Jay Patel is an Indian American investor and philanthropist who focuses on solving problems through innovation and entrepreneurship. Apart from all the wonderful things that he does in the corporate space, he is also a learned and skilled actor and that has certainly been proven meticulously with his impeccable work in the recently-released film ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’. Alongside Randeep Hooda, Jay played a pivotal role of Shyamji Krishna Varma in the film and the way with which he got into the depth of the character is truly admirable. His performance doesn’t only highlight the forgotten patriot Shyamji Krishna Varma once again but also proves that as an actor, he’s a chameleon who can truly change its avatar as per the narrative and requirement. His captivating performance has been lauded in the film and well, to establish your own niche in a film alongside an actor or Randeep Hooda’s calibre is no easy task. However, all thanks to Patel’s brilliance and the maverick that he is in his art, he could do that with perfection. Regarding all the love and humongous appreciation that’s coming his way, a thrilled, excited and humbled Jay Patel shares a thanksgiving message for his audience and we quote,
“Well, this was quite an emotional rollercoaster ride for me. This journey was all about hard-work, dedication, sacrifice with a profound sense of purpose. It was an intriguing journey for me about self-discovery and a lot more. While playing this character, I was totally humbled by all the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and this serves as a poignant reminder of the impact that they have had on us with their legacy. As an artiste, I wanted to bring in unparalleled depth and authenticity into my portrayal without turning into any any form of caricature. The fact that this has been realised by the audience is my biggest victory as an artiste. I am truly touched with the response and it melts my heart all the way more. Such kinds of appreciation inspire me to work harder on my craft to become a better version of myself. I am a people’s actor and that’s what I have always been and will be. Thank you so much to everyone. Thrilled and humbled beyond ways words could express.”
To tell you all a little more about Jay Patel, he is also proactively involved in the corporate space as a visionary and inspiration for many. At present, he is engaged in a number of projects, including leading DTV Motor Corporation. He actively invests in and supports entrepreneurs who are pursuing ambitious goals by developing breakthrough technologies. One of Jay’s passion projects, as a philanthropist, alongside his brother Paresh Ghelani, is the XPRIZE Foundation, a leading platform in the world for addressing grand challenges through incentive prizes. Other notable leaders in XPRIZE include Larry Page, Ratan Tata, Peter Diamond, Robert Weiss, Anousheh Ansari, and James Cameron. They have also expanded the XPRIZE Foundation to India to tackle the country’s greatest challenges in areas such as health, sanitation, women’s safety, access to clean water, and waste management. Jay has successfully co-founded 2020 LLC, employing numerous people and providing the US government with advanced technology in the fields of education, defense, and healthcare. This company was later acquired by a private equity firm. Due to his passion for art and creativity, Jay has also produced a non-commercial Hollywood film titled ‘I’m Gonna Tell God Everything,’ depicting the plight of children and women who are often the worst victims of wars. Additionally, On the work front, Jay Patel is set to continue the good run and will be having many more interesting projects going forward, the announcements of which will happen as per the ideal timelines. Stay tuned for more updates.
