HT India’s Most Stylish Awards 2025: From timeless Akshay Kumar to OG tastemaker Sonam Kapoor, meet the winners

Hindustan Times hosted the 15th edition of HT India’s Most Stylish Awards 2025 tonight in Mumbai, celebrating 100 years of HT along with fashion, flair and cinema over the years. Here’s a look at the winners list, featuring stars who truly shine brightest of them all: Winners of HT India’s Most Stylish Awards 2025 Sonam Kapoor Ahuja —The Global Style Icon: If fashion is a language, she speaks it fluently, instinctively and always ahead of the curve Subodh Gupta — The Visionary Aesthete: His artistic vision extends far beyond the canvas — it is a fusion of heritage and innovation Shikhar Dhawan — The Maverick of Style: Fearless on the field, undeniably charismatic off it — his presence is as commanding as his cover drive Farhan Akhtar — The Renaissance Man: Actor, director, musician, poet — he is a master of many arts, and his style reflects his inherent versatility Abhishek Bachchan — The Quintessential Gentleman: With an unmatched charm and an understated sense of style, he embodies classic sophistication with a modern edge Sunil Sethi — The Maestro of Indian Design: Few have shaped Indian design as profoundly as he has. And like his music, his style is polished and individualistic Rekha — The Eternal Enchantress: Draped in opulent Kanjeevarams, adorned with layers of gold jewellery, and defined by her bold red lips, she is poetry in motion — a symbol of cinematic royalty and old-world charm Apart from celebrating India’s Most Stylish icons, the evening also witnessed an exclusive fashion showcase by star designer Manish Malhotra. Featuring the legendary Mumtaz, the gorgeous Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the stunning Urmila Matondkar, and Gen-Z’s style icon Khushi Kapoor, his show paid tribute to the timeless fashion of Indian cinema over the decades.