Devendra Parulekar
Founder, SaffronStays
Devendra Parulekar
Founder, SaffronStays
A Mumbai-born traveler at heart, Devendra saw stories in old homes where others saw walls. Today, he’s built SaffronStays - a curated collection of villas and heritage properties that turn every getaway into an experience.
Pankil Shah, Sumit Gambhir & Abhishek Honawar
Co-Founders, Woodside Inn
In a city where bars often blur into one another, Pankil, Sumit, and Abhishek knew there was a gap waiting to be filled. They built Woodside Inn - a neighborhood haven where craft beer, comfort food, and good vibes come together effortlessly.
Pankil Shah, Sumit Gambhir & Abhishek Honawar
Co-Founders, Woodside Inn
In a city where bars often blur into one another, Pankil, Sumit, and Abhishek knew there was a gap waiting to be filled. They built Woodside Inn - a neighborhood haven where craft beer, comfort food, and good vibes come together effortlessly.
Enrico Signorelli
Founder, Mami Bombay
Growing up in Italy with a love for desserts and tradition, Enrico saw more than just a sweet treat - he saw a story waiting to be told. Today, he's built Mami Bombay, where every tiramisu is a little slice of nostalgia.
Ravi Kewalramani
Real Estate Agent
Ravi Kewalramani
Real Estate Agent
Amid Mumbai’s bustling streets, Ravi found narratives hidden in every corner and every home. Today, he’s built a digital real estate presence that transforms each property into an experience, making every virtual tour feel personal and immersive.
DJ AJ
Celebrity DJ & Entrepreneur
If you’ve partied in Mumbai over the last 15 years, chances are you have danced to this man’s beat. From grand weddings to exclusive parties, Arjun Shah - who goes by DJ AJ, has turned every dance floor into a story - and put Mumbai’s nightlife on the global map.
DJ AJ
Celebrity DJ & Entrepreneur
If you’ve partied in Mumbai over the last 15 years, chances are you have danced to this man’s beat. From grand weddings to exclusive parties, Arjun Shah - who goes by DJ AJ, has turned every dance floor into a story - and put Mumbai’s nightlife on the global map.
Viraj Sheth
Co-Founder & CEO, Monk Entertainment
Viraj Sheth
Co-Founder & CEO, Monk Entertainment
In a world dominated by AI, Viraj is championing human creativity. He’s built an ecosystem that turns ambitious creators into global storytellers - all from the heart of Mumbai.
Joseph Radhik
photographer & Co-founder, Stories by Joseph Radhik
Joseph Radhik
photographer & Co-founder, Stories by Joseph Radhik
An engineer & IIM graduate, he left his corporate job behind to pursue wedding photography. As he likes to put it, “You may not know me, but you will definitely have seen my photos.”
Rajeev Samant
Founder & CEO of Sula Vineyards
In a country where whiskey dominates the shelf, Rajeev put wine on the map. He didn’t just build a business. He built a category.
Rajeev Samant
Founder & CEO of Sula Vineyards
In a country where whiskey dominates the shelf, Rajeev put wine on the map. He didn’t just build a business. He built a category.
Tarun Sharma
Co-founder and CEO OF mCaffeine
Tarun is reshaping the beauty space, building for India and taking it to the world. His story is a masterclass in hustle, humility, and homegrown innovation.
Prateeksh Mehra
Founder of The Spotted Cow Fromagerie
Prateeksh Mehra
Founder of The Spotted Cow Fromagerie
A Mumbai-based cheese maker, Prateeksh grew up with a view of the Queen's Necklace; watching the city that never sleeps. Now, he’s built a brand that, much like the city, keeps moving forward.
Abhishek Chabria
Co-founder of Fullstop Entertainment and Excelsior Hospitality
Abhishek Chabria
Co-founder of Fullstop Entertainment and Excelsior Hospitality
After initially following in his father's footsteps and going down the dentistry path, he realised his true calling was the F&B space; thus resulting in his companies. His portfolio boasts spots such as Kyma, Muze, Diablo among others.
Varun Narayan
actor, singer, voice artist and co-founder at Soundrise
Nothing brings people together like watching live music together, and Soundrise has been doing it for 4 years and counting. Varun is one of the people behind it all. He’s also an actor, voice artist & coach.
Varun Narayan
actor, singer, voice artist and co-founder at Soundrise
Nothing brings people together like watching live music together, and Soundrise has been doing it for 4 years and counting. Varun is one of the people behind it all. He’s also an actor, voice artist & coach.
Anish Trivedi
Whisky and cigar evangelist, author, occasional actor
Whiskey & cigar evangelist. Author. Occasional actor. Ex-radio jockey, ex-VJ, ex-financial newscaster on CNBC. Currently the CEO & co-founder of Alenka Media, Anish is a man that has worn many hats.
Chef Manuel Olveira
Chef, La Panthera & La Loca Maria
Born in Toledo, Spain, Chef Manuel’s culinary journey has taken him around the world. Mumbai is the place he calls home today.
Chef Gresham Fernandes
Chef, BANDRA BORN
A Bandra boy through and through; Bandra Born is Chef Gresham’s love letter to the place he calls home.
Chef Gresham Fernandes
Chef, BANDRA BORN
A Bandra boy through and through; Bandra Born is Chef Gresham’s love letter to the place he calls home.
AD Singh
Founder & MD, Olive Group of Restaurants
An electrical engineer who happened to start a dessert bar almost 30 years ago. Then came Olive. The rest, as they say, is history.
Yash Bhanage
Founder & COO, Hunger Inc. Hospitality
Yash Bhanage
Founder & COO, Hunger Inc. Hospitality
Yash is one of the great minds behind Papa’s, The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, Bombay Sweet Shop and Veronica’s.
Pawan Shahri
Director, Chrome Asia Hospitality (Late Checkout, Gigi)
Pawan Shahri
Director, Chrome Asia Hospitality (Late Checkout, Gigi)
Probably the biggest jacket enthusiast we know. The interiors of both his restaurants weave a story in the most charming way possible.
