Kolkata: The third season of the TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards 2025 concluded recently with a spectacular ceremony that paid tribute to iconic milestones in Indian cinema. The flagship property of TV9 Bangla honoured legendary contributions across Bengali and Bollywood cinema that bears the excellence across films, OTT, and television.
This year’s edition paid special tributes to Bollywood’s He-Man Dharmendra, celebrated the acting brilliance of Santosh Dutta, marked 50 glorious years of the cult classic Sholay, and commemorated the centenary of Bengali cinema’s beloved Mahanayak Uttam Kumar.
The evening opened with the timeless song “Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge” from Sholay, portraying the celebrated camaraderie of the Abir–Parambrata duo, both on and off screen. This was followed by a power-packed performance on “Mehbooba”, mellifluous songs from the golden era of the 1950s featuring Uttam Kumar and Santosh Dutta, and vibrant performances by Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, blending exuberance, nostalgia, and legacy.
Adding to the evening’s grandeur were special performances by Jazz City, soon to be streamed on Sony LIV.
AWARD WINNERS – TV9 BANGLA GHORER BIOSCOPE AWARDS 2025
SPECIAL AWARD
- Police Filez (Aakash Aath)
TELEVISION
- Best TV Serial (Popular Choice): Parineeta (Zee Bangla)
- Best TV Serial (Jury): Parashuram Ajker Nayok (Star Jalsha)
- Best Actor – TV Serial (Popular Choice): Jeetu Kamal (Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, Zee Bangla)
- Best Actor – TV Serial (Jury): Uday Pratap Singh (Parineeta, Zee Bangla)
- Best Actress – TV Serial (Popular Choice): Trina Saha (Parashuram Ajker Nayok, Star Jalsha)
- Best Actress – TV Serial (Jury): Aparajita Ghosh (Chirosakha, Star Jalsha)
- Best Supporting Actor – TV Serial: Bharat Kaul (Parashuram Ajker Nayok, Star Jalsha)
- Best Supporting Actress – TV Serial: Chandrayee Ghosh (Rangamoti Tirandaj, Star Jalsha)
- Best Couple – TV Serial (Popular Choice): Uday Pratap Singh & Ishani Chatterjee (Parineeta, Zee Bangla)
- Best Couple – TV Serial (Jury): Sudip Mukherjee & Aparajita Ghosh (Chirosakha, Star Jalsha)
- Best Director – TV Serial: Krish Bose (Parineeta, Zee Bangla)
- Best Non-Fiction Show: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Zee Bangla) & Lakh Takar Lokkhi Labh (Sun Bangla)
WEB & OTT
- Best Web Series: Puro Puri Eken (Hoichoi)
- Best Actor – Web Series:
– Tota Roy Choudhury (Feludar Goyendagiri: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkar, Hoichoi)
– Anirban Chakrabarti (Puro Puri Eken, Hoichoi) - Best Actress – Web Series: Mimi Chakraborty (Dainee, Hoichoi)
- Best Supporting Actor – Web Series:
– Saheb Chatterjee (Unishe April, Friday)
– Neel Bhattacharya (Milkshake Murders, Klikk) - Best Supporting Actress – Web Series: Paayel Sarkar (Kaantaye Kaantaye, ZEE5)
- Best Director – Web Series: Srijit Mukherji (Feludar Goyendagiri: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkar, Hoichoi)
- Best Cinema (OTT): Ei Raat Tomar Amaar (Hoichoi)
- Best Actor – Cinema (OTT): Abir Chatterjee (Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole, Hoichoi)
- Best Actress – Cinema (OTT – Popular Choice): Koel Mallick (Jongole Mitin Mashi, Friday)
- Best Actress – Cinema (OTT – Jury): Rukmini Maitra (Tekka, Hoichoi)
- Best Director – Cinema (OTT): Parambrata Chatterjee (Ei Raat Tomar Amaar, Hoichoi)
SPECIAL HONOURS
- Best Content Creator: Laughtersane (Niranjan Mondal)
- Special Recognition: Jisshu U Sengupta
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Ranjit Mallick
- Prothom Thekeyi Prothome Award: Aparna Sen
On this occasion, Barun Das, MD & CEO, TV9 Network, asserts, “The media industry today is facing the twin onslaught of AI and Gen Z. Yet, these changes also present unprecedented opportunities. Bengal has a rich cinematic legacy — from Hiralal Sen to Satyajit Ray — and we must draw inspiration from our past while learning from our mistakes. As a news network, TV9 will continue to act as a positive catalyst to help industry lead forward.”
“TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards has carved a distinct identity in the realm of entertainment. While we report on conflicts and politics throughout the year, this platform celebrates the struggles, journeys, and eventual triumphs behind the silver screen. Ghorer Bioscope stands for recognising the success behind every challenge to life that is faced,” adds Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Managing Editor & Business Head, TV9 Bangla.
Sponsors – TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards 2025
Co-Presented By: SRMB & Lal Baba Rice
Co-Powered By: Greenply, Lupin–Softovac, Oshea Herbals, Yashoda Hospital, Wild Stone
Knowledge Partner: UEM
Jewellery Partner: Anjali Jewellers
Health Partner: Samaritan
Trophy Partner: Shree Hari
Special Partners: Dr. SC Deb, Sunrise, Medha
Hearing Partner: Shrobonee
Banking Partner: Yes Bank
Associate Sponsors: Samata Bank, Hamdard Honey, Pumposh (Kashmir Shawl Emporium)
Outdoor Partner: Bright Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
Print Partner: Bartaman
-Based on Press Release
