Times Entertainment Power Creator Awards 2026: Ravi Kishan’s Win and the Creators Who Stood Out

The Power Creator Awards 2026 brought together Bollywood personalities, digital creators, athletes and storytellers in Mumbai on October 23. Hosted by actor Aparshakti Khurana, the  ceremony celebrated achievements across more than 25 categories. This highlighted the range of talent shaping India’s digital entertainment landscape. Organised by Times Entertainment, the awards recognised creators working across lifestyle, food, travel, fashion, gaming, music, literature and sport. The guest list included Ravi Kishan, Divya Dutta, Kubbra Sait, Saurabh Sachdeva, Orry, Sufi Motiwala and several other entertainment personalities and digital creators.

Power Creator Awards 2026: Key Winners

The ceremony recognised established entertainment personalities alongside creators who have built audiences through digital platforms. Here are some of the notable winners from this year’s awards.

• Ravi Kishan – Icon of the Year: The actor received the award and reflected on his long association with entertainment. He recalled his appearance on the first season of Bigg Boss. He also encouraged creators to keep working without letting online trolling dictate their actions.
• Dolly Singh – Global Digital Storyteller of the Year: Singh won for Banter Cue with Dolly Singh, recognising her work in digital storytelling.
• Divya Dutta – Power Creator: The Literary Voice: The actor and writer was recognised for her writing and storytelling. Her achievements extend beyond her work on screen.
• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu – Sports Person of the Year: The Olympic weightlifter received recognition for her contribution to sport.
• Sufi Motiwala – Pop Culture Fashion Choice: The fashion commentator was recognised for his presence in pop culture and fashion conversations.
• Payal Dhare – Best Gaming Content, Editor’s Choice: The gaming creator received an award for her gaming content.
• Nayab Midha – Global Impact in Live Entertainment: The poet and performer was honoured for her work in live entertainment.

The awards featured two broad selection formats: Jury Choice and Popular Choice. A panel selected the Jury Choice winners, while public voting determined the Popular Choice winners.

Ravi Kishan Calls Himself an ‘Old Creator’

One of the memorable moments of the evening came when Ravi Kishan reflected on his journey in entertainment. After accepting the Icon of the Year award, he spoke about how his successes were not always planned. He credited his mistakes and Mahadev’s blessings for shaping his journey. He also recalled the first season of Bigg Boss, which aired two decades ago. When he repeated his famous line, “Zindagi jhandwa,” the audience responded with “fir bhi ghamandwa.”

Kishan used the moment to remind creators that digital content may be gaining visibility today. However, the idea of creating memorable, organic content has existed for years. He also advised creators not to react to every instance of online trolling. His remarks connected traditional entertainment with the creator culture that now thrives on social media platforms.

Bollywood and Digital Creators Share the Spotlight

The guest list reflected the growing overlap between mainstream entertainment and India’s creator community. Alongside Ravi Kishan and Divya Dutta, the ceremony welcomed Kubbra Sait, Saurabh Sachdeva, Aditya Uppal, Orry, Sufi Motiwala, Madhurima Tulli, Vishal Malhotra, Ruhi Singh, Ruhee Dosani, Rida Tharana, Shahzad Ali and Nasir Khan, among others.

The mix of guests also reflected the range of work now recognised within the digital entertainment space. Creators are building audiences around gaming, fashion, food, lifestyle and live performance. Meanwhile, actors, athletes and writers are finding ways to connect with audiences beyond their traditional mediums. By bringing these communities together, the Power Creator Awards placed different forms of content and storytelling within the same celebration.

What the Power Creator Awards 2026 Reflect About India’s Creator Economy

The awards offered a snapshot of how broadly the creator landscape has expanded. Recognition now extends beyond viral videos and follower counts to include gaming, literary work, fashion commentary, sports and live entertainment. The distinction between Jury Choice and Popular Choice also brought two forms of recognition into the ceremony. One came from evaluation by an industry panel, and another was support expressed through audience votes.

For creators, awards such as these provide a platform to gain visibility for their work. For the wider entertainment industry, they offer another way to acknowledge the people shaping online conversations and audience engagement. The Power Creator Awards 2026 brought these different worlds together. It recognised both familiar entertainment names and talent working across the evolving digital ecosystem.