Zee Bangla Celebrates First-Ever Technical Excellence Awards

Kolkata, 27th March 2026: 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 behindthescenes teams whose contributions shape the channel’s most loved shows.

From camera operations and lighting innovation to postproduction 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:

• Best Director (Fiction / Non-Fiction)

• Best Cinematographer)

• Best Art Director

• Best Costume Designer

• Best Makeup Artist)

• Best Hair Artist

• Best Background Score

• Best Title Track / Theme Music

• Best Sound Design

• Best Editor

• Best Story Writer

• Best Screenplay Writer

• 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.

About Zee Bangla:

Zee Bangla is a leading Indian general entertainment pay television channel broadcasting in Bengali. Owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, it pioneered Bengali-language satellite television in India, launching officially on 15th September 1999. The channel, initially Alpha Bangla, was rebranded as Zee Bangla on 28th March 2005, with its HD version launching on 20th November 2016.