Contributors
priya lambah
Priya is the Global Business Head at AstaGuru, and has over three decades of experience across finance, investment management, and entrepreneurship. With a career spanning global markets, she has expertise in portfolio management, strategic growth, and business building. Beyond her professional pursuits, she remains actively engaged in philanthropy and advisory roles within the non-profit sector.
Sneha K. Gautam
Sneha has extensive experience in research, valuation and curation of Modern Indian art, with more than a decade at AstaGuru. She brings a thoughtful perspective to the field as her work explores the intersections of Indian aesthetics, historical context, and evolving collector trends across both domestic and international markets, besides managing clients across luxury categories at auction.
Sunny chandiramani
Sunny is a Modern Indian art specialist. With more than a decade at AstaGuru, she has cultivated a deep understanding and appreciation of Modern Indian art, combining market insight with a nuanced appraisal of artistic legacy. Her expertise spans valuation, curation and managing market dynamics, enabling her to guide collectors with clarity and confidence.
siddharth sivakumar
Siddharth is a curation and artist relations specialist at AstaGuru, responsible for overseeing curatorial strategy, artist engagement, and sourcing within Modern and Contemporary Indian art. He possesses over a decade of experience, allowing him to approach his work with artists, estates, and collectors from a perspective that combines scholarly research and market insight.
riddhi gandhi
Riddhi is an acquisitions specialist at AstaGuru, with extensive expertise in Modern and Contemporary Indian art, as well as antiques and rare collectibles. With around a decade of experience, she works closely with artists and collectors to guide acquisitions, shape thoughtfully curated collections, and support strategic growth.
mamta rahate
Mamta is a specialist at AstaGuru, and plays a pivotal role in cultivating and strengthening relationships with a global clientele. With a strong foundation in business development, Mamta oversees strategic portfolios for collectors of Modern and Contemporary Indian art, vintage timepieces, heirloom jewellery, and rare collectibles.
rakshanda hussain
Rakshanda specialises in Modern and Contemporary Art at AstaGuru. With over a decade of experience in the field, she advises collectors on acquisitions while contributing to curatorial direction and market strategy. Rakshanda brings a research-driven perspective to navigating the evolving art landscape, working closely with artists.
ankita talreja
Ankita specialises in Modern and Contemporary art at AstaGuru. She leads sourcing initiatives, facilitates private transactions, and offers collectors strategic guidance on building and refining their collections. Known for her close engagement with collectors, artists, and institutions, Ankita also offers valuable insight into portfolio development and acquisitions.
radhika kerkar
Radhika specialises in the sourcing and acquisition of Modern and Contemporary Indian Art at AstaGuru. She works with collectors, evaluating artworks, and providing well-informed recommendations. Radhika helps in strengthening relationships between collectors, artists, and the auction house.
sanghita singh
Sanghita is a sales and acquisitions specialist at AstaGuru, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury lifestyle. A former journalist, Sanghita has authored two books on Indian culture. She leverages her market and collector insights to enhance client engagement, as well as works to increase brand visibility in the art sector.
Anandita Bhardwaj
Anandita leads editorial strategy and content development across auctions, exhibitions, and other platforms at AstaGuru. With a keen eye for detail and a strong command over art writing, she has been instrumental in shaping high-quality, research-driven content across diverse categories including fine art, jewellery, watches, and luxury collectibles.
laryssa jesse
Laryssa is the Managing Director of AstaGuru UK. With a strong foundation in luxury and hands-on experience in sourcing, merchandising, and sales management, she works to expand and diversify operations. She has a deep understanding of global markets and diverse cultural landscapes.
abhilasha ojha
Abhilasha is a senior journalist with nearly two decades of experience, and has written for some of India’s most prominent publications. Alongside her writing, she consults and authors a blog that explores art, travel, culture and emerging trends. Trained in Hindustani classical music, she brings the same discipline and sensitivity to both her storytelling and her musical pursuits.
UPAHAR BISWAS
Upahar is a seasoned photographer, creative director, and co-founder over a decade of experience crafting narratives across advertising, fashion, editorials, travel and interiors. Her imaginative lens bridges traditional storytelling with diverse visual styles to create striking films, vignettes and photographs.
PRIYANKK NANDWANA
Priyankk is a passionate photographer whose work spans a diverse range of genres, including fashion, wildlife, lifestyle, and more. His proficiency in both conventional and digital photography is paired with his knowledge of computer-aided editing tools. Priyankk brings a refined eye to projects and has collaborated with many personalities.
MUNEESH TARSEM
Muneesh is a self-taught photographer who went on to learn film direction at the NYC campus of New York Film Academy. A portrait and automotive specialist who also dabbles in woodworking, he has deep admiration for architects and musicians, who he feels produce work that can be felt by all human senses.
Aashmita Nayar
Aashmita is a seasoned lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience covering relationships, luxury, and culture for leading publications. She also helped launch the Indian arm of HuffPost as its first lifestyle editor. An entrepreneur at heart, she leverages her expertise in content strategy across diverse sectors, ranging from sports to food service. When off duty, she enjoys playing badminton and spending time with her dog, Mayo.