Times Entertainment’s Power Creator Awards 2026 is set to return on September 12, bringing together and celebrating India’s most influential digital creators and the ideas, stories and communities they are building. In its second edition, the awards will recognise creators who are driving conversations, pushing creative boundaries and reshaping the country’s rapidly evolving content landscape.This year, Dhruv Chitgopekar, Co-founder & Partner at Collective Artists Network, joins the jury, bringing years of experience across talent, media, technology and content. With a deep understanding of the evolving entertainment and digital ecosystem, Chitgopekar has been at the forefront of building creator and celebrity partnerships and shaping the way talent and brands engage with audiences. Known for his strong understanding of culture and storytelling, he has played a significant role in building and scaling some of India’s most influential creator and celebrity partnerships.Under his leadership, Collective Artists Network has transformed the way brands and creators collaborate, while expanding its work across content, commerce and intellectual property. Chitgopekar has also been instrumental in bringing mainstream entertainment and the creator economy closer together, helping shape a new generation of media and entertainment businesses.Reflecting on the evolution of the creator economy, Chitgopekar believes its influence now extends far beyond conventional measures of digital popularity. “The creator economy today is far more than just influence, it has evolved into a powerful industry shaping culture, communities, and businesses alike,” he said.He further highlighted the diverse ways in which creators are making an impact, adding, “Creators are driving meaningful impact through authentic storytelling, subject matter expertise, entertainment, awareness-building, and the brands they are building for themselves. It’s inspiring to see how this ecosystem continues to grow and redefine modern media.”Speaking about his association with the Power Creator Awards, Chitgopekar said the awards arrive at an important time for the creator ecosystem. “The Power Creator Awards 2026 comes at the perfect time to celebrate these pathbreaking voices and emerging new media enterprises,” he said.Expressing his excitement about joining the jury, he added, “I’m truly excited to be joining the jury alongside such an esteemed panel and look forward to recognising and celebrating the very best in the creator ecosystem.”As creators increasingly influence entertainment, culture, commerce and brand-building, Chitgopekar’s presence on the jury adds an important industry perspective to the Power Creator Awards.Know more about the Times Entertainment Power Creator Awards 2026, including the nomination and voting process, here