The trendsetters across the film industry, fashion, culture, and sports who made notable contributions in their respective fields over the last year
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Rajkummar Rao
Patron Experiences Presents - ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Varun Dhawan
FASHION PERSONALITY
Tarun Tahiliani
The maharaja of Mehrauli has had an action-packed year—from his New Man campaign with its buzzy Gen Z stars to the launch of his prêt label, OTT, to the opening of new stores. But the most exciting turn for him this year has to have been the rule-breaking presentation—twice in one night—of his couture collection.
WRITER OF THE YEAR
William Dalrymple
For the past four decades, this Scottish historian has been one of the chief storytellers of India’s recent history, focused on the Mughals and British colonial period. He published his 12th book this year, has a prolific podcast on history, and is the most widely followed historian in the world on social media.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Shraddha Kapoo
Whether it’s her mammoth social media following (soon to cross 100 million followers on Instagram) or the monster success of Stree 2, which racked up record box-office revenue, Kapoor is clearly at the very top of her game.
CREATIVE MAVERICK
Arjun Kapoor
In Rohit Shetty’s star-studded Singham Returns, it is Arjun Kapoor who emerges as the film’s unexpected revelation. As the unnervingly sinister Danger Lanka, Kapoor crafts an elevated performance imbued with a powerful intensity.
CREATIVE POWERHOUSE
Vicky Kaushal
Having delivered performances through his decade-long career that range from the comedic to the tragic, Vicky Kaushal has cemented his position in the Hindi film industry as a versatile actor and dancer (“Tauba Tauba”!), who fluidly fits into a variety of roles while never losing his star appeal.
BREAKTHROUGH TALENT
Triptii Dimri
Following the success of Animal in 2023, Triptii Dimri has been omnipresent on screens this year, with Bad Newz and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 establishing her as both an indie as well as mainstream actor to look out for.
LEADING MAN
Kartik Aaryan
With the box-office success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and critical acclaim of Chandu Champion, Kartik Aaryan has carved out a growing space for himself as a leading man to be reckoned with.
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Imtiaz Ali
His critically acclaimed Amar Singh Chamkila, a biopic of the wildly popular Punjabi musician, starring Diljit Dosanjh, illustrates Ali’s dissent in the clearest way possible. Although set in ’80s Punjab, the film is very much an indictment of our present. This is an auteur at his best.
RISING STAR
Pratik Gandhi
After getting noticed in Hansal Mehta’s zeitgeisty Scam 1992, Pratik Gandhi delivered a stellar turn this year in Kunal Kemmu’s comic caper Madgaon Express. His dynamite physical performance showcased a new dimension to his range, opening up new casting possibilities for his bright future.
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Also, why is everyone's style so boring, theme tha kya, only Tripti's seems eye catching, but her hair ruins it and maybe Shraddha's makeup. Vicky pakka L&W ke sets aaya hai and he had to wear the black suit to go with the theme (ik he is growing a beard for the movie, mazak kar rahi) 
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