National Creators Awards: Ranveer Allahbadia, Maithili Thakur, and Drew Hicks Among Stellar Winners
With over 1.5 lakh nominations and a whopping 10 lakh votes, the competition was fierce across 20 categories. The grand event took place on Friday, March 8, at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, graced by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.
The stars were shining bright as awards were bestowed upon deserving talents. Pankhti Pandey nailed it in the “Green Champion” category, while Keerthika Govindasamy stole hearts as the “Best Storyteller.” Maithili Thakur’s enchanting voice earned her the title of “Cultural Ambassador of the Year,” and Gaurav Chaudhary rocked the “Best Creator in Tech” award. Kamiya Jani’s adventures made her the “Favourite Travel Creator.”
But that’s not all! Ranveer Allahbadia rocked the stage as the “Disruptor of the Year,” and Jaya Kishori made waves as the “Best Creative for Social Change.” Lakshya Dabas’s agricultural insights earned him the “Most Impactful Agri Creator” award. The international scene wasn’t left behind, with Kiri Paul, Drew Hicks, and Cassandra Mae Spittmann bagging the “Best International Creator Award.”
The list goes on! Abhi and Niyu were crowned the “New India Champion,” Jahnvi Singh dazzled as the “Heritage Fashion Icon,” and Shraddha and RJ Raunaq stole hearts as the “Best Creative Creators.” From the kitchen to the screen, Kabita’s Kitchen wowed as the “Best Creator in Food,” while Naman Deshmukh shone in education.
Ankit Baiyanpuria inspired with the “Best Health and Fitness Creator” award, Nischay conquered as the “Gaming Creator,” and Aridaman wowed as the “Best Micro Creator.” Piyush Purohit’s creativity earned him the “Best Nano Creator” title, and Aman Gupta, of “Shark Tank India” fame, bagged the “Best Celebrity Creator” award.
With such talent showcased, Modi urged creators to spark a “create on India movement,” celebrating the nation’s rich culture, heritage, and traditions. Bollywood’s got some serious competition with these stellar creators stealing the spotlight!