12th October 2018
Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai
Launched in 2017, the Second Edition of the South Asia Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity was held on October 12th 2018, at the Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai.
An 11-member Jury panel selected the winning entries, and awards were given to 32 winners from media, advertising, films, books and theatre. Awards were also presented to three winners from South Asia, selected by the country offices of IAA in Pakistan, Nepal and Mauritius were also felicitated at the event.
A new category of award, acknowledging - ‘Women behind the Screen’ was announced and presented posthumously to Late KalpanaLajmi for her extraordinary contribution to films.
Mr. Shekhar Gupta veteran Journalist graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Rohini Ramnathan, well known radio jockey hosted the show. The evening saw an entertaining performance by JoiBarua, renowned singer and music director, rendering his songs in Assamese and English. This was followed by the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation Choir performing in honour of our Laadli of the century Awardee Ms. CoomiWadia of the Paranjoti Choir.