Bhaskar Indian Creators League

All-India creator contest by Dainik Bhaskar

ABOUT THE CONTEST

About The Contest

The Bhaskar Indian Creators League is an All-India creator contest that invites YouTubers and reel creators to use the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper in creative ways to tell stories in their own voice.

What Makes This Different?

No templates, no rules - just authentic storytelling that feels true to each creator's unique voice and style.

This is your chance to showcase your creativity while gaining recognition from DB, the national credibility from India's most trusted news brand.

What We're Looking For

Create content in any genre that resonates with you:

Humor

Make people laugh with clever scenarios

Storytelling

Share narratives that touch hearts

Emotion

Connect with viewers on a deeper level

Daily Life

Showcase relatable everyday moments

Inspiration

Motivate and uplift your audience

The Opportunity

Win cash prizes, trophies, and get featured in India's most trusted news brand - Dainik Bhaskar. Top creators will receive national recognition, editorial coverage, and social media amplification reaching millions across India.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

Prizes & Recognition

Amazing prizes await the winners

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1ST PRIZE

Fully paid international trip

For 2 people for 2 nights
Dubai or Thailand

Trophy & Certificate of Excellence

🥈

2ND PRIZE

Rs.50,000 Cash

Trophy & Certificate of Excellence

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3RD PRIZE

Rs.30,000 Cash

Trophy & Certificate of Excellence

TOP 30 SHORTLISTED CREATORS

If you make it to the Top 30, you're invited to a national award function at Bhopal at a 5-star hotel! Awards will be presented by a leading digital creator / cultural icon, adding aspirational value to your achievement. All shortlisted creators receive trophies and certificates as recognition of excellence.

BEYOND CASH PRIZES

What Top 30 Creators Will Get

Editorial Coverage

Get featured in Dainik Bhaskar's print edition - reaching millions of readers across India.

Social Media Spotlight

Amplification across all DB social platforms - exposure to a massive, engaged digital audience.

National Credibility

Recognition from India's most trusted news brand - a career-defining moment for any creator.

Official Recognition

Trophy and certificate from Dainik Bhaskar - a tangible symbol of achievement to showcase your credibility.

*All cash and other prizes subject to Government Rules & Regulations

RULES & REGULATIONS

Rules & Regulations

Everything you need to know

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

STEP 1

USE THE NEWSPAPER

Feature Dainik Bhaskar (or Divya Bhaskar/Divya Marathi) in an interesting, natural way that fits your content style. The newspaper should be integrated organically into your reel/short video.

STEP 2

CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE

Create in Hindi, Gujarati, or Marathi - whichever language you're most comfortable expressing yourself in. So if you are creating a video in Gujarati, feature Divya Bhaskar and if you are creating it in Marathi, use Divya Marathi newspaper.

STEP 3

CREATE A SHORT VIDEO

Film a reel or short video in any genre: humor, storytelling, emotion, daily life, inspiration - whatever feels authentic to you.

Video Requirements:

  • Format: Vertical (9:16) or Square (1:1) format preferred
  • Duration: 15 seconds to 90 seconds
  • Quality: Clear video and audio
STEP 4

POST & SUBMIT

  1. Share the reel on your own platform (Instagram, YouTube Shorts, or Facebook Reels) for maximum reach.
  2. After 1 week, submit your entry on our microsite with details.

JURY EVALUATION CRITERIA

All entries will be reviewed by a jury comprising DB editorial, digital, and content experts, ensuring fairness, credibility, and creative integrity throughout the selection process.

25%

CREATIVE USE OF THE NEWSPAPER

How innovatively and naturally is the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper integrated into the reel? Does it feel organic to your content?

25%

STORYTELLING & ORIGINALITY

Clarity of narrative, freshness of idea, and the creator's unique voice. Is it something we haven't seen before?

25%

AUTHENTICITY & RELATABILITY

Does the content feel real, everyday, and culturally relevant? Will audiences see themselves in this story?

25%

OVERALL IMPACT

Memorability, clarity of message, and alignment with the spirit of the challenge. Will people remember this?

The virality of reel/video is not the criteria.

ELIGIBILITY & IMPORTANT TERMS

  • Open to all Indian content creators aged 18 and above, having minimum 5000 followers (on FB/Instagram)/1000 subscribers (on youtube).
  • Content must be original and created specifically for this contest
  • You must have rights to all content, music, and footage used
  • The video must be uploaded on your social media platform (Instagram/YouTube/Facebook)
  • One creator can submit multiple entries
  • Entries containing offensive, inappropriate, or plagiarized content will be disqualified
  • Dainik Bhaskar reserves the right to feature winning entries across its platforms
  • Judges' decision will be final and binding
  • Winners will be contacted via the details provided during submission

IMPORTANT NOTE

The contest is open from 18 Feb'2026 to 20 Mar'2026. Winners will be announced before 30th April. Top 30 shortlisted creators will be invited to the award function at Bhopal.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Submission Form

Ready to showcase your creativity?

Fill in the details below and submit your entry to The Bhaskar Creator League!

PERSONAL DETAILS

CREATOR INFORMATION

ENTRY DETAILS

Paste the direct link to your published reel/short

This is optional if you've already provided the social media link above.

Video File (Max 100MB) - Accepted formats: MP4, MOV, AVI

DECLARATION & CONSENT

What Happens Next?

  • You'll receive a confirmation email once your entry is successfully submitted
  • Our jury will review all entries based on the evaluation criteria
  • Top 30 creators will be shortlisted and notified via email/phone
  • Winners will be announced publicly and invited to the award function at Bhopal

Need Help?

For any queries or support, reach out to us at:

creatorsupport@dbcorp.in