Celebrity Speakers in India

Amit Tandon, a celebrated stand-up comic, founder of Grandmasters of Comedy, revolutionizing corporate humor, and also the first Hindi solo stand-up comedian on Netflix. With over 1500 live shows in 32 countries, he's a global comedy sensation. His YouTube channel, boasting 150 million views, showcases his comedic brilliance. As the host of the late-night show "Good Night India" on National Television and the mind behind the Spotify Podcast "Andar ki Baat," Amit continues to expand his comedic empire. Starting with "CEO's Got Talent" on CNBC TV 18, he became one of the inaugural comedians on NDTV's "Rising Stars of Comedy." Amit's keynote speeches seamlessly blend humor and inspiration, making him a multifaceted force in the entertainment industry.

Anupam Kher is one of India’s most acclaimed and versatile actors. He is also a film producer, an acting school founder, and an award-winning philanthropist. He has acted in 450 films and more than 100 plays. Kher has won the Filmfare Award for ‘Best Performance in a Comic Role’ five times, and holds the record as the only actor in the industry to have won eight consecutive Filmfare awards. He also won the 14th IIFA award for ‘Outstanding Contribution by an Indian to International Cinema’ in 2013. In 2004 he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian cinema, the fourth highest civilian award. In recent years, Kher is frequently sought after by business schools and corporates, to provide life coaching. Kher received the Dalai Lama Award for his work with underprivileged children. 

Virender Sehwag - Former captain of the Indian cricket team, holds the reputation of being one of the most aggressive batsman. His monstrous hitting style has brought India laurels on many occasions.  This swashbuckling cricketer, known for his fearless approach, delighted fans with audacious strokes and a penchant for turning matches on their heads. Sehwag's ability to dismantle bowlers earned him accolades, including two triple centuries in Test cricket, solidifying his status as one of India's greatest cricketing icons. Beyond the boundaries, his witty persona on and off the field, coupled with a relentless attacking mindset, has left an indelible mark on the world of cricket. He became the only Indian to be honored with the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the world for his performance in 2008, subsequently becoming the first player of any nationality to retain the award in 2009. 

Chetan Bhagat is the author of nine blockbuster books which usually stand on the bestsellers lists across the country. His novels namely Five Point Someone, One Night at the Call Center, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States and Half Girlfriend have been already adapted into successful Bollywood Productions. The New York Times called him the biggest selling English language novelist in India's history. Bhagat was included in Time magazine's list of World's 100 Most Influential People in 2010. Chetan writes columns for leading English and Hindi newspapers, focusing on youth and national development issues. He is also a motivational speaker and screenplay writer.

Yashraj Mukhate, a name that has transcended the boundaries of innovation and musical ingenuity, has captured the hearts of millions across the globe. Known for his extraordinary talent in transforming ordinary moments into captivating melodies, Yashraj has become a household name synonymous with creativity in the world of music. He is is an Indian music producer, composer, YouTuber and social media personality. He recently started a new venture and unveiled his very first original track, "Rasmalai," presented under his own label, YM Originals. He was the creator of the viral vieo- 'Rasode Mein Kaun Tha'. He believes that rhythm is connected to our anatomy so closely that rhythm and music is there right from before our birth, the very core level music connection to our human anatomy and that is what makes it very relatable.

A versatile and transformative news personality with over two decades of experience, Navika Kumar is a name to reckon with in News Broadcasting in India. Navika leads the editorial mandate of Times Now Navbharat. Under her leadership, the Hindi news channel has built a strong affinity with the viewers and advertisers alike, within a year of its launch. In her role as the Group Editor of Times Network, Navika drives the Political Reporting strategy for the Network’s news brands and its digital entity. An integral part of the Network’s flagship brand, TIMES NOW since inception, Navika anchors the primetime show ‘The Newshour’ @ 9 pm & the popular interview format show ‘Frankly Speaking’ on the channel.

Tisca Chopra is an Indian actress, author and film producer. She has acted in over 45 feature films in different languages. Taare Zameen Par, her best known feature film, was India's official entry to the Academy Awards. It also won her Filmfare and other top nominations. Beyond her acting career, Tisca has worked with Sam Pitroda on the National Knowledge Commission, to help revamp the education system. And has authored a book called ‘Acting Smart’ which talks about the ingredients needed to live a successful life. She is passionate about health and wellness and likes to motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyle options and be positive about their body and be well groomed.

​V.V.S. Laxman is a former renowned Indian cricketer. He is widely regarded as one of the Best batsman in the Test match  format of the game. His knock of 281 against Australia in Eden Gardens in 2001 was rated as the greatest Test performance of the last 50 years. He also has the record of highest partnership (376 runs) in the third inning of a test match. He was awarded with Arjuna Award in 2001 for his excellent cricketing performance. He was also named as Wisden Cricketer of the year 2002. He 2011, he was awarded the India’s fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri. Since retirement, he has been a regular part of the Hindi commentary panel. Laxman inspires audiences with his insights on Building High Performance Teams and deep insight on how to develop Winning mindsets and Peak performance.  

Shekhar Kapur is an award-winning director, producer and entrepreneur. He has not only become a prominent figure in Indian cinema, with films such as Mr India (1987) and Bandit Queen (1994) but also in western cinema, with films such as the Oscar-winning Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). In addition to his prolific contributions to cinema, Kapur has been an Honorary Scholar at MIT, and more recently, has become President of the Film and Television Institute of India. Questioning the structured existence of his early years spent as a professional Accountant, Management Consultant and Economist in the UK, he set off in search of a life of adventure. Since then he has been a Chat Show Host in the UK and India, an Actor in India, a Writer, Futurist and speaker at forums all over the world on the future of technology.  He has also created popular comic books, animation films and characters.

Viswanathan Anand, India's inaugural Chess Grandmaster, embarked on his chess journey at the age of 6. Familiarly known as Vishy, he has amassed a remarkable list of achievements. As the first World Chess Champion from Asia and a former world No. 1, he holds five world championship titles, triumphing in various game formats. An unparalleled figure in the chess world, Anand stands as one of only two individuals to clinch the Classical, Rapid, and Blitz world championships. Furthermore, he remains the sole player to secure the world championship in Match, Tournament, and Knockout formats. As a distinguished ambassador of the sport, Viswanathan Anand commands profound respect and admiration in the realm of chess.

Dr. Shashi Tharoor is a multifaceted individual, renowned as an award-winning author, seasoned politician, and former Under Secretary General of the United Nations. Currently serving as a member of Parliament in India, he represents the Thiruvananthapuram constituency for the third consecutive term. Armed with a doctorate in International Relations and Affairs from the prestigious Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Dr. Tharoor's literary prowess shines through in his numerous acclaimed books, which span a diverse range of topics encompassing history and politics. His captivating eloquence and profound intellect have propelled him to the forefront of Indian public life and have established him as a prominent voice in international discourse.

Television celebrity, Masterchef India judge, author, restaurateur, food film producer and benefactor, chef Ranveer Brar is one of the most celebrated chefs in the country. He has set up restaurants in India (including a heritage hotel, Alila Fort Bishangarh) and abroad and curated the menu of many more (including cruise kitchens aboard Royal Caribbean).  He was recognised as the youngest Executive Chef at 25 and the second chef to be featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. He also pioneered the first ever Twitter video show called Ranveer On The Road, covering new destinations each season and exploring their cuisines and cultures. With a bestseller in his kitty, a popular host and judge on television and an artist both in and out of the kitchen, chef Brar calls himself a food-sufi on a constant culinary quest.

Actress, Entrepreneur, Creator, Presenter and Producer of The Tara Sharma Show, Tara has worked with brands like Hershey's, Byju's, Blue Star, Johnsons Baby, Pepperfry, Pampers and more. She has had celebrity guests like Virat Kohli, Mary Kom, John Abraham, Rohit Sharma and Sunil Chhetri on her show talking about inspiring kids through sport, inclusion, health and fitness, following dreams and more. She has worked in movies like Masti, Page 3 and “Khosla Ka Ghosla to name a few. Having had a corporate background, working at Accenture for a few years, then some yoyo-ing, then acting and now the show, Tara loves to combine her passions, being on screen, business and family! 

Shraddha, aka Aiyyo Shraddha, hails from a Mangalorean family in Mumbai. Excelling in academics and securing a high-profile IT job, she always harbored dreams of performing but hesitated to pursue them. Transitioning to Bengaluru, she embraced her passion, becoming RJ Shraddha on Fever 104 FM for nine years. She later ventured into hosting dance reality shows and acting in Amazon Prime’s Pushpavalli. Now, she pioneers non-fiction programming at Colors Kannada. Recently, she ventured into sketch comedy on Instagram, showcasing her multilingual talents. With 157,000 followers, she tackles topics like online classes and lockdown frustrations, reveling in her newfound creative zone.

Saina Nehwal, India's trailblazing badminton athlete, etched her name in history as the first Indian to secure an Olympic medal in the sport. Her groundbreaking bronze at the London 2012 Games marked a pivotal moment. From the outset, she garnered attention, seizing the BWF World Junior Championships title in 2008. Despite her debut at Beijing 2008, it was her triumph at London 2012 that catapulted her to global acclaim. Born on March 17, 1990, in Haryana, Saina's badminton journey commenced at eight, after her family's relocation to Hyderabad. Her pursuit stemmed from bridging linguistic barriers and honoring her mother's badminton legacy. Representing India in the 2008 Beijing Olympics fulfilled both aspirations. A trailblazer, Saina reached Olympic quarter-finals, defeating world number five Wang Chen before an intense match against Indonesia's Maria Kristin Yulianti. Her journey symbolizes resilience, making her a pioneer in Indian badminton history.

Suhani is India’s one of the first and only female mentalist, mind reader, illusionist and magician. Over the last two decades — starting at the age of six — she has given over 5,000 shows worldwide. She’s the most watched mentalist in the world. In the realm of entertainment, few performers possess the extraordinary ability to captivate and confound audiences with the power of their minds. Suhani is one such enigmatic figure who has left a trail of wonder and amazement in her wake. Her unique talents go beyond the ordinary, as she delves into the deepest recesses of the human psyche to unearth secrets, predict the unpredictable, and reveal the extraordinary. 

Sylvie is a leading Indian make- up artist and hair stylist. She went to England to study medicine and later became a doctor at London's St Luke's Hospital and worked as a gynecologist, delivering babies. Sylvie was the best surgeon in the hospital and the only one with purple colored hair. She left after working for six years to complete her desire to become a hair stylist. After coming to India, she became popular and within two years opened her own salon. But things were not easy for a trans hairdresser who walked the streets in women's clothes. She was also homosexual, open and the first to move around as a transvestite. Nevertheless, she did not give up as she thinks that her sexuality is her own individuality. Her strength was her mom, who helped her face odd situations. Sylvie soon became a big celebrity in India.

Vishal Malhotra, an Indian actor and TV host, emerged on screen hosting Disney Hour in '95, later starring in '98's Hip Hip Hurray. He charmed audiences on Disney Time in '04. Notably, he captivated hearts as Vetaal in Disney Channel's Vicky & Vetaal. His film journey began with Ishq Vishk, leading to roles in Salaam-E-Ishq, Kaal, Dor, and more. He showcased his hosting flair on Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega alongside Mona Singh. Not just limited to TV, he portrayed Dr. Ranganath in Kuch Toh Log Kahenge. Also, he's been Harpic's brand ambassador since '13. Vishal Malhotra: a versatile talent etching his mark in Indian entertainment.

Mantra, a renowned award winning RJ, actor, director, and producer continues to be one of the pioneer Audio Producers in India. With over 20 years of experience in the media/creative industry he has utmost passion towards storytelling and MnM Talkies is a result of this passion. MnM Talkies is and has been creating immersive cinematic audio shows, that we like calling the ‘CINEMA OF SOUND.’ Puranjit Dasgupta better known by his stage name Mantra gained a name as a host, anchoring for TV shows like India's Got Talent, Comedy Circus, and Zara Nachke Dikha, and also hosted the Pro Kabaddi League, a Kabaddi league for the past seven seasons. He has been felicitated with 'Gold' at the NYF 2023 Radio Awards, the Golden Mike's, and the Radio and Music Awards, to name just a few. 

Adnan Sami is a renowned singer, musician, and composer known for his contributions to Indian and Pakistani music. Born in London, he is celebrated for his versatile voice and mastery of the piano. Sami's career took off with hit albums like "Kabhi To Nazar Milao" and "Tera Chehra," earning him acclaim in the Indian music industry. He is noted for his unique blend of classical, pop, and Bollywood music. Adnan Sami has received numerous awards for his musical talents and was granted Indian citizenship in 2016. His impactful music and inspiring personal journey continue to resonate with fans worldwide.

Anil Kapoor is a celebrated Indian actor and producer with a career spanning over four decades in Bollywood. Renowned for his versatility and charismatic screen presence, Kapoor has delivered memorable performances in iconic films like "Mr. India," "Tezaab," and "Slumdog Millionaire." He has won numerous awards, including several Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. Kapoor's career extends internationally, with notable roles in the TV series "24" and films like "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol." Beyond acting, he is known for his dedication to fitness and philanthropy, making him a beloved figure in Indian cinema and a global icon.

Leander Paes, whose sporting career has spanned over 30 years, has dedicated his life to making his 1.2 billion countrymen proud by representing India in tennis. His passion for the game has driven his nearly three-decade-long success. Known for his meticulous preparation and relentless hard work, Leander continually reinvents himself to stay ahead. His philosophy is to set higher goals upon achieving one and to never lose focus. This mindset has helped him live by his motto: "Infuse as much happiness in people’s lives as I can." From a boy dreaming of global recognition for India, he has become a man on a mission to motivate, empower, and inspire others.

Harbhajan Singh is a legendary Indian cricketer celebrated for his exceptional skills as an off-spin bowler. Known as the "Turbanator," he has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, renowned for his wicket-taking abilities and match-winning performances. Harbhajan made significant contributions to India's victories in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats, including key roles in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup triumphs. With over 700 international wickets, his career is marked by numerous records and accolades. Beyond his on-field achievements, Harbhajan is also admired for his leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game.

Shikhar Dhawan is a prominent Indian cricketer renowned for his dynamic batting and charismatic presence on the field. As a left-handed opening batsman, he has made significant contributions to the Indian national team across all formats of the game. Dhawan's aggressive style and consistency have earned him a reputation as one of India's leading run-scorers. Known for his powerful strokes and remarkable innings, he has been instrumental in numerous victories. Beyond his international career, Dhawan has also excelled in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing various franchises. His dedication and sportsmanship continue to inspire cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Naveen Richard is a comedic force known for his razor-sharp wit and versatile performances. Born and raised in India, he has emerged as a prominent figure in the comedy scene, captivating audiences with his unique style and observational humor. Naveen's journey spans from stand-up comedy to acting and writing, showcasing his multifaceted talent and ability to entertain. With a knack for crafting hilarious narratives and relatable characters, he has garnered a loyal following both locally and internationally. Armed with charm and charisma, Naveen continues to push boundaries and redefine comedy, leaving audiences in stitches with every performance.

Abhishek Bachchan, born on February 5, 1976, in Mumbai, India, is an acclaimed actor recognized for his contributions to Indian cinema. As the scion of Bollywood royalty, with parents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek inherited a legacy of excellence. He burst onto the scene in 2000 with "Refugee," swiftly establishing himself as a versatile performer through roles in "Yuva," "Guru," and the "Dhoom" series. Beyond the silver screen, Abhishek's humility and commitment to social causes have endeared him to fans. With a career marked by both critical acclaim and commercial success, he remains a stalwart presence in Indian entertainment

Milind Soman is an Indian Super model, Bollywood & Hollywood Actor, & film producer and a popular Keynote Speaker who inspires audiences by sharing his journey from an actor to a Fitness Icon. Milind at 55 years is an inspiration to all to strive to stay fit and follow a healthier lifestyle. Milind's entertaining talks teach audiences about small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement.In his speeches, Milind leads people to recognize the invisible barriers that exist between them and their goals. Milind Soman is an personification of relentless endurance acomplishing the world’s toughest triathlon, Milind achieved what most of us can only dream of, at the ripe age of 50.Milind Soman is an engaging, charismatic and inspirational corporate speaker. Milind leads by example and encourages people to take charge of their own health and fitness and self motivation

Zakir Khan is a celebrated Indian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his relatable humor and unique storytelling. Zakir gained fame with his distinctive style that combines rustic wit and charm. He rose to prominence after winning Comedy Central India's 'Best Stand-Up Comedian' competition in 2012 and has since become a household name. His popular specials, including "Haq Se Single" and "Kaksha Gyarvi," showcase his comedic prowess and deep understanding of Indian society. Zakir continues to captivate audiences with his humor, earning widespread acclaim and a loyal fanbase.