WhosNext 2025 Awards Winners List: Smriti Irani, Anupam Kher, and Sonam Bajwa Shine Big

Mumbai witnessed an unforgettable evening on December 19, 2025, as the WhosNext 2025 Awards brought together the crème de la crème of the digital world, Bollywood celebrities, and icons from diverse industries. The grand gala was a dazzling affair celebrating talent, innovation, and the power of influence that shapes conversations across platforms.

From leading actors and entertainment icons to top influencers and entrepreneurs, the event was a melting pot of creativity and glamour. With around 60 awards presented, the night honored excellence in content creation, social impact, and trendsetting across multiple categories.

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WhosNext 2025 Full List of Winners: From Sonam Bajwa's Powerpacked Win to Dolly Singh's Big Moment

1. Trailblazer of the Year: Smriti Irani
2. Powerpacked Performer of the Year: Sonam Bajwa
3. Outstanding Literary Contribution Award: Anupam Kher
4. Fitness Icon of the Year: Milind Soman
5. YouTube Celebrity Family of the Year: Archana Puran Singh & Family
6. Rising Star in Business: Mira Rajput
7. Power Duo of the Year: Nagma Mirajkar & Awez Darbar
8. Luxury Influencer of the Year: The Cister Co
9. International Influencer of the Year: Priya & Sid
10. Entertainer of the Year: Raj Grover
11. Vlogger of the Year: Sourav Joshi Vlogs
12. Lifestyle Influencer of the Year (Female): Kritika Khurana
13. Lifestyle Influencer of the Year (Male): Rohit Zinzurke
14. Fashion Influencer of the Year (Female): Aashna Hegde
15. Social Media Star of the Year: Sakshi Keswani
16. Content Creator of the Year: Dolly Singh
17. Newsmaker of the Year: Abhishek Bajaj
18. Podcaster of the Year: Prakhar Gupta
19. Comedy Creator of the Year: Abhijeet Kain
20. Storyteller of the Year: Nayab Midha
21. Travel Influencer of the Year: Larissa D'Sa
22. Music Creator of the Year: Mayur Jumani
23. Sex Ed Influencer of the Year: Dr Cuterus
24. Makeup Influencer of the Year: Ishani Mitra
25. Parenting Influencer of the Year: Shivani Kapila
26. Food Creator of the Year: Natasha Gandhi
27. Pap of the Year: Yogen Shah
28. Audience Favourite of the Year: Manisha Rani
29. Chef of the Year: Saloni Kukreja
30. Dance Influencer of the Year: Natasha Bhardwaj
31. Gaming Influencer of the Year: Raj Varma
32. Tech Influencer of the Year: Ruhez Amrelia
33. Creative Influencer of the Year: Rehaan Roy
34. AI Creator of 2025: Sorav Jain
35. Game Changer of the Year: Ronit Asra
36. Image Transformation Expert: Shivani Sharma
37. Most Entertaining Video of 2025: Reenu Debnath
38. Breaking Barriers: Anaya Bangar
39. Spiritual Mentor of the Year: Jai Madaan
40. Making Waves in Influencer Business: Viraj Seth
41. Versatile Performer of the Year (Male): Faisal Shaikh
42. Versatile Performer of the Year (Female): Adah Sharma
43. Breakthrough Performer of the Year: Soundarya Sharma
44. Education Creator of the Year: Prashant Kirad
45. Global Disruptor & Entrepreneur 2025: Parul Gulati
46. Millennial Fitness Icon Award: Ankita Konwar
47. Influencer for a Social Cause: Siddhesh Lokare
48. Digital Star of the Year: Vishal Pandey
49. Digital Sensation of the Year: Kashish Kapoor
50. Trendsetter of the Year: Urvashi Rautela
51. Youth Icon of the Year: Ashnoor Kaur
52. Body Positivity Creator of the Year: Prableen Kaur
53. Most Loved Television Personality: Shiv Thakare
54. Trailblazer in Makeup: Bhumika Bahl
55. Auto Influencer of the Year: Car Girls India 🇮🇳
56. Finance Influencer of the Year: Neha Nagar

A Night to Remember:

From Bollywood stars like Sonam Bajwa, Adah Sharma, and Urvashi Rautela to digital icons like Dolly Singh, Prakhar Gupta, and Jai Madaan, the WhosNext 2025 Awards proved that influence knows no boundaries. The event celebrated not just content creators but visionaries who inspire millions every day.