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In a landmark event for the digital community of Odisha, the state witnessed its first dedicated platform celebrating online content creators, 'OTV Insight 2025’, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
Hosted by the Odisha Television Network (OTV), Insight 2025 is Odisha’s first-ever Digital Content Creators’ Award show.
As many as 22 most influential digital personalities and content creators across various categories were awarded, marking a new chapter in the recognition of social media talent.
A Vision to Spotlight Odisha’s Digital Voices
The event was conceptualised under the visionary leadership of Litisha Mangat Panda, Business Head of OTV Network. It aims to provide a prestigious stage for rising and established Odia digital creators, whose work has impacted the audience over various social media platforms.
Co-Founder and Managing Director of OTV Network, Jagi Mangat Panda, gave the welcome address, underscoring the importance of digital storytelling and the role of digital creators in shaping new narratives and culture.
Leadership & High-Profile Guests
The event saw the participation of several notable personalities from across India’s digital and journalism landscape. Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor of Lallantop and senior journalist, delivered the keynote address, touching upon the evolving role of digital media in public discourse.
OTV’s Executive Editor Radhamadhab Mishra conducted a thought-provoking dialogue with Dwivedi, exploring themes of content responsibility, reach, and authenticity.
Among the celebrity guests were Gaurav Taneja, pilot and popular YouTuber; Rekha Pandey, Miss India First Runners-Up; and Aarti Tikoo Singh, an acclaimed national journalist, who added prestige and depth to the evening’s celebrations.
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"Tonight isn't just about the celebration of followers and viewers. It's a recognition of passion and originality. Content creators have been the new creative class. You are building brands in bedrooms, shooting documentaries on smartphones, and shaping culture with a single post. That is extraordinary," said OTV Managing Director Jagi Mangat Panda.
"You have taken the rules of traditional media, broken them, remixed them, and created something that is not just content. It's culture and we just love it," she added.
