Who’s Judging India’s Biggest Creators This Year? Meet the Power Creator Awards 2026 Jury

What Are The Power Creator Awards 2026?

As India’s creator economy continues to grow, so does the need to recognise the people shaping conversations online. The Power Creator Awards 2026 celebrate India’s top digital creators across diverse content categories. The awards aim to recognise creativity, influence, and innovation within India’s rapidly growing creator ecosystem. The awards are set to take place in Mumbai and will honour some of the country’s most influential digital voices.

Who Will Decide The Winners, and Who Is On The Jury?

Public voting will decide the People’s Choice categories at the Power Creator Awards 2026. A jury of entertainment and digital media professionals will choose the winners.

The jury includes casting director Mukesh Chhabra, known for spotting talent in films such as Dangal, PK, and Jawan; actor and comedian Gaurav Gera, whose digital content has made him a familiar face online; actor and author Kubbra Sait, recognised for her work across films, streaming platforms, and publishing; and Dhruv Chitgopekar, co-founder of Collective Artists Network, one of the key companies driving India’s creator economy. Together, they will evaluate creators based on factors such as impact, storytelling, audience engagement, and contribution to the digital content ecosystem.

Why Does The Jury Matter?

The creator landscape has become incredibly diverse. Today’s creators are not just influencers; they are entrepreneurs, entertainers, educators, storytellers and community builders. Industry experts from different fields help bring a more well-rounded perspective to judging creators beyond audience size.

Why Are Awards Like These Becoming More Important?

A few years ago, digital content creation was often viewed as a side hustle. Today, creators are building media businesses, launching brands, producing original shows, and influencing culture at scale. The Power Creator Awards reflect the creator economy’s growing mainstream recognition.

The real story isn’t just who wins. It’s how far the creator ecosystem has come. The fact that casting directors, actors, talent managers, and media executives are now coming together to evaluate creators shows just how deeply digital content has become woven into India’s entertainment landscape.