{"id":37921,"date":"2025-04-22T14:20:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedeccanmessenger.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/from-kajol-sara-ali-khan-to-vedang-raina-veer-paharia-celebrities-agree-that-wellness-is-the-new-luxe\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:50:39","slug":"from-kajol-sara-ali-khan-to-vedang-raina-veer-paharia-celebrities-agree-that-wellness-is-the-new-luxe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedeccanmessenger.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/from-kajol-sara-ali-khan-to-vedang-raina-veer-paharia-celebrities-agree-that-wellness-is-the-new-luxe\/","title":{"rendered":"From Kajol & Sara Ali Khan to Vedang Raina & Veer Paharia: Celebrities agree that, Wellness is the New Luxe"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21:<\/strong> <\/span>GlobalSpa Awards, the most euphoric and elite event in the wellness calendar, took place on 16th April 2025 in Mumbai. The event brought together key leaders from the spa, wellness, and hospitality industry. The evening also welcomed renowned celebrities from Bollywood, Television & Fashion, adding a touch of glamour and popularity. Now in its seventh edition, the primary goal of the GlobalSpa Awards is to champion exceptional standards and foster a deeper connection between spa aficionados and top-tier wellness establishments.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the GlobalSpa Awards, our mission is to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who relentlessly strive to elevate the standards of wellness. These awards stand as a tribute to their passion, dedication, and innovation,\u201d said Parineeta Sethi, Chief Editor of GlobalSpa India & Middle East.<\/p>\n

Hosted by the gorgeous Sophie Choudry and comedian Nitinn Miranni, this year\u2019s extravagant gathering welcomed a-lister celebrities, like Rekha, Kajol, Sara Ali Khan, Vedang Raina, Malaika Arora, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonali Bendre, Nitanshi Goel, Avinash Tiwari, Pratibha Ranta, Veer Paharia, Jasmin Bhasin, and many others. Their presence on the red carpet added an exceptional sparkle to the event.<\/p>\n

These luminaries not only added glitz and glamour, but they also played roles as presenters and recipients of awards across various categories, encompassing the best destination spa, best salon, best beauty brand, best hotel spa, and more. This year\u2019s event raised the bar with expanded choices, innovative technology, sustainability & conservation wellness initiatives, and a commitment to inclusivity, highlighting the importance of self-care while featuring renowned celebrities.<\/p>\n

The evening also witnessed the unveiling of the latest cover of GlobalSpa with Sara Ali Khan shot by Rohan Shrestha at the scenic Interlaken, Switzerland.<\/p>\n

Partnering brands shared their experience of a successful collaboration with the GlobalSpa Awards 2025.<\/p>\n

This year, Samira Habitats was the Presenting Partner for GlobalSpa Awards. With three decades of leading Alibag\u2019s Real Estate story, Samira\u2019s Signature, New World Livingscapes and Land Holds blend expanded lifestyles with nature, slower living, and wellbeing. Their vision aligns seamlessly with GlobalSpa\u2019s ethos of promoting holistic, luxe wellness, as a way of life.<\/p>\n

Mr Samir A. Nerurkar, Founder & M.D. \u2013 Samira Habitats reiterates,\u201d Wellness is truly the new luxe\u201d. Samira Habitats, aligns naturally, with the emerging, new world community, who choose life in harmony with nature, sustainability and expansion, in our large, pristine acreages and bay side-living opportunities, in Alibag. A vision, so perfectly synched with GlobalSpa\u2019s uber luxe universe of wellness conscious and sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Luxury Destination Partner, Austria Tourism with the mountains, springs and healing therapies, Austria has a deep-rooted spa and wellness tradition\u2014think thermal baths, alpine health resorts, and medical wellness clinics and GlobalSpa Awards is an apt platform to partner.<\/p>\n

Congratulating the team on the memorable event, Christine MukherjI, Country Head, Austria National Tourism Office, said, \u201cAustria has long been a sanctuary for wellness, from our Alpine retreats to our world-class thermal spas. Partnering with the GlobalSpa Awards allows us to share our unique wellness culture with a global audience that values health, sustainability, and holistic experiences. It\u2019s a natural alignment that celebrates wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Heidi Grimwood, Sr. Vice President ELE|NA, said \u201cIt was a vibrant celebration\u2014from impeccable organisation to a dazzling guest list\u2014that radiated purpose and passion. As a beacon of excellence in conscious living and sustainable wellness, the event beautifully echoed the values we uphold at ELE|NA. It left a lasting impression on everyone who shared in this extraordinary experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Audit & Knowledge Partner for this year\u2019s awards, our role was to develop a process that was fair, subjective, transparent & inclusive. The enthusiastic response in the form of nominations received this year was nothing short of palpable\u201d, says Monish G Chatrath, Managing Partner, MGC Global Risk Advisory.<\/p>\n

Bubble Communication managed the Media & Influencer duties for the event.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 GlobalSpa Awards 2025: The Complete List of Winners<\/h3>\n

Best Resort Spa<\/strong>
North<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ananta Spa & Resort, Pushkar
    East<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    MAYFAIR Spa Resort, Gangtok
    West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Alila Diwa Goa
    South<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    The Tamara Coorg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Spa Manager of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Agatha B. Marak \u2013 The Westin Resort and Spa Himalayas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Dr Avantika Kochar \u2013 Ksema, Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Best Destination Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Atmantan Wellness Centre, Mulshi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        ITC Grand Bharat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Most Luxurious Spa Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Raffles Udaipur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Most Luxurious Spa Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
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            Park Hyatt Chennai<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Best Hotel Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

            North<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Andaz Delhi by Hyatt
              South<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Shangri-La Bengaluru
              West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Spa by L\u2019Occitane \u2013 JW Marriott Vagator Goa
              East<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              The Park Kolkata<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Best Spa Product \u2013 Anti Ageing (Global)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Dermalogica<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Best Spa Product (Global)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
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                  Thalgo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Most Luxurious Spa Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
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                    Signature Spa by JW \u2013 JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Heavenly Signature Massage \u2013 The Westin Goa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Most Environmentally Inclined Spa (Hotel & Resort)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      CGH Earth \u2013 SwaSwara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Best Wellness Cuisine<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
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                        Aujasya by The Leela<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Pema Wellness Resort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Best Ayurvedic Wellness Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          \n
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                          The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Best Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
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                            Dharana at Shillim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Best Holistic Wellness Retreat<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • \n

                              Six Senses Vana<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                            • \n

                              Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Best Day Spa Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • \n

                                Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                              • \n

                                Sofitel Mumbai<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Best New Day Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
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                                  Florian Hurel Hair Couture & Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Best Spa Interiors (Day)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \n
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                                    SORIN<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Spa Therapist of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      \n
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                                      Ms N Vini Achumi \u2013 Kaya Kalp The Royal Spa, ITC Mughal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Apokla Tsazito Sangtam \u2013 Pullman New Delhi Aerocity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      Best New Resort Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \n
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                                        Timbertales \u2013 Luxury Resort Coorg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                      • \n

                                        MAYFAIR Spring Valley Resort, Guwahati<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Best New Hotel Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          \n
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                                          Raffles Jaipur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          Best Spa Interiors (Hotel & Resort)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • \n

                                            JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            Best Spa Product \u2013 Anti Ageing Line (India)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              \n
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                                              RAS Luxury Oils<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Best Spa Product \u2013 Natural Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • \n

                                                Serenit\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                Best Indian Spa Product<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                • \n

                                                  Shankara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                  Most Luxurious Spa Day (Hotel)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  • \n

                                                    Cinqtuair Spa \u2013 The Claridges New Delhi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                    Most Luxurious Spa Day (Standalone)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                      Sawadhee Traditional Thai Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                                    • \n

                                                      J Wellness Circle \u2013 Lodha World Tower<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                      Best Salon With Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      • \n

                                                        Jean-Claude Biguine Salon & Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                                      • \n

                                                        JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                        Best Day Spa Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                          IOSIS Wellness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                          \ud83c\udf0f READERS\u2019 CHOICE<\/h3>\n

                                                          Favourite Destination \u2013 MIDDLE EAST<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                            Jordan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                            Favourite Emerging Destination<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                              AlUla, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                              Favourite Destination \u2013 EUROPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                \n
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                                                                Austria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                Favourite Destination \u2013 AFRICA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                  Seychelles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                  Favourite Destination \u2013 ASIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                    Maldives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                    Favourite Destination \u2013 USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                      California<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                      Favourite Destination \u2013 OCEANIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                        Fiji<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                        Favourite Destination \u2013 INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                          Goa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                          Favourite Airport Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                            ENCALM Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                            Favourite Spa Brand \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                              ELENA The Spa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                              Favourite Spa Resort \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                JOALI BEING<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                Favourite Spa Hotel \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                  Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                  Medical Wellness Retreat \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                    SHA Wellness Clinic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                    Favourite Holistic Wellness Retreat \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                      Santani Wellness, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                      Medical Wellness Retreat \u2013 INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                        Amal Tamara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                        Favourite Eco Spa \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                          Soneva Soul at Soneva, Maldives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                          Favourite Honeymoon Resort & Spa of the Year \u2013 INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                            The Leela Palace Udaipur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                            Favourite Honeymoon Resort & Spa of the Year \u2013 GLOBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                              Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                                                                            • \n

                                                                                              LUX South Ari Atoll, Maldives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                              Favourite Spa Resort \u2013 INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                              • \n

                                                                                                Ananda In The Himalayas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                Favourite Salon \u2013 HOTEL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                  Silhouette Salon & The Barbershop<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                  Favourite Salon \u2013 STANDALONE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                    LOOKS Salon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                    Favourite Organic Brand<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                      Forest Essentials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                      Favourite Sustainable Destination<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                        Bhutan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                        Favourite Spa Hotel \u2013 INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                          The Westin Gurgaon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                          Best Product Range \u2013 Sunscreens<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                            CHOSEN By Dermatology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                            Best New Product Range \u2013 INDIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                              Spiceology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                              Brand Founder Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                Deepali Bansal and Puneet Bansal \u2013 Suroskie<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                Homegrown Beauty Brand<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                  Love Organically<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                  \ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f EDITORS\u2019 CHOICE AWARDS<\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                  Innovation In Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                                                    \n
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                                                                                                                    Tulah Clinical Wellness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                    Luxury Wilderness Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                      Siddhayu Wellness x The Bamboo Forest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                      Best Naturopathy Wellness Resort, India<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                                                                                        Pema Wellness Resort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                                        \ud83c\udf1f CELEBRITY AWARDS<\/h3>\n

                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Icon of Holistic Wellness<\/strong> \u2013 Deanne Panday
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Evergreen Diva<\/strong> \u2013 Kajol
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Rising Star \u2013 MALE<\/strong> \u2013 Vedang Raina
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Rising Star \u2013 FEMALE<\/strong> \u2013 Pratibha Ranta
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Most Loved Gen Z Icon<\/strong> \u2013 Nitanshi Goel
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Inspirational Icon<\/strong> \u2013 Sonali Bendre
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Most Versatile Performance of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 Avinash Tiwary
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Wellness Trailblazer<\/strong> \u2013 Rakul Preet Singh
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Emerging Face of The Year<\/strong> \u2013 Veer Pahariya
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Wellness Entrepreneur<\/strong> \u2013 Malaika Arora
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Icon of Wellness<\/strong> \u2013 Sara Ali Khan
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Charismatic Personality Female<\/strong> \u2013 Jasmine Bhasin
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Charismatic Personality Male<\/strong> \u2013 Taha Shah Badussha
                                                                                                                        GlobalSpa Style Icon<\/strong> \u2013 Sophie Choudry<\/p>\n

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