Triumphs of Talent Hosts Heroes of Hyderabad Awards 2025
Speaking on the occasion, C.V. Anand said that “Heroes living in our streets, who work selflessly for the welfare of society without expecting any benefit, must definitely be recognized.”
The Heroes of Hyderabad Awards 2025, hosted by Triumphs of Talent (ToT), lit up the city last evening at Raasta, Sattva Knowledge City, with an unforgettable celebration of leadership, innovation, and community impact. The event brought together changemakers, artists, and citizens who embody the true spirit of Hyderabad.
The exclusive, invite-only ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries. Mr. C.V. Anand, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, attended as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Raj N, Founder & CEO of Zaggle, and Mr. Amer Ali Khan, MLC, Telangana, joined as Guests of Honour, adding further prestige to the evening.
Speaking on the occasion, C.V. Anand said that “Heroes living in our streets, who work selflessly for the welfare of society without expecting any benefit, must definitely be recognized.”
A distinguished jury panel ensured the credibility of the awards, comprising:
Miraj Fahim –CEO, Telangana Innovation Council; Pratyusha Sharma – CHRO, Invesco India; Jai Krishna B – Group President HR, Amara Raja; Rajesh Duddu – Partner, PwC India; Debashish Ghosh – Senior HR Leader.
ToT’s mission continues to be guided by its dynamic Board of Advisors, including MSR (Ex-CEO, T-Hub), Rashi Srivastava (CDO, Qentelli), Pavani Saripella (Tech Mahindra), and Arun Prasad (Flutter India).
In total, over 75 awardees across 13 categories were honoured during the evening — spanning Inspirational Heroes, HR Heroes, Social Impact, Arts & Culture, Academia, and Philanthropy.
Some of the standout awardees included:
Col. SMK Khan – a 1971 war veteran, recognized for his service and leadership beyond uniform.
Ekta Narain, Co-Founder of Recykal – for her pioneering contribution to sustainability.
Hyderabad Mavericks – a collective of senior leaders consistently driving community growth since the pandemic.
Kuldeep Raizada - Unsung Heo
Dinesh Chandrashekar - Inspirational Hero
Pankaj Diwaan - Hero in Academia
Sayatan Bose (EY) – Inspirational Hero.
Ilyas Shah Khan (Edventure Park) – Unsung Hero.
Pritesh Malode (UBS) – Inspirational Hero.
Jayram Garidepally – Hero in Entrepreneurship.
Sudip Guha (Wipro) – Hero in Tech.
Hema Madabushi (Pallavi International School) – Hero in Academia.
Rina Hindocha (Rina Hindocha Yoga) – Innovative Hero.
Krishnaveni Balasubramanian (PwC Acceleration Center India) – Sustainability Hero.
Venu Varma (Hycell Engage) – Sustainability Hero.
The celebrations also showcased Hyderabad’s cultural vibrancy with electrifying performances by Dikshit DBX (Beatbox Artist), Suppi and the Vibe (Indie Band), and soulful ghazals by Sikander, adding colour and emotion to the memorable evening.
Sharing his thoughts, Mohamed Fayaz, Founder of Triumphs of Talent, said:
“Heroes of Hyderabad is not just an awards night — it is our city’s story told through its people. Every awardee reflects the resilience, innovation, and humanity that make Hyderabad special. At ToT, we are committed to recognizing true impact without bias, fees, or frills, because celebrating people should never come with conditions.”
Following the success of the Women of Impact Awards in 2024 and 2025, the Heroes of Hyderabad Awards further strengthens ToT’s legacy of authentic recognition. With no nomination fees, no sponsorship-led biases, and a completely jury-driven process, the platform has quickly earned its reputation as one of Hyderabad’s most credible celebrations of talent and impact.