Bhanu Srivastav
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| name = Bhanu Srivastav
| image = Bhanu_Srivastav_25.jpg
| alt = Bhanu Srivastav photo standing
| caption = Bhanu Srivastav, 2025
| birth_name = Bhanu Srivastav
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|11|12}}
| birth_place = Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
| nationality =
| citizenship =
| alma_mater = Bella Vista, Hyderabad
| occupation = Entrepreneur, Author, Songwriter, Musician
| known_for = Deified The Legacy of Yesterday
| signature = Bhanu_Srivastav_Sign.png
}}
Bhanu Srivastav (born November 12, 1991) is an Indian entrepreneur, author, songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Infinity, an artificial intelligence startup.{{cite web |title=From zero to infinity: How Bhanu Srivastav risked everything to build India’s AI revolution |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/from-zero-to-infinity-how-bhanu-srivastav-risked-everything-to-build-indias-ai-revolution/articleshow/119866286.cms |access-date=20 May 2025 |website=The Times of India}}
Early life and education
Bhanu Srivastav was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-22 |title=Banker Bhanu Srivastav's Resignation Goes Viral On The Internet |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/hub4business/banker-bhanu-srivastavs-resignation-goes-viral-on-the-internet |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}
Career
= Banking =
Bhanu began his career in the banking sector, working with public sector banks like Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank. He managed Synd iNNOVATE, a national-level hackathon aimed at fostering innovation in the banking industry.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-09-30 |title=Bengaluru: Syndicate Bank holds -'Synd Innovate Hackathon-' to encourage innovation |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/300919/bengaluru-syndicate-bank-holds-synd-innovate-hackathon-to-encourage.html |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2019-10-01 |title=Syndicate Bank gathers 3,500 fresh ideas to bring in ease of use in digital banking |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/syndicate-bank-gathers-3500-fresh-ideas-to-bring-in-ease-of-use-in-digital-banking/article29569616.ece |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
= Writing =
Bhanu Srivastav's debut novel, Deified The Legacy of Yesterday, published in 2024, addresses societal issues such as domestic violence.{{cite web |title=From banker to one of the bestselling authors: How Bhanu Srivastav left banking to rewrite his destiny |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/from-banker-to-one-of-the-bestselling-authors-how-bhanu-srivastav-left-banking-to-rewrite-his-destiny/articleshow/118891260.cms |access-date=20 May 2025 |website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |title=Bhanu Srivastavs Deified the Legacy of Yesterday Will Crack Open Your Soul |url=https://zeenews.india.com/internet-social-media/bhanu-srivastavs-deified-the-legacy-of-yesterday-will-crack-open-your-soul-2750477.html |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Zee News |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-05-17 |title=Despair to empowerment: Exploring Bhanu Srivastav's Deified |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/story/despair-to-empowerment-exploring-bhanu-srivastavs-deified-2540235-2024-05-17 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=11 June 2024 |title=युवाओं को लुभाया डिफाइड द लेगेसी ऑफ यस्टर्डे:आंसुओं के पीछे छुपी ताकत की कहानी को भानु श्रीवास्तव ने किया शब्दांकन |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/meerut/news/defied-the-legacy-of-yesterday-attracted-the-youth-bhanu-shrivastav-book-defiend-the-legecy-off-yesterday-133153270.html }}{{Cite web |last=Choudhury |first=Srishty |title=How Bhanu Srivastav's 'Deified The Legacy of Yesterday' will impact millions in India – A game changer |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-how-bhanu-srivastav-s-defiance-of-the-legacy-of-yesterday-will-impact-millions-in-india-a-game-changer-3090921 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=DNA India |language=en}} The novel integrates a musical component, with each chapter being accompanied by a song.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=A Novel That Sings: Bhanu Srivastav's Deified The Legacy Of Yesterday Will Empower Millions In India |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/hub4business/a-novel-that-sings-bhanu-srivastavs-deified-the-legacy-of-yesterday-will-empower-millions-in-india |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Outlook India |language=en}} Proceeds from the book are donated to Childline India.{{Cite web |title=Deified The Legacy of Yesterday: A Book Against The Domestic Violence |url=https://www.india.com/news/deified-the-legacy-of-yesterday-a-book-against-the-domestic-violence-6974634/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-05-16 |title=Book review{{!}} Bhanu Srivastav’s Deified: Not just a story, it’s an experience; Prepare to be heartbroken, hopeful, and everything in between |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-book-review-bhanu-srivastavs-deified-not-just-a-story-its-an-experience-prepare-to-be-heartbroken-hopeful-and-everything-in-between-3487984/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}
= Music =
=Entrepreneurship=
Philanthropy
Through his debut novel, Deified: The Legacy of Yesterday, Bhanu donates proceeds to Childline India, an organization dedicated to child protection.
Bhanu has also created several educational apps aimed at facilitating learning for children who may not have access to formal schooling. Additionally, he offers teaching services to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, seeking to make education more accessible.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-08 |title=Know The Inspiring Story Of Bhanu Srivastav Who Is Changing The Lives Of Under-Privileged Kids |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/outlook-spotlight/know-the-inspiring-story-of-this-indian-banker-who-is-changing-the-lives-of-under-privileged-kids-news-190734 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}
References
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External Links
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