ITA Award for Best Actress Drama Popular

ITA Award for Best Actress Popular
The 2025 recipient: Rupali Ganguly
TypeBest Actress Popular
Awarded forMost Popular Actress in Drama Category
Country India
Presented byIndian Television Academy Awards
Formerly calledDesh Ki Dhadkan
First award2001
Final award2025
Highlights
Most winsSmriti Irani (5)
Most nominationsSakshi Tanwar (8)
First winnerSmriti Irani
for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2001)
Latest winnerRupali Ganguly for Anupamaa (2025)
WebsiteWebsite

ITA Award for Best Actress Drama Popular is an award given by the Indian Television Academy as a part of its annual event to the female actor who receives the highest votes. First awarded in 2001, the award was originally named Desh Ki Dhadkan but was later renamed to Best Actress Popular.