Mumbai [India], May 29: Mumbai witnessed a grand celebration of literature, creativity, and emerging voices as the well-known PR and event management company Teams Applaud Pvt Ltd successfully hosted the 4th Edition of the Book Gala Event 2026 on 18th April at Ginger Hotel, Mumbai. The huge literary gathering brought together authors, readers, publishing enthusiasts, media professionals, and dignitaries on one platform to honour storytelling and the growing culture of writing in India.
The evening was graced by India’s famous author and columnist Chetan Bhagat as the Chief Guest, along with the top representatives of Teams Applaud Pvt Ltd and several eminent corporate personalities. The renowned author and motivational speaker Chetan Bhagat interacted with the participating authors, encouraged emerging writers, and applauded the platform for supporting new literary talent across genres His inspiring presence and vision added immense value to the event and motivated aspiring authors.
The literary event started with the traditional lighting ceremony conducted by Anusha Gautam and Rushikesh Patil, Director, Patil Empire. It was followed by welcoming and felicitation of the chief guest Chetan Bhagat by Anusha Gautam.
An important attraction of the gala was the individual book launch and signing ceremony conducted by Chetan Bhagat for each participating author. The event also offered every featured author dedicated stage time to speak about their respective books, writing journeys, inspirations, and personal experiences. The agency also organised an interactive session for every author later in the day which included including fan interactions, media bytes, networking opportunities, and exclusive book-signing sessions. This interactive format allowed audiences to connect deeply with the authors and understand the stories behind their works.
The featured authors whose works spanned across various genres, including fiction, self-help, business, social issues, etc showcased at the in the Book Turner Gala 2026 event included:
• Iravati Dole — Entangled (Fiction/Science-Spirituality Novel)
• Lavanya Prithviraj Kammar — The Shadow of Innocence & Imagination (Children’s Poetry/Rhymes)
• Shridhar D Kuknor — Universal Abundance (Self-Help/Mindset Transformation)
• Shantilal B. Jain — Selfless Soul (Biography/Life Values)
• Dr. Aswati R. Mannali — Drill Boots to Heartbeats (Biography/Memoir of Col. R. Mannali)
• Anuj Tiwari — 4 Years of Engineering: A Tale of Struggle and Success (Fiction)
• Dhiraj Singh Bais — Money 247 (Finance/Trading Self-Help)
• Sumit Hakhoo — Where the Ground Shifted (Memoir/Sales & Leadership)
• Digant Champaneri — I→ I AM: From Struggle to Success (Memoir/Entrepreneurship)
• Dr. Reshma Jain — Spiritual Wealth Codes (Self-Help/Spiritual Wealth)
• Yousuf Poonawala — The Spanish Table (Fiction/Family Novel)
• Raaz Rajpoot Gangaura — Bollywood: Sapnon Ki Nagri (Hindi Non-Fiction)
• Ketan Indrakumar Chawda — Grow Your Business (Business/Entrepreneurship Self-Help)
The Book Gala Event 2026 received extensive media coverage across television channels, print media, and digital platforms. The occasion reflected Teams Applaud Pvt Ltd’s forward-thinking approach to literary promotion and once again reinforced company commitment to providing all aspiring authors with end-to-end assistance, including writing, editing, book design, and launch strategies. By integrating books into personal branding initiatives, Teams Applaud ensures that authors gain maximum visibility and credibility in an ever-evolving market.
