Rahul Bose is a seminal figure in Indian arts and activism—an acclaimed actor, screenwriter, director, and former international rugby union player who is the President of Rugby India. Dubbed the “superstar of Indian arthouse cinema” by Time magazine, his career is defined by his commitment to parallel cinema and his unyielding social activism against discrimination and for environmental causes.
Bose's artistic work, notably in films like English, August, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, and the National Award-winning Kaalpurush, is critically lauded for its honest and complex portrayal of Indian society. His athletic achievement as a member of the Indian rugby team for a decade (1998–2008), playing 17 internationals, demonstrates his profound commitment to discipline and high-level performance across diverse fields.
His commitment to social activism is profound. He founded the anti-discrimination NGO, The Foundation, and played a key role in post-tsunami relief efforts, earning him the Godfrey Phillips Prize for Bravery in Social Service. He has since become a frontline advocate for climate change (serving as Oxfam’s first Global Ambassador from the Eastern Hemisphere) and gender equality, lecturing globally on the politics of climate change and communal harmony.
As an acclaimed speaker, Rahul Bose leverages his high international profile to deliver motivational keynotes on leadership, life choices, personal success, and public commitment. His presentations, informed by his experience as a social activist who has worked with UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki-Moon and Mary Robinson, and his training as an advertising executive, provide audiences with unique insights into using one's platform to drive political, social, and environmental change.
