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Provoke awards 2025 honouring icons inspiring generation presented

Chennai, Apr 28 (UNI) Provoke Awards, an event to honour icons for inspiring generation was presented.
At a glittering event held here on Sunday night, the award function celebrated brilliance across cinema, culture, business, and innovation.
Now in its latest edition, the Provoke awards honoured exceptional individuals who have left
a powerful mark on their industries and society at large.
With over 80 awards presented and a star-studded audience of over 1,200 guests, including
500 VIPs, the evening turned out to be a dazzling tribute to visionaries, artists, and achievers.
Film producer Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh of Vel's Univesrity was honoured with Lifetime Achievement
award in Business and Philanthropy, as he joined a constellation of acclaimed figures such as
Tamil film actor-director K. Bhagyaraj (Lifetime Achievement – Male), actress-politician Kushboo Sundar (Lifetime Achievement – Female), Kalaiyarasan (Best Supporting Actor), Soori (Most
Versatile Actor), Priya Bhavani Shankar (Best Actress), Anna Ben (Best Actress - Critics), Nithilan Saminathan (Best Director), R. Parthiban (Lifetime Achievement Award - Path Breaker of Tamil Cinema) receiving accolades that celebrated their impact and legacy.
Other standout awardees included Aishwarya Rajesh – Best Actress in an OTT Series,Sean
Roldan – Best Playback Singer,Pavish Narayan - Promising Star.The awards also celebrated
the rising stars and game-changers of today, like Gunalan Kamalini besides many other
prominent personalities.
From outstanding contributions in sports and lifestyle to cinematic brilliance and philanthropic legacy, the evening was not just a ceremony—it was a celebration of stories that uplift, inspire, and redefine excellence. With enthralling performances, fashion showcases, and heartfelt tributes, the Provoke Awards 2025 reminded us why icons matter—and how their journeys shape the next generation of dreamers and doers, according to a press release from the organisers.
As always, Provoke stands not just as a brand—but a movement dedicated to recognising those who break barriers, challenge norms, and make the world a better place. Beauty Garage was the official sponsor of the prestigious Provoke Lifestyle Awards, celebrating excellence in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
Provoke is an entity of Paulsons Beauty And Fashion Private Limited - The Paulsons Group of Companies, a conglomerate of several businesses that operate across India under the guidance of Dr.Sam Paul, its visionary and founder. Spanning businesses as diverse as Education, Beauty, Fitness and Lifestyle, the brand has also ventured into F&B and Hospitality. Centred in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, the business and its many subsidiaries are present across 10+ States in India and continue to grow every single day.
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