Overview
Dr. Yogesh Lakhani, the founder of Bright Multimedia (also known as Bright Hoardings), marked his birthday on 25 September 2026. The date coincides with Anant Chaturdashi, a major Ganesh festival, and also falls within the same month as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday (17 September). Lakhani, born on 25 September 1963 during Navratri, highlighted his devotion to Lord Ganesha, describing the deity as the remover of obstacles and attributing business successes to divine grace.
Spiritual Activities
Lakhani visited several prominent Ganesh temples, including GSB Ganpati in Wadala, Andhericha Raja, Tilak Nagar Sahyadri Ganpati, and Chintamani in Lalbaug, receiving VIP darshan and honour from organisers. He also undertook pilgrimages to Salasar Balaji and Khatu Shyam temples in Rajasthan, the Omkareshwar and Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingas in Madhya Pradesh, Jagannath Puri, and the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. During the Paryushan festival he performed daily darshan at a Jain temple, observed Pratikraman, and kept the Ekasana fast, receiving blessings from Acharya Shri Namramuniji, Shri Rakesh Muniji and Shri Dheeraj Muniji.
Personal Life
Lakhani is married to Jagruti and has a son, Anugrah. He spent his birthday holidays within India, visiting Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Darjeeling and Aamby Valley, in line with the Prime Minister’s appeal to explore domestic tourism. He balances extensive work hours—approximately 18 hours daily—with family time and social service.
Philanthropy
After taking over the Sahyog Seva Trust, Lakhani established the Bright Sahyog Seva Trust. The trust will undertake humanitarian initiatives in healthcare, education and food‑grain distribution, and will continue to support old‑age homes, orphanages and other charitable organisations on his birthday.
Corporate Milestones
Bright became India’s first outdoor hoardings company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2023. The company is now preparing to join the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Board, which will enable retail investors to purchase shares in quantities as low as one, two or five. Under the Bright 360‑Degree Solutions initiative, the firm has organised several prestigious Bright award shows. It has acquired substantial stakes in nearly five major companies and is in discussions for the takeover of another two to three companies. Bright continues to retain a leading position in the outdoor advertising industry, with a significant share of advertising spend from corporate, real‑estate and film sectors flowing through its hoardings. The company’s achievements this year include receiving the Multi Billionaires Achievers Award.