Past TEDx event
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Speakers
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Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor known for his work in multiple languages and for playing antagonist and character roles. Born on June 19, 1965, in Delhi, he graduated from the National School of Drama in 1990 and won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1994 film Drohkaal. He has acted in over 300 films across various industries and is also a motivational speaker and YouTuber. Runs a popular YouTube channel where he vlogs about street food and local culture. Co-founded a company called AVID minor conversation.
Bhumi Pednekar
Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress born on July 18, 1989, in Mumbai. She began her career as a casting director at Yash Raj Films before making her acting debut in the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Pednekar is known for her roles in socially relevant films and her work as a climate activist. She made her acting debut in the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, which received critical and commercial success and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She has starred in several critically acclaimed films, including Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017), Sonchiriya (2019), and Saand Ki Aankh (2019). She is a vocal environmentalist, working on issues like garbage segregation, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable living through her non-profit, Climate Warrior. She uses her social media platforms to raise awareness about climate change.
Krishna Kumar (K K) Gautam
K.K. Gautam is a retired Uttar Pradesh Police officer who is known for his role as the Deputy Superintendent of Police who found the body of Hemraj Banjade in the Aarushi Talwar murder case. He later testified in the trial and became a public figure due to the case. His long career also involved other roles, such as a Superintendent of Police in the India Police, and a notable incident involving the dacoit Roopa. He also served as a Superintendent of Police at the India Police, with experience from January 1999 to December 2006. He is also the Petron of Invertis University, Bareilly.
Pratika Rawal
Pratika Rawal is an Indian cricketer born on September 1, 2000, in Delhi. Her father is a BCCI-certified umpire, and she started playing cricket at age 10. A talented multi-sport athlete, she also played basketball and won a gold medal at the School National Games in 2019 before focusing on cricket. After a strong domestic career for Delhi and Railways, Rawal made her international debut in late 2024 and has since become a key member of India's One Day International (ODI) team. Scored 154 runs off 129 balls against Ireland in early 2025, a performance that earned praise and secured her place in the Indian squad for the 2025 ODI World Cup.
