The 3iii Season-6 2022 marked another exciting chapter in the journey of the International Indian Icon (3iii), a global talent hunt platform established by Gee Vision Inc., Chicago, USA. The season kicked off with the semi-finals in Delhi, India, on November 26th and 27th, 2022. This event showcased 150 onsite participants from over 500 selected individuals across India and Asia, all vying for a spot in the prestigious grand finale held in Chicago, USA, on December 29th and 30th, 2022.
The Delhi semi-finals were a massive success, featuring participants from various Asian countries, including Oman and Indonesia, as well as regions across India. The 3iii International Jury, comprising renowned personalities such as Padma Shri Indra Udayana, world record holder pianist Dr. Aman Bathla, Miss Universe Asia 2019 Mauna Shah, heart surgeon Dr. Bikram Mohanty, singer Yashasvi Bajpai from Kanpur, Dr. Nupur Tiwari, and writer, director, and producer Dr. Waris Ahmad Khan, evaluated the performances of all 3iii India semi-finalists. The winners were honored with trophies, medals, tiaras, and sashes during the awards ceremony on November 27th, 2022, at the NCUI Auditorium and Convention Center in New Delhi.
The winners of 3iii India 2022 were invited to Chicago, USA, for the grand finale of Season-6, either online through Zoom or onsite in Chicago. The winners included: Singing Senior: Nihal Banda, Singing Super Senior: Subir Kumar Datta, Dance Senior: Nikul Saini (Group Dance), Dance Junior: Tanya & Yashika, Fashion Senior: Veer Sharma (Male) and Aabha Samta (Female), Fashion Junior: Veronica Shah (Female) and Sohil Pathan (Male), I Got Talent (IGT) Senior: Vikash (Gymnastic World Acro Group), IGT Junior: Nishad, and IGT - Instruments: Surjeet Singh.
3iii has been a platform for over 16,000 participants globally, attracting talent from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and India. Participants from 46 countries across seven continents have showcased their talents in categories such as Singing, Dancing, Instruments, Acting, Fashion, Comedy, and I Got Talent (Any Talent) across three age groups: Junior (≤ 16 years), Senior (16-55 years), and Super Senior (≥ 55 years).
3iii extends its gratitude to 3iii India Partner Mr. Ajit Bains and Mr. Sanjay Yadav for their immense support in making 3iii India 2022 a grand success. Special thanks go to Dr. Chidatmika Khatua, founder of the Adi Tribal Foundation, for collaborating with Gee Vision for Tribal Queen Global (TQG) to empower tribal women and recognize tribal talent globally.
Gee Vision also appreciates the efforts of Mr. Raaj Rahhi, the 3iii Director, who has taken responsibility for the entire 3iii episode production globally, ensuring the episodes air and stream on multiple TV channels and OTT platforms. TV and OTT platforms interested in collaboration opportunities are invited to contact 3iii. Special recognition is given to Nahida from Zeeba Fashion for supporting 3iii India 2022 with a team of makeup artists and volunteers, significantly contributing to the event's success.
Winners of the 3iii Indian Icon 2022 were promoted to the Finale of 3iii Chicago 2022 in December, where they competed with selected semi-finalists from the USA. Notable judges included Arko and Bobby Leigh for the singing category, with Abbas Ali Mirza as Chief Mentor and Poonam Bhatia as Jury. The event was hosted by RJ Anya Ahuja and Ajai Kumar, with Miss India Magnificent 2013 Simran Ahuja serving as the 3iii Brand Ambassador.
Following were the winners of the marked categories for 3iii S-6 2022: Singing Junior: Winner: Tulip Ghosh, 1st Runner Up: Nishant Das Chowdhury, 2nd Runner Up: Raghuram Subramaniam; Singing Junior Judges Choice: Judge's Choice: Anjali Kandur, Judge's Choice: Prisha Jhari; Singing Senior: Winner: Payel Roy Ganguly, 1st Runner Up: Rehana Haque, 2nd Runner Up: Reshma Virani, Gaurav Basu; Spirit of 3iii: Winner: Malini Chokshi; Singing Junior Online: Winner: Sanika Pande, 1st Runner Up: Nihal Banda; Singing Super Senior Online: Winner: Subir Kumar Dutta; Fashion Senior: Winner: Riya Shirahati, 1st Runner Up: Pooja Bahl, 2nd Runner Up: Kitkat Shah, Aseem Nigam; Fashion Junior: Winner: Nayan Nampally, 1st Runner Up: Anaisha, 2nd Runner Up: Gia Choudhary; Dancing Junior: Winner: Nayan Nampally, 1st Runner Up: Flying Colors (Group), 2nd Runner Up: Bhoomi Patni; Dancing Senior: Winner: Ghazal Sethi, 1st Runner Up: Sneha and Neelam; IGT Online Senior: Winner: Gymnastic World Acro Group; Onsite Instruments Junior: Winner: Akshay Talreja & Group; Online Instruments Junior: Winner: Nishad Banda. All participants received the 3iii lady trophy, medals, certificates, and exclusive album opportunities for singing category winners by Moksha Entertainment. The event was attended by over 500 people, including many distinguished guests, adding to the grandeur of 3iii Season-6.