New Delhi : Life throws many challenges and tests us at the worst of our times. Many succumb under pressure and choose to surrender, but some refuse to give in. These brave few tackle all the obstacles and setbacks with courage and hope. IBN7, in partnership with Maruti Suzuki, honoured eight such fearless women at the second edition of Zindagi LIVE Awards.
At a glittering awards ceremony held at Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, Chief Guest, Delhi Chief Minister, Shiela Dixit felicitated the winners, who represent the triumphant spirit of India?s women. Acclaimed actor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also joined her to grace the occasion as the esteemed Guest of Honour.
IBN7 Zindagi LIVE Awards are an extension of an award-winning talk show of the same name on IBN7. The awards adhere to a unique process of selection where the IBN7 Editorial Board deliberates to finalise the winners, keeping in mind their heart-rending stories and inspirational endeavours.
The 8 winners who were honoured at the awards ceremony are:
? Ami B Shroff
? Hema Aziz
? Kiran Thakur
? Sabeena
? Amita Sharma
? Ummul Khair
? Karthika Annamalai
? Hena Nafis & Uzma Nafis
Speaking about the award, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7, said, ?We are delighted to have instituted Zindagi LIVE Awards which complements the strength of the human spirit. This year we honoured eight fearless women, who challenged social stigmas and taboos and chose the zeal of life.?