How These 10 of India’s Top Influencers Closed a Chaotic, Career-Defining 2025

2025 was not a “highlight reel” year for India’s creator economy. It was messy, emotional, expansive and deeply personal. Creators didn’t just share milestones. They documented burnout, backlash, breakthroughs, reinvention and reflection. From quiet family moments to global recognition, from public mistakes to private healing, these reflective 2025 posts offered a rare look at how influence now comes with accountability, pressure and constant visibility.

Here’s a detailed look at what 10 of India’s biggest creators shared in their 2025 wraps and what those posts revealed about the year they survived and shaped.

1. Pranit More

Followers: 1M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
Pranit posted a carousel reflecting on his time on Bigg Boss, paired with intimate family photographs. The contrast was deliberate. One half showed the chaos and exposure of reality television, the other showed calm, familiarity and grounding.

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What 2025 looked like
For Pranit, 2025 was about visibility and vulnerability. Bigg Boss brought mass recognition, scrutiny and public opinion. His year-ender subtly acknowledged that while reality TV amplified his presence, family kept him emotionally steady.

Why it stood out
Instead of playing into hype or controversy, Pranit framed 2025 as a year of learning and balance, not validation.

2. Ashish Chanchlani

Followers: 17.9M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
Ashish’s carousel was a full-scale recap of an explosive year. It included moments with Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Samay Raina, interactions with Hollywood film casts, fan encounters, the premiere of his long-form series Ekaki, and candid family celebrations.

What 2025 looked like
2025 marked Ashish’s transition from internet superstar to industry insider. Collaborations crossed borders. Content expanded formats. Recognition came from both fans and film circles.

Why it stood out
Despite the scale, the post wasn’t boastful. It read like a scrapbook of moments that shaped him creatively and personally. Ashish framed success as shared joy, not solo achievement.

3. Ranveer Allahbadia

Followers: 4.2M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
Ranveer uploaded a storytelling reel chronicling the most turbulent year of his career. He addressed India’s Got Latent controversy, openly discussed depression before and after it, spoke about travelling to reset his mind, and admitted to mistakes he learned from.

What his 2025 looked like
In 2025, Ranveer’s public image will slowly. The year forced him to confront mental health, accountability and the cost of influence.

Why it stood out
Instead of damage control, the reel was introspective and self-critical. It marked a rare shift where a top creator chose reflection over defensiveness.

4. Gaurav Taneja

Followers: 3.4M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
A fast-paced reel cutting through work trips, interviews, public appearances, travel destinations and quiet moments with his wife and children.

What his 2025 looked like
Gaurav’s year was balanced by relentless work with visible family commitment. Professional growth didn’t replace personal life. It ran alongside it.

Why it stood out
The edit reinforced his brand consistency. No drama, no confessionals. Just a clear message: ambition and family can coexist.

5. Harsh Beniwal

Followers: 6M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
A party carousel filled with laughter, friends, behind-the-scenes chaos and celebratory moments.

What 2025 looked like
Harsh chose not to define his year by projects or milestones. Instead, he highlighted friendships and fun, reminding audiences that not every successful year needs a narrative arc.

Why it stood out
In a year obsessed with productivity, Harsh’s post celebrated presence and enjoyment.

6. Anubhav Singh Bassi

Followers: 4M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
A recap reel featuring sold-out comedy shows, his appearance on Zakir Khan’s podcast, and a major moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

What his 2025 looked like
Bassi’s year reflected mainstream crossover success. Stand-up comedy met television legitimacy without losing its raw edge.

Why it stood out
The reel was understated. No over-editing, no grand declarations. Just quiet confidence built on consistency.

7. Kamiya Jani

Followers: 1.9M+ (Instagram)

What she shared
Multiple carousels highlighting travels to Uri, where she met Indian Army soldiers, coverage of the Mahakumbh, appearances on KBC and The Kapil Sharma Show, and award wins.

What her 2025 looked like
Kamiya’s year blurred the line between travel content and national storytelling. Her platform became a space for culture, service and representation.

Why it stood out
Her wrap positioned influence as responsibility, not reach.

8. Rob (artguyrob)

Followers: 2M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
A creative reel showcasing the range of his work: a scooter made from small pots, LEGO art, a thermocol stone-face sculpture, an India map made from diyas, Mickey Mouse from soda cans and stylised art shots.

What 2025 looked like
Rob’s year was defined by experimentation and craft, not trends. His art consistently transformed everyday materials into a visual spectacle.

Why it stood out
The reel reinforced that originality still wins, even in an algorithm-heavy ecosystem.

9. Manav Chhabra

Followers: 1.6M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
A fast-cut travel reel capturing global destinations, creator events and moments with his partner and fellow creator Unnati Malharkar.

What his 2025 looked like
Manav’s year reflected global mobility and lifestyle-led content, with love and partnership woven naturally into the narrative.

Why it stood out
The reel felt aspirational but grounded, showcasing companionship alongside career growth.

10. RJ Abhinav

Followers: 4.1M+ (Instagram)

What he shared
A simple yet powerful reel of him meeting Lionel Messi, captioned with a casual farewell to 2025.

What 2025 looked like
For Abhinav, the year culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime moment that symbolised how far his journey had come.

Why it stood out
Sometimes one moment says more than a montage. This was one of them.

Success now includes self-awareness, vulnerability, family, craft and accountability. 2025 wasn’t perfect. But it was real. And these creators didn’t just survive it. They documented it.