India S5, March 2025

MEET YOUR
IAGT LINE UP

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Aakanksha Gupta

Aakanksha Gupta, Founder & CEO of The Other Circle (TOC), is a visionary in marketing and PR with
over 15 years of experience. This Xavier Institute alumna founded TOC in 2013, redefining industry
standards and symbolizing an inclusive space in PR. As a multifaceted leader, she excels in narrative
building, lateral thinking, strategy, and crisis management. Aakanksha’s leadership, alongside her
brother and co-founder Anuraag, navigated the company through the pandemic, expanding into new
sectors and growing to a 60-member team within two years post-pandemic.
Aakanksha’s launch of their second company, Cavalry Media further showcases her strategic mindset.
Her approach intertwines business acumen with kindness, fostering innovation and lasting
partnerships. Beyond work, she maintains balance through reading, travel, and mindfulness, bringing
a holistic approach to her pioneering role.

Anasua Chowdhury

Actor, Dancer & Choreographer
Anasua Chowdhury is a versatile performer known for her work in acting, dancing, and choreography. She gained recognition as a finalist on India’s Got Talent (Season 5). Her acting credits include Dil Dosti Dance, D4 – Get Up and Dance, Savdhaan India, CID, Fear Files and Laal Singh Chaddha. As a choreographer, she has worked on films (Visfot, Chehre), lot of ads, and music videos. Recently, she completed a U.S. tour teaching Bollywaack and her latest release being Waack Girls on Amazon Prime.

Anisha Dixit

Mentor

Anisha Dixit, Previously known as Rickshawali runs a girl-centric comedy channel on Youtube and Instagram popularly known for the new spin that she brings on the day to day activities of Indians and most importantly women through her comedy sketches.Beyond delighting her audience with comedy, she continuously tries to raise awareness on her channel by talking about topics that are considered taboo, like Periods. And because of that she had the lifetime opportunity to meet and interact with former President Barack Obama in 2019 due to of her continuous effort of inspiring women and girls of all ages. 

Anoushka Sinha, FRSA

Anoushka Sinha is an award winning human rights activist, public speaker and social entrepreneur currently serving as one of the youngest advisors to the World Bank, an advisor to UNICEF, United Nations Foundation Next Generation India Fellow
For Gender Equality Anoushka has since the age of ten spent the past decade actively mobilising governments, world leaders and the multilateral system to fight for gender equality reaching over a million people ensuring girls and women everywhere have access to their fundamental rights.

Aranya Johar

aranya is an Indian rapper, singer and songwriter. Her genres range from alt r&b, neosoul to hip-hop. She is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work delves into the exploration of various mediums such as lyrical and visual storytelling, movement in the form of dance and spoken word with music. Her music is an intersection of jazzy Bollywood to early 2000s r&b and hip-hop, aranya sets on to create a unique soundscape in the Indian indie scene.

Chrisann Pereira

Chrisann Pereira is an Indian actor and storyteller with a deep love for both screen and stage. She stars as Tess Saxby in Waack Girls and has appeared in acclaimed projects like Ae Watan Mere Watan, Murder in Agonda, Modern Love Mumbai, Sadak 2, Thinkistan, and Batla House. A passionate performer, Chrisann honed her craft in theatre before expanding into film, using her artistry to bring compelling and meaningful stories to life.

Gunjan Saini

Gunjan Saini is a poet, storyteller, Kathak dancer, and actor, known for blending artistry with impact. From live performances across India to collaborations with brands like Amazon and Dove, she captivates audiences with her heartfelt poetry and storytelling. Rooted in Delhi and thriving in Mumbai, Gunjan continues to inspire through her words, dance, and creative expression.

Helly Shah

Helly Shah is a spoken word poet, writer, and storyteller from Gujarat. Her thought-provoking poems addressing social issues have resonated with millions online and offline. She has performed at prestigious events like YouTube Fan Festival, Hyderabad Literature Festival, and internationally in New York as part of an award-winning off-Broadway show. Featured by Femina India, NDTV, and The Hindu, Helly continues to inspire with her impactful storytelling.

Kopal Khanna

Kopal Khanna is the CEO of Tape a Tale, one of the largest Storytelling Platforms in the world. Her vision and her ambition to harness and wield the power of words has enabled countless artists to find a home through self-expression. She also runs her own Podcast called, ‘Qisse with Kopal’ accommodating top voices from the Creator and Entertainment industry.

Lisa Mishra

Lisa Mishra is a singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of Western pop, R&B, and Indian melodies. From lending her voice to global icons like Kanye West and Chance the Rapper to creating viral hits like the reprise version of Tareefan in Veere Di Wedding, she has made a mark in both Bollywood and the global music scene. Odisha-born and Chicago-raised, Lisa gained fame through YouTube covers and now shines with independent singles, her debut album Sorry I’m Late, and a role in the series Call Me Bae.

Maalavika Manoj aka Mali

Mali is a singer-songwriter and pop musician based in Mumbai, India.
Her songs are a blend of classic pop influences, written primarily about
personal experiences and viewpoints.

Mekhola Bose

Started her arts career as a drummer and eventually moved into dancing and now acting. She has a diploma in contemporary arts and has been competing freestyle for 13 years. Representing CKN crew India. Consistently winning championships for the last 10 years at jams like Waackspace, Retro Rally, Waackfest, Hiphop hustle, Freeze, Redbull your house is Waack, Redbull Dance your style (East India) etc. Represented India internationally in Malaysia, Poland and Italy. First generation freestyle dancer. Best known for Punking/Waacking in India. Feat on dance plus season 3 on Hotstar as performer and season 8 as choreographer. Featured on 1.2 million Redbull cans for Dance your style world final as well as choreographer and featured the anthem by King. Acted in Yeh Ballet film on Netflix and Waack Girls on Prime Video.

Nicole Concessao

Nicole is a celebrated dancer, choreographer, and co-founder of Team Naach, one of India’s largest dance channels on YouTube. Known for her innovative choreography and engaging teaching style, Nicole has made dance accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. With a global community of followers and viral videos, she continues to inspire millions to embrace their love for dance.

Priya Malik

An award winning poet, storyteller and actor, Priya is the queen of all things words and verses. She has been the cover star of Cosmopolitan 2023, has featured on Grazia and Femina and has also performed at several national and international festivals including Jashn-E-Rekhta and Colomboscope. With ‘Ishq ke saat padaav’ her upcoming debut book Priya has written for many brands including Google, Hotstar, Sony and Amazon.

Priyam Saha

Priyam Saha is the Founder and Goddess-In-Chief of Goddess Hour Inc – dance workshop designed to help everyone embrace their inner goddess. Priyam is a versatile creative professional with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Besides dancing, Priyam is an actor (Waack Girls, Doctor G, Babli Bouncer among others) anchor, Creative Director, producer and stand-up comic. She is also the host of the podcast I Have Feelings, where she engages in candid conversations with notable guests.

Ruby Sah

Ruby Sah is a Dancer/Choreographer and an Actor. Her most recent work includes debuting in Waack Girls on Amazon Prime Video, Directed by Sooni Taraporevala.

Ruchi Makkad

Ruchi Makkad contributes to SheThePeople’s mission of amplifying women’s voices through her
show, Trailblazer. Ruchi has also played an important role in shaping discussions on gender
equality, empowerment and the evolving role of women in leadership.

Ruchika Lohiya

Ruchika Lohiya is a poet, storyteller, and spoken word artist from Jodhpur, known for blending storytelling with poetry. She has performed across India, including at Tape A Tale, IIT Bombay, and Spoken Fest alongside artists like Zakir Khan and Priya Malik. Host of the Chikka on Roll podcast, she continues to inspire with her authentic creativity.

Shaili Chopra

Shaili Chopra is an award-winning journalist, author, entrepreneur, and a leading voice for
women’s empowerment. As the founder of SheThePeople and Gytree, Shaili is transforming the
way women engage with media, health, and wellness in India and beyond. She has built a
movement that inspires women to break barriers and take charge.

Sharon Verma

The “Weak Independent Woman,” hailing from Bihar, shot to fame after her impressive performance on India’s Got Latent. Currently based in Mumbai, she quickly won over audiences with her witty humour and relatability. Soon after receiving overwhelming positive feedback, her Instagram family rose to 255K and still growing. Despite being relatively new to stand-up, her performance resonated with both the judges and viewers, marking her as one to watch in Indian comedy scene.

Simran Choudhary

Simran Choudhary is a Singer, Songwriter and performer from Chandigarh. She is the
Voice behind chart topping hits like Aayi nai from Stree 2, Yaad aave from murder
mubarak, Pop hits like Aagya ni, Folkin Rani, Kaniyan da saaz and the current trending
Aje na jaa, she’s an artist of all seasons. With titles like the Voice india, she has carved a
niche for herself in the music industry. Collaborations with Stellar artists like Amit
Trivedi, Sachin Jigar, Gippy Grewal, Simran has successfully made a place for herself in
the hearts of music lovers across the globe.

Sonal Devraj

Sonal Devraj is a former Miss Kerala, actor, and model who transitioned into dance as co-founder of Team Naach. Starting her journey in Bharatnatyam and expanding to diverse dance forms, Sonal brings her creative eye for direction and photography to Team Naach’s content.Team Naach: Founded by Nicole Concessao and Sonal Devraj in 2014, Team Naach is one of India’s leading YouTube dance channels. With diverse choreographies spanning Bollywood, semi-classical, hip-hop, and more, they have inspired millions globally. The team has conducted 300+ online classes and workshops in cities like Delhi, Dubai, and Hong Kong, while collaborating with brands like Netflix, Disney, and Google Home.

Sooni Taraporevala

Sooni Taraporevala is an award winning screenwriter/ director. Her latest work is the series Waack Girls on Amazon Prime Video

Sumaira Shaikh

Sumaira Shaikh is a stand-up comedian, writer, and content creator known for her sharp wit and dark humor. She is the writer of the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime series Pushpavalli and the star of her stand-up special Dongri Danger. With contributions to projects on Netflix and YouTube, Sumaira continues to captivate audiences with her unfiltered humor and versatile storytelling.

Vanika Sangtani

Vanika Sangtani, a 24-year-old Gen-Z storyteller and spoken word artist, inspires young girls with her mantra “Tu Karlegi Yaar”. With 400k+ Instagram followers and 15M+ views on YouTube, her impactful work includes Before You Judge Me, India’s first spoken word film streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Nominated as Emerging Voice of the Year by Cosmopolitan, Vanika also runs an NGO, Denied, and leads women-focused travel experiences through her venture, Pink Experiences. Her unfiltered rants and relatable content continue to resonate with millions.

Vidhi Doshi

Lawyer turned vegetarian content creator who loves exploring new cuisines and finding plant based alternatives to different foods. My Ideology behind starting this IG handle is to teach through my learnings and mistakes

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