The winners of the highly-anticipated ‘Sabse Tez’ Award by Aaj Tak were announced on Sunday night. In a thrilling showcase of talent across various fields in 2023, the viewers of Aaj Tak cast their votes, revealing the top personalities in five coveted ‘Sabse Tez’ categories – actor (male and female), chief minister, politician, and cricketer.
The award for the ‘Sase Tez’ politicians went to none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emerged as the viewers’ top choice in a highly competitive category featuring leaders like Congress’s Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
King Khan Triumphs: Shah Rukh Khan crowned ‘Sabse Tez’ hero of 2023
Shah Rukh Khan emerged victorious as the ‘Sabse Tez’ hero of the year 2023, stealing the spotlight with his charisma and fan appeal. Expressing his gratitude, the Bollywood icon thanked Aaj Tak and the audience, acknowledging the immense honor bestowed upon him. He extended his appreciation not only to the domestic fans, but also to international fans, who passionately support Hindi cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan said, “I promise to work even harder and with more dedication because of this award. I will strive to bring more and more entertainment to all of you.”
The Bollywood superstar was up against formidable nominees including Sunny Deol, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh.
Deepika Padukone clinches ‘Sabse Tez’ heroine title
The ‘Sabse Tez’ heroine award for 2023 went to Deepika Padukone. After receiving the award, Padukone expressed her gratitude to Aaj Tak and all the fans. In a fiercely competitive category, she outshone nominees like Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, and Shraddha Kapoor.
Mohammed Shami declared ‘Sabse Tez’ cricketer
Cricketer Mohammed Shami emerged as the ‘Sabse Tez’ cricketer of 2023, winning hearts with his outstanding performances on the field. Expressing his gratitude, Shami thanked Aaj Tak and its viewers for voting him for the award. Promising to live up to the trust placed in him, he expressed optimism for a more glorious year ahead for himself and the Indian cricket team.
“I assure you that I will live up to the trust placed in me and in the coming year, Team India and I will make you feel proud,” Shami said.
Shami was up against Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni in this category.
Yogi Adityanath crowned ‘Sabse Tez’ CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clinched the ‘Sabse Tez Chief Minister’ award on Sunday. Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and trust placed in him by the public, citing the survey as a commendable initiative by Aaj Tak.
“Thank you for bring the public’s voice to the front. Under PM Modi’s leadership, new UP is taking shape in new India. This award by Aaj Tak is the public’s seal of approval on the transformation of the state due to the efforts being made by the state government in the field of good governance, development and security. This type of honor inspire us to do better,” Yogi Adityanath said.
The race for ‘Sabse Tez’ Chief Minister was equally intense, featuring Yogi Adityanath, Eknath Shinde, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and Arvind Kejriwal as the contenders.