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The ELLE List 2023: Here’s Are All The Winners From The Year’s Biggest Night

- One for the stars

Tasneem Patanwala

November 18, 2023

With Indian talent reaching new heights, eclipsing established routes, and forging new ones, 2023 is best characterised by an abundance of superlatives. In recognition of this abundance of talent, The ELLE List introduced this global property to India and made a grand entrance with the launch of its inaugural edition. The award ceremony, delivered a night full of celebration of the best, honoured dignitaries from a variety of industries, including business, music, film, art, culture, and sports. Stars from the motion picture industry, CEOs, Grammy nominees, and athletes graced the occasion with their presence. The ceremony, featured 19 awards, to the truly deserving ones.

Winners at ELLE List 2023

Here are all the winners of The ELLE List 2023.

ELLE Business Icon Of The Year – Adwaita Nayar

Adwaita Nayar has shown exceptional leadership, creative thinking, and unwavering perseverance, The co-owner of Nykaa, has created a niche for herself and achieved unprecedented success. She is ELLE’s Business Icon Of The Year.

ELLE Global Music Artist Of The Year – Anoushka Shankar

A seven-time Grammy nominee, Anoushka Shankar has consistently worked toward reaching an unimaginable level of excellence in their work on a global scale. She is the ELLE’s Global Music Artist Of The Year.

ELLE Legacy – Rani Mukherji

This title honours the legendary legacy of the pioneer who, during the course of her remarkable career, created waves, carved out a niche for herself, and left an incomparable legacy. She serve as a lighthouse and mentor to future generations of gifted people, Rani Mukherji is ELLE Legacy of the year.

ELLE Progressive Fashion Visionary – Sonam Kapoor

Rightfully claimed by the visionary, she has envisioned and shaped the flow of fashion in recent years through her groundbreaking approach to fashion. ELLE’s progressive Fashion Visionary’s title goes to the enigmatic Sonam Kapoor.

ELLE Artist Of The Year – Raja Kumari

This artist has taken the ELLE Artist of the Year title by storm, owning the stage with her A-game. Raja Kumari has dominated people’s hearts this year with an amazing career path to her credit.

ELLE Electrifying Pathbreaking Performer – Ayushmann Khurrana

This star has scaled new heights with his power-packed performances that have been pathbreaking in the truest form. With his unconventional choices, he carved a niche that is truly unique. Ayushmann Khurrana is ELLE’s Electrifying Pathbreaking Performer of the year.

ELLE Rising Star – Raashi Khanna

This performer has quickly gained recognition for the intense performances that she has brought to the screen. To acknowledge and appreciate her significant contribution, Raashi Khanna is ELLE’s Rising Star at the ELLE List 2023.

ELLE Cinematic Muse – Vidya Balan

The title of ELLE Cinematic Muse is for the one who has captured the hearts of a million people and served as the inspiration for the greatest filmmakers of all time. This award honours the dexterity and skill of an actor whose alluring aura has dominated the screen. An acting stalwart, Vidya Balan is the ELLE’s Cinematic Muse 2023.

ELLE Game Changer – Shruti Haasan

Owning the game with pride and dignity, this award honors the trailblazer. This distinguished award is going home with the wonderful personality who has altered the game by being one-of-a-kind. Shruti Haasan is the ELLE’s Game Changer winner of the year.

ELLE Innovative Entrepreneur – Ananya Birla

The ELLE Innovative Entrepreneur Award recognises a true entrepreneur who has forged her own path and overcame obstacles with tenacity and grace. It honors the visionary entrepreneurship of a leader. Ananya Birla is a force to reckon with; she is ELLE’s Innovative Entrepreneur 2023.

ELLE Dynamic Performer – Vikrant Massey

This actor has ignited the screens with his captivating performances. With his admirable skill, this performer has captivated audiences with his versatility. Vikrant Massey is rightfully ELLE’s Dynamic Performer 2023.

ELLE Style Icon – Sobhita Dhulipala

A perfect blend of style and elegance, she’s a powerhouse of talent. With looks that could kill, she’s definitely the one Made in Heaven. From her impactful performances to public appearances, let us take this moment to declare our collective admiration for her sartorial A-game. She’s ELLE’s Style Icon and rightly so.

ELLE Stylish Trailblazer – Arjun Kapoor

He infuses flair into everything he wears and is renowned for being witty and entertaining. His acting skill is the only thing that surpasses his style. He effortlessly pulls off every look he dons and thats why Arjun Kapoor is the ELLE’s Stylish TrailBlazer of the year.

ELLE Exemplary Trendsetter – Disha Patani

For the winner of this award, setting trends is second nature. Disha Patani has consistently demonstrated leadership in setting trends in fashion and is recognised with the ELLE Exemplary Trendsetter Award.

ELLE Impact: Fashion, Jury Category – Karishma Swali & The Moonray Design Collective

The ELLE Impact: Fashion, Jury Category at the ELLE List recognises Karishma Swali, an individual whose inventiveness and creativity have influenced the fashion zeitgeist. Karishma Swali and the Moonray Design Collective reimagines traditional Indian handicrafts as timeless modern pieces, paying tribute to their evolution and age-old techniques. By actively working with master craftspeople to reinvent design and the evolution of luxury, they uphold our craft tradition while developing their natural talent.

ELLE Impact: Interior Design, Jury Category – Ravi Vazirani

The winner of this honour will be a distinguished individual who has made a substantial contribution to the interior design field through their expertise and skills and who has skilfully transformed spaces. The ELLE Impact Designer, Jury Category is the founder and creative director of his own design studio, Ravi Vazirani. He effortlessly combines style and utility with his distinctive craftsmanship.

ELLE Impact: Technology, Jury Category – Aman Gupta

The recipient of this award is that tech-savvy individual whose creative thinking has made life easier for everybody. This distinguished pioneer, who is always ahead of the curve, Aman Gupta is the ELLE Impact: Technology, Jury category.

ELLE Impact: Music, Jury Category – Armaan Malik

Armaan Malik made history in 2020 by becoming the first musician to debut at No. 1 on the Top Triller Global Billboard charts twice. He was the winner of the MTV Europe Music Awards as well. This incredible talent is our winner of the ELLE Impact: Music, Jury Category Award. He has an impressive musical career globally.

ELLE Impact: Sports, Jury Category – Ashalata Devi

With a tremendous amount of energy and skill, this athlete has it all. Ashalata Devi has demonstrated herself to be a true champion and is honoured with the ELLE Impact: Sports, Jury Category.

ELLE Artistic Achievement – Prateek Kuhad

A favourite among fans, Prateek Kuhad creates magic with his acoustic guitar and unusual song composition. His songs soulfully steals our hearts, he is awarded with ELLE’s Artistic Achievement.

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