| Mumbai: One of the biggest musical events in Punjab, 4th Annual ETC Channel Punjabi Music Awards 2007 was held on 24 March at PAP Grounds, Jalandhar.
The event was hosted by actors Parmeet Sethi and Mona Singh, which saw many stars from Hindi Cinema and Punjabi Music Industry like Yana Gupta, Kailash Kher, Jazzy B, Sukshinder Shinda, Juggy D, Shin DCS, Hans Raj Hans and Sudesh Lehri and many more. Comprising of 26 award categories covering different aspects of Punjabi music ranging from singing, composing, music direction to choreography were given among which the superhit number 'Chak De Phatte' from last year's delightful success KHOSLA KA GHOSLA won 'Best Punjabi Song of the Year' award. Expressing the joy of receiving the award, Savita Hiremath, co-producer of KHOSLA KA GHOSLA said, "We are thrilled about the recognition this number continues to get all over. With the competition as tough as 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects' and nominations from all over the world, we are overjoyed to receive this awards."
ETC Channel Punjabi President Rabindra Narayan said, "The aim of the Awards is to celebrate Punjab's rich musical heritage and in doing so, create a high profile annual event to bring traditional music on the centre stage. The popularity of Punjabi singers and the Punjabi albums have crossed the national and international barriers now. It has got recognition outside India also to such an extent that even the pop artists of west have started incorporating Punjabi numbers into their albums" Adding to this ETC Channel Punjabi VP (Programming) Rajiee M Shinde, "Never before so many top stars had shown together on one platform. The performances were lavishly mounted with lasers and special effects on a spectacularly designed stage. We would like to thank all who participated as a nominee, a judge or as a voter. Each of them have helped promote the purpose of the awards" The event was organized by ETC Channel Punjabi and Zee Punjabi, and telecast live on ETC Channel Punjabi. The winners list includes:
BEST CHOREOGRAPHER
Jo Jo Khan
Mitran Di Chhatri
T- Series BEST SOUND RECORDING
Pankaj Ahuja
Dil Kach Da
Priya Audio BEST RELIGIOUS ALBUM
Soee Soee Devai
Bhai Dalbir Singh Ji
CJ Multimedia BEST SUFI ALBUM
Deedar Mahi Da
Barkat Sidhu / Saleeem
Music Today BEST MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR
Manoj Punj
Bas Rehan De
T- Series BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Soorma
Romeo
Tips BEST COMEDY ALBUM
Ghuggi Khol Pitari
Gurpreet Ghuggi
T-Series BEST DEBUT (FEMALE)
Taniya Gill
Jadoo
Priya Audio BEST DEBUT (MALE)
Gulzar
Rab Toh Mangia Karo
Nupur Audio BEST LYRICIST
Gurdas Mann
Sarbans Daaniyaan
T-Series BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jaidev Kumar
Vilayatan
T-Series BEST PUNJABI BASED SONG IN A HINDI FILM
Akh Ladiye
Neal 'N' Nikki
Yash Raj Music BEST PUNJABI SONG IN A PUNJABI FEATURE FILM
Luk - Luk
Yaraan Naal Baharaan
Yash Raj Music BEST NON RESIDENT PUNJABI MUSIC DIRECTOR
Sukshinder Shinda
Balle
Speed Records BEST NON RESIDENT'S PUNJABI ALBUM
Folk Attack
Dr. Zeus/Lehmber Hussainpuri
Speed Records BEST NON RESIDENT PUNJABI VOCALIST
Malkit Singh
Nachna Aaj Nachna
Universal Music BEST DUET VOCALISTS
Nachatar Gill/Jaspinder Narula
Pyar Ho Jauga
Fine Touch BEST FOLK ORIENTED VOCALIST (FEMALE)
Jaswinder Brar
Gallan Pyar Diyan
ISB Records
BEST FOLK ORIENTED VOCALIST (MALE)
Balkar Sidhu
Phulkari
T-Series
BEST FOLK ORIENTED ALBUM
Nachde Punjabi
Pammi Bai
Fine Touch BEST FOLK-POP ALBUM
Sone Di Chirhi
Sarabjeet Cheema
T-Series BEST FOLK-POP VOCALIST
Ravinder Grewal
Hat Pichhe
T- Series
BEST POP ALBUM
Pyass
Babbu Maan
T- Series
BEST POP VOCALIST (FEMALE)
Rani Randeep
Dil Kach Da
Priya Audio BEST POP VOCALIST (MALE)
Gurdas Mann
Bas Rehan De
T-Series LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mohd. Saddique
Wadali Brothers SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Shri. B. S. Narang
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