📍 Worli, Mumbai | Venue: Nehru Centre
In what turned out to be a landmark evening for India’s rapidly growing creator ecosystem, the Evetra Proud Awards 2026 brought together Mumbai’s most prominent influencers, digital creators, and industry leaders under one roof. Hosted at the prestigious Nehru Centre, Worli, the event was part of the renowned Land & Leisure Exhibition, witnessing an overwhelming response from the city’s creative community.
The awards night gained even more significance as it comes at a time when the Creators Bill has been passed, formally recognizing content creation as a profession in India. The event was widely seen as a moment of celebration and validation for thousands of creators who are shaping the digital economy.
🌟 Dignitaries & Key Presence
The evening was graced by celebrity influencer Randeep Singh Gujral, who has earlier been invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the prestigious National Creators Award—highlighting his contribution to the digital landscape.
Adding further prominence to the event, Arvi Gujral attended as the Chief Guest, representing the voice of digital journalism and creator recognition.
The event was conceptualized and executed by Vibha Narshana, along with her team members Sheetal Saanvi and Sumit, who ensured a seamless and impactful experience.
Afternoon Times proudly served as one of the Media Partners, with Ajish Kumar representing the media house at the venue.
Renowned entrepreneur Ashish Kothari was also present, alongside several notable personalities from across industries.
🏅 Awardees Honoured at Evetra Proud Awards 2026
The evening celebrated a diverse group of creators and professionals across domains including fashion, food, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship.
Influencer Awardees:
Hema Pichholiya Jain
Jash Notaria
Vaishnavi B Kadam
Madhura A Bhaganagare
Khyati Malkan
Archana Punit Bhartia
K Laxminarayan Iyer
Suman Gupta
Hazel Mandhyan
Zalak Jain
Samira Furkan
Vaishnavi R Gour
Vaibhav Jayesh Bhastana
Rhea Samtani
Akanshi Gupta
Chef Parimal Sawant
Lavisha Jain
Arvinder Kaur Gujral
Tarun Wadhwani
Twinkle Sharma
Priyanka D Ajgaonkar
Mohammad Bhanpurwala
Chef Daugdo Farokh Ragina
Sayanti Banerjee
Chef Bilkis Khan
Shaheen S Patrawala
Ashu Saxena
Sonny Kaur
Randeep Singh Gujral
Zoya Anjum Poonawala
Taranjeet Kaur Arora
Shubham Singh
Amanpreet Kaur Makkar
Chef Liangxiaoqing
🤝 Associates Recognised
Nishant Indap
Ajay Chaudhari
Vimal Jain
Siva Krishna Vangala
Ketki Dhruvkumar
Diya Jagdish Makhijani
Arun Madan
Karishma Goel
Dr. Kunal Butch
🎖️ Special Guests
Ashish Kothari
Arun Madan
🎤 A Defining Moment for Creators
The Evetra Proud Awards 2026 was more than just an award ceremony—it marked a turning point for the creator community in India. With the passing of the Creators Bill, influencers and digital creators are now officially recognized as professionals, opening doors to structured opportunities, credibility, and long-term growth.
The event successfully captured this transition, serving as a celebration of passion, perseverance, and progress. The overwhelming participation and presence of Mumbai’s top influencers highlighted the unity and strength of the creator ecosystem.
📢 Conclusion: A Grand Success
The Evetra Proud Awards concluded on a high note, being hailed as a grand success by attendees and industry insiders alike. The evening not only honoured talent but also reinforced the importance of recognizing creators as key contributors to modern media and business.
As India embraces the creator economy with formal recognition, events like these are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future—where influence meets impact, and passion becomes profession.
