Recap 2025: Indian Women Artists Who Won Global Recognition

By: WE Staff

Ramira Taneja - Film Director

Ramira Taneja is an Indian filmmaker and entrepreneur who earned international recognition in 2025 for her short film Wild Flowers, winning the Best Director (Female) award at the Asia Film Awards in Thailand. Founder of RamiiPhy Entertainment, she brings over 13 years of experience in the film industry, having begun her career in Mumbai under the mentorship of Yash Chopra.

Wild Flowers was widely praised for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling, achieved with limited resources. The jury highlighted her ability to craft a powerful narrative through simplicity, clarity, and empathy rather than abstraction.

Sonam Kalra - Indian Vocalist & Composer

Sonam Kalra is an award-winning Indian vocalist and composer, best known as the creator of the internationally acclaimed Sufi Gospel Project, which uniquely blends Western gospel, Indian classical music, and Sufi poetry. In 2025, she won multiple Global Music Awards, including three Silver Medals, and became the first Indian woman to receive a Gold Medal at the platform.

A member of the Grammy Recording Academy, she has performed at prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera House and shared stages with legends like Abida Parveen. Her signature works draw inspiration from poets such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Rabindranath Tagore, and Bulleh Shah. Guided by the belief that art should serve a higher purpose, her music promotes peace, unity, and spiritual connection, earning global acclaim for its emotional depth and healing power