Indian Idol Prashant Tamang was felicitated with 'Bishesh Samman 2067' for his contribution in the sector of Nepali music.

Himalayan News Service

KATHMANDU: Different television programmes and artistes were awarded at the first-ever TAFON-Media Hub Tele Awards 2067 held at Soaltee Crowne Plaza on May 18. The awards were arwarded to tele-serials that were broadcast from Nepali television channels in the last 25 years and artistes who had acted in them.

Pandhra Gatey, the tele-film by famous comedy duo Haribansha Acharya and Madan Krishan Shrestha, was awarded the best tele-film from 1984-1994. After receiving the award Acharya sharing his experience said, "Pandhra Gatey was the major tele-serial that provided us opportunity to work in more serials."

Santosh Panta was felicitated for making the longest tele-serial in the history of Nepal tele-serial and Rudra Raj Pandey was awarded the Lifetime Acheivement Award, while the ever-popular tele-serial Tito Satya won a record number of six awards for the best comedy.

Indian Idol Prashant Tamang was felicitated with 'Bishesh Samman 2067' for his contribution in the sector of Nepali music.

Organised by Television Art workers Forum of Nepal (TAFON) and Media Hub, the award was distributed in categories of comedy, social awareness, folk music videos and pop music videos.

Besides the distribution of awards to the winners, the artistes also presented different songs, dances as well as comedy acts.

Sponsored by PrimeLife insurance in association with Home TV, the co-sponsors of the event were Jagadamba Cement, Flower Fund Energy Food, Nepatop and Pearl. Annapurana Post was the official media partner; THT Live was the official voting partner while Soaltee Crowne Plaza was the hospitality partner.