KALAKAR AWARDS is recognized as one of the leading awards ceremonies of Eastern India. The brand Kalakar is all about a vision and the relentless pursuit towards its success. It all started off 29 years ago when Shri Ashok Kalanauria came up with a stirring vision. Kolkata, the home to the finest in CINEMA, TELEVISION & ENTERTAINMENT with its very own Tollywood, lacked the institution of annual awards for the most talented & outstanding. Finally this dream turned into reality on January 01, 1993 when the very 1st Kalakar Awards was hosted at G. D. Birla Sabhaghar.

It was a night to remember, with the honoring and felicitating of several artistes for excellence in their work, it wrote a new chapter in the history of Award Ceremonies. This was a stepping stone and a beginning of this exciting journey which gave us a chance to show the people who entertain us, how much we care for them. Year after year, we have been taking this opportunity to give accolades to not only Tollywood Stars but also Stars from Bollywood, by awarding them the lady statuette. The first step which was taken by SHRI ASHOK KALANAURIA, 28 years ago, has resulted in this grand spectacle that is now held at the SCIENCE CITY AUDITORIUM, KOLKATA.

The team behind the Kalakar Awards comprises of Various Professionals, High Officials and Celebrities from different walks of life, such as Public Services, Police Services, Banking Sector, Media Sector, Business & Corporate Houses and also from NGO's and Cultural Organizations.

This like minded group of people assemble together every year to organize this grand event. Each one brings their own expertise and together unfolds the Annual Kalakar Awards, which is now in its 29TH EDITION. The quest is common, to continue honoring the exceptional talents of BOLLYWOOD & TOLLYWOOD. And to keep the Kalakar Awards flag fluttering high in the winds of CINEMA, TELEVISION & ENTERTAINMENT.

This is the most eagerly awaited annual event in the cultural calendar of Eastern India, attended by a host of dignitaries, stars and celebrities and draws a huge attention from the electronic & print media. The entire show has NO COMMERCIAL VALUE as there is NO SALE OF TICKETS. Entry is strictly by INVITATION ONLY.

Continuously, for the 29 years in succession - it is time for the Eastern Indian to Honor the legendary world of Cinema, Television & Entertainment by welcoming & Awarding the Artists, the Performers, the 'Kalakars' who have entertained & enthralled us in the celluloid world of fantasy & fusion, giving our thoughts & dream - a New Dimension.

The 29TH ANNUAL KALAKAR AWARDS will be the biggest event in Eastern India & shall be held in 2021 in KOLKATA.

KALAKAR PARIVAR FOUNDATION gratefully thanks its valuable Sponsors, Supporters, Organizing & Advisory Board Members, Print & Electronic Media & all its Well Wishers for the continued support & blessings we have received resulting in its GRAND SUCCESS year after year.