Based in Mumbai, Sneha Gautam Karki is Sales Director and Modern Indian Art Specialist at AstaGuru. Joining the auction house in 2012, she has built extensive experience in researching, curating, and valuing modern Indian art. Her work is centred on Indian aesthetics, historical context, and evolving collector trends across domestic and international markets. Sneha has been instrumental in curating modern Indian art auctions and supporting the category's growing demand among collectors both in India and overseas.

Based in Mumbai, Sunny Chandiramani is Sales Director and Modern Indian Art Specialist at AstaGuru. Since joining in 2013, she has developed strong expertise in modern Indian art, market analysis, and collector engagement. Her work reflects a deep understanding of artistic legacy, valuation principles, and market dynamics, enabling her to support informed collecting decisions and engage with the rich heritage of modern Indian painters.

Based in Kolkata, Siddharth Sivakumar is Director of Curation & Artist Relations at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. With over a decade of experience across curatorial practice, research, publishing, and exhibition-making, he works closely with artists, estates, collectors, and institutions across the Indian art ecosystem. Siddharth’s expertise spans Bengal modernism, Santiniketan practices, narrative-driven contemporary art, and artist archives. He works across curatorial strategy, institutional collaborations, artist relations, and strategic sourcing, with a particular focus on historically layered and research-oriented practices emerging from Bengal and Kerala. Prior to joining AstaGuru, Siddharth worked with organisations including Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Gallery Rasa, Bengal Biennale, and Articulate. His experience spans exhibition-making, curatorial research, catalogue writing, publishing, artist engagement, and public programming within the visual arts ecosystem. Siddharth has authored essays and reviews for publications including Art India, The Telegraph, The Wire, Art & Deal, and The Hindu Business Line. His work reflects a sustained engagement with regional modernisms, artist archives, and the evolving relationship between curatorial research and the Indian art market.

Based in Mumbai, Riddhi Gandhi is Deputy Director of Sales & Acquisition at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Art. With over six years of experience, she guides collectors through acquisitions with insight and integrity, curates significant collections, and contributes to the strategic growth of the auction house’s modern and contemporary art segment. Riddhi holds an MA in Luxury Brand Management from Regent’s University London, a background that enhances her holistic approach to art as both cultural heritage and a luxury asset.

Based in Mumbai, Rakshanda Hussain is Deputy Director of Sales and Acquisitions at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Art. As part of the founding team, she brings over a decade of experience as an art specialist, advising seasoned collectors on acquisitions and contributing to the firm’s curatorial and market strategy. Her background in English Literature informs a nuanced understanding of the art world and its evolving narratives.

Based in Mumbai, Ankita Talreja is Deputy Director, Client & Art Advisory at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Art. With nine years at AstaGuru, she is an expert in luxury art consignments for HNI and UHNI collectors, overseeing sourcing and sales for online auctions and private transactions. Ankita is known for building strong relationships with collectors, artists, galleries, and art institutions, offering strategic guidance on portfolio development and acquisitions while conducting regular art valuations to support long-term investment decisions.

Based in Mumbai, Radhika Kerkar is Associate Director, Client Relations at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. With nine years of experience in the art and auction market, she works closely with collectors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across acquisitions, collection development, and cross-border consignments. Radhika specialises in Post-War Indian Modernism, with a focus on modern and contemporary Indian art, postcolonial identity, and transnational artistic exchange. Her expertise spans artist research, market positioning, and advisory across multiple periods and genres within Indian art. As part of AstaGuru’s curatorial and client relations teams, Radhika has contributed to major Masters auctions and significant consignments, including works by Jagdish Swaminathan, Biren De, and N. S. Bendre. She has also been associated with landmark sales involving artists such as M. F. Husain and F. N. Souza, alongside international artists like Damien Hirst and Salvador Dalí as well. Her approach combines scholarship, curatorial understanding, and market insight, with a focus on provenance, collector behaviour, and the growing international visibility of Indian art within the global market.

Based in Mumbai, Aviva Damania is Relationship Manager, Client Relations at AstaGuru. She holds an MSc in Mental Health from the University of London and brings five years of experience in employee wellness and development. With a passion for art and strong networking skills, she is expanding her connections in the world of auction and art.

Based in Mumbai, Forum Mehta is Client Relations Manager at AstaGuru, specialising in Modern Indian Art. With six years of experience across art advisory and interior design, she works closely with collectors on acquisitions and the integration of artworks within residential spaces. Forum focuses on Modern and Contemporary Indian art, including post-Independence movements and both abstract and figurative practices. Her approach combines market understanding with spatial considerations such as scale, placement, and material context, supporting informed acquisition and display. Her experience spans art valuation, advisory, and collector engagement, with a focus on aligning aesthetic sensibilities with collecting objectives. She has contributed to numerous consignments of works by leading modern artists within a short tenure.