They have been entertaining us on screen, they are also now ready to engage our employees during corporate events. Movies, OTT series and TV serials have created names and faces which are popular across households and many of them are now available for corporate events appearances and deliver great speeches to engage your audiences like never before.
Speaking and presentation is very natural to actors and that becomes a great advantage to have a motivational speaker for your event. You don’t need a moderator as well as speakers with this background are great storytellers who can keep your audiences on toes.
Also, most of the celebrity faces from the entertainment world come with middle class background. This is a great factor as your employees identify with this a lot. Your employees believe their story a lot. More than the CEO, you will find higher trust in the story of this outsider because in them, your employees find someone that they can identify much easily. They can identify with their challenges and risk constraints more naturally.
Do you hire only actors for motivational speaking?
No! Thats thats not where it stops. You have now directors like Anurag Kashyap, Kabir Khan and Zoya Akhtar doing amazing job of motivational speaking. They come with unique advantage of narrative – narrative of team management, inter-personal skills, business visioning and overall a set of things which your leadership can also get inspired a lot. This set of speaker has massive advantage of messaging that expands the coverage of employees that can be motivated, especially leadership of large organisations who are quper stars themselves and are difficult to inspire by usual pep-talks.
Apart from Directors, you can also now hire producers who talk about the business side of entertainment world and also now you get good speakers from the space of costume designing, make up experts, writers, music directors and many more areas of entertainment which helps your sessions to be lot more contextual and customised.
1. Zoya Akhtar
Short Brief About Zoya Akhtar
A film director and screenwriter, made her debut as director with the critically acclaimed Luck By Chance in 2009 and in 2011 she won the ‘Filmfare Award for Best Director’ for her film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.
Achievements of Zoya Akhtar
He became a Limca Record holder for running 1,500 kms in 30 days for Greenathon, an initiative by NDTV to spread environmental awareness. In the same year the country’s largest ‘women’s only’ running event, Pinkathon, was set up under his guidance, to promote good health and breast cancer awareness. A fitness enthusiast & a passionate sportsman, he is a National level swimmer & one of the very few to complete the Ironman challenge- the toughest race in the world. His international films include Valley of Flowers and The Flag. In the Swedish film Arn – The Knight Templar he portrayed ‘Saladin’, the revered 12th-century Kurdish leader of the Arabs & Muslims.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Zoya Akhtar
Why Zoya Akhtar as a motivational speaker?
Not afraid to experiment new concepts. Example of talent and passion blended together. Fusion of creativity and hardwork brings success.
2. Milind Soman
Short Brief About Milind Soman
India’s first male supermodel, an actor, film producer and athlete, rose to instant fame after acting in Alisha Chinai’s music video, Made in India (1995), and later in films like Bhram, Say Salaam India, Bheja Fry, Jodi Breakers, Bajirao Mastani and more.
Achievements of Milind Soman
He became a Limca Record holder for running 1,500 kms in 30 days for Greenathon, an initiative by NDTV to spread environmental awareness. In the same year the country’s largest ‘women’s only’ running event, Pinkathon, was set up under his guidance, to promote good health and breast cancer awareness. A fitness enthusiast & a passionate sportsman, he is a National level swimmer & one of the very few to complete the Ironman challenge- the toughest race in the world. His international films include Valley of Flowers and The Flag. In the Swedish film Arn – The Knight Templar he portrayed ‘Saladin’, the revered 12th-century Kurdish leader of the Arabs & Muslims.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Milind Soman
Why Milind Soman as a motivational speaker?
Defeating challenges to succeed. Age is not a hurdle for staying fit. Determination can make the impossible possible.
3. Anil Kapoor
Short Brief About Anil Kapoor
A trend setter, an icon; over the last 40 years, Anil Kapoor has consistently delivered excellence and is globally one of the most recognized Indian actors. As an actor, he has acted in numerous Bollywood films, regional language films, International Films & TV Series. As a producer, he has been enthralling audiences for a decade!
Achievements of Anil Kapoor
He received his first Filmfare Award, in the Best Supporting Actor category, for his role in Mashaal (1984) and his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for Tezaab (1988) and later again for Beta (1992). He has received numerous other Filmfare and National Film Awards, for his diverse array of roles in some of the most noted Bollywood films like, Virasat(1997), Taal(1999), Pukar (2000), No Entry (2005), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) & many more. His first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle’s Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Anil Kapoor
Why Anil Kapoor as motivational speaker?
Age is just a number for success. Adaptability that helps to stay relevant no matter what Restless attitude makes his films unstoppable at box office.
4. Anurag Kashyap
Short Brief About Anurag Kashyap
A cutting edge director, writer & producer, who has served contemporary audiences, creating a cult, is often known as the ‘Quentin Tarantino of Indian Cinema’.
Achievements of Anurag Kashyap
His home production Udaan (2010), won a Filmfare award for best story and in his endeavor along with Phantom Films, he co-produced and co-edited the film Queen (2014) which awarded him a Filmfare for ‘Best Editing’. He served as a jury member for several international film festivals such as Venice Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival. He is a youth icon for making realistic, relatable & quality films.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Anurag Kashyap
Why Anurag Kashyap as motivational speaker?
Realistic and bold personality. Sets an example of courage & leadership for employees. He is a risk taker and an excellent example of self motivation.
5. Boman Irani
Short Brief About Boman Irani
Boman Irani, a film and theatre actor, is widely known for his comedy and antagonist roles in Bollywood films such as Don, Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, Happy New Year, PK, Dilwale and many more. From working as a waiter and room service staff to running his ancestral bakery and finally making his mark as a photographer, Boman came a long way before becoming the established actor that he is today
Achievements of Boman Irani
He received the award for ‘Best Performance in a Comic Role’ at the Screen Weekly Awards in 2004 for Munnabhai MBBS. In 2010 he received the ‘Best Villian’ at Star Screen Awards, ‘Best Supporting Actor’ at Filmfare & ‘Best Performance in a Negative Role’ at IIFA- all for 3 Idiots. In 2013 he won the ‘Best Actor’ award at the Kalakar Awards for ‘Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi’.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Boman Irani
Why Boman Irani as a motivational speaker?
Inspiring struggle journey. True example of talent and hard work.
6. Vidya Balan
Short Brief About Vidya Balan
Known for portraying strong protagonists, and acknowledged in the media for pioneering a change in the concept of a Bollywood heroine, Vidya Balan is the poster girl of self-made women in Bollywood.
Achievements of Vidya Balan
She picked powerful women characters even before ‘female-centric cinema’ became mainstream in Bollywood with films such as Parineeta, Ishqiya, No One Killed Jessica, The Dirty Picture, Paa and Kahaani. Recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award for The Dirty Picture and five Filmfare Awards, Vidya has come a long way from being a geeky girl on television to the ooh-la-la sensation of Bollywood. In 2014, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri for her contribution to the arts.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Vidya Balan
Why Vidya Balan as motivational speaker?
Its important it is for women to take their stand & move forward. High confidence makes all the difference. Blend of intellect and hardwork brings success.
7. Anupam Kher
Short Brief About Anupam Kher
An actor known for his dedication, delivery and diversity, has acted in over 500 films in a span of 33 years in the film industry, nationally and internationally. He has also acted in numerous plays, owning the stage with every performance.
Achievements of Anupam Kher
Mainly working in Hindi films, he has also acted in acclaimed international films such as the Golden Globe nominated, Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Golden Lion-winning Lust (2007), Caution, and Oscar-winning Silver Linings Playbook (2013). He has won the Filmfare Award 5 times for ‘Best Performance in a Comic Role’ and for his performance in Vijay (1998), he won the Filmfare Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’. He has held the post of Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification(2003) and National School of Drama (2001). Also serving as Chairman of the Indian Film Censor Board (2004) during his long career, he is currently the chairman at Actor Prepares, his own acting school, established in 2005. The institute’s alumni include popular Bollywood actors such as Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Varun Dhawan to name a few.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Anupam Kher
Why Anupam Kher as motivational speaker?
Consistent performance is the key to success. Adapt to all roles with ease. Fearlessness in approach to think ahead.
8. Rahul Bose
Short Brief About Rahul Bose
Rahul Bose is an Indian film actor, director, screenwriter, social activist, and rugby player. Bose has appeared in Bengali and Hindi films such as Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, Jhankaar Beats, Kucch Luv Jaisaa, Chameli and Shaurya. He was critically acclaimed for his role in the film Chameli. He is also notable for his social activism: he participated in the relief efforts that followed the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and is also the founder of the anti-discrimination NGO, The Foundation.
He has been awarded the “Artiste for Change Karmaveer Puraskaar” Award in 2007. In 2008, he got the “IBN Eminent Citizen Journalist Award” and in 2009, he was awarded the “Youth Icon for Social Justice and Welfare”. In 2010 he received the “Green Globe Foundation Award for Extraordinary Work by a Public Figure”. Apart from several awards, Time magazine named him “the superstar of Indian arthouse cinema” while Maxim named him “the Sean Penn of Oriental cinema”.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Rahul Bose
Why Rahul Bose as a motivational speaker?
His journey is a prime example of not giving up despite failures. He shows that a willingness to experiment and innovate always pays off. With his huge experience and inspirational storytelling, he captivates his audience.
9. Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Short Brief About Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Having delivered power-packed performances, from small roles to the big screen, is an excellent actor, one of the finest in Indian cinema. His recent releases include – his villainous character in Raees (2017) alongside Shah Rukh Khan & the authentic unlikable teacher in Haraamkhor (2017) for which he was awarded the ‘Best Actor’ at the New York Indian Film Festival.
Achievements of Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Siddiqui was honored with the ‘Special Jury Award’ at the National Film Awards 2012, for his work in films – Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Talaash and Dekh Indian Circus. His diversity is exceptional – playing roles ranging from a pickpocketer in Munna Bhai MBBS, a terrorist aide in critically acclaimed Anurag Kashyap film, Black Friday (2004), where he got his first big break, to his lead role in Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016), in which he played a psychopathic serial killer, each has been phenomenal. His simplicity and a life story full struggle along with hard-work have led him to be one of the most successful actors in Bollywood.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Why Nawazuddin Siddiqui as motivational speaker?
Anything is possible if one dreams of it. Inspiration to take risks and struggle to succeed. There is no other way than hard-work to achieve goals.
10. Pankaj Tripathi
Short Brief About Pankaj Tripathi
He is an Indian actor, who appears predominantly in Hindi films & now is also known for his roles in web series especially for Mirzapur(Amazon prime).
Achievements of Pankaj Tripathi
Along with a great actor & improvisor, he is indeed a man with simplicity and weaves stories in his daily life. He has earned several awards including a National Film Award – Special Mention.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Pankaj Tripathi
Why Pankaj Tripathi as a motivational speaker?
His Simplicity & talent to achieve goals. Hardworking & sincerity that brought him success. Inspirational journey of his struggle during the initial days
11. Farhan Akhtar
Short Brief About Farhan Akhtar
Born to screenwriters Javed Akhtar & Honey Irani, he grew up under the influence of the Hindi film industry. He began his career by working as an assistant director in Lamhe (1991) & Himalay Putra (1997). Farhan Akhtar, a director, screenwriter, producer, actor , playback singer & lyricist is one of the most established names in the Indian film industry.
Achievements of Farhan Akhtar
He achieved further success by portraying the role of Milkha Singh in the 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. After his acclaimed role in the film Rock On!! , he was recognized not just as an actor but a singer too. He has since been singing at live concerts and also made it to the prestigious music magazine’s, Rolling Stone India, cover. Over the years, Farhan Akhtar has voiced his opinion and supported numerous social causes. In 2013, after Pallavi Purkayastha, a lawyer by profession was sexually assaulted and then killed by her home watchman, he launched a social campaign ‘Men Against Rape & Discrimination or MARD’.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Farhan Akhtar
Why Farhan Akhtar as a motivational speaker?
Real talent is unstoppable. A perfect example of being a successful all-rounder. An inspiring icon for youth.
12. Rajat Kapoor
Short Brief About Rajat Kapoor
An actor, writer & director, has a passion for theater and has various national and international accolades to his name.
Achievements of Rajat Kapoor
Being an alumni of the Film & Television Institute of India, he made his full length directorial debut with Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One (1997), starring Irrfan Khan & Naseeruddin Shah. He acted in Dil Chahta Hai(2001) which brought him into limelight & in the same year he received international attention in Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding. He has acted in many critically acclaimed films including Corporate (2006), Bheja Fry (2007), as the character of ‘Muhammad Ali Jinnah’ in a UK television film The Last Days of the Raj(2007), Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na(2008), Agent Vinod (2012) & Kapoor & Sons (2016).
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Why Rajat Kapoor as motivational speaker?
Not afraid for a risk taking attitude to set oneself apart. Example of talent and hardwork leading to success. Courage to go with one’s instincts in life.
13. Rohit Shetty
Short Brief About Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty, popularly called ‘The Michael Bay of India’, is a film director and producer. He is best known for his ‘mass-oriented’ films, many of which have grossed 100 crores, making him one of the most successful directors in Bollywood. He has worked with the biggest stars of Bollywood, his most successful partnership being with Ajay Devgn, who has starred in 9 films directed by him, including Golmaal, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, Singham and Singham Returns.
Achievements of Rohit Shetty
His movies, Chennai Express, and Dilwale, starring Shah Rukh Khan, grossed 100 crores at the box office. His other movies include All The Best (2009) with Sanjay Dutt and Bol Bachchan (2012) with Abhishek Bachchan, portraying his interests mainly in the comedy-drama genre. He was also the judge of the television show Comedy Circus (2009-2012) and the host of reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2014.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Rohit Shetty
Why Rohit Shetty as motivational speaker?
Inspiring journey of struggle leading to huge success. Right talent and attitude can create wonders. Powerful motivational stories
14. Farah Khan
Short Brief About Farah Khan
An ace choreographer, director, producer and actress, Farah Khan is one of the most noted names in the Indian film industry. She has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films and has worked on international projects such as ‘Marigold: An Adventure in India’, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and the Chinese film ‘Perhaps Love’.
Achievements of Farah Khan
Farah Khan’s work was nominated for a 2004 Tony Award as ‘Best Choreographer’. She has won the ’Filmfare Best Choreography Award’ six times and became the second female director to be nominated for ’Filmfare Best Director Award’. In 2012 she made her film acting debut in a leading role in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi. Farah Khan trained Colombian pop star Shakira for a Bollywood version of her song Hips Don’t Lie for the MTV Video Music Awards and choreographed Kylie Minogue for the song “Chiggy Wiggy” in the 2009 movie Blue. She has been the judge on many TV reality shows like ‘Indian Idol’, ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’, ‘India’s Got Talent’ and many more.
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Why Farah Khan as motivational speaker?
Huge achiever in numerous areas. A blend of creativity and hard work leads to success.
15. Chetan Bhagat
Short Brief About Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat is one of the most celebrated and best-selling authors in India, his books having sold seven million copies worldwide. In 2008, The New York Times cited him as “the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history”.
Achievements of Chetan Bhagat
His first book, Five Point Someone(2004) inspired the blockbuster 3 idiots. His screenwriting efforts for Kai Po Che! (2013) won him the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay, leading him to write further for dramedies like 2 States (2014), the action-superhero movie Kick (2015), and Half Girlfriend (2017). He has been named amongst the ‘100 most influential people in the world’ by Time magazine(2010) & listed as one of the world’s ‘100 most creative people in business’ by Fast Company, USA. Chetan writes columns for The Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar focusing on youth and national development issues.
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Why Chetan Bhagat as a motivational speaker?
Passion and hardwork ensures excellence. Outstanding creativity Strong faith in dreams brings success.
16. Kabir Khan
Short Brief About Kabir Khan
He started his career as a cinematographer with the documentary film, Beyond the Himalayas (1995) which was later aired on Discovery Channel. As a director he made his debut with the documentary, The Forgotten Army (1999) based on Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army. These films were followed by The Taliban Years & Beyond (2001) & The Titanic Sinks in Kabul (2001).
Achievements of Kabir Khan
His films, Ek Tha Tiger(2012), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Phantom(2015) and the latest being Tubelight (2017), were all similar in their superstar casting, most of them performing brilliantly at the box office. The Salman Khan starrer, Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), garnered the National Film Award for ‘Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment’. The talented director has created a wide audience for himself through his delightful yet insightful films, making him an interesting personality.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Kabir Khan
Why Kabir Khan as motivational speaker?
Patient learning motivates to think bigger. Example of perseverance and hard-work for workforce. A perfect example of executing difficult things with an ease.
17. R. Madhavan
Short Brief About R. Madhavan
He has been described as one of the few actors in India who is able to achieve pan-Indian appeal, having acted in films from 7 different languages. Adding to his talents, he is also a writer and film producer.
Achievements of R. Madhavan
He gave a critically acclaimed performance as the antagonist in the multi-starrer Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), for which he garnered his 1st Filmfare Award for ‘Best Male Debut’. His Bollywood career kick started with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001) followed by, Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007) and 3 Idiots (2009), which went on to become the highest grossing Indian film of all times. His other box office hits include, Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015). Madhavan is noted for his philanthropic activities and promotes various causes such as environment, health & education. He is particularly vocal about the protection of animals and was awarded PETA’s ‘Person of the Year’ recognition in 2012.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by R. Madhavan
Why R. Madhavan as motivational speaker?
Example of simplicity and right attitude. Be yourself and pursue what you want to be. Leads by example of work-life balance.
18. Twinkle Khanna
Short Brief About Twinkle Khanna
A former film actress, author, interior designer, newspaper columnist & film producer, Twinkle Khanna is not just stunning to look at but also a very smart & remarkable woman.
Achievements of Twinkle Khanna
Her first book Mrs. Funnybones sold over 100,000 copies making her India’s highest-selling female writer of 2015 & won her the Crossword Book Award (2016). She won the award for India Today Woman Writer (2017) for her second book, The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad. The book has been at No 2 on Amazon since its release and has received rave reviews, being called ‘sensitive, humourous & eminently readable’ by The Hindustan Times and ‘Sprinkled with fine wit & representation of great cultural commentary’ by The Hindu. She won the Outlook Award in 2016 for the ‘Most Inspiring Woman’ of the year.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Twinkle Khanna
Why Twinkle Khanna as motivational speaker?
A leader for gender awareness for the workforce. Sharp and humorous personality. Successful author that inspires women.
19. Manoj Bajpayee
Short Brief About Manoj Bajpayee
From starting his journey with a rejection in National School of Drama to having given incredible performances in movies like Satya, Zubeida, Shool, Pinjar & Gangs of Wasseypur, Manoj Bajpayee carved his own way into the industry to become one of the finest actors of the B-town – despite conventional good looks.
Achievements of Manoj Bajpayee
He shot to fame with his character ‘Mumbai Ka King’ Bhikhu Mahtre from cult classic Satya for which he also won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor & Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in 1998. He is the kind of performer that can shine despite stars, circumstances & scripts. He stood out in Rajneeti amidst a bevy of A-listers, held his ground in Veer Zaara & even in Special 26 and Road, he commanded the screen with convincing and controlled performances. In 2016, he portrayed professor Ramchandra Siras, in Hansal Mehta’s biographical drama Aligarh, for which he won his third Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor & the Best Actor Award at Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Manoj Bajpayee
Why Manoj Bajpayee as motivational speaker?
Inspiring story of rising through setbacks. He connect his speech with the real life examples. Never quit attitude makes him stand out.
20. Ashish Vidyarthi
Short Brief About Ashish Vidyarthi
Predominantly a Bollywood actor, is known to work in multiple language films, including Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu cinema. He is especially noted for his antagonist characters.
Achievements of Ashish Vidyarthi
After a successful theater career, he was first noticed on television in the comedy series ‘Hum Panchi Ek Chawl Ke’. After a few minor roles in films, his break in Hindi films came with Naajayaz and Baazi in 1995. He has worked in numerous films ever since, most notably ‘Ziddi’ (1997), ‘Major Saab’ (1998), ‘LOC Kargil’ (2003), ‘Barfi!’ (2012), ‘Begum Jaan’ (2017) and many more. In 1995 he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Drohkaal and in 2005 he received the Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Telugu, for Athanokkade; apart from other awards and nominations.
Video: Check out the talk delivered by Ashish Vidyarthi
Why Ashish Vidyarthi as motivational speaker?
An inspirational journey of struggle. His communication skills set him apart. A powerful and inspirational personality
