5 Ways the 'Indian of The Year' Helped Millions of Indians Make Sense of Everyday Food |
When Revant Himatsingka, better known as FoodPharmer, began posting myth-busting reels on processed foods in 2023, few imagined they would spark a nationwide health awakening.
Fast forward to 2025, and his sharp, no-nonsense content has earned him top honours, with the most recent being the Indian of the Year Influencer Award by CNN-News18 and the Creator for Good award at The Better India Showcase.
Leaving behind a lucrative Wall Street career, Revant chose to decode food labels and call out misleading marketing, a mission that invited legal notices from big brands and applause from everyday consumers.
His work has pushed companies to withdraw false advertising and even caught the attention of institutions like CBSE.
Today, we spotlight five powerful campaigns led by FoodPharmer that are making India more ‘health-literate.’
“There is marketing on the front of the pack, but trust lies in the ingredients list,” said Revant Himatsingka in a reel, urging consumers to read food labels beyond brand design.
FoodPharmer’s Label Padhega India campaign encourages people to