Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285) concluded the grand finale of Swiggy Wiggy 3.0, its annual talent discovery initiative for delivery partners, at its headquarters in Bengaluru, celebrating the incredible potential of its delivery partners.
The top six finalists, selected through public voting on Instagram from over 4,500 entries, delivered electrifying performances live in front of a distinguished jury panel at the Grand Finale. Ankith Shetty from Mangaluru, a gifted artist who carved a portrait on a leaf in less than 45 minutes, during his performance, was announced as the winner, and took home a brand-new Royal Enfield motorcycle. The runners-up: Aditi Ghosh Maity from Kolkata and Rahul Kumar from Bikaner sang melodious songs that left the audience in awe. They were awarded INR 1 lakh each, while Apurba Talukdar from Siliguri - a mindblowing gymnast, walked away with a cash prize of INR 75,000 for his standout performance. Other finalists including Vasanthakumar, an electrifying dancer from Bengaluru & Ijajul Ali, a soulful singer from Guwahati were felicitated with consolation prizes as well.
Swiggy Wiggy 3.0 was about recognition—giving delivery partners a platform to be seen and celebrated for who they are beyond the uniform. The initiative saw participation from over 300 cities including Bengaluru, Mangalore, Imphal, Durgapur, Indore, Jalandhar and Amritsar- a powerful reminder that talent knows no geographic boundaries. More than just a showcase of skills, the event celebrated resilience, ambition, and authentic self-expression.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Grand Finale of Swiggy Wiggy 3.0, Saurav Goyal, Head-Driver & Delivery Org, Swiggy, said "Talent doesn't come with a pin code. Every year, Swiggy Wiggy reminds us just how incredible our delivery partners really are. From small towns to big cities, they show up with creativity, courage, and some seriously amazing skills."
To encourage more delivery partners to participate in Swiggy Wiggy 3.0 from all corners of India, Swiggy also launched mobile van auditions across 15+ cities over two weeks—bringing the opportunity to their doorstep. A Swiggy-original rap anthem, performed by hip-hop artist 'The Siege' was also launched in July 2025, which garnered close to 2 million views on Instagram, becoming the go-to viral anthem for undiscovered talent amongst delivery partners across India.
Launched in 2023, Swiggy Wiggy stands as a testament to Swiggy's ongoing commitment to uplifting and empowering the gig workforce—not just professionally, but also personally. The winners and finalists of the previous editions of Swiggy Wiggy have gotten the opportunity to perform at premium platforms and have won numerous accolades. Aakash Saroj, a runner-up, went on to audition for Hip Hop India 2 on Amazon MX Player after his Swiggy Wiggy performance went viral.
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