Kolkata, 12th September, 2025: The inaugural edition of the Global Influencer Excellence Awards (GIEA 2025) commenced in Kolkata, recognising the growing significance of social media content as a key driver in the contemporary media landscape.
Organised by Advent Actor Studio Pvt. Ltd., the event brought together prominent figures from cinema, culture, and digital platforms. Actress Jaya Ahsan attended as Guest of Honour, while Sujit Bose, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Fire & Emergency Services, and Abhishake De Sarkar, career coach, author, and founder of Advent Actor Studio, were also present.
“I believe that today influencers also hold a special place in the entertainment field. I am delighted to be part of the Global Influencer Excellence Awards 2025, an initiative by Advent Actor Studio. It’s truly inspiring to witness a platform dedicated to celebrating influencers and the impact they create. I believe this marks the beginning of many more meaningful and exciting content ventures in the future,” Ms. Ahsan said.
Mr. Sarkar noted that Kolkata was the natural choice for the launch. “This city has given the world some of its greatest storytellers and unmatched talents. Tonight we celebrated voices that are not only entertaining but also transforming the way people think, live, and connect,” he said.
The awards, hosted by Debleena Dutt and Shoumo Banerjee, recognised 45 influencers across nine categories. Winners included Saikat Dey and The Bong Juti (Entertainment), Summit Banerjee (Fitness & Wellness), Samrat Guha (Education), Lokshree Dutta (Travel), Ahona Dutta (Fashion, Lifestyle & Beauty), Sagnik Dutta (Comedy), Biswajit Bhattacherjee (Food Review), Asha Bishayee and Atanu Ghosh (Culinary), Dr. Priya Virmani (Social Impact & Welfare), and joint winners Shreemoyee Kundu and Arunava Khasnobis (Podcast).
Other nominees were acknowledged as Most Promising Influencers, underscoring the breadth of digital voices making an impact across education, wellness, fashion, travel, food, and entertainment.
Following its launch in Kolkata, the awards are expected to expand to international venues including Dubai, London, New York, and Singapore, reinforcing the idea that influence extends beyond follower counts to shaping conversations and driving social change.