Javed Akhtar makes Instagram debut; veteran actor, wife Shabana Azmi extends a warm welcome

The Times Power Women Awards celebrated women achievers who have made it their mission to serve society. Actress Shabana Azmi (R) presented the Theatre Veteran award to Raell Padamsee (L).

Marathi actress Mrinal Kulkarni was felicitated as the Leading Actor in Marathi Cinema.

In pic: Kulkarni receives the award from Raell Padamsee.

The Times Power Women Awards celebrated women who have brought about positive changes in society. Actress Sai Tamhankar (L) was felicitated as a Young Achiever in Marathi Cinema. Founding Dean of the Indian School of Management & Entrepreneurship Indu Shahni (R) presented the award.

In a world being run by social media, bloggers play an important role. Zeba Kohli honoured celebrity video influencer Scherezade Shroff (L) with the Social Media Blogger title.

Actress Shilpa Shetty (L) was felicitated by Shabana Azmi for her business achievements as Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year.

The felicitations at the event were based on the contribution of various individuals in different fields/categories and were selected by an internal panel of the publishing house.

Actress Mandira Bedi (L), who has come to be known as a fitness icon, was felicitated as the Fittest Fashion Icon of the Year. Bedi had lost 22 kgs in just 6 months after the birth of her first child.

The award was presented by Vinay Aranha, Director, Rosary Group.

The awards recognised the women of today who are surging forward in society as agents of change and contributing to economic development. Dr Indu Shahani (R) felicitated chocolatier Zeba Kohli (L) as an Employer of Women workforce.

'Ambarsariya', 'Bedardi Raja', 'Naina' and many other melodious tracks have made Sona Mohapatra a household name. The singer was honoured with the Leading Playback Singer title.

In pic: Sona Mohapatra (L) with banker, singer and social activist Amruta Fadnavis (R).

Actress Shabana Azmi was honoured with the title of Legendary Role Model in Indian Cinema by Amruta Fadnavis (R).