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Indian spiritual leader (born 1977)
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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]
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| Born | 8 February 1977 |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Organization(s) | Omkar Foundation Trust, AIFF |
| Honors | Rashtriya Puraskar 2016 |
| Website | omguruswami |
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.
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.[4][5]
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.[6][7] 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.[8] In March 2026, a Mantra Therapy Darbar held in Rajkot attracted more than 750 attendees who participated in the spiritual experience.[9]
Filmography
Honours
Omguru received the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in 2016[14]