Mumbai: Actor and host Rajeev Khandelwal has been announced as the host and ambassador of ‘Vande Bharatam’, a new initiative by the Adani Group aimed at identifying and nurturing entrepreneurial talent from across India.
The platform is designed to discover promising entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers from diverse parts of the country, extending its search beyond metropolitan centres to remote villages and grassroots communities. Through the initiative, selected talent is expected to receive greater visibility, mentorship and access to funding opportunities to help develop and scale their ideas. With entrepreneurship and innovation at the centre of the format, Vande Bharatam seeks to highlight individuals whose ideas have the potential to create meaningful impact and contribute to India’s growth story.
For Rajeev Khandelwal, the association marks a new chapter that brings together his experience as an actor and host with a platform focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and nation-building. Known for his engaging hosting style and thoughtful screen presence, Khandelwal will be at the forefront of the initiative, helping bring stories of emerging entrepreneurs and innovators to a wider audience.
As host and ambassador, Khandelwal will play a key role in showcasing stories of innovation, determination and resilience emerging from different parts of India. The initiative aims to provide a platform for individuals whose ideas and entrepreneurial journeys may otherwise remain outside the mainstream spotlight.
Unlike conventional entertainment-led formats, Vande Bharatam is positioned around a broader purpose of celebrating India’s entrepreneurial spirit and creating opportunities for the country’s next generation of changemakers.
The initiative is expected to bring together stories from across India’s diverse entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting ideas and individuals working towards creating impact in their communities and beyond. With Rajeev Khandelwal leading the platform as host and ambassador, Vande Bharatam aims to spotlight India’s emerging entrepreneurial talent and celebrate the ideas, ambition and perseverance shaping the country’s next phase of growth.