| Bharadwaj Dayala | |
| Birth Date: | 1970 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Othername: | World Rider |
| Occupation: | WORLD TRAVELER. FILMMAKER. First Indian to ride Alone Around The World on Karizma Motorcycle. Pilot, Author, and Road Safety activist. |
| Years Active: | 2006–present |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Website: | www.bharadwajdayala.com |
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]
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.
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.
Dayala is the pioneer in virtual production technology in India. He started India's first virtual production studio named VirtualOne Studios in 2020.[5] In 2024, he is planning to make India's first virtual feature film that will be made completely within a studio.
All India Road Safety Ride:[6]
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 MaataramOn 15 March 2014 Dayala initiated and lead the biker movement called Vande Maataram.[7] [8] [9] 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.