India’s most elite film festival and award show- Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) and Award Ceremony 2025 —- has officially announced the inclusion of ShriTaushif Patel, Co-Founder of Times Applaud Pvt. Ltd, in the roll of its prestigious Jury Guest. This much-coveted invitation is a great recognition of Mr Taushif Patel’s distinguished leadership and contribution to the media, entrepreneurial, and digital communication fields.
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2025 in which Shri Taushif Patel will grace the event as a jury guest is one of the most elite standards of artistic excellence events in the Indian film calendar. The celebration which is marking its 10th year, not only confers tremendous prestige to this international celebration of Indian Cinema, Culture, Heritage and Tourism but also attracts the crème de la crème of filmmakers, actors, storytellers and media stars from across the globe.
Patel’s addition as a jury member places him among a forum of creative people shaping the future of film, and digital media.
Expressing his gratefulness on this eminent honour, the Co-founder of one the most promising digital news and PR agency, Patel stressed his belief in the transformative power of storytelling and digital innovation. He said and we quote, “Being part of its jury is a unique honour for me and my team at Times Applaud Pvt.Ltd. In my two-decade-long career, I have attempted to craft reflective stories and build platforms that commemorate human success stories. As the editor of Inspiring Leaders Magazine, I have attempted consistently to provide voice to those individuals who desire to bring about change and development in the country.”
This prestigious invite is yet another milestone in the glorious life of Shri Patel, demonstrating his profound knowledge of storytelling, business communication, and the changing world digital ecosystem.
Felicitations have been earned by Taushif Patel at Oxford University and a number of honours from state and central government organizations for his persistent efforts towards encouraging ethical media practices and effective storytelling. His undertakings—Target Media, Times Applaud Pvt.ltd, and Inspiring Leaders Magazine—have collectively positioned him as one of India’s leading voices in digital PR and contemporary media.
Times Applaud Magazine is a registered publication with the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI), adhering to the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, and holds a valid RNI registration certificate.
With his flagship social initiative-Times Applaud Foundation, he has played a pivotal role in empowering women socially and economically. The foundation focuses on upskilling women and enabling them to achieve financial independence through well-structured programs and workshops.
With these kinds of unwavering belief in the power of shared knowledge and the value of diverse perspectives, Taushif Patel continues to inspire a generation of media professionals.
