MUMBAI, JUNE 19 :  Actress and entrepreneur Preeti Jhangiani, Co-Founder of Swen Entertainment, was honored as the Her Circle Icon at the Her Circle Bizruptors Awards 2024.

The awards ceremony, held at the Reliance Corporate Park, was organised by Her Circle, the digital women’s platform.
Preeti, who began her career at 17, co-founded Swen Entertainment and launched innovative ventures like the Pro Panja League. She received the award from Ujjwala Singhania, Director of JK International Inc.

Industry veterans such as Dr Madhu Chopra, Vikram Bawa, and Ekta Rajani were in attendance, with Anu Menon, also known as ‘Lola Kutty,’ serving as the emcee.

In her acceptance speech, Preeti highlighted the unique challenges and strengths women bring to the sports industry.

The Bizruptor awards are notable for being decided by an independent jury of industry icons, including fashion designer Anita Dongre, venture capitalist Tarana Lalwani, entrepreneur Ankita Vashistha, and CEO of Her Circle, Tanya Chaitanya.

Over seven women entrepreneurs were recognised, selected from an initial pool of 1,027 candidates from across the country. These women have turned their homes into business hubs, demonstrating perseverance and innovation.

The awards highlighted the social, cultural, and structural challenges women face in business. Women represent only a third of entrepreneurs globally. The Her Circle Bizruptors 2024 celebrated remarkable women and set the stage for a new era of women’s empowerment and innovation.(UNI)