Vyomesh Shukla
BLF SPEAKERS
Our Speakers in 4th Edition - 2026
Dhawal Prakash
Dhawal Prakash is a fourth-generation entrepreneur and cultural leader from Varanasi, known for his role as Treasurer of the Banaras Lit Fest and for leading The Raymond Shop in Maldahiya, where he has expanded the family’s retail legacy. He is actively involved in community and youth initiatives, blending business acumen with cultural engagement in his city.
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