Industrialist
Lyricist
Philantropist
Singer
Sumit Agarwal was born on 24 January 1975 in Kanpur and received his early education at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur. He has completed his graduation from IIT Kanpur, pursuing B.Tech in the Chemical Engineering stream. After graduation, he also received a postgraduate degree with a minor in management (MSc.) from IIT Kanpur. Sumit also pursued a part-time MBA course from Narsee Monjee Institute, Mumbai.
Soon after receiving his degree from the IIT Kanpur, he joined his family business MLA Group of Industries in Kanpur. Within his initial days of working at the MLA Group of Industries, he won business from a few respectable companies like Godrej, UNILEVER group, Asian Paints, etc.
At present, Sumit Agarwal is leading the MLA Group of Industries with his complete dedication, as the managing director of the company
I try to create soulful music that can reach my audience's hearts. Each song that I write, compose and sing is based on some feelings that I have actually experienced at some point in life or the other. Hence I am sure you will identify with it. I also script, produce and direct my music videos. I try to make them meaningful and motivational.
My first novel titled "The Four Patriots" will be published by Rupa publication. This book is about four young men, who win back the lost pride of the country in a unique way that makes you fall in love with your country all over again. It is a story about friendship, faith and courage replete with romance and patriotism. It is a racy contemporary thriller sure to give you goosebumps.
We manufacture chemicals in our five manufacturing units located in Kanpur. Our products with unique attributes are developed by our in-house R & D and exported to around 43 countries. We have positioned our brands internationally against the best in the world.
I started PRERNA in 2007 with a group of friends and employees and started working on primary education for underprivileged children, the future citizens of India. With time we evolved and today we manage 6 adopted government primary schools, trying to improve the level of education and all-around development of children.
Sumit Agarwal is a talented music composer, lyricist, music director, and singer. He has over 150 original compositions which are available to the industry. His youtube channel which has over 30 music videos produced by his brand - Out of the Box Pictures has an excellent subscriber base and viewership. His most popular song - Papa ki Gudiya, based on a father-daughter relationship has around a million views.
O Maula Lehza Papa ki gudiyaA movie named Sai vs I which was produced by Kollywood Academy was really praised by the public for its music. The touching music was given by Sumit who worked as the Music Director in this movie.
His band SUMIT is greatly admired by young people, in which he is the lead vocalist. He is planning to organize band concerts on a big platform very soon.
Sumit Agarwal is also a skillful writer. Being inspired by the country, its dignity, and its development, Sumit’s writing work has always been incorporating these valuable elements. His famous novel “The Four Patriots” is the perfect combination of these qualities. The novel portrays the intention to inspire the youth of the nation to get back our pride. The number one publication house in India, Rupa Publications had published this extraordinary patriotic novel.
As soon as the book was on the market, it became an Amazon and Rupa Bestseller. In response to the immense love and support shown by his readers to his work Sumit is planning to launch his next literary work, “ War of Brotherhoods” by the end of this year. This novel portrays a story about international terrorism and the arms race. His third novel about the Bawariya gang is on the cards and will be published next year.
Sumit has always been trying his best to bring some positive improvements to society. As a result, the NGO, PRERNA was formed, whose main intention is to build a stronger India. PRERNA is now managing 7 adopted government schools with the goal of providing excellent education similar to that provided in private schools. Some more projects like Satvik Roti Rolls, MLA Green Kanpur, and MLA City Tours are being operated under the PRERNA. MLA Green Kanpur is a project of the MLA Group whose main objective is to promote Kanpur's urban greenery. Satvik Roti Rolls is a nonprofit initiative by MLA Group which has a current target of distributing 1500 stuffed Roti Rolls around the city regularly and growing.
He is also an active member of many organizations like the Merchants Chamber of Commerce, PIA, IIA, Parivartan, TIE-UP, etc.
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