📍 Worli, Mumbai | Venue: Nehru Centre
In a defining moment for India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem, the Evetra Proud Awards 2026 unfolded as a celebration of influence, innovation, and recognition. Held at the iconic Nehru Centre in Worli, the event was hosted as part of the Land & Leisure Exhibition, drawing an impressive gathering of Mumbai’s leading influencers, creators, and industry stakeholders.
This year’s awards carried deeper meaning than ever before. With the recent passing of the Creators Bill, content creators across India have now been officially recognized as professionals. Against this backdrop, the evening transformed into a symbolic milestone—celebrating not just success, but legitimacy and progress.
🌟 Leadership, Vision & Presence
Among the prominent attendees was digital influencer Randeep Singh Gujral, whose growing influence has earned him national recognition, including an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the National Creators Award.
The event was graced by Arvi Gujral as the Chief Guest, reflecting strong support from the media industry toward the creator movement.
The awards were conceptualized and executed by Vibha Narshana, with key coordination by Sheetal Saanvi and Sumit, who ensured a seamless and engaging experience for attendees.
Afternoon Times joined as a Media Partner, with Ajish Kumar present on behalf of the publication.
The evening also saw the presence of entrepreneur Ashish Kothari and several other well-known faces from the industry.
🏅 Award Winners (Alphabetically Presented)
To maintain editorial clarity, the winners have been listed in alphabetical order:
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
🤝 Associates Recognised
Ajay Chaudhari
Arun Madan
Diya Jagdish Makhijani
Karishma Goel
Ketki Dhruvkumar
Nishant Indap
Siva Krishna Vangala
Vimal Jain
Dr. Kunal Butch
🎖️ Special Guests
Ashish Kothari
Arun Madan
📊 Beyond Awards: A Shift in Industry Narrative
What set the Evetra Proud Awards 2026 apart was its reflection of a larger industry shift. The recognition of creators as professionals through the Creators Bill signals a future where digital influence is not just celebrated but also structured and valued economically.
The diversity among awardees—from chefs and lifestyle influencers to entrepreneurs and digital storytellers—highlighted how content creation has become a multi-dimensional career path.
📢 Conclusion: More Than an Event, A Movement
The event concluded as a resounding success, leaving behind more than just accolades. It reinforced the idea that the creator economy is no longer emerging—it has arrived.
With strong participation, seamless execution, and a powerful message, the Evetra Proud Awards 2026 stood as a celebration of a new India—where creativity, influence, and profession converge.
