Northeast brought together the finest talents of the region on March 2,
2025, at Taj Vivanta, Guwahati. Hosted by Femina, India’s leading women’s
lifestyle brand, the evening honoured individuals who have made a lasting impact
across diverse fields. The first-ever Northeast edition proved to be a
resounding success, highlighting the region’s rich talent and trailblazing
achievers.
The evening commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting by esteemed
guests of honour – Seema Biswas; Manisha Hazarika; Diganta Borah, Inspector
General of Police, Special Bureau; Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Commissioner of
Police; Dr. Sanjive Narain, Entrepreneur, Producer and Media Pioneer; and Dr.
P. Srinivasa Reddy, Managing Director, Sai Vikash. This was followed by the
felicitation of achievers from various sectors, including entrepreneurship,
arts, sports, and social impact, recognising their outstanding contributions to
society.
One of the most touching moments of the evening was awardee Marmita
Mitra’s heartfelt speech, in which she expressed deep gratitude for the
overwhelming love she has received from the people of Assam. She sang a few
lines for the audience. The night also saw a captivating performance by Kuntal
Raj Chakroborty, Guinness Book of World Record holder for the longest mandolin
marathon, adding to the grandeur of the celebration.
Among the illustrious honourees were DIG Indrani Baruah (IPS), Nishita
Goswami, Rima Das, Dr. Akshata Narain, Marmita Mitra, and Zarina Laskar, whose
exceptional journeys and contributions were celebrated. Additionally, legendary
athletes Mary Kom and Dipa Karmakar, actor and model Andrea Kevichusa, and
entrepreneur Rita Tage were honoured for their incredible achievements. The
event also recognised distinguished awardees such as Dr. Sangeeta Tripathi,
Pallavi Choudhury Baishya, Sanchita Chakraborty, and many more.
Speaking about the occasion, Ambika Muttoo, Editor-in-chief, Femina,
shared, “Every success story holds the power to inspire, and, with Femina
Achievers 2025 Northeast, we take pride in spotlighting these extraordinary
journeys. The Northeast is a region brimming with talent, and, just like our
other editions, this event reaffirms our belief that excellence knows no
boundaries. Through these awards, we aim to honour individuals whose dedication
and innovation continue to shape the future.”
With the grand success of Femina Achievers 2025: Northeast, the series
remains dedicated to recognising individuals who redefine success through their
relentless passion and commitment.
