Bengaluru Edition
Followed by the success of the inaugural edition of the Grihshobha Inspire Awards, held in New Delhi, the second edition held in November 2025 at the Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru honoured exceptional women selected by a distinguished all-women jury. Below are the awardees who were felicitated at the Bengaluru edition.
Dr. Sunitha Krishnan
Social Impact Icon
A fearless human rights activist and co-founder of Prajwala, Dr. Sunitha Krishnan has rescued thousands from trafficking and sexual exploitation. Her relentless fight for justice, rehabilitation, and dignity has redefined the nation’s response to one of its gravest human challenges.
A fearless human rights activist and co-founder of Prajwala, Dr. Sunitha Krishnan has rescued thousands from trafficking and sexual exploitation. Her relentless fight for justice, rehabilitation, and dignity has redefined the nation’s response to one of its gravest human challenges.
Video
Nigar Shaji
STEM Icon
Project Director of ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission, Nigar Shaji exemplifies India’s growing leadership in space science. With over three decades at ISRO, she has led landmark satellite projects, inspiring countless young women to reach for the stars through science, precision, and perseverance.
Project Director of ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission, Nigar Shaji exemplifies India’s growing leadership in space science. With over three decades at ISRO, she has led landmark satellite projects, inspiring countless young women to reach for the stars through science, precision, and perseverance.
Video
Jamma Mallari
Folk Heritage Icon
A torchbearer of Telangana’s rich folk traditions, Jamma Mallari has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Oggu Katha and other native art forms. Through her powerful performances and mentorship, she keeps alive the voices, rhythms, and stories of rural India for future generations.
A torchbearer of Telangana’s rich folk traditions, Jamma Mallari has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Oggu Katha and other native art forms. Through her powerful performances and mentorship, she keeps alive the voices, rhythms, and stories of rural India for future generations.
Video
Urvashi
Entertainment Icon
A celebrated actress with almost 750 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, Urvashi is a true icon of Indian cinema. Her versatile performances in classics like Achuvinte Amma and Mundhanai Mudichu have earned her numerous national and state awards, and generations of admiration.
A celebrated actress with almost 750 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, Urvashi is a true icon of Indian cinema. Her versatile performances in classics like Achuvinte Amma and Mundhanai Mudichu have earned her numerous national and state awards, and generations of admiration.
Video
Kirthi Jayakumar
Social Impact Achiever
Founder of the Red Elephant Foundation, Kirthi Jayakumar is a peace educator and gender equality advocate. Through her work on gender sensitization, conflict resolution, and digital storytelling, she empowers communities worldwide to challenge violence, build empathy, and advance lasting social change.
Founder of the Red Elephant Foundation, Kirthi Jayakumar is a peace educator and gender equality advocate. Through her work on gender sensitization, conflict resolution, and digital storytelling, she empowers communities worldwide to challenge violence, build empathy, and advance lasting social change.
Video
Neha Bagaria
Business Achiever
Founder and CEO of HerKey, Neha Bagaria has transformed the landscape of women’s workforce participation in India. By enabling women to restart and advance their careers, she’s built one of the country’s leading platforms for professional reintegration, mentorship, and gender-inclusive growth.
Founder and CEO of HerKey, Neha Bagaria has transformed the landscape of women’s workforce participation in India. By enabling women to restart and advance their careers, she’s built one of the country’s leading platforms for professional reintegration, mentorship, and gender-inclusive growth.
Video
C.A. Bhavani Devi
Sports Achiever
India’s first Olympian in fencing, C.A. Bhavani Devi has carved history with her speed, focus, and fearlessness. A trailblazer in a little-known sport, she has inspired a new generation to dream beyond boundaries and brought global recognition to Indian fencing.
India’s first Olympian in fencing, C.A. Bhavani Devi has carved history with her speed, focus, and fearlessness. A trailblazer in a little-known sport, she has inspired a new generation to dream beyond boundaries and brought global recognition to Indian fencing.
Video
Aishwarya Pissay
Automotive Achiever
India’s first world champion in motorsport, Aishwarya Pissay has shattered stereotypes in a male-dominated arena. A multiple-time national racing champion and FIM Bajas World Cup winner, she continues to redefine speed, resilience, and the spirit of women in motorsport.
India’s first world champion in motorsport, Aishwarya Pissay has shattered stereotypes in a male-dominated arena. A multiple-time national racing champion and FIM Bajas World Cup winner, she continues to redefine speed, resilience, and the spirit of women in motorsport.
Video
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Empowerment Through Entertainment (Onscreen)
An actor known for her fearless choice of roles, Parvathy has redefined the portrayal of women in Indian cinema. From Take Off to Uyare, her performances blend artistry with advocacy, challenging stereotypes and amplifying narratives of strength, dignity, and individuality.
An actor known for her fearless choice of roles, Parvathy has redefined the portrayal of women in Indian cinema. From Take Off to Uyare, her performances blend artistry with advocacy, challenging stereotypes and amplifying narratives of strength, dignity, and individuality.
Video
Dinaz Vervatwala
Digital Content Creator (Health & Fitness)
A fitness pioneer and Guinness World Record holder, Dinaz Vervatwala has inspired thousands through her transformative approach to wellness. She champions holistic health and empowers people, especially women, to embrace strength and self-care as a way of life.
A fitness pioneer and Guinness World Record holder, Dinaz Vervatwala has inspired thousands through her transformative approach to wellness. She champions holistic health and empowers people, especially women, to embrace strength and self-care as a way of life.
Video
Dhivyaa Vikram
Digital Content Creator (Body Positivity)
A powerful voice for self-acceptance and inclusivity, Dhivyaa Vikram uses digital media to challenge beauty stereotypes and celebrate diverse bodies. Through her candid storytelling and confidence, she inspires women to embrace their individuality and redefine what it means to be beautiful.
A powerful voice for self-acceptance and inclusivity, Dhivyaa Vikram uses digital media to challenge beauty stereotypes and celebrate diverse bodies. Through her candid storytelling and confidence, she inspires women to embrace their individuality and redefine what it means to be beautiful.
Video
Dr. Kamini Rao
Editor’s Choice Award (Healthcare Leadership)
A distinguished leader in reproductive medicine, Dr. Kamini Roy has advanced women’s healthcare with compassion and innovation. Her pioneering work in fertility and maternal wellness has transformed countless lives, making her a trusted voice and visionary in India’s healthcare landscape.
A distinguished leader in reproductive medicine, Dr. Kamini Roy has advanced women’s healthcare with compassion and innovation. Her pioneering work in fertility and maternal wellness has transformed countless lives, making her a trusted voice and visionary in India’s healthcare landscape.
Video
Aparna Thyagarajan
Editor’s Choice Award (Threads of Change)
Co-founder of Shobitam, Aparna Thyagarajan is weaving India’s rich handloom heritage into a global movement. By blending tradition with technology, she has empowered artisans, revived craftsmanship, and showcased how fashion can be both purposeful and proudly rooted in culture.
Co-founder of Shobitam, Aparna Thyagarajan is weaving India’s rich handloom heritage into a global movement. By blending tradition with technology, she has empowered artisans, revived craftsmanship, and showcased how fashion can be both purposeful and proudly rooted in culture.
Video
Yashoda Prakash Kottukathira
Empowerment Through Entertainment (offscreen)
A storyteller with a purpose, Yashoda amplifies regional and women-centric narratives to her films like kandeelu. Her work spotlight regilience, family struggles, and marginalized voices, proving that cinema can entertain while driving empathy, awareness, meaningful social change.
A storyteller with a purpose, Yashoda amplifies regional and women-centric narratives to her films like kandeelu. Her work spotlight regilience, family struggles, and marginalized voices, proving that cinema can entertain while driving empathy, awareness, meaningful social change.
Video