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PAGE3 LIFESTYLE •PAGE-3 EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024


    Bhumika M. Virani                                                Bhumika M. Virani, a Chartered Accountant (CA) and
                                                             Company  Secretary  (CS),  epitomizes  a  dynamic  multi-
                                                             tasking  professional.  She  holds  a  Master  of  Commerce
                                                             (M.Com),  a  Bachelor  of  Laws  (LLB),  and  a  Diploma  in
                                                             Finance,  which  serve  as  the  foundation  for  her  diverse
                                                             professional endeavors.Professionally, Bhumika has been
                                                             practising as a Chartered Accountant for the last 14 years in
                                                             Ahmedabad, building a reputable career in the field.
                                                                     Her expertise in accountancy, law, and taxation has led
                                                             her to academic roles, teaching these subjects at esteemed
                                                             institutions such as GLS, New LJ, and RJ Tribhuvandas
                                                             College. Further contributing to academia, she has served
                                                             as  a  faculty  member  at  the  Arihant  Institute,  educating
                                                             Company  Secretary  students.Bhumika's  contributions  to
                                                             the written word are notable.
                                                                    She has worked as a content writer for the Film Fame
                                                             Magazine,  where  her  article  "સંબંધોની  સોનો ાફી"  gained
                                                             attention. Her literary skills shine through her poetry and
                                                             short  stories  featured  in  various  newspapers  and
                                                             magazines,  including  Divya  Bhaskar,  News  of
                                                             Gandhinagar, Gujarat Newsline, Tofani Tandav, Toran, and
                                                             many others. She has launched poetry books in Gujarati,
                                                             " યામલ શાહી ન મેઘધનુ ય" in 2021 and "અંતરમનનો આ વાદ"
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                                                             in 2022.
                                                                            Her achievements in arts and culture have been
                                                             recognized through various awards. She was honored as a
                                                             GEM of the CA profession by the Ahmedabad branch of the
                                                             ICAI and her life story was featured in a book launched by
                                                             the  same  institution.  Bhumika  received  the  Usha  Parva
                                                             Women's  Achievers  Award  2024  in  the  Art  and  Culture
                                                             Category and the Leading Anchor Award in 2023 and 2024
                                                             from PAGE 3.On the stage, Bhumika has made her mark as
                                                             a performer.
                                                                    She participated in the "INDIA BOOK RECORD" event,
                                                             showcasing classic vocal performances with 111 students
                                                             on a single stage for a continuous 19 minutes. As a singer
                                                             and anchor, she has hosted over 1000 shows in various
                                                             genres,  including  Lagangeet,  Garba,  Bhajan,  and
                                                             Bollywood across Ahmedabad and other cities in India. Her
                                                            association with GTPL, TIMES NEWS, and
                                                            K  NEWS  as  an  anchor  further  illustrates  her
                                                            versatility.Beyond  her  professional  pursuits,  Bhumika  is
                                                            deeply involved in social work.
                                                                   She is the founder and Managing Trustee of "સમપ ણ
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                                                            ચેિરટબલ ટ ટ," dedicated to promoting Gujarati language,
                                                            culture,  and  the  upliftment  of  women.  Under  this  trust's
                                                            "Gatha Gauravvanti Gujaratan Project," she launched the
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                                                            book  "સંઘષ ન  સરનામ"  in  2023,  highlighting  stories  of
                                                            inspiring women from across Gujarat.Additionally, she is a
                                                            core committee member of the Being Woman Charitable
                                                            Trust,  where  she  manages  the  Kalpvruksh  education
                                                            project  for  slum  children,  evidencing  her  commitment  to
                                                            societal improvement.Bhumika's life and works have been
                                                            recognized on various platforms, including a feature on the
                                                            JHANSI  OTT  platform  for  women  and  coverage  of  her

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                                                            journey as a poet on GTPL's episode "સજક સાથ સંવાદ."An
                                                            inspirational  figure,  Bhumika  M.  Virani  continues  to
                                                            influence multiple spheres with her multifaceted talents as a
                                                            professional, educator, artist, and philanthropist.


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