DEEPTHI SASIDHARAN

DIRECTOR

Deepthi is a senior museologist and heritage consultant with over 25 years of national and international experience in museum development, curatorial practice, archival systems, and heritage strategy. With proven expertise in conceptualising and delivering permanent and temporary museums, leading interdisciplinary teams, developing interpretive frameworks, and advising institutions at the intersection of culture, governance, and design; her projects include curating the Emami Legacy Center (2022-2025) and the Dr. Savitadidi N. Mehta Museum & Vishwa Gurjari Library (2019-2022) and the Rezwan Razack Museum of Indian Paper Money (2020). She also led the creation of the Studio Mumbai Archives and the Chemould Archives, and corporate archives such as the Wipro Archives and the Tata Trusts archives.

Her experience spans corporate heritage institutions, royal collections, government museums, international foundations, and judicially mandated documentation projects. Fulbright Fellow (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). Member, ICOM India (2009–2025).

Advocacy and writer in newspapers like The Hindu and leading national magazines and international forums like Art Basel.

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PRAMOD KUMAR KG

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Pramod Kumar KG is the co-founder and Managing Director of Eka Cultural Resources and Research, India’s first museum and cultural advisory firm. His expertise lies in curation and in working with a vast range of artefacts that vary greatly in their materiality, and he has curated shows and lectured extensively around the world.

An independent researcher and published author, Pramod has contributed to several edited volumes, journals, magazines and books. He is the founder director of the Jaipur Literature Festival and was co-director of Mountain Echoes, the Bhutan Literature Festival, until 2019.

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ANITA JACOB KOSHY

COLLECTIONS MANAGER

Anita Jacob Koshy is Collections Manager at Eka, specialising in collection management with a primary focus on museum documentation systems and collection care. In 2006, she was nominated by the US Ambassador for the US State Department’s International Visitor’s Leadership Program (IVLP), through which she visited premier public and private museums and cultural institutions across five states to study their collection management systems and storage facilities.

At Eka, Anita oversees projects documenting art collections in accordance with international museum standards and practices. Once collections are digitised, she advises on the management of collection databases by formulating procedural manuals and writing policy documents. She also plans, implements and delivers customised training for Eka staff in documenting art collections and records management.

Publications: The Crescent of the Deccan – The Asaf Jahi Dynasty, Nizams’ Jewellery Exhibition Catalogue, Salar Jung Museum, 2005; and The Camera’s Beloved, Marg Magazine, Vol 1, No 61, September 2009.

MOUSHUMI CHATTERJI

LEAD STRATEGIST

Moushumi Chatterji is Lead Strategist at Eka. A museologist and cultural heritage practitioner, she has 20 years of experience in museography, heritage planning and management, and is committed to cultural stewardship and to projects central to cultural dialogue.

She has worked with leading international, government and private organisations on cultural interpretation, modern art, the creative industries and the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage. Her cross-disciplinary projects with the World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank, ICOMOS, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, DAG and Eka Cultural Resources and Research have shaped her engagement with social and cultural inclusion, promoting and managing art and cultural and natural heritage through democratised access.

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AISHWARYA KIRIT

COLLECTIONS REGISTRAR

Aishwarya Kirit is a Collections Registrar at Eka and a museum professional who enjoys researching and writing about history and culture. She has worked with the archives of the Star of Mysore, Mysuru, through an India Foundation for the Arts grant (2022–23), and on projects with the Museum of Indian Paper Money, Bengaluru (2022–23), 1 Shanthi Road Studio/Gallery, Bengaluru (2023–24), and DAG, New Delhi (2018–20).

She has also led heritage walks in Bengaluru and Mysuru since 2022. Before turning to museum work, she tried her hand at journalism, radio jockeying and language translation.

ANKITA CHUGH

PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD RESEARCHER

Ankita Chugh is a Project Manager and Lead Researcher at Eka, where she manages projects and oversees various aspects of research and curatorial work. She graduated in History from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, and holds a master’s degree in History, specialising in Modern Indian History, from the University of Delhi, and a master’s degree in the History and Culture of Fashion from London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London.

Her interests lie in textile and costume history, particularly the relationship between men’s clothing, masculinity and culture in 18th-century colonial India. She also has a background in retail, research and analysis.

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ADITI KOLI

JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & ARCHIVIST

Aditi Koli is a Junior Research Associate and Archivist at Eka and a heritage professional with expertise in archival research, cultural documentation and community engagement. She holds master’s degrees from Durham University and the University of Mumbai.

Her work includes research and cataloguing at CSMVS, documenting Mughal numismatic history for the District Gazetteers, and leading heritage management and archiving projects. Her interests centre on archiving, heritage interpretation and community connections to the past.

AKSHAY CHAVAN

PROJECT MANAGER & ARCHIVIST

Akshay Chavan is a Project Manager and Archivist at Eka. A writer, historian and anthropologist, he has over two decades of experience exploring India’s cultural landscapes and heritage. A graduate of the University of Lancaster, UK, he began his career in the corporate world, working in digital media and SEO, before dedicating himself full-time to research and storytelling.

Akshay has authored more than 200 articles on Indian history, art and culture. His core interests lie in India’s economic history and its rich traditions of jewellery, textiles and royal patronage.

AKSHAY P. DESAI

PHOTOGRAPHER

Akshay P. Desai is a Mumbai-based fashion and commercial photographer renowned for bold, creative imagery that combines artistic vision with technical skill. He shoots fashion, advertising, editorial, and commercial projects, focusing on visually captivating and authentic storytelling.

Akshay brings a storyteller’s eye to every project, collaborating with brands and creative teams to turn ideas into impactful images that capture each client’s unique vision.

Constantly exploring new techniques, Akshay keeps his work innovative and relevant. He aims to create timeless photos that inspire, connect, and endure.

ANGEL ROY THOMAS

COLLECTIONS DATA ASSISTANT

Angel Roy Thomas is a Collections Data Assistant at Eka and an arts professional interested in creating displays and spaces with criticality, accessibility, collaboration and care in mind. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Shiv Nadar University and a master’s degree in History of Art from University College London, specialising in South Asian art and visual culture from the nineteenth century onwards, with an interest in histories of photography, pigments, collections and performance art.

Angel has previously worked with Royal Museums Greenwich, Christie’s and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her experience spans research, audience engagement, curating and arts education, and she hopes to build on this as a curator and interpretation specialist.

ANJUSHREE ELLIKKAL

JUNIOR ARCHIVIST

Anjushree holds a master’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from the KJ Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies, a diploma in Art History from KJ Somaiya University, and a bachelor’s degree in History and Sociology from NES Ratnam College of Arts and Science. She has a deep interest in Indian art history, iconography, archival research and cultural preservation.

Previously, Anjushree worked as a Project Assistant and Library Intern at Sarmaya Arts Foundation, Mumbai, where she established the foundation’s library and archival documentation system. She has also completed a course in curation from the Rajasthani Bhasha Akademi. Outside of work, she has trained in Bharatanatyam for eighteen years and enjoys reading on art history and archaeology

ASTHA PANDYA

ARCHIVIST

Astha Pandya is an Archivist at Eka with a deep interest in art, storytelling and the preservation of historical and cultural narratives. She holds a master’s degree in English Literature.

As a research assistant at the Pattani Archives, Astha was involved in curating, documenting and cataloguing archival material and recording oral histories, helping to preserve valuable cultural insights and narratives. She draws on literature and cinema to enrich her understanding of the world around her.

DEVANSHEE SHARMA

JR. ARCHIVIST

Devanshee Sharma is a Junior Archivist at Eka with a keen interest in cultural practices, history, archives and art. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in Modern Indian History from the University of Delhi.

Devanshee has worked as a cultural mapper at the Pattani Archives in Gujarat and has volunteered with the Asia Society, India. As part of the Gwalior Smart City Mission, she contributed to the curation of gallery exhibits at the digital and industrial museums in Gwalior.

DEVIKA SAMANTA

ARCHIVIST & RESEARCHER

Devika Samanta is an Archivist and Researcher at Eka and a museum and archive professional experienced in archival documentation, research and curatorial interpretation. After studying History as an undergraduate, she earned an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and an MSc in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh.

Having worked with heritage institutions across India and the UK, Devika is interested in how archives and research can be structured, interpreted and made more accessible to wider audiences. Her academic focus is on postcolonial approaches to collections research and interdisciplinary methods of historical interpretation. She is also a trained Hindustani vocalist.

GANESH L.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & ARCHIVIST

Ganesh L. is a Research Associate and Archivist at Eka. He holds a master’s degree in Ancient Indian History and Culture & Archaeology (AIHC) from Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune, and has worked on multiple archaeological projects, as well as in heritage tourism and archiving. His wider interests include psychology and philosophy.

HARSHADA VIJAY

COORDINATOR – EXHIBITIONS

Harshada Vijay is Coordinator, Exhibitions at Eka. An Art Manager and Architect, she specialises in end-to-end production, programme management and spatial execution for contemporary art spaces. She holds an MFA from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology and a B.Arch from the Academy of Architecture.

Her work bridges structural architecture with creative curation. She has managed large-scale operations, artist residencies and public programming for flagship art events, including the Kochi Muziris Biennale, India Art Fair, Serendipity Arts Residency and Hampi Art Lab.

HIMANSHI KAMPANI

PROJECT LEAD & ARCHIVIST

Himanshi Kampani is a Project Lead and Archivist at Eka, with over a decade of experience as an archaeologist, archivist and researcher across archives, museums and public history. She holds a master’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from Deccan College, Pune, and a B.A. in History from the University of Mumbai.

As Project Coordinator at CSMVS, Himanshi led publication and exhibition projects, including a digital library on Mumbai’s built heritage. Passionate about archives and material culture, she is dedicated to making history accessible and engaging for wider audiences.

INDRANIL BANERJEE

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Indranil Banerjee is a Research Associate at Eka. A researcher and art history student based in New Delhi, he focuses on medieval and early modern South Asian art, especially media, materiality and religious patronage, and is also interested in South Asian literary and intellectual traditions. He holds a BVA from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and an MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Before joining Eka, Indranil taught at the University of Hyderabad and worked with private collections and museums. He was recently a GBF Foundation fellow at Museum Rietberg, Zurich, researching an 18th-century iconography of Goddess Tripurasundari from Rajasthan.

JAYANTI SUPEKAR

ARCHIVIST

Jayanti Supekar is an Archivist at Eka with interests in collections management, conservation and exhibition curation, and a focus on meaningful, collections-led interpretation that connects heritage with audiences. She holds an MA in Cultural Heritage Management from the University of York.

As a Collections and Curatorial Assistant across UK museums, Jayanti gained hands-on experience in cataloguing, digitisation and preventive conservation, working with ceramics, textiles, leather, metalwork, stonework, coins, prehistoric flints and herbarium specimens. She has contributed to projects at Bakewell Old House Museum, Heritage Doncaster and Sheffield Museums Trust, and independently curated Jewellery across Cultures with Heritage Doncaster.

KARMAN KAUR RANDHAWA

PROJECT MANAGER

Karman Kaur Randhawa is a Project Manager at Eka and a heritage professional with experience in business archives, mixed collection care, cataloguing, oral history, research, analysis and heritage advocacy. She holds a master’s degree in Medieval History from Jawaharlal Nehru University, an MPhil in Islamic Art and Archaeology from the University of Oxford, and a postgraduate certification in Archives and Records Management from the University of Dundee, Scotland.

Her interests lie in sharing stories from the past, whether from India’s medieval history or from a company’s rich historical archives.

KHUSHI BURAD

HISTORY & ORAL HISTORY RESEARCHER

Khushi holds a Master’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (AIHC) from Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune. Fascinated by people, cultures, rituals, and culinary traditions, she is deeply interested in understanding how the past continues to shape the present. Her academic interests lie in Indology and oral history, through which she seeks to bridge historical narratives with lived experiences.

Beyond academia, poetry fuels her imagination, while travelling and experimenting with new recipes inspire her curiosity. A self-proclaimed unpaid movie critic, she finds her truest expression through creativity, embracing every opportunity to observe, learn, and create.

LOKAYAT HALKARE

PHOTOGRAPHER

Lokayat Halkare is a Photographer at Eka whose work brings together archaeology, museum practice, research and visual documentation. He holds a master’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Pune, and a postgraduate diploma in Museology and Conservation from the CSMVS Museum, affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

From 2023 to 2025, he was an Assistant Education Facilitator with the Citi-CSMVS Museum on Wheels project, taking museum experiences to schools and communities across India. A passionate filmmaker and photographer, he believes that research and visual storytelling both begin with careful observation.

M S SUMAN

ORAL HISTORY SPECIALIST

M S Suman is an Oral History Specialist at Eka. A writer and oral history researcher, she explores the intersections of language, folk narratives and lived experience in her work. She holds a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Delhi.

Over a decade of listening to and interpreting stories, Suman has collaborated on a Maithil Women’s Folktales Archive and the docu-drama Sama in the Forest. She is currently working on an oral history archive that explores how memory, leadership and everyday lives intertwine over time.

MADHAVI RAO

JUNIOR ARCHIVIST

Madhavi Rao is a Junior Archivist at Eka, enthusiastic about archives, storytelling and historical memory. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Mount Holyoke College, with a specialisation in Museums, Archives and Public History.

She has worked at the Citizens’ Archive of India, transcribing and cataloguing oral histories, and has volunteered with the Museum of Art and Photography. She also has a background in events management.

NIKHIL SHARMA

MUSEUM COLLECTION STORAGE MANAGER

Nikhil Sharma is a Museum Collection Storage Manager at Eka with expertise in curation, museum education, design and collection management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in Museology, complemented by a certification in Digital Marketing.

Nikhil has been instrumental in the development of the Parliament Museum, Delhi, and the G20 Summit exhibition in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh (2023). His work at the National Museum, Delhi, focused on fostering meaningful educational engagement, while at the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library he managed archival records and supported research initiatives. He is passionate about the intersection of history, storytelling and design, and about creating immersive and accessible museum experiences.

SAYAN SANYAL

MANAGER – EXHIBITIONS

Sayan Sanyal holds a Master’s degree in Digital Humanities from IIT Jodhpur and a Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. He is an interdisciplinary curator and creative technologist working at the intersection of culture, heritage, and technology, with a focus on digital storytelling, archives, museums, and emerging technologies in the cultural sector. Previously, as Associate Curator and Programme Lead at the Public Arts Trust of India (PATI), he co-curated Jaipur Art Week 4.0 and 5.0, Jodhpur Arts Week Special Projects Edition and Edition 1.0, and was a founding core team member involved in conceptualising SITE Jodhpur. He also curated the first-ever Digital Pavilion at Jaipur Art Week 5.0. His earlier work included research and digital humanities projects with the University of Oxford’s Seshat Database and the University of Leeds’ Affect, Algorithms and Archives project, as well as work with the Museum of Art & Photography and the British Council. He also curated Dharohar, a phygital museum at IIT Jodhpur, exploring innovative approaches to digital tools, research, archiving, public engagement, and cultural heritage.

SINDHURA DM

PROJECT MANAGER/SR. RESEARCHER

Sindhura DM is a Project Manager and Senior Researcher at Eka. A researcher and curator, she is one of the Directors of Jackfruit Research & Design Pvt. Ltd. and coordinates the Art, Resources and Teaching Trust, a not-for-profit organisation that runs a public art library. Her research and curatorial interests lie in craft, design, textiles and ceramics.

With Jackfruit, Sindhura has led several curatorial and writing projects, including serving as lead curator of Mutable: Ceramic and Clay Art in India Since 1947 (Piramal Museum of Art, 2017). In 2024, she was one of the editors of Restless Line in the Art of Seema Kohli, a publication exploring the work of the acclaimed contemporary artist.

WASIF ALI

SENIOR RESEARCHER

Wasif Ali is a Senior Researcher at Eka. He studies how humans perceive and measure time, both as an idea bound up with memory and narrative and as something tangible, expressed through movement, mechanics and horology. He holds a master’s degree in Medieval History from Jawaharlal Nehru University and is a PhD candidate at Ashoka University.

Wasif is currently researching the pastoral history of the Gujjars and Bakkarwals of Jammu and Kashmir, examining how mobility, landscape, community and historical memory have shaped their worlds.

PARIMAL MANDAL

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Parimal Mandal is an Office Administrator at Eka, where he handles administrative responsibilities. A Commerce graduate from Delhi University, he has also completed computer courses in Basic and Web Designing. Before joining Eka, he worked as a home tutor for a decade, teaching at primary and secondary levels.

SAMEER

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT

Sameer is an Office Administrator Assistant at Eka. He began his career as a Studio Assistant at Printer’s Devil, a Delhi-based printmaking studio, where he gained exposure to the arts and cultural heritage while working on a wide range of photographs and negatives owned by various cultural institutions.

Trained by the renowned photographer Ishan Tankha, Sameer has assisted him on several exhibitions. He also has experience in documentary cinema and has worked as a commercial photographer. He is now keen to work with heritage collections and has a particular interest in travel photography.