Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023: Meet The Winners

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year is an initiative that recognizes Indians who have made significant contributions to various fields and have had a profound impact on the nation.

Shah Rukh Khan won the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023 award. 

Director Mani Ratnam won the Indian of the Year award in the Entertainment category.

Doctor-turned-actress Trinetra Haldar was honoured with the Youth Icon of the Year award (Jury).

Music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander won the award for the Youth Icon (Popular).

Arun Krishnamurthy and Saalumarada Thimmakka won the Climate Warriors award.

SBI chairman Dinesh Khara won the Indian of the Year award in the Business category. 

Oncologist Ravi Kannan won the Indian of the Year award in the Social Change category.

Neeraj Chopra clinched the Indian of the Year award in the Sports category.

Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Rising Sports Star category.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was honoured with the Indian of the Year award for Outstanding Achievement. 

The Heroes of Uttarkashi earned a Special Mention.