Women’s Day 2025: History, Significance, Theme, Events & Latest News

Chandni Ahuja aka DJ Kibo

Chandni Ahuja has always been involved in music in some way or the other - as an event curator or even as a voice over artist. So, when she became a full-time disc jockey in 2023, it almost felt natural and like an extension of her love for music, and she hasn’t looked back since then. She shares, “Experiencing the energy that fills a room through sound is what truly inspired me over the years to become a DJ, and the best part is, you are the operator of it. I’ve held various roles in the industry across genres like Dance Hall House, Indie and EDM, which naturally shaped my approach to DJing as a flavourful mix of everything.”

Aditi Veena aka Ditty

Aditi Veena, aka Ditty, is an artiste whose voice feels like it has refused to be confined, one that embraces its roots while continuously reinventing itself. She is set to release her album KĀLĪ, which she hopes will prompt women to talk of reclaiming space, sounds and the self. Even as many South Asian women break free from colonial legacies and reclaim agency over their skin colour, colour prejudice continues to impact many lives. In this space, KĀLĪ takes on multiple meanings, including ‘darkness’ and the Hindu goddess.

Seefah Ketchaiyo

Chef Seefah Ketchaiyo, co-owner and chef at Seefah and Khao Man Gai, Bandra, is a name synonymous with Thai cuisine in Mumbai. She reveals that early in her career, she had to push through biases and earn respect in male-dominated kitchens. But she focused on consistency, discipline and letting her food speak for itself.

DJ Paroma

Starting out in the early 2010s, the Mumbai-based DJ has seen the industry evolve to see female DJs carve their own space. In an exclusive interview with mid-day, DJ Paroma dives into her journey and how she cancelled out the noise to find her true calling in music

Tanushree Nekkanti aka DJ Beholdgold

Mumbai-based Tanushree Nekkanti has been a disc jockey (DJ) for less than two years but in that time, she has grown by leaps and bounds. The evolution has not only been as a DJ but also a person, who has found her tribe by interacting and collaborating with other female DJs in the industry today.

Leading with strength, women shape the world they envision. Their voices, actions, and dreams create a future where equality and empowerment thrive.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma launched Clean Slate Filmz and produced impactful movies like `NH10`, `Phillauri`, `Pari`, and `Bulbbul`. She has now dissociated herself from the production house and handed over all responsibilities on her brother

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt turned producer in 2022 with Netflix`s `Darlings` starring Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma. She launched her production house Eternal Sunshine Productions. She turned executive producer for the web series `Poacher`. She also co-produced the film Jigra in which she also played the titular role.

Ektaa Kapoor

Often termed as the Czarina of TV, she started her career as a television czarina, took to the producer’s chair with films like ‘Krishna Cottage’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Ek Villain’, and ‘Udta Punjab’ to name a few. She has co-produced most of these projects under Balaji Motion Pictures with her mother Shoba Kapoor, and other eminent producers

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas launched Purple Pebble Pictures which puts incredible regional cinema in the spotlight. She has backed films like ‘Ventilator’, ‘Pahuna: The Little Visitors’, ‘Paani’, ‘Evil Eye’, and the latest ‘To Kill a Tiger’ which was ominated for the Best Documentary Feature Award at the 96th Academy Awards. Her latest co-production Anuja was also nominated at the Oscars 2025

Rhea Kapoor

Rhea Kapoor is the daughter of legendary actor Anil Kapoor. She started her career as a producer with the 2010 film `Aisha` starring her sister Sonam Kapoor. She went on to produce films like `Khoobsurat`, `Veere Di Wedding`, and `Thank You for Coming`. Her last film was `Crew` starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu.

Kriti Sanon

The actress launched her production house, Blue Butterfly Films, in July 2023. Her debut project as a producer was the film `Do Patti`, in which she also stars alongside Kajol. Sanon has expressed that stepping into production allows her to tell stories she truly believes in while exploring creative aspects beyond acting. She joins the growing list of Bollywood actors turning producers, aiming to bring fresh narratives to the industry.

Guneet Monga

She has scripted history by bringing an Oscar home after she won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film `Period. End of Sentence`. She bagged another one for producing the ary short film `The Elephant Whisperers` under her banner Sikhya Entertainment. Over the years she has backed films like `Gangs of Wasseypur`, ‘Masaan’, ‘Pagglait’, and ‘Kathal’ among others.

Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti

The duo has become a reliable name in the industry. Having backed films like Gully Boy, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaraa, Superboys of Malegona, and more, the duo has earned the trust of the audience. In their capacity as director, writer and producer, the duo has always strived for excellence.

Gauri Khan

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan commenced her production journey with Red Chillies Entertainment and backed movies ‘Main Hoon Na’, ‘Ra.One’, ‘Om Shanti Om’, and ‘Jawan’ to name a few.