Honouring Women Who Lead, Achieve, and Inspire
After celebrated editions in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Season two of the Grihshobha Inspire Awards now arrives at its most anticipated final chapter—Delhi. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Piano Man Jazz Club, this promises to be an evening where stories, excellence, and spotlight come together. On 14th May, Grihshobha will honour women who define courage, leadership, creativity, and impact—trailblazers whose journeys inspire millions across India.
This grand Delhi edition brings together an extraordinary constellation of achievers across fields:
From legendary icons like Aparna Sen (Editor’s Choice – Lifetime Achievement) and Dr. Indira Hinduja (Timeless Icon), to nation-building leaders such as Vini Mahajan (Nation Builder – Icon). From cultural torchbearers like Teejan Bai (Folk Heritage – Icon) to powerful voices driving social impact like Jamuna Tudu. Alongside them, a new generation of changemakers—from digital creators and performers like Mini Mathur and Neeti Palta to bold voices of body positivity like Prableen Kaur Bhomrah—are redefining influence in today’s world.
Together, they represent a compelling blend of legacy, impact, and new-age inspiration—with many more inspiring stories waiting to unfold on one powerful stage.
The Grihshobha Inspire Awards seeks to honour women who have demonstrated exceptional excellence, resilience, and impact—role models who prove that success is limitless and that perseverance can spark transformation in society. Catch a glimpse of the most recent inspiring Bengaluru edition in the video below. The event took place on 26 February 2026, celebrating 11 exceptional women for their outstanding contributions.
Celebrating Exceptional Women Across Fields
The Mumbai Edition brought together 150+ attendees, and all the award-winning women of this edition set an extraordinary example of excellence and inspiration in their respective fields. Whether in social change, science and technology, sports, business, entertainment, or digital content, they showcased unparalleled courage, dedication, and creativity. These women have made remarkable contributions to empowerment, awareness, and positive change in society, becoming true role models for generations to come.
Spotlight on Awardees
Supriya Pathak (Empowerment through Entertainment - Icon (West)) is an acclaimed actor across theatre, television, Hindi and Gujarati cinema; Dr. Rani Bang (Grassroots Changemaker - Icon) is a renowned public health pioneer and co-founder of SEARCH, Gadchiroli, known for transforming tribal healthcare through community-based research; Neena Gupta (Empowerment through Entertainment - Icon (Hindi)) is an acclaimed Indian actor and National Award winner known for powerful performances across film and television; Lorna Cordeiro (Empowerment through Entertainment - Achiever (West)) is a legendary Konkani singer and performer from Goa, known for blending Konkani with jazz and pop; Vanita Borade (Social Impact Achiever) is a snake rescuer and community educator from Maharashtra who has safely rescued over 75,000 snakes; Monisha Narke (Business Leadership - Achiever) is the founder and CEO of RUR Greenlife, a sustainability entrepreneur known for pioneering decentralised waste management solutions; Payal Kapadia (Empowerment Through Entertainment Achiever) is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker known for award-winning films; Nisha Madhulika (New Beginnings - Icon) is one of India’s most loved food creators, known for her YouTube channel featuring simple vegetarian recipes; Girija Subramanian (Editor's Choice Award - Financial Services Leadership) is the Chairman and Managing Director of The New India Assurance; Priya Nair (Business Leadership - Icon) is a senior global leader at Unilever with nearly three decades of experience in consumer goods, known for building iconic brands; Ambica Agarwal (Digital Content Creator (Parenting)) is a parenting educator and digital creator behind True Parenting Story, sharing practical guidance and emotional insights to help parents raise confident, resilient children.
The evening was made even more memorable by a powerful and spectacular performance by all-women hip-hop collective, Wild Wild Women and a stand-up comedy act by Deepika Mhatre, adding vibrancy to the celebration.
In March 2025, Grihshobha unveiled the inaugural Delhi edition, honouring extraordinary women selected by an all-women jury.
Riding on the overwhelming success of the Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai editions, the awards mark a celebrated return to Delhi in May 2026.
About Jury and Award Process: Prestigious and Transparent
Ensuring a meticulous and unbiased selection process, the journey to identifying the winners has been both thorough and thoughtful. The editorial team of Grihshobha, driven by its legacy of storytelling and empowerment, meticulously curated a longlist of nearly 200 women across diverse fields who have exhibited exceptional contributions.
Internal Jury Shortlisting
From this extensive list, an internal jury, comprising women panelists, undertook the challenging task of shortlisting 3 to 4 exceptional nominees per category. This rigorous evaluation was based on impact, influence, and continued contributions to their field.
External Jury Evaluation
To ensure an objective and esteemed selection, this shortlist was then presented to an external jury—a distinguished panel of eight accomplished women from varied domains. Their expertise and insights helped determine the final winners who truly embody the spirit of inspiration. With their vision, they carefully evaluated numerous entries and selected those exceptional individuals for the Grihshobha Inspire Awards who truly reflect the spirit and credibility of this honour.
Hallmark of Credibility
This multi-tiered selection process ensures that the Grihshobha Inspire Awards remain a hallmark of credibility, recognizing only those whose impact is undeniable and ongoing.