Born in 1938 at Mumbai, Smt. Bharati Parikh hails from a noble and cultured family, which has made immense contributions in the sphere of education and religious activities in the society.

Smt Bharatiben started pursuing her interests in music and dance from a very young age. This passion for music was to be the basis of her involvement with Saptak and she continues to take an active interest its activities and programmes.

Smt Bharati Parikh is also associated with several other organisations. She joined Ahmedabad North Junior Chamber and was a chartered member of Inner Will Club of Ahmedabad South and became its office bearer at the district level.

Keenly interested in social service and service to humanity, a trait that she inherited from her father, Bharatiben is associated with Gujarat Sarvar Mandal ' an institution, which helps poor and needy patients.

For over 35 years Smt Bharati Parikh has been actively associated with Ahmedabad Cancer Society and has offered her services in various avenues in the institution. At present she is a Treasurer in the executive committee.