Hungama Game Changers 2024: Women Creators Amongst Top 50!

Hungama Digital Media’s Hungama Game Changers initiative is more than just an awards show; it’s a celebration of progress. This year, the 2024 cohort shines a spotlight on 50 exceptional women who are reshaping the entertainment industry across Music, Video, and Gaming. The selection process is rigorous. A distinguished advisory panel, composed of industry veterans like media powerhouse Megha Tata and gaming leader Kanan Rai, meticulously evaluates each candidate. This panel ensures that the chosen women truly embody the spirit of the Game Changers initiative – individuals who are not only successful but also pave the way for others. Amongst the 50, quite a few female creators/influencers were chosen as awardees.

Masoom Minawala is one of the first creators of the now rapidly-growing global influencer industry. From being a front-runner in transforming the creator economy & representing India on global platforms to leading a company in the pre-amazon era in India, Masoom’s ability to adapt & lead in this digital-first era has put her on Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list, GQ’s Most Influential Young Indians, HSBC’s list of leading female entrepreneurs worldwide as well as CNN’s ’20 under 40′ list.

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Niharika NM

How many Indian creators can say they’ve been to Cannes, appeared on Big Mouth, or even been a guest at Koffee with Karan? Niharika NM is amongst the handful of few who can. From completing an MBA to starting as a comedy creator with Jordindian, she has come a long way to her current 3.4M followers on Instagram. Her collaborations with powerhouse brands such as Myntra, OnePlus, and KFC further underscore her influence and marketability.

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Having made it to the cover of Forbes India 30 under 30, 2023 was definitely her year! Sakshi Sindwani is one of the top fashion and lifestyle influencers in India with 652K followers on IG and multiple collaborations under her belt. Her body positive content makes her one of the most sought-after creators today. She’s walked the ramp for biggies like Tarun Tahilani and Manish Malhotra, and is constantly redefining beauty standards!

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Kangkana Talukdar

Kangkana rose to fame in 2019 as the youngest female gaming streamer, known by the moniker Mystic Ignite. This aspiring professional gamer is also the first female gaming partner from Facebook in India. With only a small percentage of women in the gaming community, Kangkana’s daily streaming is garnering a lot of attention!

Kanika Bisht

Known by her gaming moniker Kani Gaming, has emerged as a prominent figure in the Indian gaming community. Her captivating live stream gaming sessions on YouTube, have garnered a devoted fanbase who eagerly anticipate her adventures in games like BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) and PUBG. Joining forces with the esteemed Hydra Squad, Kanika has cemented her status as a formidable player in the gaming arena.

Hungama Digital Media promises more empowering stories in the upcoming seasons of Hungama Game Changers. Stay tuned for inspiring tales that showcase the limitless potential and unwavering drive of women in today’s world!