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Shah Rukh Khan is one of the wealthiest and most successful film stars globally, a Padma Shri recipient, and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team. He is a highly decorated actor, recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. His Meer Foundation supports victims of acid attacks. His keynotes share insights on entrepreneurship, branding, and strategic leadership for achieving commercial and social impact.

Lior Suchard is a world-renowned mentalist who won Uri Geller's "The Successor" and is celebrated for his astonishing feats of mind reading, thought influencing, and predicting. His presentations, known as "Supernatural Entertainment," use psychoanalysis and mental skills to deliver a highly entertaining experience for corporate and private audiences worldwide. He is the author of Mind Reader, which shares secrets and psychological studies on maximizing the mind’s capacity.

Adrian Grenier is a famous actor best known for his role in Entourage and his work as a director and filmmaker. He is a prominent advocate for environmental consciousness and sustainable living. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Environment Program and co-founded SHFT.COM, an online community for environmentally responsible consumption. His keynotes inspire audiences to achieve social good by demonstrating how to apply a passion for the environment to both personal and professional life.

David Duchovny is an award-winning actor and multi-talented artist, best known for his Golden Globe-winning work in The X-Files and Californication. He holds degrees in English Literature from Princeton and Yale. As a keynote speaker, Duchovny shares compelling stories and wisdom from his brilliant career, offering unique insights into the creative process of acting, directing, and songwriting, all delivered with his signature, unforgettable reflection.

Guneet Monga is an Academy Award-winning Indian film producer and the founder of Sikhya Entertainment, known for films like The Lunchbox and Gangs of Wasseypur. She is a pioneer in innovative film financing, notably raising nearly $140,000 for her film Peddlers via a viral Facebook post. Her keynotes inspire audiences to follow their passion, share lessons on creative problem-solving, and detail the challenges and resilience required to succeed in the global entertainment industry.

Jason Bevan is the former Head of Creative Development & VP Marketing EMEA at Warner Bros. Studios. He oversaw the marketing for iconic franchises like Harry Potter, Batman, and The Hobbit across 37 countries. As an expert speaker for TED and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, he reveals the simple, powerful techniques used by legendary filmmakers. His keynotes use engaging, behind-the-scenes stories to provide a strategic blueprint for organizations to rocket-fuel their innovation and cultivate a culture of bold creativity.

Zoya Akhtar is an award-winning Indian director and screenwriter who has successfully delivered hit films like Gully Boy and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality and the mindset of Indian youth. An alumna of NYU's filmmaking program, she co-founded Tiger Baby Films. Her talks inspire creativity and positivism, drawing on her experience of successfully battling sexism and breaking barriers in the male-dominated directorial space of Hindi cinema.

R. Madhavan is a renowned actor and public speaker, celebrated for his versatile performances in multiple language films and his popular web series Breathe on Amazon Prime. An alumnus of the Harvard public speaking program, he is a firm proponent of innovative thinking and having a solution mindset. His keynotes use his journey in Bollywood to provide practical takeaways on how to tackle challenges through creative problem solving.

Mitch Lowe is a co-founding executive of Netflix, former President of Redbox, and former CEO of MoviePass, making him a central pioneer in the entertainment industry's disruption. His book, Watch and Learn, details his lessons in disruption, emphasizing that true innovation requires perseverance, imagination, and a deep understanding of customer needs. His keynotes share invaluable stories on entrepreneurship, the subscription economy, and the future of the $2 trillion entertainment industry.

Shabana Azmi is one of India's finest actresses, a five-time National Film Award winner, and a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan (2012) and Padma Shri (1988). As a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha (upper house of parliament), she is a highly visible advocate for social justice, gender equality, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Her keynotes draw on her decades of activism and art to inspire action against prejudice and injustice.

Anurag Kashyap is a leading Indian filmmaker and actor, recipient of four Filmfare Awards, and was made a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France (2013). His body of work includes the cult epic Gangs of Wasseypur and the critically acclaimed The Lunchbox. His experience navigating censorship issues and achieving success after multiple failures provides a compelling narrative for audiences on creative persistence and innovation in storytelling.

Ashish Vidyarthi is an award-winning Indian film actor who has performed in over 200 films across 12 languages. He is the founder of Avid Miner Conversations, which creates customized interactive modules for organizations. His talks, which he fondly calls "conversations," apply his storytelling mastery to ignite positivity, creativity, and unleash the inner potential of the audience. He advises leading companies on how to transform their culture and effectively address real-life challenges.

Abhishek Bachchan is an acclaimed Indian actor and producer, the son of Amitabh Bachchan, and a four-time Filmfare Award winner. He received the National Film Award for producing the film Paa. His career is a testament to persistence, with major acting successes in films like Dhoom and Guru, and recent acclaim for his performances in the streaming series Ludo and Dasvi. His keynotes offer unique insights into the resilience and strategic choices required for sustained success in the competitive entertainment industry.

Boman Irani is an acclaimed film and theatre actor, famous for his roles in Bollywood blockbusters like 3 Idiots. Despite struggling with dyslexia, he began his career as a waiter, transitioning to a successful professional photographer before starting his acting career at age 44. A charismatic and charming speaker, Irani's talks are cultured, entertaining, and provocative. He draws on his life story to inspire audiences on perseverance, creative reinvention, and embracing opportunity, exuding warmth and spontaneous good humor on stage.

Anupam Kher is a legendary actor with over 540 films and a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. He is a Padma Bhushan awardee and the founder of the acting school Actor Prepares. His career includes working with acclaimed international directors and setting a record with eight consecutive Filmfare Awards. His life story is captured in his play, Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which has been performed over 400 times globally, providing the genesis for his highly sought-after motivational keynotes.

Shekhar Kapur is a Golden Globe-nominated director of iconic films like Elizabeth and Mr. India. He is a visionary who co-founded Liquid Comics to transform Indian myths into pop culture icons. He is a highly influential commentator on the future of cinema, arguing that AI will democratize filmmaking and disrupt the dominance of big studios. His keynotes share insights on creative persistence, the art of storytelling, and the future of digital media.

Farhan Akhtar is an award-winning Bollywood multi-hyphenate—an actor, director, writer, and singer. He is the co-founder of the successful production banner Excel Entertainment. His directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai, won him his first National Award and gained cult status, influencing a generation of filmmakers. His keynotes share insights into creative problem-solving, mindset, and the strategies required to achieve excellence across multiple creative domains.

Ayushmann Khurrana is a leading Indian actor, a National Film Award winner, and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for India. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. His choice of films, like Vicky Donor and Article 15, is known for challenging social norms. His keynotes share insights on creativity, resilience, and using one's platform for social good, drawing on his success across acting, singing, and media.