A deeply moving account of one man’s journey to the largest gathering of people on the planet was named Best Programme at the 2025 Asian Media Awards.
Journalists and filmmakers joined content creators and actors at the 13th Asian Media Awards in Manchester.
The awards celebrate achievements in a range of categories in journalism, investigations, TV, radio, stage, online and creative media.
The ceremony is supported by the University of Salford and took place at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel on Friday (October 31). It follows a shortlist announcement which was held at BBC Broadcasting House in London.
Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges by Wildstar Films for the BBC picked up the Best Programme award. The award was presented by Associate Dean Academic: Student Experience Paul Broster.
In this fascinating and at times deeply moving special, Amol Rajan embarks on a journey to the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, in an attempt to process the death of his father.
The film is described as ‘a pilgrimage, a meditation on grief, and a profound exploration of identity’, which is told through the lens of a British-Asian man caught between cultures, beliefs, and generations.
At times Amol’s grief is palpable, and his questions about the role of faith, family, and tradition are ones that resonate with others. The documentary also captures the scale and sensory intensity of the Kumbh Mela with stunning visuals and immersive sound.
