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Khurshed Batliwala is an Indian author, wellness and sleep expert, meditation teacher, speaker, and personal coach. He is associated with the Art of Living Foundation.
Wiki/Biography
Khurshed Batliwala was born on Monday, 22 September 1969 (age 54 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
A childhood picture of Khurshed Batliwala with his sister
He did his schooling at Don Bosco High School in Matunga, Mumbai. From 1985 to 1988, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at G.N. Khalsa College in Mumbai. From 1991 to 1993, he pursued a Master of Science degree in Mathematics from IIT Bombay. After finishing his formal education, Khurshed Batliwala chose to teach meditation instead of pursuing a career in math.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Yezdi Batliwala, is a researcher.
Khurshed Batliwala with his father
His mother’s name is Aban Batliwala.
Khurshed Batliwala with his mother
He has a sister named Perviz Avari.
Perviz Avari
Wife
He is unmarried.
Religion
He is a Parsi.
Career
After joining the Art of Living Foundation as a teacher, he started arranging various events for the organization. He took on roles ranging from small tasks to managing events with over 200,000 attendees.
A young Khurshed Batliwala with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
He was appointed as a director of youth initiatives by Art of Living in November 1991. In March 1992, he began working as a senior faculty at the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore, India.
A young Khurshed Batliwala in Art of Living
In May 2013, Khurshed Batliwala left his job as a director at Art of Living’s youth initiatives. Then, in June 2013, he became the dean of student affairs at Sri Sri University in Cuttack, Odisha. He stayed in this role until July 2015.
Khurshed Batliwala while at an Art of Living session
He is certified as a Cranio Sacral Therapist.
Khurshed Batliwala while providing Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST)
In September 2017, Khurshed Batliwala joined the Sri Sri Center of Healing Arts as its program director.
Literary Works
In December 2016, Khurshed Batliwala co-authored a book named ‘Ready Study Go!’ with Dinesh Ghodke. The book was published by Harper Collins India.
The cover of the book Ready, Study, Go! Smart Ways to Learn
In December 2018, he launched a book titled ‘Happiness Express,’ published by Amazon-Westland.
The cover of the book Happiness Express
In January 2022, Khurshed Batliwala released a book titled ‘Sleep Your Way to Success.’
The cover of the book Sleep Your Way to Success
Favourite
Quotes
- Wise men don’t predict the future, they make the future – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- Final and complete healing comes from deep within – from the Soul itself – Dr Edward Bach
- To find Health should be the aim of a true healer. Anyone can find disease – Dr Andrew Taylor Still
Facts/Trivia
- He also goes by the name Bawa.
- Khurshed Batliwala follows a vegetarian diet.
- He loves the environment and often joins tree planting and clean-up events organised in India. He frequently takes part in Yogathon and walks arranged for social causes.
- Khurshed Batliwala has led numerous workshops covering topics such as mind mapping, cooking vegetarian meals, and appreciating Western classical music.
Khurshed Batliwala during a spiritual workshop (left) and while making vegetarian food (right)
- On 12 March 2017, he hosted a workshop named ‘Use Your Brain,’ inspired by his book. The workshop focused on effective and enjoyable learning techniques, aiming to make studying more efficient.
Khurshed Batliwala on the invitation of a workshop named ‘Use Your Brain’
- In his free time, Khurshed Batliwala enjoys listening to music, playing the piano, running a café at the Art of Living Bangalore Ashram, and taking walks.
Khurshed Batliwala while playing a piano
- He has created a board game called ‘Mumbai Connection.’
- Khurshed Batliwala is a well-known motivational speaker, representing Art of Living both nationally and internationally. He frequently gives TEDx talks across India and combines modern technology with ancient Indian wisdom to address modern challenges.
Khurshed Batliwala while delivering a lecture at TEDx
- His hobbies include travelling to religious sites, meditating, watching films and theatre, teaching, and reading spiritual books.
Khurshed Batliwala while reading a book
- Khurshed Batliwala loves animals and birds. He has a pet dog and a cat. he frequently uploads pictures of his pet on social media.
Khurshed Batliwala while posing with a cat
- He is a fitness enthusiast and regularly does physical exercise. He often shares pictures of his exercise sessions on social media.
Khurshed Batliwala while doing physical exercise