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.[1][2][3][4][5]
Bharadwaj Dayala | |
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 Bharadwaj Dayala | |
| Born | 31 May 1970 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | World Rider |
| Occupation(s) | ROAD SAFETY ACTIVIST. WORLD TRAVELER. FILMMAKER. First Indian to ride Alone Around The World on Karizma Motorcycle. Pilot, and Author. |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | www.bharadwajdayala.com |
Route
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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
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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
editDayala is the pioneer in virtual production technology in India. He started India's first virtual production studio named VirtualOne Studios in 2020.[6] In 2024, he is planning to make India's first virtual feature film that will be made completely within a studio.
Social Activities
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All India Road Safety Ride:[7]
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.[8][9][10] 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.
References
edit- ^ "Adventurer on a world mission". The Hindu. 8 April 2006. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ "Vizag youth completes world tour". The Hindu. 10 November 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ "National : From Vizag, around the world". The Hindu. 11 October 2007. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ "Bharadwaj Dayala: Around the World in 18 months". Ride till I die. 11 September 2013. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ "Kicking life into higher gear", The New Indian Express (Visakhapatnam ed.), Chennai, p. 19, 21 December 2013
- ^ "Virtual Production". Animation Express. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Bharat darshan yatra flagged off". The Hindu. 20 September 2004. Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Wheels for votes". The Telegraph. India. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Getting People To Vote Mattered To These Bikers So Much That They Rode 15,000 Kms For It!". www.thebetterindia.com. 1 July 2014.
- ^ "वंदेमातरम् कैंपेन लेकर गुलाबी नगरी आए इंडिया के पहले वल्र्ड टूरिस्ट - m.bhaskar.com". Archived from the original on 27 February 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
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