MEDIA KIT PROFILE — SWAPNIL RASTE

Entrepreneur | Anchor | Producer | Talent Curator | Celebrity & Fashion Photographer

ABOUT

Swapnil Raste is a multi-faceted creative professional and entrepreneur with over 20 years of leadership in entertainment, media, events, and talent management. Born in Pune’s prestigious Sardar Raste royal family, he blends heritage, performance, and modern creative vision to build impactful experiences across industries.

Founder of three successful creative ventures—Third Bell Entertainment, Talent Scout Studios, and Swapnil Raste Productions—he has established himself as a trusted name for premium events, celebrity-driven content, and high-quality media production.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• 3,000+ Live Shows Hosted
• 300+ Celebrity Interviews (Stage + Print)
• 150+ Articles/Interviews Published
• 1,000+ Events Executed under Third Bell Entertainment
• 600+ Models/Artists Placed through Talent Scout Studios
• 200+ Celebrity/Model Portfolios Shot
• 20+ Years of Creative Industry Experience
• 15+ Years in the IT Industry (Tata Technologies, Geometric, PTC, IBM)

PROFESSIONAL VENTURES

THIRD BELL ENTERTAINMENT (Established 2007)

A leading event and entertainment company delivering high-scale corporate, media, fashion, entertainment, social and festival events across India and abroad.
Expertise: Event direction, celebrity events, creative curation, corporate shows, large-scale productions.
Track Record: Over 1,000 events executed; strong goodwill and a debt-free journey since inception.

TALENT SCOUT STUDIOS (Established 2012)

A dedicated platform for talent management and artist placement.
Scope: Celebrity endorsements, model coordination, artist scouting, casting for ads/TV/films.
Impact: 600+ placements for top brands, advertising agencies, TV shows, films, and theatre.

SWAPNIL RASTE PRODUCTIONS (Founded 2020)

A premium photography and media production house specializing in fashion, commercial ads, digital content, and TVCs.
Strength: Photography, cinematography, campaign execution, end-to-end production.
Portfolio: 200+ celebrity/model portfolios; commercial shoots for diverse brands.
Vision Ahead: Original theatre productions & expansion into film production.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

• Pillars of Hindustani Society Award – TACCI
• Young Achiever Award – MACCIA
• Event Excellence Award – Lokmat Group
• Balgandharva Puraskar
• Rajmata Jijau Puraskar
• John Yevalekar Best Anchor Award
• Pratibha Samman Puraskar
• Yuva Sanman Puraskar – Shiv Sena
• Pune Udyojak Puraskar

Recognized by major publications: Times of India, Sakal, Maharashtra Times, Lokmat, Kesari, Houseful Cinema, Pune Mirror, and more

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Event Leadership & Direction
• Celebrity & Corporate Anchoring
• Talent & Artist Management
• Creative Show Curation
• Media Production & Photography
• Brand Shoots, TVCs & Digital Ads
• Celebrity Interviews
• Cultural & Entertainment Programming
• SPORTS BACKGROUND

A former state and national-level sportsperson in table tennis and chess, with multiple tournament achievements.

EDUCATION & EARLY CAREER

Production Engineering graduate — VIT Pune (2005)

IT career spanning Tata Technologies, Geometric Software, PTC, IBM

Schooling and college from Pune’s reputed institutions: Perugate Bhave High School, Sir Parashurambhau College, SVC Polytechnic

PERSONAL NOTE

Swapnil acknowledges the constant support of his parents—Dr. Jayashri Raste and Mr. Vasant Raste—and his wife, Pradnya Raste (IIM Kolkata, Accenture), along with the inspiration from his mentor, the late Mr. Bhau Marathe.

TAGLINE OPTIONS (Choose One)

“A Creative Visionary Who Brings Talent, Stories & Experiences to Life.”

“Where Entertainment, Art & Innovation Converge.”

“The Voice, The Vision, The Brand.”

“Crafting Moments. Curating Talent. Creating Impact.”