Team

Management

Niraj Bajaj

Chief Managing Trustee
Niraj R. Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director of Mukand Ltd. is on the Board of Directors of Bajaj Auto Ltd., Bajaj Allianz Life and General Insurance Co Ltd., Jamnalal Sons and various other Bajaj Group companies. In the sports fraternity Mr. Bajaj is a revered personality. He is a four time National Table Tennis Champion and the recipient of Arjuna Award (India’s highest Sport’s honour), Shiv Chhatrapati Award (Maharashtra’s highest Sport’s honour) and Awarded the Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar. Mr. Niraj Bajaj is one of the Founder Members of the Olympic Gold Quest, a not for profit Foundation established for the promotion of sports and games.

Pooja Bajaj

Director
Pooja Bajaj is the Director of Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall & Art Gallery since October, 2024. She is also Executive Director – CSR in Bajaj Electricals Ltd and a committee member of the Ladies wing of IMC Chambers of Commerce & Industry. She has headed the Swadheen exhibition on khadi and other upcycling initiatives. Pooja Bajaj’s creativity extends beyond the above initiatives as she is also an accomplished Artist. Her solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery titled “Unleashed – Defining the Abstract” revolved around the valour of horses, tigers and elephants.

Her academic journey is a blend of Bachelor degree in commerce with specialization in foreign trade and Diploma in Human Resource Management to name a few.

Shrikant Vishwakarma

Manager

Shrikant Vishwakarma joined us as a Gallery Manager in May 2026, bringing with him a thoughtfully layered background that bridges art practice, curation, and education.

A graduate in Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting) and Clinical Psychology, his perspective on art is inspired from both visual and deeply human understanding. As a practicing artist since 2009, he has participated in numerous group shows and understands the creative process from within.

His professional journey spans some of Mumbai’s respected art institutions such as the Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation(PDAF), Nine Fish Art Gallery, and the Bombay Art Society, where he worked as a curator and a manager. He has also served as Head of the Visual Art Department at educational institutions, mentoring the next generation of artists.

A writer at heart, Shrikant has edited, researched, and contributed articles to contemporary art magazines, giving thoughtful voice to artists and their work. He brings to this role a rare combination of creative sensitivity, institutional experience, and genuine passion for art and the people who make it.

Bianca Mendes

EA to Director

Bianca Mendes serves as an Executive Assistant to the Director & is dedicated in providing seamless support to all initiatives at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery & Hall. She comes with an expertise of maintaining high level of professionalism & attention to details.

She has been an integral part of our team since July 2011. With her passion for arts and commitment to excellence, Bianca provides exceptional administrative support for correspondence and managing events efficiently. She ensures the successful delivery of events, exhibitions, and programs that showcase our venue’s excellence.