The selection process for the 2024 honourees was conducted through several rounds of rigorous evaluation. The comprehensive advisory panel comprising distinguished personalized from the entertainment industry included Megha Tata - Media consultant, ex-CEO Cosmos, ex-MD Discovery Communications, Kanan Rai - Ex Business Head, Google Play, Merlin D'souza - Music Director, Nirmika Singh - Founder MOX Asia and ex Executive-editor Rolling Stones, Raunaq Roy - Vice President, Hungama Digital Media, Preeta Sukhtankar - Founder, The Label Life, Soumini Sridhara Paul - Senior Vice President Artist Aloud & Content Youtube, Hungama Digital Media, Poornima Seetharaman - Director of Design, Zynga and Sonia Parasnis, Vice President, Creative & Content Programming.
Speaking on the winners Neeraj Roy, Founder & MD, Hungama Digital Media said, "Cheers to the 50 exceptional women breaking barriers and inspiring us all. Their strides in entertainment pave paths for future generations. With creativity, passion, and drive, they show there are no limits to women's achievements. Congratulations, and here's to your continued success and empowerment!"
Adding on the winner's announcement, Sonia Parasnis, Sr Vice President, Hungama Digital Media Pvt. Ltd. said, `We are proud to announce the third cohort of game changers, curated and smartly brought together by our esteemed Jury panel representing excellence from the core areas of the entertainment industry across film, music, and gaming. Through this initiative, we want to highlight the women who are making strides in their chosen fields while also paving the way for others to thrive. It is an honour for us to celebrate their inspiring narratives, accomplishments, and pioneering ethos, magnifying their influence on the entertainment industry."
Adding on, Merlin D'souza, Music Director, remarked, `It was a revelation, yet again this year, to celebrate new talents! Looking forward to making this a reality each year.`
Kanan Rai - Ex Business Head, Google Play, said, `The Game Changers is a Fantastic platform to celebrate the Women in Media who have Broken the Glass Ceiling, and Paved their Path of Creativity, Inspiration and Magic!`
Looking ahead to Season 3, stay tuned for more empowering tales that will ignite inspiration, drive, and demonstrate the boundless capabilities of women.