Radhika Bagdai: The Woman Who Turns Stories and Culture Into Heartfelt Connections

An educator, storyteller, and community builder who turns stories into experiences — and strangers into sisters.

Step into any space where Radhika Bagdai is — and you’ll instantly feel her warmth.

She’s a storyteller, educator, counsellor, and social entrepreneur who believes in one simple thing — connection is magic.

Through her two heartfelt ventures — LiveStoryArt and Gahekti Gujaratan — Radhika beautifully weaves creativity and community into everyday life.

LiveStoryArt – Where Stories Come Alive

At LiveStoryArt, Radhika transforms storytelling into a theatrical experience.

With costumes, expressions, props, and voice modulation, she brings every character to life — making children not just listen to stories, but live them.

Her twist? She retells classic and mythological tales from fresh perspectives — sometimes even through the so-called villain’s eyes — to teach empathy and emotional depth.

“Stories are not just for fun,” she says. “They help us understand feelings and each other better.”

Gahekti Gujaratan – A Sisterhood of Joy

If LiveStoryArt is her creative heart, Gahekti Gujaratan (GG) is her cultural soul.

What began as a small WhatsApp group for Gujarati women in Pune has blossomed into one of the city’s most vibrant and heartfelt communities —

a space where women proudly celebrate being Gujarati while embracing friendship, laughter, and belonging.

But Gahekti Gujaratan is more than just a community — it’s a platform for growth. This community passionately supports home-based entrepreneurs, giving them visibility, opportunities, and confidence to take their work to new heights. She strongly believes in our Prime Minister’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” — growth with everyone and for everyone.

A Storyteller Who Builds Connections

Whether performing on stage or hosting a GG gathering, Radhika’s mission remains the same — to bring people together through emotion, expression, and empathy.

She believes stories have the power to heal hearts and cultures have the power to unite souls.

And in everything she does — from a child’s smile during a story to a woman’s smile at a GG event — her message shines through:

“Stories connect us. Culture grounds us. And love keeps us going.”