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Lane 03 · Broadcast Talent

Caster of the Year (Hindi)

Result: 70 percent jury, 30 percent fans.
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How it’s decided

From longlist to KIA Night

The jury decides 70%; fans decide 30%. Fan votes are normalised before they're blended with the jury score.

Result: 70 percent jury, 30 percent fans.
Full methodology

  1. 1–14 Nov

    Nominations

    A curated pool plus open public nominations build the longlist.

  2. 15–21 Nov

    Longlist vote

    Fans vote once a day to narrow about 15 names to five.

  3. 23 Nov

    Finalists

    The final five are revealed — six when there is a tie for fifth.

  4. 24 Nov – 2 Jan (now)

    Winner voting

    Fans' votes are blended 30% with the jury's 70%. One vote a day; double-vote days count twice.

  5. 9 Jan

    KIA Night

    Winners revealed live on stage in Goa.