Actor and influencer Dolly Singh has made history as the first Indian creator to win Instagram’s Global 2025 Golden Ring Award. Recognized among 25 global creators, Dolly earned the honor for her originality, humor, and fearless creativity—marking a defining moment in India’s digital storytelling and influencer culture evolution.
Breaking barriers for Indian content creators, Dolly Singh has entered global recognition as the sole Indian winner of Instagram’s 2025 Golden Ring (Rings) Award. The accolade celebrates creators who push creative and cultural boundaries on the platform, recognizing those who reshape digital storytelling through authenticity and risk-taking.
Key Highlights
Historic Win for India: Dolly Singh is Instagram’s only Indian recipient among 25 global honorees of the 2025 Rings Awards, created to honor creators who “don’t just participate in culture, but shift it,” as Meta described the initiative.
Beyond the Screen: Known for characters like Raju ki Mummy and South Delhi Girl, Dolly’s humorous yet deeply relatable sketches have built a loyal 1.6 million-strong community, making her a trailblazer for India’s creator economy.
Emotional Response: Dolly called the win “surreal,” admitting that “it hasn’t sunk in” and describing it as the biggest moment of her career. She shared that the recognition gave her “goosebumps” and reaffirmed her belief in staying authentic and fearless in creativity.
Recognition by Global Icons: The Rings Award’s jury featured creative visionaries like filmmaker Spike Lee and designer Grace Wales Bonner, adding to the prestige of Dolly’s achievement.
A Symbolic Trophy: Winners receive both a tangible gold ring and a digital “Golden Ring” badge displayed on their Instagram profiles as a permanent marker of distinction.
An Evolutionary Career: From bedroom sketches to acting in Double XL and Thank You For Coming, Dolly has seamlessly fused comedy, fashion, and real-life emotion. In 2024, her microdrama series Best Worst Date became one of Instagram’s most watched creator-led projects.
Redefining the Power of Indian Creators
Dolly Singh’s recognition by Instagram symbolizes a global shift—where Indian voices now inspire international audiences with creative fearlessness. Her Golden Ring win isn’t just a personal victory—it’s a defining milestone for India’s creator community and its growing global cultural influence.
Sources: India Today, Hindustan Times