Gold Media

serial entrepreneurship, with a career that bridges traditional practices and modern innovation.

As the Chairman and Founder of Gold Media & Jain Bazaar Nilesh Lodha has spearheaded the development of these significant platforms that focuses on delivering high-quality content & services. His ability to drive strategic growth and innovation has been key to the success of his ventures. Both Gold Media and Jain Bazaar have achieved significant milestones under his guidance, establishing themselves as leaders in their respective fields.

Jain Bazaar, a B2B & D2C platform, now has over 20,000 active paid vendors and a database containing about 5 lakh registered & validated listings. While Gold Media is a 1 million subscribers base platform with extensive outreach.

Nilesh Lodha’s contributions have been recognized through various accolades, including the Bharat Jyotish Samman in 2024 at Delhi legislative assembly. This prestigious award underscores his impact and expertise in the fields of astrology and media. Many celebrities and eminent personalities have consulted him to seek guidance in life. Lodha’s advocacy for vegetarianism extends to non-violence and aligning with his broader vision of responsible living. Beyond his professional achievements, Lodha is known for his philanthropic efforts and commitment to community development. His work often includes supporting educational initiatives and fostering community engagement, reflecting his belief in the positive impact of astrology and media on individuals and society.

a distinguished expert in technology and innovation. Manages strategic client relationships with C-level & Senior execs for over $10 billion large organizations.

Her career is marked by her ability to drive large IT Transition & Transformation initiatives, optimize technological solutions, and lead complex IT projects with excellence.

In addition, as the CEO of a global media company “Gold Media”, Supriya has redefined the media landscape through innovative content and strategic growth. Her company is celebrated for its creativity, high-impact storytelling, and insightful interviews of influential personalities.

As a public personality having a Million of YouTube subscriber base and huge Instagram followers Supriya is a role model for the millennials looking to balance both Career/work & Social Responsibilities.

Beyond her professional achievements, Supriya is well-connected with political figures and celebrities, using these connections to advance strategic initiatives and deliver charitable projects.

Her dedication to global harmony is recognized in the World Peace Project the Gold book which is supported by eminent personalities like (Kiran Bedi, Ramdev Baba, MS Universe Sushmita Sen, Sunny Leone, Singer Adnan Sami and various other celebs, CEO’s and entrepreneurs) highlighting her efforts to promote peace and spread right knowledge.

Supriya is also passionate about animal welfare and actively supports various charitable projects. Her commitment to these causes underscores her desire to make a positive impact on both people and other living beings.

Deeply connected to Jainism, Supriya embraces the values of non-violence and compassion inherent in the faith. She is a strong supporter of vegetarianism, reflecting her commitment to ethical living and sustainability.

Her philosophy of "Live and Let Live" guides her approach to both her professional and personal interactions, promoting respect, compassion and understanding for everyone around.

Cultural Journalist of India with wide and vast experience of more than 30 years in almost all leading National Newspapers, reputed Journals and Electronic media as well on Cinema, Theatre, Literature & Cultural discourses.

His about 5000 published articles are pioneer in Film , theatre & Cultural journalism. Some of his innovative reports has been debated in Indian Parliament.

Ajit Rai has been invited by Mr Mehmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran, in September 2012 as a special guest in New Horizon Film Festival Tehran. He wrote a best seller book " Hindujas and Bollywood'(History of Hindi Cinema in Iran 1955-1979) that is launched in London by actor Akshay Kumar & "Bollywood ki Buniyaad"(Hindi ) launched in 75 th Cannes Film Festival by Mr Apoorva Chandra Secretary Ministry of I & B Govt of India last year 2022. It is a global journey of about 1200 Hindi films introduced to World by Hinduja Family. He is invited and travelled and reported from more than 50 countries in many prestigious International Film Festivals and Nobel prize ceremony as well.

His credentials are as follows:

• Presently working as Advisor and Film Critic Bharat Express National News Channel.
• He is regularly contributing as Film Critic for Jansatta / The Indian Express group, Navbharat Times/ The Times of India group, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat khabar, People Samachar, Jan Sandesh Times and more than 25 digital media outlets.
• Ajit Rai has been a member of Media Committee International Film Festival of India Goa in 2010 and Selection Jury Member (Preview Committee) in 2014, 2015 & 2017.
• He is a guest speaker in knowledge Series of NFDC Film Bazar in IFFI Goa many times.
• Ajit Rai has been invited by Film & Television Institute of India as Guest of Honour in 2013 & 2015 in Student Film Festival and National Students Film Awards ceremony.
• He is a Member of Jury in Life After Oil International Film Festival Sardenia Italy.
• Cannes Film Festival - the most prestigious festival in the world- granted Ajit Rai the top priority Press Badge considering him as one of the most important film critic of the World. He is covering Cannes Film Festival & many other international film festivals and IFFI Goa since 2004.
• Ajit Rai is only film critic of India who wrote maximum articles on International Film Festival of India IFFI Goa around more than 500 from 2004 to till date.
• He has been Consultant Jagaran Film Festival in 2012, 2013 & 2014 in 16 cities of India by the largest circulated Hindi newspaper of the world- Dainik Jagran.
• He is Advisor and Member of Jury in Rajasthan International Film Festival Jaipur
• (a). He has started Raipur International Film Festival in collaboration with Govt of Chhattisgarh and Directorate of Film Festival DFF Govt of India in 2015.
  (b) He has Started Haryana International Film Festival Yamunanagar in 2008 in collaboration with Govt of Haryana.
  (c) He has started Azamgarh International Film Festival in 2018.
  (d) He has started Faridabad International Film Festival in 2012.
  (e). He has started Sardar Patel International Film Festival in Patiala Punjab
• (a). He has started Indian Film Festival Moscow Russia as founder Director in 2014.
  (b). Indian Film Festival Uppsala Sweden in 2013.
  (c). He has started Indian Film Festival Berlin Germany in 2012.
  (d). He is Consultant Bollywood Film Festival Oslo Norway since 2013 .
• He has been invited by President of Iran in 2012 as a special guest in New Horizon Film Festival Tehran .
• He has been Editor - Rang Prasang.. an international journal of Cinema & Theatre, National School Of Drama, Ministry Of Culture, Govt. Of India.
• He is a Member of Jury Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the largest theatre festival of the 3rd world by National School Of Drama, Ministry of Culture Govt of India.
• He is a Member of Jury Meta Awards by Mahindra Company for theatre.
• Founder Editor - Drishyantar, a monthly magazine of Cinema TV Culture & Media by Doordarshan Ministry of I&B Govt of India.
• Worked as consultant Doordarshan Ministry of I & B Govt of India.
• Worked with All India Radio, Patna & New Delhi. Ministry of I&B Govt of India.
• World Records:
  (a). Ajit Rai made a world record in film journalism in Cannes Film Festival 2018.  He published 75 articles in various Indian Newspapers in 15 days on Cannes Film Festival This is a world record that one journalist wrote 75 articles about one event.
  (b). He made a world record in Theatre Criticism in 2010 when his 25 articles published 25 days daily without break during International Theatre Festival by National School of Drama New Delhi.
  (c). He is covering Cairo International film festival, EL Gouna Film Festival in Egypt and Red Sea International Film Festival regularly and wrote 25 articles every year.
• He wrote a book Hindujas and Bollywood in English and Bollywood ki buniyaad in Hindi on contribution of Hinduja Brothers to Indian Cinema. It is a global cultural journey of about 1200 Hindi films introduced to World by Hinduja Family.
• Pioneer in personality journalism in India in 1995 in India Today magazine.
• He has been invited to deliver lecture on Cinema ,Indian culture, Theatre & society by United Nation ( UNO) New York, British Parliament, London, President House Tehran Iran, Uppsala University Sweden, Bollywood Festival Oslo, Norway, Indian Film Festival Berlin Germany & Moscow Russia. Dubai UAE ( Indian Embassy, Sardenia Italy and many more.
• Ajit Rai is one and only who has been invited in Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Oslo Norway in 2014.
• Work Experience:
  He worked with various newspapers and magazines from 1988 to till date
  1. Dainik Hindustan, Patna & New Delhi ( Hindustan Times group)
  2. Navbharat Times, Patna & New Delhi ( Times of India group)
  3. Jansatta. New Delhi ( Indian Express group)
  4. Dainik Bhaskar, Bhopal
  5. Dainik Jagaran, New Delhi
  6. Rashtriya Sahara New Delhi
  7. Sahara samay New Delhi
  8. Swatantra Varta, Hyderabad
  9. News Break , Patna
  10. Amar Ujala New Delhi
  11. Prabhat khabar, Ranchi Jharkhand
  12. India Today. New Delhi
  13. Outlook, New Delhi
  14. Hans New Delhi
  15. Aaj ki Jandhara, Raipur Chhattisgarh
  16. Jan Sandesh Times, Lucknow.
  17. People s Samachar Bhopal Madhya Pradesh.
  18. The Sentinal, Guwahati Assam.
• Educational qualification:
  (a). M. A. in Psychology ( 1989), 1st Division.
  (b). M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication, (2007). 1st Division.
  Note: Ajit Rai always got 1st Division & 1st Class through out his education ie from Class 1 to 12, B.A. (Hons.) & M.A.
• Professional qualifications:
  (a). Diploma in Psycho Analysis, Educational- vocational Guidance & Counselling , 1st division. 1993, NCERT, New Delhi.
  (b). Diploma in Journalism.1 st division( 2006) Kurukshetra University.
  (c). Diploma in Film Appreciation, 1st division 2003. Film & Television Institute of India FTII Pune.
  
• Awards:
  1. Beat Film Critic National Award, Rajasthan International Film Festival, Jaipur, 2020.
  2. Best Film Journalist Award, LIFFT India Film Festival, Lonawala, Mumbai, 2020.
  3. Pride of India Award, Khajuraho International Film Festival, 2020.
  4. Jaiprakash Narayan International Award for Journalism, Delhi 20205. Nat Samrat Best Theatre Critic Award, Delhi, 2020.
  6. Rang Sameeksha Samman, Ashirvad Rang Mandal, Begusarai, Bihar, 2018
  7. Rang Sameeksha Samman, Abhinaya Rang Manch, Hisar, Haryana, 2016.
  8. Pride of India Award. 20129. Natya Sameeksha Samman, Manch Rangmanch, Amritsar, Punjab, 2010
  10 Kala Sameeksha Samman, Abhinav Rang Mandal Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 2008.
  11. Best Auther of the book 2022 Award. Rajasthan International Film Festival Jaipur, 2023.
  
• Published Books
  1. Hindujas and Bollywood
  2. Bollywood ki Buniyaad
  3. Drishyantar
  4. Andhere Men Chamakati Awazen
  5. Two Decades of Jis Lahore Nai Wekhyan.
  All published by Vani Prakashan New Delhi.