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Bengaluru, 3rd December 2025: Zee Kannada News, the trusted and beloved channel of Kannadigas, is proud to host the Veera Kannadiga Awards 2025 to be held on 4 December 2025, recognising individuals whose work has shaped Karnataka’s progress exceptionally across culture, public service, sports, industry, arts, and community leadership.
As one of the most widely followed news platforms among Kannada-speaking audiences, Zee Kannada News has positioned the Veera Kannadiga Awards as a prestigious forum that brings long-overdue recognition to individuals whose remarkable work influences public life but often goes unnoticed. This year’s edition will celebrate achievers across sectors such as Industry, Agriculture, Health, Sports, Cinema, Arts, Social Service, and Politics.
In addition to category awards, the ceremony will also present Lifetime Achievement Honours to eminent personalities who have made sustained and transformative contributions to Karnataka’s cultural, social, and public landscape.
The ceremony will be attended by senior leaders from the government, public life, arts, science, and sports, who will join the channel in acknowledging the state’s distinguished achievers. The ceremony will see the presence of several key dignitaries from government, public life, arts, science, and culture, who will present awards to the winners. Confirmed dignitaries include Shri Santhosh Hegde, Retired Justice and Former Lokayukta; Shri Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport and Muzrai; Shri H.K. Patil, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs; Shri N. Chaluvarayaswamy, Minister for Agriculture; Shri Eshwar Khandre, Minister for Forests; Shri Santosh Lad, Minister for Labor; Shri Shivaraj Tangadagi, Minister for Kannada, Culture and Backward Classes Welfare; Shri R. Ashoka, Leader of Opposition (Assembly); Shri Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition (Council); Dr. Baraguru Ramachandrappa, Senior Writer and Thinker; Dr. Tara Anuradha, Senior Actress and Former MLC; Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, ISRO; Shri Vasishta Simha, Actor; and Smt. Sapthami Gowda, Actress.
The awards ceremony will be hosted by Ravi S., Editor-in-Chief, Zee Kannada News, and will spotlight stories of resilience, leadership, and impact that resonate deeply with viewers across the state.
The Veera Kannadiga Awards stand as a testament to Zee Kannada News’ continued focus on bringing forward voices and achievements that define Karnataka’s identity, strengthening its connection with audiences who look to the channel for credible, community-rooted journalism.