Sony TV & YouTube to broadcast live coverage of Screen Awards 2026
Sony TV has been confirmed as the official broadcast partner for the upcoming Screen Awards, which return this year after seven years. The ceremony, one of the industry’s most recognised celebrations of cinematic achievement, last took place in 2019.
In a first for the property, the awards will be experienced live across linear television and the streaming platform underscoring SPNI’s content-first, platform-agnostic approach. The ceremony will air on Sony TV and stream on Sony LIV, alongside a live broadcast on the Screen Awards’ YouTube channel, expanding its reach to a wider, digitally native audience and will also be available for audiences on 7th April 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television’s YouTube channel.
Nachiket Pantvaidya, Chief Content Officer, Sony Pictures Networks India, “At Sony Pictures Networks India, we are delighted to reintroduce the strong culture of LIVE awards back to our screens. By bringing SCREEN Awards LIVE across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, we aim to deliver a real-time celebration to our viewers so they can experience the biggest moments in cinema at the comfort of their homes. This star-studded showcase is designed not just as an awards ceremony but also as a high-impact entertainment property with moments that will keep the viewers engaged throughout. We are proud to partner with the SCREEN Awards as it defines authenticity and credibility which aligns with our brand vision at Sony Pictures Networks India.”
Anant Goenka, Executive Director, Indian Express Group, added, “The Chetak SCREEN Awards 2026 represents the scale at which we want to engage our audiences today—at a time when content consumption is increasingly digital-first and platform-agnostic. Audiences expect to experience moments like these real-time, across screens and on their own terms. With a strong multi-platform distribution strategy and trusted partners like Sony Pictures Networks India, we are ensuring that this celebration of cinema reaches millions in a meaningful way. What sets the Chetak SCREEN Awards apart is its foundation in credibility with the rigorous process followed by members of the not-for-profit SCREEN Academy. As we take these awards live across platforms, our focus remains unchanged—to recognise cinematic excellence with the same rigour and integrity that audiences associate with The Indian Express Group.”
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The event will be hosted by Alia Bhatt, who will lead the evening’s proceedings and honour excellence across film categories.
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