Nair is one of the key architects of Star India's turnaround strategy. He is widely regarded as the creative brain behind the rise of Star Plus to its pre-eminent position in India's channel stakes by capturing the prime time viewing with the Amitabh Bachchan anchored Kaun Banega Corepati and daily soaps like Kyunkii.... and Kahaani....

Among the other awardees of the Indo American Society this year is television personality Sakshi Tanwar 'Parvati' of Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii fame.