ICC 2026 Grand Champion
Arindam Paul has emerged as the Grand Champion at Maruti Suzuki Arena presents the Indian Championship of Cosplay (ICC) 2026, taking home ₹4 lakhs and the grand trophy of honor for his exceptional craftsmanship and creativity.
A corporate professional by weekday and a passionate creator by weekend, Arindam is a painter, musician, rider, gamer, and craft enthusiast who brings imagination to life through cosplay. His cosplay journey began in 2022 at his first post-pandemic Comic Con, and since then he has steadily honed his skills, evolving with every build. Driven by curiosity, discipline, and a love for learning, Arindam continues to push his creative boundaries while building a strong artistic identity through cosplay. His dedication and craftsmanship have earned him a well-deserved victory.
ICC 2026 RUNNER UP
Puia R. Siakeng has been honored as the Runner up at Maruti Suzuki Arena presents the Indian Championship of Cosplay (ICC) 2026, taking home ₹1.25 lakhs and the grand trophy of honor for a performance that truly captivated and won the jury’s heart.
A seasoned cosplayer with 14 years of dedication to the craft, Puia hails from Aizawl, Mizoram. For ICC 2026, he brought to life the legendary Chen Stormstout from World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, embodying the iconic Pandaren warrior with remarkable authenticity, presence, and detailan inspiration first sparked during his Warcraft III days in 2005. His cosplay stands as a testament to persistence, artistic evolution, and unwavering passion for the craft. Ultimately winning the jury’s heart and securing a truly well-deserved victory.
ICC 2026 Fan Favourite
Aryan Kapoor, known in the cosplay community as Yodha Props, has been crowned the Fan Favourite title at Maruti Suzuki Arena presents the Indian Championship of Cosplay (ICC) 2026, winning ₹1 lakh and the trophy of honour, as chosen by overwhelming fan votes.
A 19-year-old cosplayer from Delhi, Aryan began his journey in 2023, inspired after attending Comic Con India Delhi 2022, where the creativity, craftsmanship, and character transformations deeply sparked his passion for cosplay. Since then, he has devoted himself fully to the craft, focusing on armor making, sculpting, painting, and prop building, continuously refining his skills through hands-on projects, earning him the prestigious Fan Favourite title at ICC 2026.
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