Mumbai, October 28, 2026: IWMBuzz.com, in association with dentsu, hosted the fifth season of the India Gaming Awards in Mumbai, bringing together prominent television celebrities, entertainment personalities, gaming creators and digital influencers for an evening celebrating the growing influence and achievements of India’s gaming industry.
The star-studded evening witnessed the presence of several popular names from the television and entertainment industries, including Harleen Sethi, Maahi Mukherjee, Raj Anadkat, Puran Gabbi, Arhaan Khan, Roop Durgapal, Aradhana Sharma, Smriti Khanna, Rohin Joshi, Suraj Sonik, Shikha Pandey , Surbhi Tiwari, among others. Their presence added glamour to the occasion, bringing together personalities from different corners of the entertainment industry under one roof.
The gaming fraternity was equally well represented, with some of the industry's recognised creators and gaming personalities in attendance. The guest list included Jonathan ‘Jonathan Gaming’ Amaral, Siddhant Praveen ‘Shreeman Legend’ Josh, Aaditya ‘Dynamo Gaming’ Sawant, Shagufta ‘Xyaa’ Iqbal, Shakshi ‘Sharkshe’ Shetty, Ankit ‘Ankiiibot’ Pandey, Ocean Sharma, Abhinav ‘ABHI9AV’ Shukla and Kaveesha ‘Kavvaie’ Uri, among others.
The gathering reflected the remarkable evolution of gaming in India, where content creators, streamers and esports personalities have built strong digital communities and established themselves as influential voices in the entertainment landscape. Their growing popularity has also opened new avenues for collaborations between gaming, brands, television and digital media.
India Gaming Awards Season 5 continued to highlight the importance of recognising the people and talent contributing to this expanding ecosystem. By bringing together gaming creators and mainstream entertainment personalities, the event celebrated the diversity and creativity that define India's evolving digital entertainment industry.
The association between IWMBuzz.com and dentsu further underscored the growing connection between entertainment, gaming and brand engagement. With gaming audiences expanding across platforms and demographics, the industry continues to create opportunities for creators, advertisers and entertainment professionals alike.
The fifth season of the India Gaming Awards was a celebration of the community, talent and creativity shaping the future of gaming in India. With an impressive gathering of television celebrities, digital creators and gaming personalities, the evening brought gaming and entertainment together for a memorable celebration in Mumbai.