The 6th edition of the YLF Pride of Bengal Awards, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s Young Leaders Forum (YLF), lit up JW Marriott Kolkata on 26th April, Saturday evening. Celebrating the spirit, achievements, and resilience of Bengal, the prestigious event brought together leading names from music, film, fashion, business, and sports for a night to remember.
This year, the Pride of Bengal Awards honored 16 outstanding individuals for their remarkable contributions to their industries and communities. The evening witnessed a dynamic blend of inspiring award presentations, powerful performances, and a vibrant after-party that kept the energy soaring into the night.
Bollywood stars Neha Dhupia, Mouni Roy, Rahul Bose, and singer Ash King added glamour, charm, and inspiration to the celebrations.
Speaking at the event, Mouni Roy shared, “Bengal will always be home. Being here tonight, surrounded by so much love, inspiration, and talent, is truly overwhelming. It’s incredible to see such an initiative that celebrates the best of Bengal.”
Neha Dhupia, who hosted the evening, reflected on the significance of the platform, saying, “The 6th edition of the Pride of Bengal Awards is not just an awards night – it’s a tribute to the heartbeat of this land the people who define what it means to dream boldly, lead fearlessly, and inspire endlessly.”
Celebrated actor and humanitarian Rahul Bose expressed, “Two things I loved as a kid were acting and playing. Thankfully, 50 years later, I still get to do it. Thank you Kolkata – you are one of my two favourite cities in the world. There are few places in this world that have a greater human and soul force.”
Reflecting on the success of the night, Pratiik Jalan and Sagar Agarwal, Chairpersons of YLF, said: “The Pride of Bengal Awards is not just an awards night – it’s a movement. Each story we celebrated tonight represents the grit, creativity, and passion that make Bengal truly unique. Witnessing so many incredible individuals under one roof reminds us that the future of Bengal is in brilliant hands.”
In a first for the platform, the evening also saw YLF members celebrating their own with the introduction of YLF’s internal awards, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to an already spectacular night.
The YLF Pride of Bengal Awards 2025 once again stood true to its vision – Honoring Excellence, Celebrating Heritage.