📍 Worli, Mumbai | Venue: Nehru Centre

Mumbai’s ever-evolving digital landscape witnessed a momentous evening as the Evetra Proud Awards 2026 brought together the city’s most influential creators, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters. Hosted at the prestigious Nehru Centre, Worli, as part of the Land & Leisure Exhibition, the event turned into a powerful celebration of influence, creativity, and recognition.

What made this edition truly significant was its timing—coming right after the passing of the Creators Bill, a major step that officially recognizes content creation as a profession in India. The awards night, therefore, was not just about accolades, but about celebrating a long-awaited validation for the creator community.

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🌟 Influential Presence & आयोजन

The event saw the presence of noted influencer Randeep Singh Gujral, who has earned national recognition and was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the National Creators Award—cementing his position in India’s digital ecosystem.

Arvi Gujral attended as the Chief Guest, lending strong support to the initiative of celebrating creators.

The event was spearheaded by Vibha Narshana, with key contributions from Sheetal Saanvi and Sumit, ensuring a well-curated and seamless experience.

Afternoon Times joined as a Media Partner, with Ajish Kumar present to cover the grand affair.

Prominent entrepreneur Ashish Kothari and several other notable personalities from the industry were also in attendance.

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🏅 Award Winners (Alphabetical Order)

The winners list has been systematically arranged in alphabetical order for clarity and editorial consistency:

Akanshi Gupta
Amanpreet Kaur Makkar
Archana Punit Bhartia
Arvinder Kaur Gujral
Ashu Saxena
Chef Bilkis Khan
Chef Daugdo Farokh Ragina
Chef Liangxiaoqing
Chef Parimal Sawant
Hazel Mandhyan
Hema Pichholiya Jain
Jash Notaria
K Laxminarayan Iyer
Khyati Malkan
Lavisha Jain
Madhura A Bhaganagare
Mohammad Bhanpurwala
Priyanka D Ajgaonkar
Randeep Singh Gujral
Rhea Samtani
Samira Furkan
Sayanti Banerjee
Shaheen S Patrawala
Shubham Singh
Sonny Kaur
Suman Gupta
Taranjeet Kaur Arora
Tarun Wadhwani
Twinkle Sharma
Vaibhav Jayesh Bhastana
Vaishnavi B Kadam
Vaishnavi R Gour
Zalak Jain
Zoya Anjum Poonawala

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🤝 Associates Acknowledged

Ajay Chaudhari
Arun Madan
Diya Jagdish Makhijani
Karishma Goel
Ketki Dhruvkumar
Nishant Indap
Siva Krishna Vangala
Vimal Jain
Dr. Kunal Butch

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🎖️ Special Guests

Ashish Kothari
Arun Madan

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🎤 Creators Take Centre Stage

The evening reflected the growing power of India’s creator economy, where individuals are not just influencers but brand builders, storytellers, and digital entrepreneurs. From food and fashion to lifestyle and business, the diversity of talent showcased at the event highlighted the depth of this evolving industry.

With the Creators Bill now in place, the ecosystem is expected to see increased structure, better opportunities, and wider acceptance—making events like Evetra Proud Awards even more relevant.

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📢 A Grand Success with a Bigger Message

The Evetra Proud Awards 2026 concluded as a resounding success, leaving behind a strong message—the era of creators has truly arrived. The event not only honoured achievements but also celebrated a movement that is redefining modern media and influence in India.

As the industry steps into a more formal and recognized future, such platforms will continue to inspire and empower creators across the country.