The curtains rose, the atmosphere charged with excitement, and the spotlight shone on the best and brightest stars in Singapore’s local Indian entertainment scene at the 20th edition of Pradhana Vizha, held at The Theatre at Mediacorp on 15 February.
Marking a historic milestone, this grand celebration recognised 20 outstanding winners across performance and programme categories, honouring the artistry, innovation, and dedication that continue to shape the industry.
Further commemorating the landmark occasion was a newly redesigned trophy, inspired by the Tamil character “lagaram” or “zha,” a key consonant in the Tamil language. With a flame-like tip, it further symbolises light, inspiration, and the role of each winner as a torchbearer for local Indian entertainment.
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On the music side, Tamil romance drama Vaan Varu Vaan won the “Best Original Track” award for its heartwarming melody 'Neethaney'. The song is composed and arranged by Stephen Zechariah, who accepted the award, and features vocals by Priya Jerson alongside lyrics by Vignesh Ramakrishna.
Meanwhile Vishnu Balaji triumphed in the "Best Original Singer" category for the song 'Unaala Thaane', which was featured in the Mediacorp drama 1943. The track was co-composed and co-written by Suthasini and Vishnu.
The awards show also dazzled the audience with a series of spectacular musical and dance performances. This included the first-ever collaboration between musician Shabir Sulthan and rap sensation Yung Raja, who delivered a high-octane fusion of rap and song.
In a moving tribute, the awards show also featured the commemorative song 'Vinnai Thodu', composed by Shabir Music Asia, in celebration of Pradhana Vizha’s 20th edition.
Relive the glitz and glamour of the red carpet and the full awards ceremony on mewatch and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube. Click here for the full list of winners and more information.
