Industry Experts

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Ritu Raj Khanna

Rituraj Khanna

CEO of ​Q Events Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Khanna is the doyen of the wedding industry in India. His magnum production and luxury weddings, his unparalleled professionalism and unbelievable creativity, seen across many exotic destinations, coupled with his humility and innate empathy for all, make him one of the most respected, sought-after and adored personalities in the wedding, travel and hospitality industries.

Parthip Thyagarajan

Co-founder and CEO of WeddingSutra.com

He has brought together diverse influential stakeholders and vendors from the Indian and global wedding industries for mutual collaboration and meaningful connections, ensuring that wedding sutra is the global language and dictionary for scouting ideas trending in the supply chains.

Duygu Kuskulu

Duygu Kuskulu

Founder of Tay Istanbul

They intend to provide end-to-end solutions, starting from the concept design and planning, all the way to the execution of events and travel itineraries, with the best services for corporate clients and destination weddings. Being in tourism since 1992, they have developed the know-how and experience to promote Turkey as the next most sought after destination abroad.

Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol

Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol

Director at the Tourism Authority of Thailand

Has almost 30 years of experience working in various divisions, including service development, ASEAN-South Asia, and the South Pacific Region, as well as in the overseas forces at TAT Ho Chi Minh Office and TAT Seoul Office.

As the Director of TAT New Delhi office, she promotes Thailand as a preferred destination for travellers from South Asia in the areas of Northern and Eastern India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.

Abhishek Sachdeva

General Manager of JW Marriott

A seasoned professional with a career spanning close to 16 years. Has worked with brands such as ITC Limited, Legacy Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Indian Hotels Company Limited and Marriott International. Armed with extensive operations and revenue management optimization experience, Abhishek has led his hotels from the front lines both in India and Globally.

Ayushman Mitra

Ayushman Mitra

Designer – BOBO Calcutta

A fashion designer, painter, and art director from Kolkata, he has been shown at fashion weeks, exhibitions and retails from various national and international outlets. His work has been extensively featured in Vogue, Elle, GQ, India Today and Filmfare. He recently stepped into the field of event decor and design with EventzInspired.

Dolly Jain

Dolly Jain

​Celebrity Saree and Dupatta Drapist

Stylist who has developed a unique style of her own, fusing ancient Indian traditions with contemporary design language. Her innovative use of skill has created a new classicism for Indian women across the globe. She not only caters to the biggest business houses in India and abroad but also to all leading designers and their shows.

Pragya Chopra

Pragya Chopra

Founder of OnOffOnline, Digital Marketing Agency

A marketing strategist, her area of expertise lies in brand building and executing the 5 critical marketing verticals needed for a business to transform into a high-visibility brand. OnOffOnline’s mission is to increase visibility for its clients primarily within competitive digital platforms, servicing clients globally.

Raunak Gadia

Raunak Gadia

Frames Memoires – Luxury Event Photographer

Award-winning destination wedding photographer specialising in candid photography and a pioneer of candid wedding photography in India. He has trained over 3000 people in photography with his regular training courses and programs. He brings his own expertise in conceptualising, styling and story telling to each and every shoot in an aesthetic, casual, yet understated manner.

Poonam Khandelwal

​Poonam Khandelwal

Invitation Design

Founder, Poonam Khandelwal Designs & Partner, The Entertainment Design and Fleur De Li. A prominent figure in the world of bespoke invitations, stationery, and personalised gifting, with 28 years of experience in expressing art through paper and typefaces and now adding an array of luxe gifting as well.

Deejay Girish Wadhwani

Deejay Girish Wadhwani

Popular DJ

Popularly known as DJ Girish, he is the director of Nightlife and Entertainment at White Castle Hospitality and his shows across the globe ensure the maximum turnout, be it in concerts, nightclubs or Indian weddings.

Abhijit Chanda

Celebrity Make-Up Artist

One of Kolkata’s best known make-up artists, he has a portfolio spanning more than 3000 brides. He is a regular at fashion events, as well as a favourite of the media and classic films.

Saurav Chatterjee

Saurav Chatterjee

High Life Management, Sports Management

​Sports industry expert with connections in corporate organisations; working with Star Sports, is the former CEO of Professional Management Group, former president of Bengal Rugby Union, founder of Best of You and former treasurer and director of Rugby India. He is making his success in sports management even today and leading from the front as a pioneer in the business.

Imran Qureshi

Imran Qureshi

Destination Event Planner at Dreamzkraft

With a pool of more than 20 years of experience in crafting luxury weddings, conducted with the help of industry experts, he brings Indian Wedding Dreams to life.

Suraj Juneja

Founder of Free Flow and a Venture Builder

​Founder of FreeFlow Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and chief venture builder. Has worked with more than 300 start-ups and helped them grow, attract investment, and scale up. Also runs his own start-up studio and 15 other ventures parallelly.

Animish Shetty

Animish Shetty

Global Sales Director Hyatt Chain of Hotels

A strategic hospitality professional with over 17 years of experience in managing the Wedding, Sports and MICE portfolio In-depth knowledge and understanding of the growing Indian hospitality. Core Strengths: Stakeholder management, Customer relationship management Team building and Business Acumen in driving commercials Hotel marketing Business planning and execution.

Huisha Ganeriwal

Huisha Ganeriwal

Graphic & e-Invitations

Huisha Ganeriwal, a dreamer, visual artist and entrepreneur, started her love affair with design long before she got her M.Sc. degree in Multimedia Animation from St.Xavier’s College. Today, Studio Huisha covers every aspect of Corporate Branding as well as digital invites, print & fabrication in the Wedding Industry. Huisha delights in curating each wedding’s themes and invitations to mirror the dreams, aspirations and identity of the couple and their families.

Amrita & Veenit

Event Choreographers

Co-Founders and Directors of Workstation, an award-winning audio visual dance entertainment company with over a decade of experience, are redefining entertainment in events for both weddings and corporate events, they handle everything from concept and design to flawless execution. Backed by a talented in-house team of choreographers, VJ’s, video editors, show designers, and prop specialists.

Chitvan Jaipuria

Event Planner at CJs Events

Chitvan has over 19 years of experience in the event management space currently running CJs events which is a multidisciplinary event management and wedding planning company based out of kolkata specialising in the experiential events space, With over 17 years of experience in the industry and multiple awards the agency stands out for its unique approach to every event.

Pepsi Kalwani & Shiv Karira

Chief Event Planners

UD Events and More, co-founded by Pepsi Kalwani Hazrat and Shiv Karira, is a dynamic event management company known for its innovative approach to curating unforgettable experiences.

From weddings and corporate events to creative social gatherings, birthdays, themed parties, and vibrant carnivals, they specialize in delivering personalized, high-impact solutions that reflect their clients’ unique visions. With a focus on creativity, precision, and seamless execution, UD Events and More has established itself as a leader in the event management space.

Anshul Chauhan

Concert Curator – Founder of Rhythm Box

Anshul Chauhan, Co-founder of RhythmBox India, has been a part of the music & event industry for more than a decade. As concert curator, he has revolutionized the live music industry of the city by bringing celebrated artists like Afrojack, Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Alan Walker, Yellow Claw, Indo Warehouse to putting Kolkata on the global map with organizing the likes of Bryan Adams, Honey Singh just to name a few.

With the landscape of concert economy changing rapidly in the country, he and his partner has left no stones unturned for the city and is planning to go even bigger this season with his company RhythmBox completing 10 years anniversary.