Big Business Council
Celebrates Excellence at the
Brilliant Awards Season 4 in Mumbai
An evening of recognition, inspiration and celebration honouring distinguished achievers across diverse fields
Mumbai. Big Business Council (BBC), in association with India Fine Arts Council (IFAC) and Zealous Bevy (ZB), successfully hosted the Brilliant Awards Season 4 at the prestigious Mumbai Press Club on Saturday evening. The event celebrated outstanding individuals whose contributions, achievements and commitment have made a meaningful impact across various sectors.
The evening brought together distinguished personalities from business, public service, media, entertainment, sports, law and social initiatives for a memorable celebration of excellence and achievement.
The programme commenced with an introduction to Big Business Counciland its vision, with addresses by its Founders, Haresh Mehta and Dr. Alka Walavalkar. The founders highlighted the council’s vision of creating a dynamic platform for networking, collaboration, recognition and collective growth.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Manju Lodha, whose presence and inspiring words added warmth and significance to the occasion. Amit Tiwari, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister of Jharkhand and Amod Sharma, former Director & Board member, Air India also joined the celebration..jpeg)
Celebrating Distinguished Achievers
Among the prominent personalities honoured during Brilliant Awards Season 4 were:
• Padma Bhushan Shri Kundan Vyas – CEO, Janmabhoomi Trust and esteemed senior journalist, honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Jamshed Mistry – Founder, International Legal Alliance Network of Lawyers.
• Vishvas Mote – Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
• Rekha Nigam – Award-winning Hindi cinema screenwriter, television programming head and creative director in the advertising industry.
• Gurbeer Singh Chawla – Group Editor, Corporate Impact Magazine, and Managing Director, G Nine Publication
• Priyanka Parekh– Commonwealth Championship 2026 gold medallist in powerlifting
• Neela Sanghvi, Editor of Kapol Samaj Darpan
• Manava Naik –Actor, Producer, Film maker and Entrepeneur
• Swati Chauhan – Chief Legal consultant SRA.jpeg)
Other Distinguished Award Recipients
The Brilliant Awards Season 4 also recognised several other accomplished personalities, including Suresh Mittal, Mittal builders, Vishal Ahuja, Founding Partner of Neo Wealth Partners; Mamta Raja – Entrepreneur, supermodel and animal advocate; Chandrakant Shah, Honorary Secretary of the All India Photographic Trade and Industry Association;Tajinder Singh Tiwana – Municipal Councillor, Ward 47, and Member of the Standing and Law Committee, BMC; Shilpa Choudhary, Actress, model and entrepreneur;Sanjeev Gupta, Founder and Managing Director of Global Advertisers Pvt. Ltd.; Iqbal Mamdani, Mamdani Health and Education Trust;Shubhh Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Atmavani TV Channel;Dr. Mitali Upadhye, holistic cancer care consultant, emotional wellness therapist and motivational speaker; Manav Chauhan, writer and director; Rakesh Pandey, film actor; Naresh Phaltankar, CEO of Universal Industries and Rail Finance and Holdings; Gopal Sharma, Director at Further Varsity Education Group and Founder of Oorja; Indoo Narula, Rightway Realty; Payal Shah, entrepreneur and social activist; Rupeesh Pillai, founder of Clowns Without Borders India; and and celebrity fashion designer. Their achievements across varied professional and social domains reflected the diversity and inclusive spirit of the Brilliant Awards.
The awards recognised the diverse achievements and contributions of individuals who continue to inspire through their professional excellence, leadership and dedication.
A Vision for Recognition and Collaboration
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Alka Walavalkar, Founder Director of Big Business Council, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the awardees, distinguished guests, partners and members for making Brilliant Awards Season 4 a memorable success.
She emphasised that Brilliant Awards is much more than an awards ceremony — it is a platform to celebrate people, their journeys and their accomplishments while fostering meaningful relationships and a culture of appreciation.
Dr. Walavalkar highlighted that the awardees are the real-life heroes of society, whose achievements, dedication and contributions deserve to be recognised and celebrated. She expressed that celebrating such individuals helps create the right role models for society, inspiring future generations to value integrity, perseverance and meaningful achievement. She further noted that recognition serves as encouragement for these achievers to continue their efforts and contribute even more towards the betterment of society.
Haresh Mehta, Founder Director of Big Business Council, reiterated BBC’s commitment to building a strong and inclusive business community that encourages networking, mutual support and opportunities for growth.
The event was further enriched by the presence of members of Zealous Bevy and Big Business Council, BBC’s associates, sponsors, media partners and distinguished guests.
Brilliant Awards Season 4 concluded on a celebratory note, reinforcing Big Business Council’s mission to bring together achievers, entrepreneurs and influential personalities to create a stronger ecosystem of collaboration and recognition..jpeg)
A Message of Encouragement from the Hon’ble Minister
Adding to the significance of the occasion, Adv. Ashish Shelar, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, conveyed a special message of greetings and congratulations to Big Business Council on the occasion of Brilliant Awards 2026 – Season 4. In his message he congratulated Haresh Mehta, Dr. Alka Walavalkar and their colleagues for bringing together individuals whose achievements reflect dedication, excellence and meaningful service to society. Emphasising the deeper purpose of recognition, the Minister observed that awards are not merely acknowledgements of accomplishment but also inspire aspirations in others. He highlighted the importance of integrity, enterprise and social responsibility, encouraging award recipients to view their recognition as both an affirmation of their work and an invitation to greater responsibility. His message underscored the importance of celebrating individuals who inspire young people to pursue their ambitions with courage, compassion and purpose.
Media Partners
The Brilliant Awards Season 4 was supported by its valued media partners. Corporate Impact Magazineand Atmavani TV served as media partners, while Global Advertisers Pvt. Ltd. extended its support as the Outdoor Media Partner.
Big Business Council expressed its sincere appreciation to all its partners for their valuable association and support in amplifying the event’s reach and celebrating the achievements of the awardees.
About Big Business Council (BBC)
Big Business Council is a networking and business community founded by Haresh Mehta and Dr. Alka Walavalkar. BBC aims to connect entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders through meaningful networking, collaboration, recognition and growth-oriented initiatives.
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