Indian model Bhavitha Mandava has been named one of Instagram's 25 global Rings Award 2026 winners. Celebrated for her trailblazing fashion career, including opening a Chanel runway and Chanel ambassadorship, she is one of three India-linked winners alongside Kerala freestyle footballer Muhammed Riswan and Indian-American comedian Pooja Tripathi based in New York, and recognized for creative risk-taking and cultural impact.
