Global Indian Music Academy Awards Explained

GiMA Awards
Awarded For:Excellence in cinematic achievements
Presenter:Global Indian Music Academy
Country:India
Year:2010
Website:gima.co.in

The Global Indian Music Academy Awards (also known as the GiMA Awards) are presented annually by Global Indian Music Academy to honour and recognise Hindi-language music. The nominees are voted by GiMA's jury, who have some of the most respected artistes in the country. GiMA provides a cohesive platform to celebrate and recognize the immense contribution of those who push the boundaries in Indian Music.[1] Global Indian Music Academy Awards honor both film and non-film music in separate categories.

The awards ceremony was first televised in 2010 and has been presented annually ever since, except for 2013. In 2013, nominees for the awards were announced though no ceremony was held to honor the winners. The 4th GiMA Awards ceremony was held on 20 January 2014 at National Sports Club of India Stadium.

History

The 1st edition of Global Indian Music Academy Awards was held on 10 November 2010 at Yash Raj Studios in Andheri.[2] In its first edition, Asha Bhosle presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to her sister Lata Mangeshkar.[3] The show was hosted by Sajid Khan, Shreyas Talpade and Dia Mirza. A total of 29 awards under Film and non-film categories were presented.[4] The 2nd Chevrolet Global Indian Music Academy Awards was held on 30 October 2011 in Gurgaon which was hosted by Ranveer Singh and Neha Dhupia. With a total of 31 awards, the edition introduced a new category of Pop-Rock Single.[5]

The 3rd edition of the award ceremonies held on 1 October 2012, was hosted by Parineeti Chopra and Saif Ali Khan at Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai.[6] [7] No winners were announced for 4th edition of Global Indian Music Academy Awards which was supposedly be held in 2013, though nominations were announced for the categories.[8] 4th GiMA Awards was hosted by actor Ranveer Singh who earlier hosted along with Dhupia.[9] The show was held at National Sports Club of India Stadium on 20 January 2014.[10]

CeremonyDateVenueHost(s)
1st GiMA Awards10 November 2010Yash Raj StudiosSajid Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Dia Mirza
2nd GiMA Awards30 October 2011GurgaonRanveer Singh, Neha Dhupia
3rd GiMA Awards1 October 2012Yash Raj StudiosParineeti Chopra, Saif Ali Khan
4th GiMA Awards20 January 2014National Sports Club of India StadiumRanveer Singh
5th GiMA Awards24 February 2015Film City, Mumbai
6th GiMA Awards6 April 2016Film City, MumbaiAyushmann Khurrana
7th GiMA Awards12 January 2020Ranveer Singh

Awards

Non-Film Music awards

Records and facts

Most awards to a single film
Most composing awards (Best Music Arranger and Programmer + Best Background Score + Best Music Director)
Most playback singer – female (Best Female Playback Singer + Best Duet)
Most playback singer – male (Best Male Playback Singer + Best Duet)

Notes and References

  1. News: 5th Edition of the Global Indian Music Academy (GiMA) awards 'Call for Entries' ANNOUNCED . Radio and Music . 1 December 2014 . 5 February 2015.
  2. News: A musical event in Mumbai . . 10 November 2010 . 5 February 2015.
  3. News: Asha Bhosle presented an award to Lata-didi . https://archive.today/20150205184135/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/asha-bhosle-presented-an-award-to-latadidi/134789-45-75.html . dead . 5 February 2015 . . 11 November 2010 . 5 February 2015.
  4. News: '3 idiots' sweeps top honours at GIMA awards . . 11 November 2010 . 5 February 2015.
  5. News: 2nd Chevrolet Global Indian Music Awards, a spectacular success . . 31 October 2011 . 5 February 2015 . 5 February 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150205222439/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/music/2011092999274.htm . dead .
  6. News: GIMA Awards 2012: 'Chirpy' Parineeti Chopra Gets Hosting Duties! . Business of Cinema . 25 September 2012 . 5 February 2015.
  7. News: PIX: SRK, Saif, Parineeti at GIMA Awards . . 3 October 2012 . 5 February 2015.
  8. News: 'Barfi' leads the race for Global Indian Music Academy awards with 7 nominations . . 13 September 2013 . 5 February 2015.
  9. News: 'Aashiqui 2′ sweeps GiMA awards with six trophies . . Divya Goyal . 21 January 2014 . 5 February 2015.
  10. News: Ranveer Singh to host the 4th edition of the Gionee Star GiMA Awards . . 13 January 2014 . 5 February 2015.