# Bharadwaj Dayala

Bharadwaj Dayala (from the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India) is the first Indian to complete a solo tour around the world on an Indian-made Karizma motorcycle. Youngest son of Rama Rao Dayala and Kusuma achieved this feat without any sponsors or support.

## Route

Dayala started his world tour on motorcycle from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on 2 April 2006 flagged off by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Y.S. Rajashekara Reddy. He then flew from Mumbai along with his bike to Tehran, Iran. From Tehran he started riding on international roads on his motorcycle traveling through Iran, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Canada, the US, Australia, Indonesia and Bangladesh. After riding across 5 continents, 14 countries and 47,000 km in 18 months, he reached home on 2 October 2007.

## Awards

On 4 December 2013, Dayala was felicitated by Prince of Dubai Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtom for his "exceptional achievement" in global travels and for his "enduring commitment to promoting goodwill, friendship and cultural understanding around the world."
On 23 November 2018, Dayala was awarded the Best Globe Trotter Award by China at China Global Travelers Festival conducted at Shanghai, China.

## Virtual Production & Film Making

Dayala is the pioneer in virtual production technology in India. He started India's first virtual production studio named VirtualOne Studios in 2020. In 2024, he is planning to make India's first virtual feature film that will be made completely within a studio.

## Social Activities
### All India Road Safety Ride

In 2004 Bharadwaj Dayala, a motorcycle enthusiast and passionate road safety advocate, embarked on an extensive road safety awareness ride across India flagged off by then Home Minister of India Shri L.K. Advani ji.
Covering thousands of kilometers, his journey aimed to educate the public on crucial road safety practices, promote responsible driving, and highlight the importance of wearing helmets and seat belts. Through his travels, Dayala conducted workshops, engaged with local communities, and collaborated with schools and organizations to spread his message. His mission was not just about riding but about making Indian roads safer for everyone, emphasizing the life-saving impact of adhering to road safety rules.

### Vande Maataram

On 15 March 2014, Dayala initiated and lead the biker movement called Vande Maataram. A large group of riders traveled to all 29 states of India meeting and motivating the youth to participate in the General Elections that were conducted during April/May 2014. This energized the youth and many participated in voting for the first time.

## Million Amazing Women

Million Amazing Women is a global photographic expedition aimed at capturing one million portraits of women from all 195 countries. A team of photographers led by Bharadwaj Dayala will travel across the globe to photograph women from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. The project is a tribute to the women of the world and their inspiring stories. The aim is to create not only a timeless archive of a million beautiful faces but also their strength, resilience, and achievements, preserving their stories for future generations.

## Objectives

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* Celebrate Diversity: Capture portraits of women from all walks of life, backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures - from daily laborers, professionals, and community leaders, to global icons, showcasing their unique stories.
* Empower Women: Showcase and spotlight the achievements of women making meaningful contributions to their local communities and beyond.
* Preserve Stories: Create a lasting visual archive that documents the lives and triumphs of women for future generations.
* Drive Change: Collaborate with local and global women empowerment organizations to highlight various issues, support their initiatives, and advocate for gender equality.

## Global Tour

Million Amazing Women is an extended road expedition covering all 195 countries across 7 continents.
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It is a longterm women empowerment project with an estimated timespan of 12 years. This is not a project to collect a million photographs but Bharadwaj Dayala and his team will actually travel extensively in each country, documenting women in their natural environments.
* Environmental portraits of the Women will be photographed in their local settings, showcasing their culture, identity, and environment.
* Each portrait will carry a story, capturing the woman’s journey, the problems faced, and how she is coping with them.
* Traditional attire and cultural elements will be highlighted to reflect the rich diversity of each country and region.
* All the photographs will be displayed on the Million Amazing Women website and promoted on various social media platforms, creating an unprecedented digital collection accessible to a global audience.

## Awards and recognition

To recognize and promote the efforts of the global women, "The Most Amazing Women" Awards will be presented:
* Weekly Awards – Focused on recognizing local women making a difference in their communities.
* Annual Awards – Honoring extraordinary women and their initiatives - providing wider exposure and recognition for reaching a broad international audience.

## Social impact

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* The aim is to create a visible and lasting impact.
* Bring global attention to women-led initiatives and grassroots organizations, helping them gain the recognition they deserve.
* Building Connections to help women and their organizations connect with sponsors, nonprofits, and funding sources to support their work.
* Creating awareness about existing problems and possible solutions.
* Creating a Global Network of Inspiring Women to show that they are not alone and that their initiatives will be supported by global women.

## Launch and timeline

* The project was officially launched on January 10, 2025. The Awards Ceremoney and photographic journey will be flagged off on March 8, 2025 (International Women’s Day) from Visakhapatnam, India.
* The journey will begin with India and after covering India in depth, the expedition will expand to other nations, traveling across 195 countries.
* Over the course of 12 years, the journey will systematically move through different regions, countries, and continents, capturing one million portraits and sharing the incredible stories of women worldwide.