Meet The Team
Co - Founder
Arpita
She runs the entire show, whether it be on stage, hosting & telling mesmerising stories or even backstage, handling the चाय-नाश्ता.
Forever a Jaipur girl, she carries along the city's charm with her. Growing up in a close-knit, extensive family, she effortlessly brings a family-like vibe to her team too. Having traveled across the country, not only does she have a lot of किस्से कहानियाँ to tell but she tells them in the sweetest way possible (ironically, she never consumes sugar!). She just has a way with words.
Boy does she have an eye for detail. Every aspect, from decor placement to flower orientation, has to be चका-चक. The अटरम शटरम that she has curated over the years blend in with Sandook's aesthetic. This only adds to our belief that Arpita and Once Upon India were meant to be !
Co - Founder
Malini
A trained classical singer, Malini is our digital face and brain who also happens to lead digital at Wishmakers Events.
A firm believer of systems and process, Malini brings method to our madness by documenting, charting and tracking all goals and tasks (and she does it like a PRO!)
This Delhi girl is all heart for flavourful food, travel stories (you have to listen to them), good music, cult movies, Indian craft, art and textile (she knows every weave that exists)
Once Upon India is her window to magic that this country beholds. If not striking off the elements from her list, Malini will be silently working on the finer details of the decor, setting the table the perfect way, greeting the guests with her infectious smile and enjoying the songs, dancing all the way!
Co - Founder
Shiva
A music lover, a violinist, Shiva is a meticulous event planner, spearheading Wishmakers Events for over 15+ years now.
A true Kanpur boy at heart, Shiva can always join you for Chaat, Coffee, Conversations (that will crack you up), and Movies (strictly Bollywood).
Once Upon India is his dream project where he gets to curate and create some magical experiences around music - his way! If not ordering his next cup of Vietnamese coffee, he would be making the team run for that one wrinkle on the backdrop or for that one flower that is not fitting in the vase or he would be sitting right next to the console to get that perfect bass sound.
Shiva is the 'executor' who magically gets things done. Truly the Harry Potter of the trio.
Creative Visualizer
Prateek
The colors that bring Once Upon India to life is this creative guy right here! Prateek is the origin of the beautifully crafted look and feel of our brand. From designing the first set of logos to filling colors in our dreams as we take flight, while we might struggle to tell one shade of pink from another (they’re almost the same, right?), he always has the patience to guide us.
A Rajasthani at heart (no wonder he understands culture so deeply), he never fails to amaze us with the little stories he tells through his creations.
But beyond his artistry, he’s also the ultimate prankster! Teasing the newbies while sharing nuggets of his wisdom & always up for the latest gossip, his charm and mischief make this colourmaster truly one of a kind.