Southern sensation Rajinikanth and music wizard A.R. Rahman were among those who were conferred with the prestigious awards presented by NDTV. The channel presented the awards to Indian heroes in a glittering function held at Taj Palace, New Delhi.

Rajinikanth, the biggest superstar of India, was named NDTV'S Entertainer of the Year, while A.R. Rahman, who continues to enthrall the nation with his mesmerizing music, was given NDTV's Music Award.

There was another Tamil hero in the prestigious list. Vishwanathan Anand was named NDTV's Sportsman of the Year.

The King Khan of Indian cinema, Shahrukh Khan, won a special NDTV award for his contribution to cinema in 2007. The function was attended by dignitaries, celebrities and other prominent personalities.

IndiaGlitz congratulates the “NDTV Indian heroes the year”.