Radhika Rao is an Indian film director known for her work in Bollywood. She made her feature film directorial debut with the 2005 movie "Lucky: No Time for Love" in collaboration with Vinay Sapru. Her subsequent films include "I Love NY" (2015), "Sanam Teri Kasam" (2016), and "Yaariyan 2" (2023). Alongside her business partner Vinay Sapru, she co-owns the film production company Rao & Sapru. Prior to her directorial debut, she co-directed music videos with Sapru. Their collaboration has resulted in over 100 music videos for renowned artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Arijit Singh, and more. Their work has also extended to directing music videos for T-Series, owned by Bhushan Kumar. While some of her films have received mixed reviews, her directorial skills have been recognized for their creative and impactful elements. Radhika Rao continues to make a significant contribution to the Indian film industry through her diverse and engaging storytelling.

Radhika Menon is a trailblazing Indian female Merchant Navy officer, renowned as the first female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy. She achieved global recognition for leading the oil products tanker Suvarna Swarajya and, in 2016, became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. Hailing from Kodungallur, Kerala, Menon kickstarted her career as a radio officer at the Shipping Corporation of India and subsequently excelled as a prominent cadet of the Indian Navy. Her crowning achievement came in 2012 when she assumed the role of captain in the Indian Merchant Navy, steering the colossal oil tanker Suvarna Swarajya. Notably, she received the prestigious International Maritime Organization Award for her courageous and successful rescue operation, saving seven fishermen stranded in a sinking boat during a treacherous sea storm in June 2015. Menon's unwavering dedication to maritime safety and gender equality led her to co-found the International Women Seafarer's Foundation, with the aim of inspiring young women seafarers. Her remarkable contributions garnered further accolades as she was honored in the Bharat Ki Laxmi hashtag campaign initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate the achievements of Indian women. Radhika Menon's extraordinary career continues to inspire and pave the way for women in the maritime industry.