WhosNext2026 Influencer Awards, East and Northeast Edition Celebrates Top Regional Creators

The WhosNext2026 Influencer Awards, East and Northeast Edition, held in Kolkata, marked the grand culmination of the Northeast Influencer Yatra. After travelling across Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling, and Tripura, the journey concluded with a powerful celebration of creators, entrepreneurs, and storytellers shaping India's evolving influencer ecosystem.

Organised by Whosthat360 and presented by Oriflame India, the Title Sponsor, the awards were supported by Associate Sponsor Meghalaya Tourism, with Media Partners NDTV, Red FM, Outlook Traveller, and Gadgets360. The evening celebrated impact beyond reach, spotlighting authenticity, cultural storytelling, and community-driven influence.

WINNERS WHO DEFINED THE NIGHT

1. Beauty Influencer of the Year 2026: Gracy Thapa
2. Chef Influencer of the Year 2026: Chef Kirti Bhoutika
3. Dance Influencer of the Year 2026: Srijoni Chatterjee
4. Digital Creator of the Year 2026: RJ Praveen
5. Digital Star of the Year 2026: Ankita Mallick
6. Entertainer of the Year 2026: RJ Priyanka
7. Entertaining Duo of the Year 2026: Swarnadeep & Joydipto (Honest Kakima)
8. Entrepreneur of the Year 2026: Toinali Chophi
9. Face of NE Influence Award 2026: Alobo Naga
10. Fashion Influencer of the Year 2026: Aisha Mahdi
11. Food Influencer of the Year 2026: Rinchen Wangdi Bhutia
12. Iconic Trailblazer in Regional Couture: Daniel Syiem
13. Lifestyle Influencer of the Year 2026: Debchandrima Singha Roy
14. Makeup Influencer of the Year 2026: Mousumi Kundu
15. Mom Influencer of the Year 2026: Shraddha Fogla
16. NE Rising Star of the Year 2026: Srijita Ghosh
17. Next-Gen Sports Storyteller of the Year: Annesha Ghosh
18. Oriflame Rising Star: Anubhav Kanjilal
19. Oriflame Women Storyteller Award: Arjunn Dutta
20. People's Choice: Soma Laishram
21. Powerpacked Performer of the Year: Srabanti Gintu Chatterjee
22. RedFM Bajaate Raho Influencer of the Year: Preeti Sarkar
23. Reel Sensation of the Year 2026: Anusmita Dutta
24. Regional Influencer of the Year 2026: Ishan Sharma & Vedansh Sharma (Dasoham)
25. Storyteller of the Year 2026 (Female): Aradhana Chatterjee
26. Storyteller of the Year 2026 (Male): Niranjan Mondal (Laughtersane)
27. Television's Most Loved Personality: Trina Saha
28. Travel Influencer of the Year 2026: Anubhav Mukherjee
29. Versatile Performer of the Year: Susmita Chatterjee
30. Wellness Influencer of the Year 2026: Paridhi Pandey
31. YouTuber of the Year 2026: Kiran Dutta

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A Vision Beyond Content:

As Vaibhav Sehgal, CEO of Whosthat360, shared, "From the very beginning, I have endeavored to build platforms where creators are not just seen, but truly empowered. The Northeast Influencer Yatra is about bringing real stories from real places into the mainstream and turning them into opportunities for growth, visibility, and sustainable income.”

Powered By Purpose:

With Oriflame India at the forefront, the initiative championed confidence, wellness, and entrepreneurship, enabling creators to explore independent and scalable growth opportunities.

More Than A Finale:

More than an awards night, WhosNext2026 marked the culmination of a movement. From grassroots storytelling to national recognition, the Northeast has firmly positioned itself at the centre of India's creator economy, leading the next wave of authentic and impactful influence.