Theme: Heikō: seeking balance

Our theme, Heikō: seeking balance, is an exploration of the delicate equilibrium that is sought in various spheres of life, especially within the state of flux of the world today. Three broad areas that we believe underpin the goal of Heikō are emotional self-management, cultivating a resilient mindset, and negotiating ethical dilemmas.

B.D. Somani International School
625 G.D. Somani Road
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400001
India

Anmol Bhansali

Businessman

Anmol Bhansali graduated from B.D. Somani International School in 2013 and later earned his BSc in Management, Finance and Real Estate from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. In 2017, he joined Goldiam International Ltd., where he now serves as Managing Director, overseeing US sales, capital markets, and new ventures. Under his leadership, Goldiam has expanded into e-commerce, with lab-grown diamond jewellery. Anmol is also involved in investor relations and has been featured on ET NOW and CNBC TV 18.

Ayesha Billimoria

Athlete

Ayesha Billimoria, once known as the "fastest girl of India," is a three-time national 200m sprint champion and has represented Maharashtra for 17 years. She has captained the Adidas Runners Mumbai crew and has competed in various international tournaments, also training for the Olympics. A leading fitness public figure, model, trainer, and author of Run! The Ultimate Mind-Body Fitness Guide, Ayesha also founded Project Fitgirl to educate children in government schools about sports, movement, and life skills.

Jahan Zaveri

Spiritual speaker

After finishing high school at B.D. Somani International School in 2015, Jahan Zaveri went on to study Economics and Religious Studies at Cornell. The philosophy bug had been brewing in him from his teens but his exposure in university gave him the conviction that philosophy is not just for reading and classrooms; it needs to be mastered, practised, and applied in our daily lives. So, after a short stint selling cat food at Walmart, he came back to India and enrolled at the Vedanta Academy in Lonavala. Over the last four years, under the guidance of Swami A. Parthasarathy, he has been studying the philosophy of Vedanta which unravels the eternal principles of life and living.

Maana Shah

Student

A Grade 10 student at B.D. Somani International School, with a deep passion for science, Maana Shah has spent years immersed in the world of STEM. A love for physics and science fuels her curiosity and drives her to explore the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Beyond the lab and classroom, Maana expresses creativity and discipline through ballet, which has been a cornerstone of her life, teaching the importance of precision and grace. As an avid reader, Maana constantly seeks to expand her knowledge, drawing inspiration from diverse fields to innovate and inspire others in the ever-evolving landscape of science and technology.

Rohaan Cama

Lawyer

Rohaan Cama is a counsel of more than 20 years’ standing in the High Court and the Supreme Court. He is passionate about public interest law, the environment, fundamental freedoms and other humanitarian concerns. He is a speaker par excellence with a reverence for the spoken and written word. The ethics of law particularly occupy him.

Vedant Choudhury

Student

Vedant Choudhury, a Grade 10 student at B.D. Somani International School, is passionate about AI, technology, and music as a pianist, vocalist, and guitarist. He excels in mathematics, history, and physics, earning accolades in competitive exams. Outside academics, he plays football for the school team, supports Manchester United, and is an active debater and Deputy Secretary General of BDMUN 2024. An avid reader and enthusiastic gamer, Vedant balances his diverse interests with dedication and a drive for excellence.

Zirak Marker

Psychiatrist

Dr. Zirak Marker is a renowned child, adolescent and family psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 22 years of clinical experience in educational psychology. He is currently the medical director of The Aditya Birla Integrated School and advisor and senior psychiatrist with Mpower, a holistic centre for mental health concerns. He has conceptualised ‘Minds Matter’ - a holistic mental health curriculum for schools, from grades 1-12 and has authored two books: Parenting in the Age of Anxiety and Conversations That Matter. He has been named one of the ‘Top 7 Psychiatrists in Mumbai’ by India Today Health and Outlook Health.