Founder: GrowthUp PR | Bharathavani Media | Swadeshi Mart

Hailing from the small town of Puttur in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, Pranava Bhat is a dynamic media professional and entrepreneur dedicated to storytelling, social change, and brand building. With a foundation in journalism and a career spanning television, education, and digital media, he has built a reputation for highlighting unsung heroes and providing strategic growth for businesses.

Foundations in Journalism and Media

Pranava began his professional journey by completing his Journalism degree from Nitte University. He quickly immersed himself in the media industry, starting his career as a scriptwriter and co-director for Kannada television shows. His work reached audiences on major networks such as Colors Udaya TV and News18 Kannada, where he developed a deep understanding of media networks and audience engagement.

He further sharpened his editorial skills as a sub-editor at News13, mastering the art of storytelling and sharpening his perspective on impactful content creation.

Education and Social Impact

Expanding his influence beyond traditional media, Pranava joined the NGO Centre for Wildlife Studies. As an educator, he took on the role of:

·         Event Coordinator: Organizing large-scale wildlife awareness programs.

·         Public Speaker: Delivering over 100+ programs to inspire the next generation.

·         Mentor: Directly guiding and mentoring over 500 students across various schools and colleges, particularly focusing on government institutions.

Entrepreneurial Ventures & GrowthUp PR

Driven by a desire to fill gaps in the market and celebrate the community, Pranava founded several key ventures:

GrowthUp PR: Identifying a need for structured public relations for individuals and small businesses, Pranava launched GrowthUp PR. The agency focuses on organizing events and offering specialized PR services. Under this banner, he has worked with various brands for branding, providing proper systems, training, and strategic brand support to help new entrepreneurs maintain professionalism and trust.

Bharathavani Media & Podcast: Recognizing a lack of coverage for “unsung heroes,” he created this platform to highlight inspiring stories. It has grown into a powerful community with 50K+ followers and over 10 million views across digital platforms.

Swadeshi Mart: An online initiative launched to promote local craftsmanship, focusing on homemade and handmade products to support small-scale creators.

The Vision for the Future

Today, Pranava Bhat continues to evolve as a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. Much like the mission of trust and transparency seen in successful professional networks, his goal is to help people build 1:1 connections with their audience.

Whether it is through a podcast microphone, a classroom lecture, or a PR strategy, his mission remains the same: helping people tell their stories and connect with the right audience.