Impact Duty

Nawaz Modi Singhania is India’s First Lady of Fitness. She is a columnist, and writer for various publications and a radio and TV personality. More recently she authored the book Pause, Rewind on holistic living, fitness and natural anti-aging techniques.

Swapnil Kothari is a senior lawyer and managing partner of S. Kothari & Co. in Mumbai.

A frequent panelist on prime time debates on national TV and a director on several eminent boards, he is also the president of the nationally renowned NGO, Council for Fair Business Practices.

Shipra Dawar is an influential force in the Digital Health, Climate and AI domains and champions technology for societal benefit.She is the founder of iWill and ePsyClinic, and leads digital and AI health startups, focusing on mental well-being and reproductive health.

Delraaz Bunshah is singer, song writer and performer. Her love for music has only grown over the years. She wishes to release her songs in the coming years for everyone to hear and be a part of her journey.

Nikhil Merchant is aptly named the nonchalant gourmand. He is a writer, blogger, gastronome and cooks up a storm at the drop of a hat!

He fuels his passion by serving as a restaurant consultant, especially on menu and design, and dabbles in collaborations with top chefs. Don’t miss out on Nikhil’s foodie adventures documented in The Nonchalant Series.

Tanvi Shah is a woman known in the food space for her creative and healthy dips, sauces and recipes. She co-authored the cookbook “The Millennial Kitchen” with her daughter Mira, with easy to make recipes.She believes in clean eating and hopes to inspire the next generation to eat clean. "Stay strong, be calm and always choose love" is her message for us.

Anuja Kimatrai-Hinduja is an ex-advertising and event marketing manager, a teacher and now furniture and lighting entrepreneur with her husband, Rajiv.

Her traumatic experience with abdominal tuberculosis and her story of survival are miraculous. She shares her story with us today on Impact Duty.

Komal Bagrodia is a fashion and lifestyle influencer. Born and brought up in the small city of Bhilwara, Rajasthan she followed her dreams and studied in Mumbai and London.

She loves to shop and documents her shopping adventures on Instagram promoting and highlighting small businesses, boutiques and vendors.

As she embarks on her wedding journey, she shares her ‘bride-to-be’ moments, advice and knowledge.

Pooja Kale is a performing artist, dance coach and choreographer. Her recent work can be seen in movies like Pippa, Sam Bahadur and Atrangi Re, and she has worked with an array of Bollywood celebrities. Pooja worked with the the Shiamak Davar Dance Company for a decade and taught dance across India and the UK.

Her styles of dance include Bollywood Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance.

Kirti Tewani, born in India, raised in Spain, and always learning in New York, is an Ayurvedic therapist committed to practicing the wisdom of life. Inspired by her mother’s journey of self-healing, Kirti transformed her wellness journey by integrating Ayurvedic practices into her own life. Why Ayurveda? Unlike other medical systems, Ayurveda addresses the root cause to understand what you need to live a life with balance.

Chef Ashish Bhasin is the founder and director of CB Hospitality.

He is one of the most celebrated chefs in India, having received an award as the country’s Top 5 Chefs. He has had over two and a half decades of experience in the hospitality industry, including The Taj Group of Hotels, The Oberoi Group and The Leela Hotels.

He has set many culinary trends and opened the iconic Threesixty° restaurant at the Oberoi Delhi.

Chef Bhasin gives emotions to his  ingredients to reach the hearts of consumers through food.

Dr. Taniyaa Bakshhi is an author, well-being junkie, social entrepreneur and a renowned expert in the field of homeopathy. She is the Managing Director of Baksons Drugs and Pharmaceuticals – a family of doctors that has treated and impacted over 2 million people.

Dr. Bakshhi has contributed significantly to the research and development of safe and effective homeopathic remedies.

Benaisha Kharas Dongre is an Appearance to Attitude Enhancer. She is passionate about infusing self-love and self-care in her clients so that they can develop a powerful, influential, and charismatic personality. 

She is India's youngest internationally certified image consultant, and a five time winner of the Global Excellence Leadership award.

She is also a certified Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) practitioner, and uses this and other methodologies to enhance her clients with their mental wellbeing and self-care practices.

Sonya Vajifdar is an ethical influencer trying to spread small positive, sustainable solutions for everyday life.

Sonya is extremely passionate about the origins of ethically produced clothes and reviews products and brands from across the globe.

Aathira Sethumadhavan is an inspiration to all of us who battled body issues and continue to do so. Her weight loss journey has resulted in a drop of 26 kilos and her success has led her to help many on their own health journeys.

She is a certified nutritionist and a fabulous content creator – with great recipes that I can attest to!

Aathira believes that the journey to health doesn’t mean forgoing your favourite foods!

"Eat for the body you want, not for the body you have" – that’s how celebrity nutritionist Neha Sahaya summarises her philosophy for achieving a healthy and fit body.

She is a Clinical Nutrition Consultant specialising in gut health, body transformation, fat loss and overall health management.

Neha Sahaya has witnessed the disturbing reality of serious lifestyle diseases afflicting the older and younger generation alike. Most people today are suffering either from PCOS, insulin resistance, fatty liver, diabetes and blood pressure, or are simply obese or skinny fat (having high fat percentage and low muscle mass).

Priya Khandelwal is a certified face yoga and massage specialist with a prominent presence on social media and a significant clientele in India and around the globe.

Her personal story propelled her into the passionate practice and career of face yoga, and to share its phenomenal impact with as many people as possible.

Priya believes that it’s important to get your GLOW ON and ‘be-you-tiful’

Akanksha Singh is a jewelry designer by qualification and profession. The lockdown turned her into a professional shuffle dancer. She is 42 years old and a mother of two beautiful teenagers. Akanksha lives life in the fast lane and believes age is just a number and impossible is not a real word!

Strong and suave, Shaan Khanna is a people’s person with immense tact and overflowing confidence. Having been in the events industry for over a decade and an entrepreneur since the age of 15, she has an unmatched perspective on the industry as a whole and strives to create that safe and supportive community through her Networking Now initiative.

With feathers like Spicy Sangria, Bombay Fusion Food Festival and Networking Now India in her cap, she is the flagbearer of the thought that dedication, passion and hard work is what it takes to build oneself up from scratch and continue to achieve bigger successes along the way.

Dr. Jaishree Sharad of Skinfinitii is an Internationally renowned cosmetic dermatologist practising in Mumbai for over two decades, with a clientele of celebrities from Bollywood, politics and cricket.

She is a TEDx speaker and part of a highly acclaimed international faculty of dermatologists.

Her books Skin Talks and Skin Rules are bestsellers and we look forward to her next book! 

Parinitaa Seth is a mother, actor and a complete woman, proud of who she is and with no regrets! 

She has had over a decade and a half of experience on screen and over 300 ads to her name. We have seen her grace our screens in significant roles in shows like CID and recently in Prakash Jha’s web series, Aashram.

Anmol Singh is the founder of The Banjara Trail. She creates exquisite fusion designs with traditional Indian embroidery. 

The Banjara Trail works with women from rural and village communities in India with the hope of creating empowerment, financial stability and sustainable living for the women and their families, as well as retaining craftsmanship and handwork skills synonymous with the Rajasthani region and culture. 

Anmol’s designs are versatile and global and can be worn in any part of the world!

Riddhi Deorah is an entrepreneur, coach and social media content creator.  

After graduating from Cambridge and the London School of Economics, she founded a luxury apparel brand with its flagship store in New Delhi. 

Karma had different plans for Riddhi and she got certified as a Parenting Expert & Life Coach and founded her company Easy Parenting Hub. 

Riddhi has impacted over 300,000 parents across different social media platforms and has recently launched her podcast on parenting, Powerful Parent Podcast.

She has also been a panel speaker for several international summits and has conducted several hundred workshops.

Piya Marker is a besotted mother. She has been a special educator for over two decades and is currently the director and head of the Aditya Birla Integrated School (TABIS) for children with learning difficulties. TABIS has won many awards and accolades under her leadership.

Piya is a passionate educator who strives to make an impact, one child at a time. To reach out to more parents, Piya started an Instagram page that hopes to empower and guide parents on their journey with their kids!

Priyanka Bharwani of A Mom in Love is a blogger, influencer and lifestyle personality. Her presence on social media has grown over the last few years with content that resonates with mothers and women in India and around the globe. Her sense of style is unique with wardrobe essentials that are accessible and affordable and work well for the everyday woman who juggles many roles.

Meet Priyanka Bharwani in this season opener of Impact Duty…

Richa Begani was born in Kuwait and educated in Switzerland, and it was love that brought her to India. Wife of one and mother of two, she has a whole lot of experience to share and started her page on fashion, beauty, motherhood a few years ago. She created a space to share lifestyle tips with women near and far.

Richa believes she can slowly influence a lot of women to be confident in what they wear and how they live because there is no bigger power than being a woman.

Nikita has always been an avid foodie and the lockdown gave her an opportunity to convert this passion into a successful brand with Salt In All. As a recipe developer and food blogger, Nikita is drawn to indigenous ingredients and brands, which she highlights through her dishes. Her love for food has also taken her to places remote and famous, to document local cuisines. Nikita’s ultimate goal is to make Salt In All the one-stop destination for vegetarian home cooking.

Salil Acharya is an Indian actor, VJ, radio jockey and television host. Salil made his Bollywood debut in Mohit Suri's Awarapan co-starring Emraan Hashmi and Ashutosh Rana.

He has donned many hats and his schooling and theatre background has given him a skill set that he has honed to create his space and place in the media world.

The pandemic has seen the emergence of his podcast, Off Script With Salil with authentic interviews with guests from various industries. 

Bhakti Kapoor is a health enthusiast who has practised healthy eating and exercise as a way of life.

Bhakti is a strong proponent of holistic well being and integrates the science behind nutrition with food options that are traditional, local and easily available. 

She believes in curating a road map for individual fitness needs, be it weight management or the treatment of lifestyle diseases and helping clients achieve their goals as swiftly and steadily as possible.

Deepak Tijori is a film director, actor and producer with close to three decades in the film industry. He's well known for his roles in Aashiqui, Khiladi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Anjaam and many more. He started his directorial career with the film Oops and has directed and produced several TV serials. Ittar is his new film about a mature love story, and will release soon. His directorial venture, Tipppsy is currently in production.

Anjali Kanthan is an Indian girl from Hong Kong who fell in love with music at a very young age. As she grew up, she found opportunities to pursue both dance and acting as well, and soon discovered her passion for performing and entertaining. As she balances her full time role as a university student and her content creation on her social media platforms, Anjali continues to grow her love for music and her dreams of becoming a full time artist.

A mother by occupation and an actor by profession, Shweta Kawaatra says she is a work in progress. With a keen interest in the human mind, Shweta has educated herself in the study of psychology and the art of being a conscious parent.

A depression survivor and a student of Nichiren Buddhism, Shweta is convinced of the dignity of human life and that adversity can be humankind’s best friend.

A nutritionist and dietician, Gayatri Chona believes, "Health is about living healthy, feeling great, enjoying the food you love and loving the energy you get from exercise."

With a degree in Dietetics, a Masters in Human Nutrition and over 12 years of experience, Gayatri has worked towards sharing her knowledge about the science of food and the importance of a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

Tarun Mansukhani is a Bollywood director, writer and creative producer. His experience spans over two decades in Bollywood, which includes directing the iconic Dostana with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham.

His show as creative producer, Dil Bekaraar, released on Disney+ Hotstar recently.

Natasha Desai is a digital content creator, a stylist and an influencer with her own unique take on style and fashion. She has amassed a bank of knowledge in fashion, lifestyle and beauty.

A mother of twins, she successfully juggles her world of social media and styling with motherhood.

Manik Kaur is one of the first etiquette and grooming coaches in India who has combined the aspect of grooming and etiquette with compassion, empathy and mindful living.

With the tag line "Be your best version inside and out", she aims to influence the minds of many towards making the world more positive, polished and compassionate. 

Manik is also a motivational speaker, writer and a blogger and her work finds space in the leading newspapers like Times of India, HT City and media platforms like FICCI and Sipping Thoughts.

Tanya Khubchandani Vatsa is an author of the book, All You Need To Know About Parenting. She is also a well known content creator with Mommy Diaries on Instagram and is a healthcare strategist. In addition to managing Khubchandani Healthcare and its verticals, she also works as a social media consultant with well-known companies.

Ritika Betala is a marketing manager by profession and food enthusiast by passion, Ritika always has her hands and plate full. She explores the best vegetarian dishes, cafes and restaurants in Mumbai and across the country through her travels on FoodiesofIndia.

Ritika has been to 23 countries and spent 4 months on a ship during her college years. This has given her the opportunity to explore food, culture, people and history.

Kalyan Karmakar is a food and travel writer based in Mumbai. He is also a newbie cat dad and a rather besotted one at that.

Divya Seth Shah is an actor, animist, animal lover, environmentalist, writer and singer. With a host of talents and skills, she has graced our screens for over three decades in a variety of roles that have warmed our hearts and touched our souls.

Anjalina Chugani is a passionate and emotional cook, connecting strongly with her Indian roots. Born and raised in London, she’s a citizen of the world, having lived in London, Bangalore, and now Barcelona. She has travelled far to connect with her extended family and believes that the best education is travel.

Khushnaz Ashdin Turner is a fashionista who has a bank of knowledge in beauty, wellness and travel. Her skills and innate talents have allowed her to create a niche on social media. The recent lockdowns in India have ignited her healthy cooking creations, which she posts regularly on Instagram. The last decade has seen shifts in perspectives, a boost in self-confidence and a connection with her essence.

Shiksha Mahtani, aka Bollygirl, is an On Air TV Host, Radio Jockey, and Celebrity Interviewer.

She interviews guests for her own Bollywood Talk Radio Show called "Bollywood Break", as well as hosts and interviews for Pinkvilla USA.

She is well known for her BollyChallenge dance videos on social media where she dances like various Bollywood stars.

Maadhuri R Sharma is a practicing nutritionist and is the first Indian to win the title of Mrs. Earth International in 2016 and is a goodwill ambassador for Mrs. Universe International. She has been a model, TV show host and was Mrs. India 2015.

Deepinder Sehgal is a lawyer by profession and a social activist working on various humanitarian projects. She volunteered as a keynote speaker and a forerunner for the rally held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, in support of the ongoing farmers' protest in India.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview do not necessarily refect those of Impact Duty or its producers.

A passionate foodie and creative, Maria de Conceicao is a photographer who has carved out a career for herself in food-photography, food-styling and recipe development.

She lives in Switzerland with her Swiss beau and two children.

Abhay Singh has been into Metal as a genre of music for over 25 years. In this episode, he shares his journey as an executive producer of the documentary, Extreme Nation and his thoughts and stories on music and how it has changed over time in the Indian subcontinent.

Rasika Krishnamurthy has been living in Switzerland for a decade and a half. She's a wife, mother of two beautiful girls and she is an incurable home decor enthusiast, aesthete and a connoisseur of the finer things in life. She loves keeping a tidy but warm and cosy home, not just for visitors but for the main occupants. She is passionate about styling vignettes and tablescapes and in the process she inspires you to create the perfect setting with simple styling concepts.

Anita Punjabi has created a food entity, Sunshine, renowned for its creativity, innovation, decor and freshness. Her new line of platters and customised catering has left a unique mark on the food industry in Ghana.

Sangeeta Wadhwani is a prolific author, magazine editor, a self-professed "Third Wave Feminist" and an artist. While many celebrities have crossed her path as the Executive Editor at HELLO! What inspires her most are stories of transformation through her years at Star TV, Elle, L'Officiel and helming the editorial at HELLO!