The accolades highlights the unwavering commitment to compelling local stories
Mumbai: HistoryTV18 has once again reinforced its status as a leader
in infotainment and documentary content, earning significant
recognition at two of Asia’s most prestigious television award
platforms in 2024. At the Asian Television Awards 2024, the channel
secured an impressive four nominations, underscoring the world-
class standards of its Indian productions.
The ever popular OMG! Yeh Mera India (Season 10) has been nominated
for Best Infotainment Programme, while its stories have also earned a
spot in the Best Short Form Video Series – Scripted category.
Meanwhile, the critically acclaimed India Marvels & Mysteries with William
Dalrymple garnered nominations in the Best Direction (Documentary or
Non-Fiction) and Best Editing (Documentary or Non-Fiction)
categories.
Further affirming its creative excellence, HistoryTV18 celebrated two
national wins at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 earlier this
month. Krushna Abhishek was awarded Best Entertainment Host – India
for OMG! Yeh Mera India, marking his third consecutive win. Meanwhile,
India Marvels & Mysteries with William Dalrymple was awarded Best
Documentary – History.
These accolades highlight HistoryTV18’s unwavering commitment to
compelling local stories and innovative storytelling. By consistently
delivering world-class content that captivates and inspires audiences
across India and Asia, the channel has cemented its place at the forefront
of factual entertainment.
Commenting on the success of HistoryTV18’s originals, Avinash Kaul, CEO
– Broadcast Network18 and MD A+E Networks | TV18, said:
“In today’s evolving entertainment landscape, collaborations that
were once unlikely are now driving innovation, with legacy brands joining
forces. This is particularly evident in factual entertainment, where
HistoryTV18’s award-winning Indian Originals, like India: Marvels &
Mysteries with William Dalrymple, are also licensed to Discovery Plus and
feature prominently in the streaming platform’s content line-up in India. This
is a testament to the strength and enduring quality of our productions.”
While HistoryTV18 continues to captivate over 100 million loyal viewers on
TV with its international shows from A+E Networks and high-quality Indian
originals, the brand’s digital presence is also thriving. HistoryTV18 serves
its growing social media community of 13 million with a mix of shows and
one-of-a-kind, mobile-first content that resonates with audiences across
platforms.
