Apr 14: Hungama Digital Media, one of India’s leading digital entertainment companies, proudly announces the winners of Hungama Game Changers 2026, an initiative that honours inspiring women across the fields of music, video, and gaming. Curated by an expert jury, the platform marks another successful year as it continues to spotlight women who are driving change, breaking barriers, and leading with impact and intention.
The 2026 edition featured a distinguished jury panel that brought together influential voices from across industries. These leaders brought a wealth of experience and insight to help identify individuals who exemplify creativity, innovation, and meaningful impact. This year’s panel included Raunaq Roy, Senior Vice President, Hungama Digital Media; Soumini Sridhara Paul, Founder & CEO, Gatsvy Media LLP; Sonia Parasnis, Vice President, Creative & Content Programming, Hungama Digital Media; Saumya Iyer, Senior Producer, Zynga; Preeta Sukhtankar, Marketing and Brand Advisor – Foxtale, Founder – The Label Life; Srishti Behl, Founder, Starfish Stories LLP; Poornima Seetharaman, Ex Associate General Manager, Zynga; Megha Tata, Strategic Advisor/Independent Director; Nirmika Singh, Founder & CEO, MOX Asia; and Merlin D’souza, Music Director.
Mr. Neeraj Roy, Founder & CEO, Hungama Digital Media, added, “We’re proud to mark the fifth edition of Hungama Women Game Changers. With 250 women recognised so far, this platform celebrates those who are not just part of the industry but pushing it forward. This year’s 50 honourees represent ambition, creativity and real impact. Here’s to the boundaries they’ve broken and the many more they will.”
Nirmika Singh, Founder & CEO, MOX Asia, stated,
“The intersection of culture and commerce is where the most transformative stories live and this year’s Hungama Game Changers embody that truth with extraordinary depth. From pioneering musicians to visionary game designers and storytelling powerhouses, each of these women is not just participating in the entertainment industry; they are actively reshaping it. Being part of this jury has reaffirmed my belief that when we amplify the right voices, we don’t just celebrate individuals, we move the entire ecosystem forward.”
Preeta Sukhtankar, Marketing and Brand Advisor – Foxtale, Founder – The Label Life, shared,
“What strikes me most about this year’s cohort is their fearlessness. These women have not waited for permission, they have built, created, and led on their own terms, often in spaces where they were the only woman in the room. As someone who has navigated the entrepreneurial journey myself, I know how powerful it is to see yourself reflected in the stories of others. Hungama Game Changers does exactly that, it holds up a mirror and says: your ambition belongs here.”
Saumya Iyer, Senior Producer, Zynga, noted,
“Gaming is one of the fastest growing creative industries in the world, and yet women remain underrepresented both as creators and as leaders. That is what makes initiatives like Hungama Game Changers so vital. The women we have recognised this year are proof that when given a platform and visibility, female talent in gaming, and across music and video, is nothing short of extraordinary. I hope their stories inspire the next generation of women to see gaming, and entertainment at large, as a space that is truly theirs to shape.”
Sonia Parasnis, Vice President, Creative & Content Programming, Hungama Digital Media, said,
“Every year, this initiative reminds me of what this industry is capable of when we choose to look beyond the obvious. The 2026 Hungama Game Changers represent the full spectrum of creative power from classical music to mobile gaming, from independent filmmaking to content that moves millions. They are quiet revolutionaries and bold innovators alike. Celebrating them is not just the right thing to do; it is essential for the future of entertainment.”
The winners of Hungama Game Changers 2026 will be featured across Hungama’s platforms through exclusive interviews and podcasts, offering audiences a closer look at their inspiring journeys and remarkable accomplishments.
The Hungama Game Changers 2026 celebrated an inspiring lineup of women achievers across the fields of video, music, and gaming, recognising their impactful contributions and leadership. In the Video category, winners included Monika Shergill, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, Reema Kagti, Mrinalini Jain, Rhea Chakraborty, Dia Mirza, Nimisha Pandey, Jennifer Winget, Noopur Jhaunjhunwala, Soundarya Rajnikant, Pooja Ladhasurti, Shouger Merchant Doshi, Lakshmi Manchu, Binda Dey, Shubra Swarup, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Rasika Dugal, and Mrinalini Khanna. The Music category honoured artists such as Aishwarya Majmudar, Pratibha Singh Baghel, Anoushka Shankar, Shubha Mudgal, Shuba Vedula, Kala Ramnath, Aruna Sairam, Sona Jobarteh, Kavita Seth, Monica Dogra, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Sushant Divgikar, Teejan Bai, Malini Awasth, Soma Ghosh, and Bhoomi Trivedi. In the Gaming category, the winners included Vani Kola, Sairee Chahal, Richa Kar, Rachana Kumar, Shruti Gupte, Anjali Sud, Gauri Dutt, Monika Jeph, Mahek Syed, Amy White, Cheryl Platz, Veronika Nelsen, Joanie Kraut, Vidushi Singh Suryavanshi, Shailaja Mittal, and Kaveri Khular—collectively highlighting the growing influence of women driving innovation and excellence across industries.
