ABOUT US
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The Dharavi Dream Project
हमारा अस्तित्व
The Dharavi Dream Project is India’s first After-School Hip-Hop education programme, empowering under-resourced youth through creative training, mentorship, and real-world platforms.
Born in Dharavi and guided by Hip-Hop values, TDDP nurtures expression, builds confidence, and creates pathways from passion to sustainable careers—locally rooted, globally relevant.
OUR MILESTONES
क्षणों
का समय
December 2013
May 2014
January 2015
January 2015
May 2015
April 2016
January 2018 & 2019
April 2020-2022
April 2023
June 2023
15th August 2023
TDDP conceptualised and staged India’s first Hip-Hop musical production, Dharavi Dreams, featuring original narratives, music, and performances by TDDP student artists—marking a major creative and cultural milestone.
Increased Brand & Corporate Collaborations
TDDP artists performed at corporate events, cultural platforms, and brand-led initiatives, creating real-world exposure and income opportunities for emerging talent.
Formalisation of Artist Wellbeing & Life Skills Support
Introduction of structured mental health support, life skills training, and wellbeing initiatives, recognising the holistic needs of young artists.
2025
TDDP Studios evolved into a fully active creative and production space, supporting music creation, recordings, rehearsals, listening sessions, and collaborative projects.
Scale-Up of Artist Development & Performance Platforms
Regular cyphers, battles, workshops, guest lectures, and artist collaborations became integral to the learning ecosystem, bridging grassroots talent with industry exposure.
Launch & Growth of ‘Hood Hustle’ – TDDP’s Merchandise IP
TDDP expanded into artist-led entrepreneurship through Hood Hustle, creating a sustainable merchandise platform rooted in street culture and creative ownership.
2026
TDDP strengthened partnerships with corporates, foundations, and institutions, aligning its work with education, employability, youth development, mental health, and cultural preservation goals.
Looking Ahead
With strong roots in Dharavi and a proven, scalable model, TDDP continues to work towards national and global expansion, while staying deeply committed to community-led impact and artistic integrity.
Founding Pillars
हमारी
टीम
“The idea of being able to help someone express themselves through the right platform is what motivated me to start this project. Even if we’re able to make a small contribution to the lives of these kids, it will all be worth it.”
Guiding Light Samir Bangara
स्वर्गीय समीर बंगारा
DOLLY RATESHWAR
Vision Keeper & Co-Founder-in-Command (CEO, Co-Founder & Executive Director)
“This has been a wonderful journey and each time our talents achieve something, it makes us all so proud. That feeling of empowering under-resourced creative minds for something they work whole-heartedly is definitely a milestone in the lives of everybody in our team and in line with Samir’s life Philosophy.”
Tejashree Pol
Co-Founder & Strategic Compass (Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director)
“The idea of being able to help someone express themselves through the right platform is what motivated me to come onboard for this project. Even if we’re able to make a small contribution to the lives of the under-resourced talents, it will all be worth it and I will be happy to justify my efforts towards Samir Bangara’s futuristic ambitious vision.”
Avantika Bangara
Culture Catalyst & Non-Executive Guardian (Non-Executive Director)
“Joining the journey of The Dharavi Dream Project feels deeply personal — not just as a Director, but as Samir’s partner in life and vision. TDDP reflects everything he stood for: giving voice to raw, under-resourced talent and creating pathways through purpose and passion. Every milestone our young artists achieve carries forward his legacy of belief — that extraordinary dreams can rise from the most unexpected places.”
Hemant Dhyani (MC Heam)
Voice of the Streets & Creative Mentor-in-Chief (Chief Artist Mentor & Executive Director)
“I began my artistic journey with little support and a lack of guidance. I owe my growth to my failures and the resilience to rise after each setback. With ‘The Dharavi DREAM project – An After School of Hip-Hop,’ we aspire to change this narrative. We’re here to provide emerging under-resourced Hip-Hop talents with the resources, direction, and support they need, so they can learn from our experiences and face fewer hurdles on their path to success.”
Our Evangelists
प्रचारक
A.R. RAHMAN
Grammy and Oscar winning Music Composer
“I want young Indian composers to have skills that will enable them to create their own palette of sounds instead of having to write formulaic music. These kids have so much grounding that they have extraordinary possibilities.”
Shekhar Kapur
Oscar nominated and BAFTA winning Movie Director
“The Dharavi Project is a dream project and this is something which we want to take across India and across the globe. The idea of music and dance is giving hope to people. You can give new life to people, these kids will be going places.”
Advisory Board
हमारे
मार्ग दर्शक
DEVRAJ SANYAL
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group
Dilip Jain
Founder, Djed Foundation
ANKUR TEWARI
Composer and Music Director
Manish Freeman
Neha Singh
Kiran Reddy
Hip-Hop
Community Evangelists
हिप-हॉप
समुदाय के प्रेरक
BADSHAH
RAJAKUMARI
Karan Kanchan
TDDP Talents
प्रतिभा
TDDP’s On-Ground Leadership Team
The backbone of the The Dharavi Dream Project. The team of 3 enthusiastic souls which make us move ahead and achieve success in every step
Asha Gandhi
Chetan Vishwakarma
Kunal Kunchikorve
Trust & Governance Crew
Vaibhav Haldankar
Kavita Joshi
Ethics Navigator & Compliance Head (Company Secretary)