TEDxXIE

Speakers

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• Bijay Nair

  Lieutenant Commander Bijay Nair (Retd.) is a veteran Indian Naval officer and Kargil War hero, recognized for his distinguished service and commitment to the nation. Over the course of his career, he served with dedication, discipline, and courage, and was honored with the Ops Vijay Star and Vijay Medal. His journey reflects leadership, patriotism, and an unwavering sense of duty.

• Koustuv Ghosh

  Koustuv Ghosh is an Indian playback singer, model, musician, actor and voice actor. He has acted in film and on television ever since he was a child and has gained popularity. As a voice-actor, he has lead his voice to several commercials, to Indian animated content and also dubs for foreign content. He is the official Hindi dub-over artist for Dylan Sprouse, despite the fact that he is four years younger than him in reality. His popularity has risen to prominence as a musician as not only can he sing, but he can also play 26 different musical instruments.

• Pankaj Deshmukh

  Pankaj Deshmukh is an Indian Police Service officer dedicated to public service, law enforcement, and maintaining safety and order. With a strong commitment to discipline, leadership, and community responsibility, he has played an active role in upholding justice and supporting civic well-being. His work reflects a focus on integrity, effective administration, and service to the public.

• Sandip Soparkar

  Sandip Soparrkar is an internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer known for his contribution to ballroom dancing and performing arts in India. With years of experience in dance, choreography, and entertainment, he has worked across stage, television, films, and global cultural platforms. Recognized for blending creativity with artistic expression, he continues to inspire audiences through his performances, mentorship, and dedication to promoting dance as a powerful form of storytelling.

• Stephanie Timmins

  Stephanie Timmins is a Mumbai-based beauty and lifestyle influencer and content creator known for her fashion-forward, relatable, and engaging digital presence. Through her platform Feisty Fox Diaries, she shares content across fashion, beauty, travel, and everyday lifestyle inspiration, connecting with audiences through her personal style, creative storytelling, and brand collaborations. She continues to build a strong presence in the influencer space by creating content that is modern, approachable, and visually appealing.

• Sunil Barve

  Sunil Barve is an Indian film, television and theatre actor, singer and producer. Predominantly working in Marathi, he has also worked in Hindi and Gujarati entertainment industry. He is also a radio jockey. He started doing small roles for serials and theatres and starred in several Marathi films and serials. After 25 years in the industry, he launched an initiative named Herbarium through his production company Subak to bring back the lost glory of Marathi musical plays.