Guiding the
Sacred Vision.
From cultural custodians, creative visionaries, and spiritual thinkers to event producers and community builders — GBF brings together a dedicated collective committed to shaping the future of conscious living.
Visionaries carrying the movement forward.
Meet the core team, curators, and advisors bringing Global Bhakti Fest to life.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Executive Chairman, India Exposition Mart Ltd.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar is a visionary leader in India’s exhibition, trade, and export ecosystem, with over three decades of distinguished service. He is the Chairman — India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML) and Expo Digital India Private Limited and serves as the Chief Mentor Director General — Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). Widely recognised as the key architect behind the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Dr. Kumar has also played a pivotal role in establishing landmark institutions such as the Handicrafts & Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) and the Buying Agents Association of India (BAAI).
Barun Gupta
COO, Indeva Hospitality
Barun Gupta is the Chief Operating Officer of Indeva Hotels & Resorts, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in the hospitality and MICE industry. Throughout his career, he has held senior positions with leading global hospitality brands, including Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Accor, IHCL, and Hyatt Hotels. With expertise in hotel operations, sales and marketing, business strategy, and convention management, Mr. Gupta has played a key role in driving business growth, operational excellence, and guest experience enhancement.
Siddhant Bhatia
An artist featured on the Grammy-nominated Sounds of Kumbha
Siddhant is a Grammy nominee for his album Sounds of Kumbha for Best Global Music Album in 2026. Siddhant’s work bridges tradition and innovation. With over 20 years of experience, Siddhant has consistently pushed the boundaries of music and sound, crafting creations that resonate deeply with global audiences while staying rooted in the rich traditions of Indian classical music. He won a Cannes Lion in Radio Craft in 2016 and has garnered over 54 national and international advertising awards for his contributions to audio and visual storytelling.
Mallika Thakkar
SoulTrax Studios
SoulTrax Studios, a transformational, award-winning creative content company with presence across 3 cities and clients across the globe. Her team has expertise in Audio-Visual, Musical, Educational content for corporates, advertising agencies, government and new-age companies. She has over 15 years of multi-industry experience in film and media production and is currently raising funds for various high-value projects at her firm, SoulTrax.
Amitabh Gupta
Amitabh is well versed in corporate, government and private-sector requirements and has extensive expertise in the fields of strategy, planning, marketing, and business development. He specialises in luxury hospitality services, destination wedding planning and execution, and conceptualising and organising specialised sports events like golf and polo. He has also written and published several white papers as a knowledge partner on various government and industry-related initiatives. His mission is to efficiently solve problems, build performance culture, and create value for the business and co-stakeholders.
Mukesh Kumar
Director & Strategic Advisor, India Exposition Mart Ltd.
Mukesh Kumar Gupta is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Registered Insolvency Professional (IBBI), and an accomplished corporate leader with over 44 years of experience in finance, strategy, corporate governance, and business transformation. As a Non-Executive Director of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML) since 2014, he provides strategic oversight and chairs key committees, including the Audit, ExpoInn Review, and IPO/Private Placement Committees.
Birendra Kumar Bengani
Birendra Kumar Bengani is an accomplished entrepreneur and business strategist with over three decades of experience across sustainable home décor, manufacturing, sourcing, fashion, cosmetics, real estate, and infrastructure. As Founder & Managing Partner of Bonafide Exports, he has helped build the company into a leading global manufacturer and exporter of sustainable home décor and lifestyle products, conceptualising and guiding the development of 200,000+ unique products. A trusted mentor and strategic advisor, he specialises in business development, product innovation, market expansion, and transforming complex challenges into scalable opportunities.
Vineet Gopal
Global Tourism & Hospitality Strategist
Vineet Gopal is one of India's leading tourism professionals with over 26 years of experience in destination marketing, luxury travel, and outbound tourism. He also founded VKonnet, India's first exclusive tabletop exhibition for Luxury, MICE, and Destination Weddings. Recognised among the Top 100 Most Influential People in Indian Tourism, Vineet is a recipient of the NDTV Travel Award and the 2025 Asian Arab Business Award.
Core Team
CA Sachin Kumar Sinha
RIndia Exposition Mart Limited
With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and business strategy, he has been leading one of India's premier exhibition and convention infrastructure organizations. A distinguished finance professional with over two decades of experience, he has been instrumental in driving the company's financial strategy, governance, and sustainable growth. A Chartered Accountant, Law graduate and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, Mr. Sinha brings deep expertise in corporate finance, financial planning, treasury management, taxation, compliance, risk management, and business transformation.
Kanchan Verma
Kanchan Verma is a seasoned hospitality and aviation marketing professional with over a decade of experience in strategic marketing, airline partnerships, brand development, sales, and business growth. As the Cluster Marketing Director, she leads integrated marketing initiatives, brand positioning, digital communications, and strategic alliances across multiple hospitality assets, driving revenue growth and enhancing guest experiences. With an extensive background in the aviation industry, including leadership roles in airline sales, marketing, and network partnerships, Kanchan brings a unique perspective to hospitality marketing by combining commercial strategy with customer-centric innovation.
Sakshi Gurnani
Sakshi is a marketing and partnerships professional who thrives on transforming abstract ideas into structured strategies that drive meaningful growth. With experience across marketing, content production, strategic partnerships, and music marketing, she has worked on projects ranging from Grammy album campaigns and government film production to original music releases at SoulTrax Studios. At SoulTrax, she leads digital strategy, content production, music distribution, and brand partnerships, helping grow the studio's global presence.
The Collaborators
Nehmat Mongia
As our official interior design partner, Nehmat Mongia brings a distinctiveartistic vision shaped by innovation, sustainability, and storytelling. Her work transforms spaces into immersive experiences, blending material, meaning, and modern design with effortless elegance.The Art of Thoughtful Design. At Space Story 360, she doesn’t just design interiors — she crafts experiences. Whether it’s a cozy corner or an entire space, they infuse it with character, creativity, and that perfect "wow" factor.
Pooja Nataraj
A Milan-based social entrepreneur specializing in sustainability consulting, ESG research, and brand storytelling, helping organisations create purpose-driven impact. The Power of Brand Storytelling. A pioneering ‘conscious’, full-service marketing and communications agency creating powerful stories for impact-driven brands. For Sustainability Matters. A purpose-driven enterprise that builds the bridge between sustainability and everyday decision-making across businesses, communities, and individuals.
The Advisory
Devraj Sanyal
Devraj Sanyal is the Chairman & CEO of Universal Music for the Greater India region since June 2010. Based in Mumbai, he oversees operations in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. A musician and frontman of the heavy metal band “Brahma,” he founded the significant Sunburn Festival. Sanyal started his career in the early 90s in event marketing, later working with Elle Magazine and the Times of India, where he established Below the Line Businesses. He became COO and then CEO of Percept Limited's PDM before joining UMGI. He reports to Victor Antippas, President of Nordic, Central & Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa & India.
Saloni Gupta
Saloni Gupta is an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey exemplifies resilience, vision, and leadership. Beginning her entrepreneurial career with Trousseau Packaging, she gained invaluable business acumen and a deep understanding of customer relationships. Guided by her passion for creating memorable experiences, she went on to establish Karismatik Events, which has grown into a trusted and celebrated name in the wedding and events industry. Through innovation, dedication, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence, she has transformed Karismatik Events into a brand recognised and admired by families across communities. Her success story is not just about building businesses; it is about building trust, creating memories, and leaving a lasting impact through every celebration she curates.
Rituraj Khanna
Rituraj Khanna is a renowned leader in India's luxury weddings and experiential events industry. As the CEO of *Q Events Pvt. Ltd.*, he has successfully led the planning and execution of some of the country's most prestigious destination weddings, corporate events, and large-scale celebrations. With over two decades of experience, he is recognized for his visionary leadership, creative excellence, and operational expertise, contributing significantly to the growth of India's events, hospitality, and MICE industries.
Diggaj Mogra
Diggaj Mogra is Director, Jarvis Technology & Strategy Consulting, and a political, policy and governance expert with over a decade of experience shaping high-impact campaigns and public outreach. He has contributed to landmark election campaigns for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, 2019 and 2024, and designed data-driven initiatives that set new benchmarks in citizen engagement. Working at the intersection of technology, policy and communications, Diggaj also advises over eight startups and organisations across AI, consumer technology, campaigns and communications. As Advisor to Global Bhakti Fest 2026, he brings strategic insight, stakeholder expertise and national outreach experience.
Navneet Singh
He has nearly two decades of experience across television production, live events and entertainment. He began his career in 2007 with Zee TV’s non-fiction programming and, by 2012 was serving as Assistant Head of Production for Comedy Circus: Ajoobe . He was also among the early professionals to bring SFX technology into India’s live event ecosystem , working on productions featuring leading international artists . As the Founder of Richmont Entertainment, he has built a 360° entertainment and event management company delivering end to end production, artist and event solutions, alongside developing and executing original IPs and large scale live experiences.
Sukhmehar Singh Kohli
He has over a decade of experience in live entertainment, show production and artist management. As Co-founder of Richmont Entertainment , he has shaped the company’s live production and show design capabilities while contributing to the execution of major Indian IPs and festivals. His work with artists including Jass Manak, Aastha Gill and Maan Pannu as the artist management, focuses on their live show design and production planning , bringing structure and technical direction to their performances. His expertise covers production design , technical execution , artist operations and large scale show delivery . He has also consulted on technical productions for several international acts .
Neeraj Dhawan
Founder & Chairman of the Indian Wedding Industry Association (IWIA)
Neeraj Dhawan is the Executive Director of Falcon Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., Co-Founder of Falcon Social, and Founder & Chairman of the Indian Wedding Industry Association (IWIA). With over 20 years of experience in exhibitions, MICE, and the wedding industry, he has been instrumental in creating leading trade shows and business platforms. As Treasurer of the Indian Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), he continues to champion industry collaboration and strengthen India's position as a global destination for events and conventions.
Tanu Gupta
Tanu Gupta is a social entrepreneur driven by the belief that accessibility is a right, not a privilege. She has been instrumental in advancing universal design across industries in India. Through Human Factor, she enables physical and digital spaces that empower people of all abilities — bridging design intent with real human needs. Her vision goes beyond compliance, embedding accessibility as a core value in how spaces are imagined, designed, and experienced. The Power of Inclusive Experiences. A purpose-driven social enterprise that builds the bridge between sustainability and everyday decision - making across businesses, communities and individuals .
Savita Bhutani
Savita Bhutani is an entrepreneur, Art of Living teacher, yoga and meditation instructor, and Director at the Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust. With over 20 years of experience in wellness, education, and social impact, she has led initiatives in natural farming, rural livelihoods, leadership, and holistic well- being across India. She also coordinated the 2016 World Culture Festival, bringing together artists from over 150 countries, and has worked extensively with educational institutions, prisons, and communities to promote yoga, meditation, and sustainable living.
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