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In this issue

66 years. That’s how long Femina has been documenting life in India! Every anniversary is a reminder that this magazine is more than pages bound together. It is a living archive of ambition, hopes, dreams, desires, and despair, too.
This anniversary, like every year, we bring you the Femina Fab List 2025 with stories of remarkable women. Inventive, restless, emotionally intelligent, compassionate, courageous, and uncompromisingly future-facing, they have shaped conversations this year across the country.
We have a special person on the cover – the architect of a landmark moment in women’s sports leading a team that gave the country one of the greatest gifts imaginable – a World Cup victory. The leader, none other than the captain Harmanpreet Kaur, lets us in on her remarkable journey to sporting gold.
Stalwarts such as our Honourable President Droupadi Murmuji, philanthropist Nita Ambani, entrepreneur Isha Ambani, chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, para-athletes such as Bhavina Patel and Sheetal Devi, iconic champions such as Mirabai Chanu, and young forces such as Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, Linthoi Chanambam, are all in here and many more!

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THE FAB LIST 2025

We know you're always looking for motivation and, this issue, we bring it to you from the best of the best.

2 mins

DROUPADI MURMU

The President of India

1 mins

NITA AMBANI

Philanthropist & Business Leader

1 mins

INDIAN WOMEN'S CRICKET TEAM

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Winners

1 mins

DR MARIAZEENA JOHNSON

At the helm of one of India’s most prestigious universities stands Dr Mariazeena Johnson.

2 mins

TAMANNAAH BHATIA

Actor, Producer & Entrepreneur

1 mins

JYOTIKA BUBBER KAPUR

Elite Mrs India 2022 & Entrepreneur

1 mins

ANITA DONGRE

The Indian designer celebrates 30 years of her eponymous label with the launch of a flagship store in Los Angeles's covetable fashion district.

1 mins

AISHWARYA BANSAL

Co-Founder – Smartworld Developers

1 mins

PRIYANKA CHOPRA

There is almost nothing Priyanka Chopra cannot do.

1 mins

GEETHA PRIYA

She's a role model in more ways than one - a leader in the higher-education sector, a Kannada film actor who is recognised for her roles in socially conscious cinema, and a visionary with several accolades to her name.

1 mins

ISHA AMBANI

Isha Ambani is the leader of a growing crop of young women entrepreneurs who are putting India on the map with their ventures.

1 mins

DR NAFEESA AHMED

Vice Chairperson – Presidency Group of Institutions (PGI)

1 mins

DR NAYANA SIVARAJ

In a world chasing quick-fix beauty, Dr Nayana Sivaraj chose a quieter, truer path rooted in wisdom, science and purpose. As an Ayurvedic physician, she found her calling in healing people and revitalising the essence of the skincare industry. Her clinical experiences opened her eyes to a disheartening truth that most 'natural' skincare products were far from natural. Refusing to compromise, she began her own research, blending ancient Ayurvedic knowledge with advanced organic innovation. The quest gave birth to Vanaura Organics, a brand built on integrity and global compliance.

1 mins

DIG INDRANI BARUAH

IPS Officer

1 mins

PRIKANSHA LUTHRA

Co-Founder & Director - Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions

1 mins

BHAVINA PATEL

Para Table Tennis Champion

1 mins

DR PAYAL KANODIA

A combination of two diverse disciplines rolled into one drives Dr Payal Kanodia's dedication to transform India's social landscape. The dynamic social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and athlete drives initiatives in health, education, women's empowerment, and sustainable development across 22 states as Chairperson of the M3M Foundation. A gold medallist in kettlebell lifting, she exemplifies discipline and purpose.

1 mins

KATRINA KAIF

Actor & Entrepreneur

1 mins

DR GRACE PINTO

A visionary educationist and compassionate leader, Dr Grace Pinto has dedicated her life to empowering students through holistic learning. As the Managing Director of Ryan Group of Institutions, she has built one of India’s largest school networks anchored in faith, innovation, and values-based education. Ryan Group spans across 150+ branches across the globe.

1 mins

DIVYA DESHMUKH

Chess Grandmaster

1 mins

AKSHA KAMBOJ

Executive Chairperson - Aspect Global Ventures & Vice President - India Bullion and Jewellers Association

1 mins

ANANYA PANDAY

Every generation has a standout actor who transcends genres. Among the current Gen-Z lot of actors in Bollywood, that’s Ananya Panday.

1 mins

KADHAMBARI S VISWANATHAN

Assistant Vice President - VIT University

1 mins

TENZIN YANGKI

Arunachal Pradesh's First Woman IPS Officer

1 mins

PRACHI DHABAL DEB

Royal Icing Cake Artist & Founder – Cake Decor India

1 mins

KRITI SANON

Actor, Producer & Entrepreneur

1 mins

SHACHI KUMAR & RUCHI GUSIA

Sisters Shachi Kumar and Ruchi Gusia might have their backgrounds in Political Science and Mechanical Engineering, respectively, but today, they're redefining modern fashion with pockets as both purpose and philosophy. As Founders of Zebein India, a contemporary clothing brand for women, they bring functionality, sustainability, and thoughtful craftsmanship to the forefront with timeless linen garments that honour women's lives.

1 mins

COLONEL SOFIYA QURESHI

Indian Army

1 mins

PREETI PALLAVI PATNAIK

Preeti Pallavi Patnaik is the Managing Director of Tushi Motors (Maruti Suzuki Dealership), Convenor of INWEC, and Co-founder of Kalinga Desiagro Foundation, Odyssa Coffee and Founder of Reform by Namrata Purohit, Bhubaneswar, is a visionary entrepreneur shaping Odisha's business landscape.

1 mins

WING COMMANDER VYOMIKA SINGH

Indian Air Force Officer, Helicopter Pilot & Media Face of Operation Sindoor

1 mins

DR ANURUPA ROY

Entrepreneur

1 mins

RASHMIKA MANDANNA

Rashmika Mandanna stepped into 2025 as a modern-day star - someone whose fame shines across languages, borders, and audiences.

1 mins

BHAVINI KHAKHKHAR

A trail blazer in the skincare and e-commerce space, Bhavini Khakhkhar has transformed beauty into a movement.

1 mins

RADHA BAHIN BHATT

Gandhian Social Worker & Environmental Activist

1 mins

SOMDUTTA SINGH

Founder & CEO - Assiduus Global

1 mins

SHEETAL DEVI

Para-Archer & Trailblazer

1 mins

SHWETA SHALINI

Social Entrepreneur & Leader

1 mins

BHARGAVI M

Founder President - Family Multipurpose Co-operative Society & Managing Director - Avanaya Homes (OPC) Private Limited

2 mins

KHUSHBU NAG

Bodybuilder & Tribal Champion

1 mins

ISHA DEEPAK CHANDE

Managing Director - Deepak Builders & Developers

1 mins

NIKITA PORWAL

Femina Miss India World 2024

1 mins

SALINA SAMAL

Managing Director - Tripathaga Textiles

1 mins

LT COMMANDER YASHASVI SOLANKI

Naval Officer & First Woman Aide-de-Camp To The President of India

1 mins

DR ANNIE JACOB

Director - KCG College of Technology, Hindustan Group of Institutions

1 mins

MIRABAI CHANU

Olympian Weightlifter

1 mins

ADYA ANAND CHORDIA

Entrepreneur

1 mins

NANDITA ROY

Seven awards at the Filmfare Awards Bangla for Bohurupi makes 2025 a landmark year for director-producer Nandita Roy.

1 mins

DR MONISHA KAPOOR

Director & Chief Operating Surgeon – Dr Monisha Kapoor Aesthetics, New Delhi

1 mins

SONALI MISHRA

Director General - Railway Protection Force

1 mins

REVATHI RAJU

Heritage Revivalist, Educationist & Cultural Custodian

1 mins

BANU MUSHTAQ

Banu Mushtaq achieved one of the most significant milestones for regional Indian literature when her short-story collection Heart Lamp: Selected Stories won the International Booker Prize in May 2025. She became the first author writing in Kannada to receive the award, and the first to do so for a short-story collection.

1 mins

DR MINNIE BODHANWALA

CEO - Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital & Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children

1 mins

DOLLY SINGH

Digital Creator, Actor & Global Instagram Golden Ring Winner

1 mins

SUGANDHA CHAUDHARY SUDHA

A woman of grace, intellect, and unwavering purpose, Sugandha Chaudhary Sudha embodies the modern art of balance. A postgraduate in International Business from Amity University, the 38-year-old powerhouse is the Founder of Carpe Diem Exhibition, one of India's most distinguished lifestyle and fashion platforms.

1 mins

BATOOL BEGUM

Folk Singer & Padma Shri Awardee

1 mins

DR MANIMEKALAI MOHAN

Founder & Managing Trustee – SSVM Group of Institutions

1 mins

ANOUSHKA SINHA

Human Rights Activist & Social Leader

1 mins

RUTVI VYAS

Educationist, Social Activist & Women Leadership Advocate

1 mins

ANEET PADDA

To both Bollywood and Indian audiences, Aneet Padda represents a fresh face in Hindi cinema.

1 mins

DR ANUSHREE ANITA

An expert in astrology and holistic healing, Dr Anushree Anita is an award-winning astrologer and holistic energy expert known for blending ancient Vedic wisdom with modern science. Holding a PhD in Vedic Astro-Science from a French university, she also leads research on Rigveda-based formulas for herbal-organic drinks. She helps people harmonise their seven chakras, balance energies, and unlock true potential.

1 mins

MIRA RAJPUT

Entrepreneur

1 mins

SREEPRIYA NS

Co-founder & CEO – Entrust Family Office

1 mins

ANAMIKA KHANNA

Fashion Designer

1 mins

K VEENA

Founder - Naturals Salon

1 mins

SAGARIKA NATH

IPS Officer - Odisha Cadre

1 mins

DAMINI OBEROI

An award-winning wedding planner celebrated for her extravagant floral artistry and immersive designs, Damini Oberoi is the founder of Q Events & Weddings. A protégé of globally-celebrated designer Preston Bailey, she has crafted iconic celebrations across the world and continues redefining luxury events in India.

1 mins

SANGITA JINDAL

Chairperson - JSW Foundation

1 mins

DR SHRUTI SHARMA

CEO – Brindavan Group Of Institutions

1 mins

KARISHMA SWALI

Creative Director - Chorus, Chanakya International & Founder - Chanakya School of Craft

1 mins

DR GARIMA SHARMA

Medical Director – Evacare + Complete Women Healthcare and Fertility Center

1 mins

LINTHOI CHANAMBAM

World Champion Judoka

1 mins

NANDITA MANWANI

Founder & Principal Designer – The Studio by Nandita Manwani

1 mins

IMAN CHAKRABORTY

Singer & Playback Artist

1 mins

SHILPA BHAGAT

Shilpa Bhagat is the founder of Fitistan, a vibrant fitness community and an app with a strong emphasis on holistic health. Integrating physical fitness, mindful nutrition, mental wellbeing, and sustainable lifestyle practices, Fitistan helps members thrive inside and out. Today, under Shilpa’s leadership, Fitistan has grown into a powerful movement with over 7.5 lakh people across India inspiring more and more individuals to choose healthier, fitter lifestyles.

1 mins

DR NITIKA SANDHU

Molecular Geneticist & Crop-Improvement Scientist

1 mins

DIGISHA SHAH

A leading voice in India's PR and digital space, Digisha Shah is the founder of a PR and social media agency, DSPR, working with several national and international brands across the luxury, lifestyle, wedding and hospitality industries for over 14 years.

1 mins

AMNINDER SANDHU

Chef & Culinary Entrepreneur

1 mins

DR DOROTHY THOMAS

This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for Dr Dorothy Thomas since her dreams took flight and milestones transformed into memories, marked by the inspiring journey of four years and four campuses. It is this spirit of purposeful growth that defines her leadership at the Casagrand International Group of Schools, where she continues to shape an educational ecosystem built on joy, confidence, and life skills that stay with children long after textbooks close.

1 mins

SHREYASHI JOSHI

Roller Skater & Inline Freestyle Champion

1 mins

POONAM SHARMA

Chairperson - Accurate Group of Institutions

1 mins

DAIAPHI “REBLE” LAMARE

Rapper & Northeast Hip-Hop Trailblazer

1 mins

ASHI TANWAR

Co-Founder - Event Casa

1 mins

GITA UPADHYAY

Educator, Writer & Translator

1 mins

VAIJAYANTI BHALCHANDRA

It is said that entrepreneurs build businesses, leaders build movements. Vaijayanti Bhalchandra, a leader in her own right, has been a bridge between reshaping India's salon landscape with a blend of science, style and uncompromising hygiene. As the co-founder of YLG (You Look Great!) Salons, her vision was very clear right from the start – to turn everyday beauty rituals into moments of confidence and care.

1 mins

RENEE NORONHA

India's Youngest Female Ironman

1 mins

VRATIKA GUPTA

Founder & CEO - Maison Sia

1 mins

DR G MADHAVI LATHA & TEAM

IISc Professor & Rock Engineering Team Behind the World's Highest Chenab Bridge

1 mins

AAVRITI GAUTAM

Founder & Host - Happy Alien Life with Aavriti (HAL)

1 mins

MAAYA RAJESHWARAN REVATHI

At just 16, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is living the kind of life most young players only dare to dream about. The Coimbatore-born teenager, currently training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, has turned this year into an important chapter of her young career.

1 mins

DR N SHILFA NIGAR

Chief Dental Surgeon – across multiple Apollo Dental Clinics & Founder and CEO – Lets Laser – Goodbye Razor, Hello Laser

1 mins

DR SANGHAMITRA PATI

Public Health Scientist & Administrator

1 mins

DR TASNEEM SHARIFF

Co-Founder & Secretary General - The Diplomatic Club & Global Trade, Micro-Economics & Governance Strategist

1 mins

DEEPIKA TO

Captain - Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team

1 mins

MEGHA GUPTA SARDA

A leader who blends clarity with compassion, Megha Gupta Sarda has been shaping the GS Group's growth story with a people-first vision. Under her able leadership and guidance, the real estate and infrastructure company has expanded into new markets, delivering commercial, residential and mixed-use spaces.

1 mins

MAHEIKA SHARMA

Fashion Model, Lifestyle Creator & Yoga Advocate

1 mins

LATA VASISHT

This year has been a wonderful turning point for Lata Vasisht, a year when her dream, once just a quiet spark in a world of heavy machines and louder opinions, found its wind. As the Founder and CEO of Aadhya Airtek, she has built more than just a company, she has built a movement, one that believes technology can be gentle, purposeful and kind to the planet.

1 mins

PREETI PANIGRAHI

Every few years, a performance arrives that feels raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. In 2025, that performance – intimate, brave and impossible to ignore – belonged to Preeti Panigrahi.

1 mins

PRIYA AJBANI

Priya Ajbani is a fire safety pioneer. She founded Firescue - an easy-to-use firefighting solution for homes and small businesses and is the director and CEO of Monsher India Safety Equipments, a Mumbai-based fire safety provider company. -

1 mins

RITU NEGI

Captain - Indian Women's Kabaddi Team

1 mins

KAMAKSHI JYOSNA

Bringing together architectural insight and entrepreneurial instinct, Kamakshi Jyosna, Founder of Kshethra Group, creates long-term value projects that people trust.

1 mins

DR RUMA BHARGAVA

Global Health Strategist & Social Innovation Leader

1 mins

ARZOO ALAMIN

A storyteller by heart and an entrepreneur by instinct, Arzoo Alamin is heading two dynamic worlds with a sense of purpose and instinctive creativity. She helms BIRTHDAY, a creative space by the Kinetic Group that blends imagination, storytelling and design to celebrate everyday creativity and Kinetic Watts & Volts, the EV vertical of the Group.

1 mins

DR MEGHA BHARGAVA

Additional Commissioner of Income Tax & Social Impact Innovator

1 mins

SANJANA BHAJANKA

India's First Certified Baby Planner

1 mins

PRANAVI URS

Professional Golfer & IGPL Champion

1 mins

DR KIRAN CHAKRAVARTY SUMANTH

Dr Kiran Chakravarty Sumanth is a person whose compassionate nature is rooted in her upbringing within the Defence fraternity, leading her to become a medical doctor.

1 mins

ANKITA CHAWLA

Content Creator, Career Educator & Digital Storyteller

1 mins

DR TRUPTI AGARWAL

With an innate understanding of children's needs, Dr Trupti Agarwal works tirelessly to make quality education accessible to all strata of society, fostering inclusive cultures and prioritising the social and emotional wellbeing of every child. The Chairperson of Vishwakarma Group of Schools and Director of Wisdom World Schools, she holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology and leads 700 teachers and 8,000 students across four campuses. As a new-age educationist, she inspires change by embracing technology, nurturing creativity, and championing the holistic development of every student in her care.

1 mins

KHANAK GUPTA

Co-Founder & CEO - Sohrai Beauty

1 mins

MADHU LUNAWAT

Chartered Accountant-turned-deal maker-turned-fund builder, Madhu Lunawat has led hundreds of marquee private-equity transactions before entering the mutual fund arena with the rare distinction of launching India’s first woman-founded asset management company.

1 mins

MAANA PATEL

Olympic Swimmer & Backstroke Specialist

1 mins

NATALIE GRANT NANDA

At the forefront of transformative healthcare in India, Natalie Grant Nanda leads Ruby Hall Clinic's strategic and operational direction, driving major medical technology upgrades and future-ready expansions. With a background spanning business, biology, and global healthcare, she blends analytical thinking with decisive leadership to shape one of India's most progressive healthcare institutions.

1 mins

SUHANI SHAH

Mentalist & YouTuber

1 mins

AKANKSHA CHOPRA

Sustainability Strategist & Policy Intelligence Specialist

1 mins

JONITA GANDHI

Jonita Gandhi made 2025 a year of bold musical leaps and authentic reinvention.

1 mins

KULSUM SHADAB WAHAB

Her work began quietly, in rooms where women rebuilt their lives thread by thread. In 2025, that work travelled all the way to Milan, and placed an Indian changemaker on one of fashion's most influential global stages.

1 mins

SAHHER BAMBBA

From her Bollywood debut in Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas in 2019, and her role as Maham Begum in the 2021 series

1 mins

SBI LIFE'S THANKS-A-DOT INITIATIVE: A GLOBAL STAND FOR BREAST HEALTH

SBI Life Insurance elevated the conversation on breast health by achieving a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Hot Water Bottle Sentence, urging every household to prioritize early detection

1 mins

THE BUTTER BOARD IS BACK!

It's been around a while - in fact, the butter board first featured in Chef Joshua McFadden's book Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables in 2017, and has enjoyed several bouts of popularity since.

1 mins

THE BICESTER COLLECTION LEADS EUROPE'S AUTUMN EDIT

Celebrate the spirit of autumn across Europe where fashion, food, and culture come alive, starting with The Bicester Collections' Villages

2 mins

EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS, BUILT ON PURPOSE

ANNALAXMI, making premium food essentials affordable for every Indian household

2 mins

TRANSFORMING PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY WITH EXPERTISE, EMPATHY & INNOVATION

In a world where healthcare often moves at the speed of technology, finding a doctor who combines clinical precision with genuine compassion is rare. At Cure Kids Dental Clinic in Ahmedabad, Dr Ritu Bagga has created a space where children feel safe, parents feel reassured, and dentistry becomes less about fear—and more about nurturing confidence and lifelong well-being.

1 mins

REVOLUTIONISING INDIA'S TEXTILE HERITAGE

A homegrown brand, Tadko champions India's handmade fabrics, promoting craft and sustainability across the world

2 mins

From Tree To Treat

Primrose Monteiro D'Souza follows walnuts on a carefully-monitored journey from California to our shelves and refrigerators

2 mins

SWEET-SCENTED SUCCESS

Perfumery expert SHEETAL DESAI has spent decades immersed in every aspect of the fragrance business.

2 mins

BOOST DIGESTION WITH YOGA

Address mind and body imbalance with these easy yoga poses to treat digestive ailments.

1 mins

BEAT THE BURNOUT

Identify the early warning signs of chronic stress before it takes a lasting toll.

3 mins

FROM CONSENT TO CONTRACEPTION

Taking care of your sexual health involves much more than just being aware of your body. Kalwyna Rathod puts together an expert guide on sexual wellness for women

2 mins

MINDFUL MONDAYS, HAPPY WEEKDAYS

Improve your work week with small positive changes.

2 mins

RESET YOUR BODY

Nutritionist Dr Rohini Patil details how you can balance your metabolism with just a few simple lifestyle changes

2 mins

EMBRACE YOUR BUNDLE OF JOY

For some mothers, the postpartum phase can be a roller-coaster ride instead of a period of joy and calm. Kalwyna Rathod sheds some light on how prioritising mental health can help with postpartum depression

3 mins

SHAPE YOUR IMAGE

Working on your body language and everyday grooming can make a huge difference to your personal and professional life.

3 mins

A SHINE THAT ENDURES

Silver has evolved for contemporary purposes, but it still carries its age-old significance. Kalwyna Rathod explores its role in luxury gifting and décor