Counselling.
Empathy. Support.
Manoj Dwivedi
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Manoj Dwivedi channels personal loss into purpose through supporting young people’s mental well-being.
Manoj Dwivedi
Angel of the week
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Manoj Dwivedi channels personal loss into purpose through supporting young people’s mental well-being.
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They save lives, spread hope and inspire change. With small acts that make a big difference every day. Since 2019, The Free Press Journal has shone a light on these unsung heroes who lift the spirit of maximum city, with The Angels of Mumbai initiative. Let’s make their invisible acts visible.








Endorser
Amole Gupte
Screenwriter, actor, singer and director, best known for his work on acclaimed films such as Taare Zameen Par and Stanley Ka Dabba
Gurpal Singh
Veteran actor and FTII-trained filmmaker, his candid camera show Chhupa Rustam made him a household name. He has since acted in numerous television shows, films and also worked on documentaries and short films.
Kuldip Kaura
Former CEO of Vedanta with over 50 years of leadership experience in engineering, mining and cement industries. Having studied at top international institutions, he brings insights into CSR and community relations, particularly in the mining sector.
Sandip Soparrkar
Dancer, choreographer, actor and television personality, he has also served as a judge on dance reality shows. An RJ and TEDx speaker, he holds a doctorate in World Mythology and Folklore from Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA, and an Honorary Doctorate in Performing Arts from the National American University.
Jagdish Acharya
Currently CEO of Paints & Coatings Skill Council, he spent 37 years at Asian Paints, eventually becoming CEO of PPG Asian Paints. He also served as Regional VP for Asian Paints International, managing operations across multiple countries in Asia-Pacific.
Madhav Chavan
Co-founder of Pratham Education Foundation, he pioneered large-scale innovations to address literacy challenges among underserved children. Chavan was named the 2014 Asia Game Changer by the Asia Society and is the 2012 recipient of the WISE Prize by Qatar Foundation.
Raëll Padamsee
With over 30 years in theatre and entertainment and 100+ productions to her credit, Raëll is a multi-faceted artist, director, producer, educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the daughter of Alyque and Pearl Padamsee.
Anu Prasad
Founder and CEO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS), a leading institution for leadership and management in India’s social impact space. Her mission is to strengthen the sector by creating knowledge and catalysing leadership.
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Awards Night
The 11 Winners of The Free Press Journal's Angels of Mumbai Season 2025
Gargi Mashruwala
Director, St Jude India Child Care Centres.
Aman Sharma
Co-founder, Training and Educational Centre For Hearing impaired-(TEACH).
Dr Tatyana Dias
Founder & CEO, Veruschka Foundation.
Pushpa Subramanian and Lata Srinivasan
Co-founders of Gyaandaan Foundation (Sampoorna Shiksha).
Hutokshi Rustomfram
Founder-trustee, Save Rani Bagh Botanical Garden Foundation.
Dr Eric Borges
Chairperson, Sukoon Nilaya Palliative Care Centre & King George V Memorial Trust.
Kedar Sohoni
Founder, Green Communities Foundation.
Rashmi Misra
Founder-president, VIDYA.
Sheetal Agarwal
Founder & Director, Clownselors Foundation.
Paramjeet Singh
Co-founder, DBM India.
Mangal Prabhat Lodha
Minister of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra
Ritu Tawde
Mayor Of Mumbai
Ronnie Screwvala
philanthropist, entrepreneur, film producer
Chahatt Khanna
Abhishek Karnani presents the Philanthropic Leadership Honoree award to actor Chahatt Khanna.
Jury of AOM 2025
Chetna Gala Sinha, Archana Chandra, Justice S J Kathawalla, Amita Chauhan.
Justice S J Kathawalla
retired judge, Bombay High Court, chairperson of the Angels Of Mumbai jury.
Abhishek Karnani
President, The Free Press Journal.
Kavitha Iyer
Consulting Editor, Special Projects, The Free Press Journal.
Pooja Patel
Assistant Editor, Special Projects, The Free Press Journal
Mumbai Police Band
The evening kicked off with a performance by the Mumbai Police Band performed.Photos
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Abhishek Karnani
President, The Free Press Journal
Kavitha Iyer
Consulting Editor, The Free Press Journal
Saiyami Kher
Actor
Justice S J Kathawala
Jury Chair - Angel of Mumbai
Rishi Agarwal
founder of SafaiBank
Smita Shah
Animal Lover
Rekha Koita
Chief Guest
Sheikh Faiyaz Alam
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