Provoke Awards 2025 – Honouring Icons Who Inspire a Generation Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr.K.Ishari Ganesh, K.Bhagyaraj, R.Parthiban and Khushboo
The much-anticipated Provoke Awards 2025 unfolded in grand style at The Leela Palace, Chennai, celebrating brilliance across cinema, culture, business, and innovation. Now in its latest edition, the Provoke Awards continue to honour 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 was a dazzling tribute to visionaries, artists, and achievers.
Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, was honoured for Lifetime Achievement in Business & Philanthropy, as he joined a constellation of acclaimed figures such as K. Bhagyaraj (Lifetime Achievement – Male), 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 honourees 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.
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.
