कखगघ: नये भारत में हिन्दी

Constitution Club Of India

14 October 2018

3.00 PM - 10:00 PM

On October 14, 2018, Bharat Dialogues organised कखगघ — नये भारत में हिन्दी at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, to celebrate Hindi Diwas. The event focused on the expanding role of Hindi in modern India’s evolving markets, featuring five-panel discussions on key intersections such as media, publishing, startups, and entertainment. With over 1,000 attendees and participation from 30+ industry experts, the event provided a platform to explore trends, opportunities, and challenges in various fields. It also recognised individuals for their significant contributions to promoting Hindi, reinforcing the language’s growing influence across sectors. This event was organised in association with Dialogue Initiative Foundation.

Event Overview

On October 14, 2018, Bharat Dialogues celebrated Hindi Diwas with a significant event titled कखगघ — नये भारत में हिन्दी, held at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The event focused on exploring the expanding markets and evolving opportunities for Hindi in modern India. It featured five insightful panel discussions on various intersections of Hindi, including Hindi & Media, Hindi & Publishing, Hindi & Startups, Hindi & Entertainment. The gathering brought together over 30 distinguished speakers from diverse industries such as media, Bollywood, publishing, and technology. More than 1,000 attendees from different walks of life participated in the discussions, making it a vibrant platform for thought leadership and cultural exchange. The event garnered extensive coverage in national media and across digital platforms.

Date & Venue: October 14, 2018, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi

Theme: कखगघ — नये भारत में हिन्दी, exploring the role of Hindi in the evolving markets and opportunities of modern India

Panel Discussions: Five panels focused on key intersections

1. Hindi & Media

2. Hindi & Publishing

3. Hindi & Startups

4. Hindi & Entertainment

5. Hindi & Storytelling

Speakers: 30+ distinguished speakers from various sectors, including:

• Neelesh Mishra, Popular storyteller and lyricist

• Yashpal Sharma, Bollywood actor

• Madhukar Upadhyay, Renowned journalist and author

• Neelesh Jain, Ex-Group Creative Director, O&M

• BV Rao, Eminent journalist

• Priyadarshan, Eminent TV journalist, NDTV

• Anirudh Pathak, Director and producer of popular mythological TV series "Mahadev"

• Anil Dutt, Celebrity Voice Over Artist

• Atiqa Ahmed Farooqui, Popular TV Host

• Vaishali Mathur, Editor, Penguin Random House India

• Neeta Gupta, Publisher, Yatra Books

• Shailesh Bhartiya, Publisher, Hind Yugm

• Balendu Sharma Dadhich, Director—Language, Microsoft

• RJ Sayema, Popular Radio Jockey

• Nilotpal Mrinal, Popular Writer

• Daya Shankar Mishra, Well Known Journalist

• Vinay Singhal, Co-founder, Stage

• Rajat Garg, Co-founder, MyUpchar

Audience: Over 1,000 attendees, including professionals, students, and cultural enthusiasts

Media Coverage: Widely covered by national media and digital platforms, enhancing the event’s reach and impact

The event underscored the growing significance of Hindi across various sectors in the new India, highlighting its potential to shape contemporary business, media, and cultural landscapes.