Bhavesh Bhatia is an award-winning visually impaired entrepreneur, candle maker, and founder of Sunrise Candles-a thriving social enterprise that empowers hundreds of visually challenged individuals across India. His life is a profound story of resilience, self-belief, and purpose-led innovation, having transformed personal adversity into nationwide inspiration.

Once a balloon vendor on the streets of Mahabaleshwar, Bhavesh refused to be defined by his disability. He taught himself the art of candle-making using his savings from a roadside cart and slowly built Sunrise Candles into a brand recognized across India, producing over 9,000 designs and employing over 250 differently-abled individuals.

He has been honored with numerous awards including the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and his story has been featured in documentaries, news outlets, and global forums as a shining example of how entrepreneurship can be inclusive, accessible, and deeply impactful.

A gifted motivational speaker, Bhavesh speaks on themes like courage, inclusion, disability empowerment, and the entrepreneurial mindset, inspiring audiences from schools to corporate boardrooms .Bhavesh Bhatia doesn’t just light candles-he lights the path for countless others seeking dignity, independence, and purpose