{"id":47708,"date":"2026-03-03T18:08:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/03\/grihshobha-inspire-awards-2026-mumbai-edition-celebrates-extraordinary-women-leaders-and-changemakers\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T18:08:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:38:42","slug":"grihshobha-inspire-awards-2026-mumbai-edition-celebrates-extraordinary-women-leaders-and-changemakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/03\/grihshobha-inspire-awards-2026-mumbai-edition-celebrates-extraordinary-women-leaders-and-changemakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 \u2013 Mumbai Edition Celebrates Extraordinary Women Leaders and Changemakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>Supriya Pathak honoured with the Empowerment Through Entertainment Icon West award at Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>03:<\/strong> Grihshobha<\/span>\u00a0magazine, India\u2019s leading women-centric publication from the house of Delhi Press, successfully hosted the\u00a0<strong>Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 \u2013 Mumbai Edition<\/strong>\u00a0at the prestigious National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, on 26th February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The evening brought together distinguished leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, social reformers, and cultural icons to celebrate women who are reshaping India\u2019s social, cultural, and economic landscape through resilience, leadership, and impact.<\/p>\n<p>With a readership of over 85 lakh across eight languages, Grihshobha has long championed women\u2019s aspirations and achievements. The Inspire Awards are a natural extension of this philosophy \u2014 a platform dedicated to recognising women who exemplify courage, innovation, and transformative leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Celebration of Leadership, Agency &amp; Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evening commenced with a warm welcome and opening address by\u00a0<strong>Paresh Nath,<\/strong>\u00a0Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Delhi Press and Founder-Editor of Grihshobha, who reaffirmed the publication\u2019s commitment to meaningful storytelling and recognition of women creating real change.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was hosted by\u00a0<strong>Leeza Mangaldas\u00a0<\/strong>and featured a thought-provoking conversation on\u00a0<em>Leadership, Agency &amp; Change<\/em>, moderated by Programme Director\u00a0<strong>Priyadarshini Narendra,\u00a0<\/strong>and jury members\u00a0<strong>Sathya Saran, Dlishad Master,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Richa Shah.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The awards were judged by a distinguished panel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sathya Saran<\/strong>, veteran journalist and former Editor of Femina<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dilshad Master<\/strong>, entrepreneur and media professional<\/li>\n<li><strong>Padmapriya Janakiraman<\/strong>, National Award-winning actor and equality advocate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richa Shah<\/strong>, Editor of Champak and Director at Delhi Press<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuriya Ansari<\/strong>, CEO at Bharti Airtel Foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surabhi Kanga<\/strong>, Web Editor at The Caravan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They carefully evaluated numerous entries and selected the exceptional individuals for the Grihshobha Inspire Awards who truly reflect the spirit and credibility of this honour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honouring the Inspiring Awardees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mumbai edition recognised ten exceptional women across diverse categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entertainment Icon \u2013 West:\u00a0<strong>Supriya Pathak<\/strong>, celebrated for her remarkable range and enduring contribution to Indian cinema and television<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment Icon \u2013 Hindi<strong>: <\/strong><strong>Neena Gupta,<\/strong>\u00a0honoured for her fearless creative choices and lasting influence on Indian cinema.<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment Achiever \u2013 West<strong>: <\/strong><strong>Lorna Cordeiro<\/strong>, honoured for her remarkable contribution to Konkani music and jazz.<\/li>\n<li>Business Leadership \u2013 Icon:\u00a0<strong>Priya Nair,<\/strong>\u00a0acknowledged for her outstanding global leadership and strategic excellence.<\/li>\n<li>Business Leadership \u2013 Achiever:\u00a0<strong>Monisha Narke<\/strong>, honoured for driving meaningful impact and inspiring the next generation of professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Editor\u2019s Choice Award \u2013 Financial Services Leadership:\u00a0<strong>Girija Subramanian<\/strong>, Chairman and Managing Director of The New India Assurance Company Limited, recognised for strengthening institutional leadership in the financial sector<\/li>\n<li>Grassroots Changemaker \u2013 Icon<strong>:\u00a0Dr. Rani Bang,<\/strong>\u00a0celebrated for her lifelong work in community health and rural empowerment. The award was accepted on her behalf, along with a special video message.<\/li>\n<li>Social Impact Achiever:\u00a0<strong>Vanita Jagdeo Borade<\/strong>, fondly known as \u201cSarpmitra,\u201d recognised for rescuing thousands of snakes and transforming community awareness around wildlife conservation.<\/li>\n<li>New Beginnings \u2013 Icon:\u00a0<strong>Nisha Madhulika<\/strong>, celebrated for redefining reinvention and inspiring millions through her culinary journey that began later in life.<\/li>\n<li>Digital Content Creator \u2013 Parenting:\u00a0<strong>Ambica Agarwal<\/strong>, recognised for building a meaningful digital community for parents through authentic storytelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each award presentation was accompanied by curated profile films, heartfelt citations, and conversations that offered audiences insight into the journeys behind the success.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70717\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-1-6.jpg\" alt=\"Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 \u2013 Mumbai Edition Celebrates Extraordinary Women Leaders and Changemakers-PNN\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>An Evening of Art, Courage &amp; Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding vibrancy to the celebration was a powerful stand-up performance by\u00a0<strong>Deepika Mhatre,<\/strong>\u00a0whose journey from domestic work to the comedy stage reflects the spirit of resilience at the heart of Inspire.<\/p>\n<p>The evening concluded with an electrifying musical tribute by\u00a0<strong>Wild Wild Women<\/strong>, India\u2019s first all-female hip-hop collective, whose performance championed gender equity and artistic expression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More pictures of the awards are available <\/strong><a title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/15YQoYu9iMNyF-ThynzsJDyvPFajtzGGz?usp=drive_link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/15YQoYu9iMNyF-ThynzsJDyvPFajtzGGz?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPartners Who Made It Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 \u2013 Mumbai Edition was made possible with the support of esteemed partners:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beauty Partner:<\/strong>\u00a0Brihans Green Leaf Natural Actives<br \/>\n<strong>Safety Partner:<\/strong>\u00a0Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)<br \/>\n<strong>Associate Sponsors:<\/strong><br \/>\nLIC Housing Finance<br \/>\nNew India Assurance<br \/>\nIDBI Bank<br \/>\nMysore Sandal Soap<br \/>\nGAIL<\/p>\n<p>Their continued support reinforced the shared commitment to empowering and recognising women leaders across sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural edition of the Grihshobha Inspire was organised in March 2025, in New Delhi. For the second season, it has been split into three editions- Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi- to allow greater regional representation. The Bengaluru edition was organised on Nov 3, 2025, at the BIC. The Delhi edition of second season will soon be announced. More details on our editions, including awardees, is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grihshobha.in\/inspire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.grihshobha.in\/inspire\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Grihshobha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Published by Delhi Press, Grihshobha is one of India\u2019s most widely read women\u2019s magazines, reaching millions of readers across the country. For decades, it has served as a trusted companion to women \u2014 celebrating their stories, addressing their concerns, and amplifying their voices.<\/p>\n<p>The Grihshobha Inspire Awards continue this legacy \u2014 spotlighting women who are not only achieving excellence but redefining what leadership and courage look like in contemporary India.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supriya Pathak honoured with the Empowerment Through Entertainment Icon West award at Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March\u00a003: Grihshobha\u00a0magazine, India\u2019s leading women-centric publication from the house of Delhi Press, successfully hosted the\u00a0Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2026 \u2013 Mumbai Edition\u00a0at the prestigious National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, on 26th February 2026. 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