Chief Business Officer – Live Events, BookMyShow
Naman Pugalia is the Chief Business Officer – Live Events at BookMyShow, where he leads the platform’s live entertainment experiential division, BookMyShow Live. Since joining in 2021, he has been instrumental in expanding India’s access to global entertainment by curating and scaling international music tours, large-format concerts, and premium live experiences. Known for his strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, Naman has played a key role in evolving BookMyShow from just a ticketing platform to a full-stack entertainment platform and promoter spanning concerts, sports, theatre, and immersive experiences.
Early Career & Music
Naman began his career as part of the founding team at the Unique Identification Authority of India, contributing to the rollout of Aadhaar, the world’s largest identification system. He later worked as a public policy associate at Google, gaining exposure to regulatory frameworks and digital ecosystems at scale. While his early career was not directly rooted in music, these roles equipped him with a strong foundation in systems thinking, governance, and technology – skills that would later inform his approach to building and scaling live entertainment businesses.
Strategic Leadership
At BookMyShow Live, Naman has led the charge in bringing global music experiences to India, driving partnerships with international artists, promoters, and stakeholders to elevate the country’s position on the global touring map. His leadership focuses on creating large-scale, culturally relevant live experiences while also strengthening the commercial backbone of the business. Alongside his corporate role, Naman has demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen by founding ventures like Red Stub Club – a premium members-only community for curated global leisure experiences – and Peppo, a software services firm. His approach blends business strategy with cultural insight, enabling sustainable growth across multiple verticals.
About The Company
BookMyShow is India’s leading entertainment platform, offering ticketing and discovery across movies, live events, sports, and theatre. Its live entertainment experiential division, BookMyShow Live, focuses on producing and curating concerts, international tours, and large-scale experiential events. The platform has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s live entertainment ecosystem by bridging global content with local audiences and creating infrastructure for large-format shows and premium experiences.
Impact & Vision
Naman’s impact lies in his ability to merge global entertainment standards with India’s rapidly evolving audience landscape. By bringing international artists and large-scale productions to Indian audiences, he is actively contributing to the growth of the country’s live entertainment economy. His vision is to establish India as a key destination on the global touring circuit while simultaneously building premium, community-driven experiences for consumers. Through both BookMyShow Live and his entrepreneurial ventures, he continues to push the boundaries of how live entertainment is discovered, experienced, and monetised in India.
