Future is Super-BRIGHT! 'Showman' Dr. Yogesh Lakhani's Inspiring Success-Yatra from Adversity to Achievements ! By Chaitanya Padukone

Versatile dynamic, charismatic personality entrepreneur-“actor”-role-model showman  Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, CMD of Bright Outdoor Media, will turn 61 years ‘young’ on September 25th, 2024. Coincidentally outdoor media-monarch Yogesh-jee’s birthday is just one day before legendary Dev Anand’s birthday ( Sept 26). Like Dev Anand-saab, popular Yogesh-jee is also evergreen, energetic, and enthusiastic .!

From nowhere 'aam aadmi' --to VVIP Guest of Honour almost Everywhere:

Dr. Yogesh’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—rising from tough humble beginnings to build a successful business empire. The name "Yogesh" means "Lord of Yoga," and fittingly, he has mastered the art of transforming challenges into opportunities. Born into a financially struggling family, where even hospital bills were hard to pay, Dr. Lakhani’s modest childhood was spent in a small, cramped space. Despite these adverse hardships, he showed remarkable resilience. From a young age, he worked to help support his family, selling newspapers and firecrackers while nurturing his love for movies. Since past 21 years, Dr Yogesh is the ‘Most Wanted’’ lucky-mascot Chief Honourable Guest at almost every prestigious Showbiz event, Awards events and Fashion Show events and fund-raising charitable events.

Jo Dikhta hai--wohi Bikta Hai !! Badshah of Billboards Empire ! After completing his S.S.C., Dr. Yogesh Lakhani ventured into the world of advertising by selling promotional films in theaters. This marked his entry into the advertising industry, and his first breakthrough came when he began setting up billboards at train stations. Although financial struggles forced him to leave studies, Dr. Lakhani’s determination saw him through. His hard work and dedication paid off, turning a modest start into a thriving business. His first billboard at Malad railway station was a momentous occasion. With persistence and vision, he expanded to other stations, gaining experience and clients along the way. His big break came when business tycoon Manikchand Group  signed him for the Filmfare Awards, and from there, his business took off. He built a reputation for honesty, hard work commitment and exceptional client service, which earned him numerous projects from the film industry, corporate clients, and beyond.

Bright Outdoor: An advertising Leader’s Vision with a Mission Under Dr. Lakhani's visionary leadership, Bright Outdoor Media became the first outdoor advertising company listed on the BSE in March 2023. His focus goes beyond profits, aiming to create jobs and drive positive change. Inspired by the cutting-edge digital LEDs of Times Square, New York, Burj Khalifa at UAE and London, Dr. Lakhani dreams of bringing the same international standards to India. With innovations like solar-powered billboards and LED signboards, he has modernized outdoor advertising. Today, Bright manages over 30 of Mumbai's 70 prime digital LED billboards, with plans for further expansion, creating numerous job opportunities.

Selfless Social Welfare Service to Society: Social service runs deep in Dr. Lakhani’s veins. From feeding the poor weekly to providing books for underprivileged students, he is committed to giving back. He has also opened a free dialysis center for the needy and supports blood donation drives. This year, instead of the annual Bright star-studded Awards Night,  'Showman' Dr Yogesh Lakhani has chosen to focus on supporting the blind, specially-abled, orphanages, and old-age homes.

Going Green and listed in Guinness Records: After successful listing on the stock-shares market, Dr. Lakhani’s company has made a new beginning by installing more than 30 digital LED hoardings in Mumbai. Their hoardings have also set the wheels in motion to go solar-powered, improving the environment by partnering with Zest Outdoor, which has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for its work in solar power.

Family First: Dr. Lakhani is a very caring emotional family-man equally devoted to his family. Despite his busy schedule, he always makes quality-time for his wife, Jagruti, and son, Anugrah. Whether it’s taking them on domestic or international leisure trips or spending quality time on weekends, family comes first for him.

Spiritual Commitment: Born a Jain, Dr. Lakhani is deeply involved in religious activities and charitable work attemples and spiritual centers. Dr Lakhani makes it a point to visit prominent Sarvajanika Ganesha pandals for Darshan and to take Blessings.  He is a regular supporter of spiritual leaders like Shri Namramuni Maharaj, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, and His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, and has been invited as a guest of honor at the Brahmakumari Institute. His respect and reverence extend beyond his own faith as he honors and supports all religions, promoting unity and harmony among diverse spiritual paths.

Prestigious Honors, Awards  and Respect: Dr. Yogesh Lakhani has received not one, but two honorary doctorate degrees: one fromSorbonne University of France for his contributions to business management, and another  from Royal American University of the USA for his commitment to social work. With over record-breaking 10,000 plus awards and accolades, his achievements are widely recognized. Despite not holding an MBA, his sharp practical business acumen is taught as case studies in several MBA institutes,showcasing his expertise in time management and leadership.

Jo tikktaa wohi Sikandar ! Bright Outdoor Media: Industry Leader--

Whether in the world of movies, real estate, or corporate advertising,  long-running successful Bright Outdoor Media is the top choice. Bright’s billboards have launched the careers of many Bollywood stars, and leading companies like Larsen & Toubro, Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, and many more choose and prefer Bright for their advertising needs. The company has worked with over one lakh clients, including countless movies, TV channels, serials, OTT platforms, and music albums, and continues to set new benchmarks in outdoor media. With numerous awards and accolades, Dr. Yogesh Lakhani's journey from humble beginnings to industry leader is atestament to his unwavering determination, vision, and dedication. Many people approach him for selfies at public functions. His story is one of resilience, service, and success—a true inspiration to all.

A Charismatic Celeb Born-‘Actor’: Ever since he has been mingling with top stars and filmy celebs Dr Yogesh Lakhani has created his own star-charisma. Interestingly ‘style-icon’ Dr Yogesh is the producer of movies like Prem Geet ( 2022)  and he has acted in cameo ‘guest-appearance’ roles in many Hindi movies like ‘Calendar Girls (2015) , Baazaar ( 2018)  Bypass Road ( 2019) and Ardh ( 2022) and he has a friendly connection with every camera which clicks him. Bollywood Producers and directors consider Dr Yogesh as a lucky value-addition.

We at bollyy.com wish Dr Yogesh Lakhani a BRIGHT, Healthy, Successful, Fantastic Future!

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