ANANDOTSAV 2026
As the word itself suggests, it was an Utsav of Anand (Joy). A joyful occasion for all those Victors who have reversed their diabetes. This celebration is held by Diabetes Free Forever, once a year to celebrate the victory of patients over diabetes.
The 5th Anandotsav of Diabetes Free Forever was celebrated at Siddhi Banquets and Gardens, Pune on 4th April 2026.
The hall was packed with more than 1000 participants comprising of DFF Victors, DFF Legends, DFF Heroes, DFF Diamonds, DFF Mentors and Inspirers, DFF Champions and DFF Little Champs and guests. It was also telecast live on Facebook and YouTube.
At the entrance, all the participants were registered by the DFF Staff with an ID card along with a bag filled with a book of Daily Gratitude Journal, a cap and a gift.
The programme started at 9.00am and concluded at 7.00pm with one hour lunch break. This was a marathon programme arranged by Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni and his team of Diabetes Free Forever. The energy and atmosphere during the entire programme were very high. All the participants remained on their seats till 7.00pm which is commendable. Congratulations to Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni and his team for arranging such a wonderful felicitation programme.
The programme was presented by Ms. Pallavi and it was conducted in Hindi for the benefit the Hindi speaking participants and also all the people attending the programme including those witnessing online.
It started with a Meditation by Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni followed by a presentation by him on the progress of DFF over the years.
Then the felicitation of the Victors commenced with 41 participants (DFF Victors-1) who were escorted through the hall on to the stage, photographed with Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni and made to dance and to collect their certificates. These are the ultimate transformers of their life having achieved remission of diabetes, stoppage or reduction in medications, achieving weight loss and clearing their Glucose Tolerance Test. They are the first timers to the Anandotsav.
Then the guest of honor Mrs.Shivangi Desai made her entry with boxers accompanying her to the stage.
Mrs.Shivangi Desai first honored 45 Victors (DFF Victors 2). These are the ultimate transformers of their life having achieved remission of diabetes, stoppage or reduction in medications, achieving weight loss and clearing their Glucose Tolerance Test. They are the first timers to the Anandotsav.
Next, the founder of Thyroid Free Forever Dr. Chandrashree Kulkarni was invited to the stage to honor the victors of TFF. 47 participants of Thyroid Free Forever were escorted to the stage, photographed with Dr. Chandrashree and Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni and provided with their respective certificates. It was nice to see ladies wearing crowns signifying their accomplishment of gaining victory over thyroid.
Dr. Chandrashree also spoke on this occasion about Thyroid Free Forever, its mission and accomplishments.
Next, a batch of 36 DFF Heroes were escorted to the stage to be felicitated by Mrs.Shivangi. These are the people who have reversed their diabetes for more than 6 months but less than a year and have lost 15 kg or more weight. They are heroes because they look younger and smarter.
Thereafter Mrs.Shivangi spoke at length to the audience about her project Fit Bharat Mission and how it relates to DFF.
Next, Marathi film actor Shri Sankarshan Karhade made a grand entry to the hall.
He felicitated a group of 36 DFF Champions and Performers along with Dr.Bhagyesh Kulkarni. These are true champions having maintained their recovery in diabetes.
Next, Shri Sankarshan felicitated a group of 40 DFF Diamonds, people who have reversed and maintained their diabetes reversal between 1 to 3 years shining brightly like diamonds.
Next, a group of 41 Victors (Victors 3) were felicitated on the stage by Shri Sankarshan Karhade, along with Dr.Bhagyesh Kulkarni and provided their certificates. These are the ultimate transformers of their life having achieved remission of diabetes, stoppage or reduction in medications, achieving weight loss and clearing their Glucose Tolerance Test. They are the first timers to the Anandotsav.
At this stage Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni announced the formal launching of Healthy BMI Forever headed by Smt.Gayatri Kulkarni. He gave brief introduction about this treatment followed by Smt.Gayatri Kulkarni who explained why this Healthy BMI Forever was launched.
Next, Shri Jayant Hudar, a Business Growth Consultant, Speaker and CEO Mentor and Shri Makarand Tillu, Laughter Trainer were invited to the stage to honour a group of Insulin Defeaters and Lil Champs.
Next Shri Makrand Tillu conducted a brief Hasya Yoga session.
Lunch break was announced at 2.30pm for an hour.
Post lunch, the Doctors of DFF were escorted to the stage and were felicitated by Dr.Bhagyesh Kulkarni and Dr.Chandrashree Kulkarni.
Therafter Mr.Yogesh Pawar, Founder of School for Inspirational Leadership and Mentor for MSMEs was invited to the stage to honour the Victors.
Mr.Yogesh Pawar honored a group of 40 Victors (DFF Victors 4). These are the ultimate transformers of their life having achieved remission of diabetes, stoppage or reduction in medications, achieving weight loss and clearing their Glucose Tolerance Test. They are the first timers to the Anandotsav.
Therafter Mr.Yogesh Pawar also honoured 46 DFF Legends. As the name itself suggests these are the legends who have susbtained their diabetes reversal for a longer period.
Mr.Yogesh Pawar spoke briefly on the occasion.
Next Shri Jayant Hudar was invited to the stage to honour a group of 45 of Victors (DFF Victors-5) were escorted to the stage, photographed with Shri Jayant Hudar and Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni and provided with their certificates. These are the ultimate transformers of their life having achieved remission of diabetes, stoppage or reduction in medications, achieving weight loss and clearing their Glucose Tolerance Test. They are the first timers to the Anandotsav.
Next 42 Mentors and Inspirors were escorted to the stage for photograph with Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni and Shri Jayant Hudar. These are the people who have sustained their diabetes for more than 3 years. They have been a great source of inspiration to others.
Next, Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni announced about the formation and admission to DFF Diamond Club. He explained the importance of this Club, the facilities they offer and the membership amount.
At 5.00 pm Mr. Sneh Desai, the Chief Guest was escorted to the stage. Mr. Sneh Desai spoke at length on subjects like Magic of Manifestation, Pyramid of Life, Great achievements in life by outstanding individuals for the benefit of the audience.
He conducted a brief Meditation at the end of his talk.
The programme finally ended with Dr. Bhagyesh Kulkarni thanking the participants, winners, doctors, staff of DFF and all those who made this programme a grand success.