it is an honour to receive the prestigious award. Further, he also showered love on Sushant and called him a ‘rockstar’. “Dedicating this Award to our #SushantSinghRajput. We love you Rockstar! Thank you @niteshtiwari22 @ShraddhaKapoor & the brilliant team. Honoured to receive Favourite Bollywood film for #Chhichhore, @NickIndia- Heartfelt gratitude #SajidNadiadwala.”

Take a look at Chhichhore producers’ tweet about winning Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020 [above]

Apart from Sushant, Chhichhore also featured Shraddha Kapoor, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Varun Sharma in the lead. The movie was among the most talked about movies of 2019 and Sushant’s performance in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial was well appreciated. Meanwhile, talking about SSR, the actor was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14 last year under mysterious circumstances. As of now, his death case is being investigated by CBI, ED and NCB.

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Ashish Chanchlani wins ‘Favourite YouTuber’ award at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020

Mumbai: At a recently announced Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020, Ashish Chanchlani won the ‘’Favourite YouTuber’ award thus making him the most celebrated and entertaining YouTuber of India. 
With the whopping 23.4 M subscribers on his YouTube Channel, Ashish surpassed other YouTubers like Prajakta Koli, Gaurav Chaudhary, and Amit Bhadana who were nominated in the same category. The nominees were selected through special online research to determine who entertained children the most during the lockdown. For the first time ever in the awards’ history, the winners were chosen by the kids through an unprecedented 15+ lakh votes garnered across categories.

“Making videos in the pandemic was a tough part but this award is a recognition that my work is going in the right direction and my content is loved by everyone. I am honoured and would like to thank everyone who voted for me. Going forward, I will keep entertaining with my content and I hope to receive the same support and love from everyone” said Ashish Chanchlani.

The winners of the awards will soon come together virtually on Nickelodeon for a fun and engaging evening hosted by popular child artist Aakrti Sharma and entertaining dancer, host and dost Raghav Juyal.

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Originally published: Tuesday, February 02, 2021.

Original source: Exchange4media; Additional source: PressboltNews

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