Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh
| Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh | |
|---|---|
Managing Director, KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd & Founder, Harmony Hearts | Mumbai | |
| Born | 25 July 1960 |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Industrialist, Managing Director, Professional Singer, Musical Event Organiser, Social Worker |
| Known for | KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd, Harmony Hearts Musical Group, 40+ Years Industrial Experience, 65+ Blood Donations, London Book of World Records 2023 |
| Companies | KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd; Harmony Hearts Musical Group |
| City | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Business Experience | 40+ Years |
| Music Experience | 15+ Years |
| Website | hemantparekh.in |
Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh is an Indian industrialist, professional singer, musical event organiser and social worker based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Born on 25 July 1960, he is the Managing Director of KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd — a precision industrial valve manufacturing company — and the Founder of Harmony Hearts — a musical group that has been entertaining audiences at corporate events, weddings and stage shows for over 15 years. With over 40 years of experience in industrial valve manufacturing and a parallel career as a recognised and award-winning singer, Hemant Parekh is a uniquely multifaceted personality — excelling simultaneously in the worlds of heavy industry and performing arts. He has donated more than 65 bottles of blood as part of his social commitment and has received 25+ prestigious national and international awards across business and music — including the London Book of World Records (2023), the Magic Book of Record Lifetime Achievement Award, the India 5000 Best MSME Award 2022 and the Karaoke Rockstar 2025 — 1st Rank.
Background
Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh was born on 25 July 1960 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He has built two remarkable and parallel careers over four decades — one in precision industrial manufacturing and one in music and performing arts — demonstrating an extraordinary breadth of talent, passion and commitment. His life reflects the belief that professional excellence and creative expression can coexist and enrich each other — and that a truly fulfilled life is one that serves both industry and art.
Beyond his business and musical achievements, he is deeply committed to social welfare — particularly through blood donation — having contributed over 65 bottles of blood to date, making him one of the most dedicated blood donors in Mumbai.
Business Career
KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd — Managing Director
Hemant Parekh is the Managing Director of KHD Valves Automation Pvt Ltd — a Mumbai-based company specialising in the precision manufacturing of industrial valves. With over 40 years of experience in the industrial sector, the company has established itself as a trusted and reliable name in valve manufacturing — serving corporate clients and industrial end-users across India.
KHD Valves Automation is known for manufacturing high-quality "fit and forget" valves — products engineered to ensure zero operational issues and long-term, trouble-free performance. This philosophy of delivering reliable, precision-engineered solutions has made the company a preferred partner for industrial clients who demand consistency, quality and zero downtime.
Hemant Parekh's business vision is to continue delivering trouble-free industrial valve solutions — building on four decades of manufacturing excellence to serve India's growing industrial sector with the highest standards of product quality and customer service.
Musical Career
Harmony Hearts — Founder
Beyond the world of industrial manufacturing, Hemant Parekh is also a professional singer and musical event organiser — and the Founder of Harmony Hearts, a musical group based in Mumbai. Active for over 15 years, Harmony Hearts is known for delivering high-quality performances of classic and modern songs at corporate events, weddings and stage shows — building its reputation entirely through word-of-mouth and repeat performances.
Hemant Parekh's musical journey has been celebrated and recognised at the highest national and international levels — including three consecutive 1st Rank victories at major Indian music competitions in 2025:
- Karaoke Rockstar 2025 — 1st Rank
- Awaaz Bharat Ki 2025 — 1st Rank
- Indian Melody Express 2025 — 1st Rank
He has also been recognised as Voice of the Year on India's Biggest TV Reality Talent Show — a national platform that celebrates the finest singing talent in the country.
His musical vision is to expand Harmony Hearts' reach — continuing to bring joy and quality music to audiences across India through live performances, stage shows and community events.
Social Work
Blood Donation
Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh is a committed social worker whose most remarkable contribution is his extraordinary dedication to blood donation. He has donated more than 65 bottles of blood — a lifesaving act of service that reflects his deep compassion and commitment to the welfare of his fellow citizens. In recognition of this extraordinary social contribution, he received the International Glory Award 2026 for Blood Donation Contribution.
Awards and Recognition
Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh has received more than 25 prestigious national and international awards across business excellence, music and social service:
Business Awards
- India 5000 Best MSME Award 2022 — For Quality Excellence
- Achievers Brand Icon Award 2023 — Most Trusted Manufacturer and Supplier (Valve Fittings)
- Best Valve Manufacturer in Mumbai — 2023 and 2024
- Brand Icon of the Year 2023 — Industrial Valves
- Vishwa Ratna Sammaan 2024
- International Pride Award 2024
- Global Lifetime Achievement Award — Velocity Organisation (2025)
- Excellence in Business Leadership Award 2026 — Tretayug Foundation
Music, Social and Record Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award — Magic Book of Record
- Lifetime Achievement Award — London Book of World Records (2023)
- Bravo International Book of World Records (2023–24)
- OMG Book of Records — Multi Talented Personality Award
- Gyan Uday Foundation — Indian Icon Award 2023
- International Icon Award 2023 — Singing Excellence
- Bharat Seva Puraskar 2024
- Prestigious Book of World Records 2024
- Voice of the Year — India's Biggest TV Reality Talent Show
- Karaoke Rockstar 2025 — 1st Rank
- Awaaz Bharat Ki 2025 — 1st Rank
- Indian Melody Express 2025 — 1st Rank
- Subhash Chandra Bose National Icon Award 2026
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Legacy Award 2026
- Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2026
- International Glory Award 2026 — Blood Donation Contribution
Vision and Goals
Hemant Kanaiyalal Parekh's dual vision reflects the two great passions of his life:
In business, his vision is to continue delivering precision-engineered, trouble-free industrial valve solutions — building on four decades of manufacturing excellence and expanding KHD Valves Automation's reputation as India's most trusted valve manufacturer.
In music, his vision is to expand Harmony Hearts through the power of quality performance, word-of-mouth reputation and the genuine joy of live music — reaching more audiences, performing at more stages and continuing to bring the timeless gift of music to people across India.
And through it all — his commitment to social service, blood donation and community welfare remains an inseparable part of who he is.
Online Presence
- Website — hemantparekh.in
- Instagram — hemant_parekh_singer
- Facebook — ItsHPSinger
- LinkedIn — Hemant Parekh
- YouTube — Hemant Parekh
