RPSG Lifestyle Media Presents ‘The Honours’, Powered by The Hollywood Reporter India, Marking a New Benchmark for Indian Entertainment
18 FEBRUARY 2026, MUMBAI: RPSG Lifestyle Media presented the inaugural edition of The Honours, an invitation-only celebration conceived to recognise the most artistically significant and culturally resonant work across Indian entertainment. This intellectual property is powered by The Hollywood Reporter India (THR India).
As a flagship IP of RPSG Lifestyle Media, The Honours arrives at a pivotal moment for Indian cinema and storytelling: a moment when the quality of its creative output proportionately matches the industry’s global ambitions.
Held at The Great Room, Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai, the evening brought together nearly 150 of the most influential artists, creators, collaborators, and decision-makers from across the Indian entertainment ecosystem. Designed as a convocation, the focus remained firmly on the work and the people behind it.
Avarna Jain, Chairperson, RPSG Lifestyle Media, said, “At RPSG Lifestyle Media, we believe that great storytelling commands great recognition. We launch ‘The Honours’ with a simple mission: to give excellence the spotlight it deserves; to celebrate craft, credibility, and the creators who push boundaries. This industry is rich with moments of celebration. But ‘the Honours’ is about something deeper. It is a statement. A homage. A conscious choice to value artistry over applause, and to honour excellence with integrity and meaning.”
What distinguishes The Honours from the broader awards landscape is its editorial foundation. There are no public nominations, popularity polls, or rankings. Honourees are identified through rigorous editorial evaluation — extensive viewing, critical deliberation, and consensus led by the editorial leadership of The Hollywood Reporter India (the powering brand for the platform). The result is a selection process defined by discernment, not democratisation.
Anupama Chopra, Editor of The Hollywood Reporter India, said, “With The Honours, The Hollywood Reporter India establishes a new kind of platform — one that champions work that moves the industry forward, celebrates stories that resonate beyond their moment, and recognises the teams that are, together, shaping the future of Indian entertainment.”
This inaugural edition saw 17 Honours presented across categories.
DETAILS OF THE EVENING
The evening witnessed an exceptional gathering of leading voices from across the Indian entertainment landscape, and the conversations that unfolded — between filmmakers, writers, actors, and technicians — were, in many ways, the evening’s truest measure of success.
Among the distinguished attendees were Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Shabana Azmi, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta (CEO, Dharma Productions), Dulquer Salmaan, Bobby Deol, Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Imtiaz Ali, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Mari Selvaraj, Vikramaditya Motwane, Avinash Arun, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Siddhant Gupta, Zahan Kapoor and many other notable names shaping Indian cinema today. Designed as a convocation, the focus remained firmly on the work and the people behind it.
Honourees at The Hollywood Reporter Honours 2026:
Streaming Excellence
Black Warrant
Black, White & Gray – Love Kills
Khauf
Paatal Lok – Season 2
The Ba***ds of Bollywood
The Honours Icon
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Movies Excellence
Bison Kaalamaadan
Homebound
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Saiyaara
The Honour for the Biggest Box Office
Dhurandhar
THR Spotlight
Basil Joseph
Dulquer Salmaan
Lakshmipriya Devi
Rohan Kanawade
Vicky Kaushal
Ruchira Jaitly, CMO, Diageo India, added, “At Johnnie Walker, we believe in the multi-hyphenated individual who is approaching the world on their own terms with their unique perspectives and interests – shaped by personal purpose, creativity, and the desire to move forward in a unique fashion. ‘The Honours’ Powered by The Hollywood Reporter India (A RPSG Lifestyle Media Property;
An RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Company) beautifully mirrors this belief, celebrating those who are redefining success and shaping culture through their unique journeys. Together, with THR India, we’re proud to recognize individuals whose personal stories of progress inspire others to keep dreaming, keep creating, and Keep Walking.”
OUR PARTNERS
Presenting Partner: Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water
Luxury Mobility Partner: BMW Excellence Club
Hospitality Partner: Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai
About The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is a flagship entertainment media brand, offering in-depth reporting, analysis, and thought-provoking reviews; unparalleled access, world-class photography and video; and feature exclusives in its award-winning magazine and dynamic website. The Hollywood Reporter also boasts prestigious live events, industry-leading philanthropic, empowerment, and diversity initiatives, and hugely successful video series, including the Emmy-nominated “Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.” It was named best entertainment publication at the 15th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards in December 2022, and best entertainment website at the 16th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards in December 2023.
About RPSG Lifestyle Media
Part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, RPSG Lifestyle Media has recently launched multiple media titles, including Esquire India, The Hollywood Reporter India, Robb Report India, and its own wedding-forward title, Manifest. The group has plans to expand into various lifestyle verticals in the near future. The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group is a USD 7-billion group with interests in power, carbon black, IT, retail, FMCG, sports, media, and entertainment.
