Biography:Omguru

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Omguru
Born (1977-02-08) 8 February 1977 (age 49)
Ahmedabad
Years active1995–present
OrganizationOmkar Foundation Trust, AIFF
HonorsRashtriya Puraskar 2016
Websiteomguruswami.org

Omguru (born Pritesh Ashokkumar Shah, 8 February 1977) known as Shri Sadguru Omrushi, is an Indian spiritual leader and social worker from Gujarat. He is the founder of the Omkar Foundation, a nonprofit organisation that supports persons with disabilities, and the Omkar Sampraday, a devotional group. He also organises the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF)[1]. In 2016, he received the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and in 2019, the Glory of Gujarat Award.[2][3]

Early life

Omguru was born in a Jain family in Ahmedabad. As a child he was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and is reported to live with about 80% disability. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from L.J. College Ahmedabad, and also passed the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam.[4]

Career

Omguru has been involved in spiritual, social, and cultural activities. He established the Omkar Sampraday, which focuses on devotional practice, and has written and composed bhajans, doha, ghazals, and stotras, some of which have been published in Gujarati media. Since 1996, he has worked with persons with disabilities and later founded the Omkar Foundation Trust, which reports providing assistance through food, medical aid, and education, facilitating health insurance coverage under the Niramaya scheme, and supporting livelihood activities for persons with disabilities.[5][6]

Work

Omguru organises the Ahmedabad International Film Festival, which presents films from India and abroad and includes categories such as Divyang (disability-focused) films, short films, documentaries, and feature films.[7][8] He also directed the award-winning short film “Gamdhani, Vardan K Shrap and Mind Game” which received recognition at multiple national and international film festivals for its emotional storytelling and direction.[9] In March 2026, a Mantra Therapy Darbar held in Rajkot attracted more than 750 attendees who participated in the spiritual experience.[10]

Filmography

List of Omguru Filmography credits
Year Title Actor Director Writer Producer Notes Producers
2022 Gamdhani [11] No Yes Yes Yes Omguru Films
2023 Vardan K Sharap [12] No Yes Yes Yes Omguru Films
2026 Mind Game [13] Yes Yes Yes Yes Omguru Films [14]

Honours

Omguru received the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in 2016[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Spiritual healer Omguru's another feat: Organises 16th edition of Ahmedabad International Film Festival". The Times of India. 2025-05-09. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/spiritual-healer-omgurus-another-feat-organizes-16th-edition-of-ahmedabadinternational-film-festival/articleshow/121030024.cms. 
  2. ↑ Gupta, Priyanka. "Conquering disability: Way of bed-ridden prince who turned people's healer" (in en). https://www.dnaindia.com/insights/report-conquering-disability-way-of-the-bed-ridden-prince-who-turned-the-people-s-healer-3166348. 
  3. ↑ Live, A. B. P. (2025-06-06). "From Pain To Purpose: Omguru’s Journey From Childhood Agony To Championing India’s Disabled" (in en). https://news.abplive.com/states/from-pain-to-purpose-omguru-s-journey-from-childhood-agony-to-championing-india-s-disabled-1777825. 
  4. ↑ Zee News, India. "National award winner Omguru shines globally as 'Mind Game' earns 21 awards and worldwide recognition" (in en). https://zeenews.india.com/industry-updates/national-award-winner-omguru-shines-globally-as-mind-game-earns-21-awards-and-worldwide-recognition-3051275.html. 
  5. ↑ "Shravan month marked by largest women’s Kavad Yatra in Surat: 5,000 devotees chant ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and perform collective Shivling puja - Surat News" (in en). 2025-08-03. https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/local/gujarat/surat/news/shravan-month-marked-by-largest-womens-kavad-yatra-in-surat-5000-devotees-chant-har-har-mahadev-and-perform-collective-shivling-puja-135595065.html. 
  6. ↑ Gupta, Priyanka. "SURAT HOSTED A LARGEST WOMEN-LED KAWAR YATRA UNDER BLESSINGS of OMGURU" (in en). https://www.dnaindia.com/people/report-surat-hosted-a-largest-women-led-kawar-yatra-under-blessings-of-omguru-3174995. 
  7. ↑ "સિનેમા અને સાંસ્કૃતિક અભિવ્યક્તિનો ભવ્ય ઉત્સવ: “કશું જ અશક્ય નથી” તેવો આત્મસાત કરનારા દિવ્યાંગ સંત ઓમગુરૂ દ્વારા અમદાવાદ ઈન્ટરનેશનલ ફિલ્મ ફેસ્ટિવલનું આયોજન - Ahmedabad News" (in gu). Divya Bhaskar. 2025-04-09. https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/local/gujarat/ahmedabad/news/ahmedabad-international-film-festival-organized-by-divyang-saint-omguru-134806198.html. 
  8. ↑ "अहमदाबाद अंतरराष्ट्रीय फिल्म महोत्सव: सिनेमा के जरिए सामाजिक बदलाव की अनूठी मिसाल - Ahmedabad International Film Festival sets a unique example of social change through cinema" (in hi). https://www.jagran.com/gujarat/ahmedabad-ahmedabad-international-film-festival-sets-a-unique-example-of-social-change-through-cinema-23969104.html. 
  9. ↑ "OmGuru’s Gamdhani explores inner conflict through quiet storytelling". The Times of India. 2026-01-09. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gamdhani-omgurus-award-winning-short-film-redefines-emotional-storytelling/articleshow/126434955.cms. 
  10. ↑ "રાજકોટમાં મંત્ર થેરાપી દરબાર યોજાયો, ૭૫૦થી વધુ લોકોએ લીધો આધ્યાત્મિક અનુભવ" (in en). https://navgujaratsamay.com/mantra-therapy-darbar-held-in-rajkot-more-than-750-people-enjoyed-spiritual-experience/296549.html. 
  11. ↑ "OmGuru’s Gamdhani explores inner conflict through quiet storytelling". The Times of India. 2026-01-09. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gamdhani-omgurus-award-winning-short-film-redefines-emotional-storytelling/articleshow/126434955.cms. 
  12. ↑ "OmGuru’s Gamdhani explores inner conflict through quiet storytelling". The Times of India. 2026-01-09. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gamdhani-omgurus-award-winning-short-film-redefines-emotional-storytelling/articleshow/126434955.cms. 
  13. ↑ ""A concept no one has made": Actor-director Omguru opens up on his short film 'Mind Game'" (in en). https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/a-concept-no-one-has-made-actor-director-omguru-opens-up-on-his-short-film-mind-game20260306190015/. 
  14. ↑ "Spiritual leader Omguru makes acting debut with Hindi short film ‘Mind Game’" (in en). https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/spiritual-leader-omguru-makes-acting-debut-with-hindi-short-film-mind-game/81909113.html. 
  15. ↑ Live, A. B. P. (2025-06-06). "From Pain To Purpose: Omguru’s Journey From Childhood Agony To Championing India’s Disabled" (in en). https://news.abplive.com/states/from-pain-to-purpose-omguru-s-journey-from-childhood-agony-to-championing-india-s-disabled-1777825. 



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