Women can’t be put into boxes, they’re so much more than that. These famous female instagrammers from India are proof of just that. We have a list of 15 powerful, dynamic and talented women, who have conquered the different fields that they are specialising in. Ranging from medicine, cooking, law and activism, these women are taking the internet by storm. If you’re looking to increase the #WomenPower quotient of your Instagram feed, make sure to follow these women on Instagram!
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1. Dr. Tanaya Narendra (@dr_cuterus)
The 27-year-old is a University of Oxford-trained doctor. She makes brief movies and gives honest advice on any question you’ve ever had but never thought to ask: Is it possible to get a STI from a toilet seat? Why are the crotches of women’s underwear bleached? When you’re on your period, is it okay to shampoo your hair? Straying away from the stigma surrounding women’s sexual health, Dr. Tanaya is answering all the questions that you can’t ask out loud.
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2. Leeza Mangaldas (@leezamangaldas)
Sexual intercourse is a taboo subject since it is regarded as degrading and is treated with caution at times. Leeza Mangaldas, challenges this as one of India’s leading sex-positive content creators, a social media influencer, writer, and television presenter. In a statement, she stated, “Why be just one thing when you can be everything you want to be?” Her idea of standardizing any discourse about sex has now broken ground and had an effect on many individuals all across the world, not just in India. Her compelling content can be used to inspire people to make a difference in the world.
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3. Anushka Rathod (@anushkarathod98)
Anushka Rathod is a luxury lifestyle influencer from India who rose to prominence courtesy to her Instagram account. She creates reels for Business Stories, Personal Finance, and Finance Memes, among other topics. She has taken it upon herself to educate those around her about the subtleties of finance after noticing a dearth of education regarding financial independence and the jargon that surrounds it.
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4. Ruhee Dosani (@ruheedosani)
Ruhee Dosani’s social media page is the place to be if you enjoy seeing foreigners dance to upbeat Bollywood music. On Instagram, she’s described as a ‘Punjab di kudi living abroad,’ and she and her ‘We Desi’ friends are known for covering tunes stretching from Bhojpuri to Punjabi, and Yashraj Mukhate’s mashups as well!
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5. Larissa D’Sa (@larissa_wlc)
She started the adventure of her career on social media, but now, ten years later, she’s finally doing what she’s always wanted to do. She is currently the host of the Travelxp travel show ‘Unwind and one of the most famous female instagrammers from India.’ Her opportunity arrived in October 2020, and the first episode, shot in Rishikesh, aired in December 2020. Larissa had always been a one-woman army, speaking only in front of the vlog camera. As a result, presenting a travel show in front of such a large crowd was a great struggle for her. But she did it with zeal, and now she’s the Cosmo Travel Influencer of the Year for the years 2020-21.
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6. Satshya Tharien (@satshyaa)
She is more than a language enthusiast. She’s a serial hair dyer, the Queen Bee of linguistic hacks, and occasionally offers financial advice you didn’t know you needed. This food-obsessed enthu cutlet is a force to be reckoned with. Mangalore-based Satshya Tharien works for an ed-tech startup as a content creator and senior content strategist. In terms of her content, she’s just imparting her knowledge in the most imaginative way possible.
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7. Chandni Mimic (@chandnimimic)
This 21-year-old juggernaut of talent can imitate several Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Kangna Ranaut, Daya Ben from TMKOC. A VJ, a host, a final-year law student, and her YouTube channel has over 50K subscribers. Her performances will make you ROFL, and her talent will leave you amazed.
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8. Anumita Nadesan (@anumita.nadesan)
Anumita Nadesan, a twenty-year-old music aficionado from Trivandrum, wowed the internet with her stunning voice and impeccable taste in music. Her melifluous music covers, which are garnished with her joyous characteristic smile, have made even average netizens weak in the knees. For a long period, her cover of Jash-e-bahara was one of the most popular reels sounds. But that’s not all she has to offer; each new post she uploads is a blessing to the ears.
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9. Uma Raghuraman (@masterchefmom)
A doting mother and culinary genius, Uma Raghuraman’s two-decade culinary odyssey culminated in her being one of India’s top food bloggers, with her blog masterchefmom.blogspot.in including over 900 recipes from cuisines all over the world. Apart from her website, you can find numerous recipes on her Instagram and Facebook pages as well!
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10. Tarini Peshawaria (@tarinipeshwaria)
A popular beauty and skincare influencer, Tarini Peshwaria shares her secrets to glowing skin from the Golden City of India, Amritsar. Her passion in skincare drove her to share her thoughts and skincare routines on social media, which received a lot of positive feedback from her fans. Tarini believes herself to be the type of content producer who isn’t afraid to express her opinions on real product reviews, makeup tips and tricks, hairdos and don’ts, and living abroad and shifting countries. Tarini has advocated for affordable beauty and skincare for many years.
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11. Shenaz Treasury (@shenaztreasury)
Shehnaz Treasurywala’s first modelling job, when she was found by a photographer during her college years, was for the soft drink Gold Spot. She worked in advertising for Akai and Philips before joining MTV Networks Asia as a VJ on MTV’s Most Wanted. She ow, she utilises Instagram to chronicle her travels and share information about the various destinations she visits, making her feed #travelgoals!
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12. Priyanka Kocchar (@bikewithgirl)
A model and a biker, Priyanka has debunked the notion of girls riding bikes and has owned it like a boss; not only is she more than a stereotypical masculine female biker, she’s more than a stereotypical masculine female biker. With her range of knowledge on bikes, she’s proven to the world, that women are not meant to fit in boxes!
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13. Pooja Dhingra (@poojadhingra)
She thought she wanted to be a lawyer, so she enrolled in law school. That lasted precisely two weeks. Pooja Dhingra was destined to study and earn a diploma in French pastry at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Pooja started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 23, armed with the greatest knowledge and a strong will. Pooja, who was determined, began baking a lot at home. Dhingra’s brilliance has transformed Mumbai’s dessert scene, which is why, the city can now boast of world-class macrons!
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14. Kusha Kapila (@kushakapila)
Kusha Kapila, one of the most famous female instagrammers from India, better known as Billi Maasi, and the former fashion editor at iDIVA rose to fame through her comedy sketches on Instagram. With over 2.3 million followers, she has played a variety of different roles who were well-liked by the crowd. Kusha has collaborated with a number of well-known Bollywood actors, namely Abishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor.
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15. Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju (@trintrin)
“Ch*kka, tr*nny, f*ggot, m*ttha, k*jja, and countless other titles were awarded. This day forward it’s ‘Doctor’.” Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju is a 23-year-old transgender woman who is also a medical student, LGBTQIA+ activist, and Instagram influencer. She recently completed her MBBS exams, making her Karnataka’s first transgender physician. Trinetra is also a well-known YouTuber who has chronicled her transition on her channel, ‘The Trinetra Method.’ She uses her platform to support the people of her community and educate those who lack awareness about the same.
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This was our list of the most famous female instagrammers from India. Do you think we missed anyone out? Let us know in the comments.