TEDxAGBSKochi

Speakers

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• Jeremiah De Rozario

  Kerala’s own Jeremiah de Rozario is a singer-songwriter rooted in indie pop with hints of folk rock. Inspired by life experiences and stories around him, his music is often described as “What if Ed Sheeran had a baby with The 1975?” Jeremiah has released five singles and a four-track EP, all praised for their relatable writing and catchy arrangements, finding space on multiple playlists. Having opened for acts like Matthew Ifield, When Chai Met Toast, Tejas and Sooraj Santhosh, he has become a familiar name at cultural events in and beyond Kerala. This Kochi boy has headlined stages at Covelong Classic Surf & Music Festival, Bloomingreen, Majuli Music Festival, Sofar shows across Kochi, Bangalore, Chennai & Goa, OnFleak Kochi, Heart XP and more. He also completed a successful solo South India tour across four cities, selling over 300 tickets, cementing his place as one of Kerala’s rising indie voices.

• Saji Babu

  Saji Babu is an acclaimed cinematographer with over a decade of experience, known for his ability to bring emotions to life through every frame. His notable work includes Joyful Mystery (Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam), Kerala’s first single-take car movie, directed by Don Palathara and starring Rima Kallingal, Jitin Puthanchery, and Neeraja Rajendran. Recognized as a national mentor for Lumix, he combines technical mastery with artistic vision. Beyond filmmaking, Saji Babu is a dedicated academician and course designer in photography, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of visual storytellers.

• Sijaa Rose

  Sijaa Rose is an actor who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. She made her debut with the film Ustad Hotel, and has since delivered impactful performances in critically acclaimed movies like Annayum Rasoolum, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Roy, and Padakuthira. Her recent release Sumathi Valavu is also gaining attention. Sijaa has also made her mark in Tamil and Telugu cinema. In Tamil, she has starred alongside Vijay Sethupathi in Rekka and shared the screen with Vijay in Bhairava. She also played a powerful role in Udanpirappe, co-starring Jyothika. Her upcoming Tamil film is Singha, which also stars Kayal Chandran. In Telugu cinema, her recent debut film, the biopic Arjun Chakravarthy, is running successfully in theaters. Beyond acting, Sijaa has worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on the Malayalam film Mili and the Hindi film Traffic. She is a passionate classical dancer and performer, and her hobbies include creating coffee art paintings.

• Swathy Narayanan

  Dr. Swathy Narayanan is a Kuchipudi dancer, educator, and Ayurvedic physician. Trained under Smt. Anupama Mohan and Dr. Chinta Ravi Balakrishna, she holds diplomas from Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University and a Master’s in Kuchipudi from Krishna University. Founder of Mudra School of Classical Dance in Thrissur and Ernakulam, she has performed on over a thousand stages across India, including festivals like Yakshagana Mahotsav, Brihan Natyanjali, Chilanka, and Nila Festival, and performed during the 150th anniversary of India’s First War of Independence. An empanelled ICCR and Doordarshan artist and SPIC MACAY performer, she has received awards including the Naveen Kalakaar Award and Natya Jyothi Puraskaram, and has acted in films including Su…Su…Sudhi Vathmeekam.

• Varun Unni

  Varun Unni is a music director, singer, and producer with over 15 years in the industry. Known for versatility across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films, his viral hit Pathayorangale Bhoothakaalangale with 10M+ views cemented him as a bold new-generation talent. He debuted with Annum Innum Ennum and recently worked on Azadi in Malayalam, The Door in Tamil, and the Telugu film Kothapallilo, besides composing for Kannada cinema. A trained classical musician, he fuses rock, R&B, pop, jazz, and Indian classical styles. Beyond films, he has scored for brands like Samsung, Ooredoo, and Chemmanur, and won global awards for background score and sound design. In 2020, he launched Eighth Note, a digital channel reviving timeless classics, making him one of South India’s most engaging music voices today.

• Vinay Govind

  Vinay Govind, born in 1988 in Perinthalmanna, Kerala, is a vibrant voice in contemporary Malayalam cinema. A graduate in Visual Communications from Loyola College, Chennai, he began his creative journey in advertising and soon became an associate director to V.K. Prakash, contributing to acclaimed films like Beautiful, Trivandrum Lodge, and Gulumal. He made his directorial debut with Kili Poyi (2013), one of India’s rare stoner comedies—an instant youth cult classic. His follow-up, Kohinoor (2015), a retro-style heist comedy, delighted audiences with its nostalgic charm and memorable music. His most recent project, Get-Set Baby! (2025), explores modern social themes through heartfelt storytelling. Known for quirky, out-of-the-box narratives and meticulous scripting, Vinay also dabbles in writing lyrics and even lent his voice to a track in Kili Poyi. With a dynamic career spanning ad films and feature storytelling, he continues to push the boundaries of Malayalam cinema.