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Pratyusha Gupta is an Indian filmmaker and alumna of the London Film School, whose work explores themes of identity, gen...
10/07/2025

Pratyusha Gupta is an Indian filmmaker and alumna of the London Film School, whose work explores themes of identity, gender, class, and religion. With over six years of experience in documentary, television, and advertising in Mumbai, she brings a realistic yet poetic style to storytelling, focusing on strong, honest characters. Her short film Asylum was commissioned by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, while Oysters, starring Radhika Apte, was commissioned by Film London and the BFI Network, screening at the East End and Underwire Film Festivals in 2017. Her debut short, Safar, won the Audience Award for Best Short at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and at Stuttgart in 2015. Pratyusha has also worked as a freelance 1st AD on Leena Yadav’s Parched and on various features, shorts, and TV dramas across India and the UK. She was selected for the BFI Network x BAFTA Crew program in 2018 and Directors UK Inspire Mentorship in 2019. Now based in Mumbai, she is developing her debut feature as a writer/director and co-creating an original show with a prominent Indian writer.

Alankrita Shrivastava is a writer-director redefining Indian cinema through stories that centre on women’s desires, dile...
08/07/2025

Alankrita Shrivastava is a writer-director redefining Indian cinema through stories that centre on women’s desires, dilemmas, and defiance. From the trailblazing Lipstick Under My Burkha to the tender rebellion of Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, her work challenges patriarchy with raw honesty and radical empathy. Whether in Bombay Begums or Made in Heaven, Alankrita crafts intimate, inclusive narratives that reflect society while reshaping it. With several shows and films in development, her cinematic voice continues to challenge, provoke, and push Indian storytelling into bold, uncharted territory.

Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) is a vibrant Hindi sports-comedy drama featuring Aamir Khan as Gulshan, a grumpy basketball co...
04/07/2025

Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) is a vibrant Hindi sports-comedy drama featuring Aamir Khan as Gulshan, a grumpy basketball coach sentenced to community service after a DUI. Tasked with training a diverse team of neurodivergent players, the film explores themes of inclusion, empathy, and transformation, delivering a heartfelt and humorous take on how outsiders can teach us what it means to truly belong.

Directed by R. S. Prasanna, best known for Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), the film marks his continuation of blending meaningful social narratives with comedy. Prasanna brings a light yet thoughtful touch to this spiritual successor of Taare Zameen Par, weaving together emotional resonance and sportsmanship in a refreshing manner .

The film premiered theatrically on 20 June 2025 and is playing successfully in theatres across India.

Actors – Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Brijendra Kala, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.

Director – R. S. Prasanna

Writer – Divy Nidhi Sharma

Producers – Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, Ravi Bhagchandka

Sandeep Narayan is a celebrated Carnatic musician, known for his melodious voice, intricate renditions, and deeply emoti...
02/07/2025

Sandeep Narayan is a celebrated Carnatic musician, known for his melodious voice, intricate renditions, and deeply emotive performances.

Though he was born in Los Angeles, California, Sandeep went against the norms and moved from America to India in 2006, to pursue his dream of being a musician full time. His reverse migration was a first of its kind for an aspiring artist in Carnatic Music.

In 2019, the Government of India’s Sangeet Natak Akademi awarded Sandeep with the prestigious title, “Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar.” He is also the recipient of the titles “Isai Peroli” from Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai, and “Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani” from Sri Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, and was named 2024’s “Artiste of the Year” by the Shrinivas Institute of World Musique, in memory of the late Mandolin Shrinivas. Sandeep was also nominated for a **Juno Award** (Canada), for the EP *Arul* with Yanchan Produced in March, 2025.

Sandeep's musical journey began at the age of four under the guidance of his mother, Smt. Shubha Narayan, in Cerritos, California. He later received advanced training from esteemed gurus like Shri KS Krishnamurthi and Shri Sanjay Subrahmanyan.

Over the years, he has captivated audiences worldwide, performing in regions such as the USA, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. As a dedicated music educator, he continues to inspire and mentor students globally in the art of Carnatic music. Today, Sandeep serves as a cultural bridge, connecting traditional Indian music with global audiences.

Devashish Makhija () is a Mumbai-based writer-director and author celebrated for his socially charged cinema. His latest...
30/06/2025

Devashish Makhija () is a Mumbai-based writer-director and author celebrated for his socially charged cinema. His latest feature, Joram (2023), is a gripping Hindi-language survival thriller written and directed by him, produced under Zee Studios () in collaboration with his own banner, MakhijaFilm ().

Starring Manoj Bajpayee (.manoj) alongside Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (), Tannishtha Chatterjee (), and Smita Tambe (), the film tells the intense story of Dasru, a migrant labourer fleeing Mumbai with his infant daughter after his wife’s murder, only to return to tribal lands in Jharkhand where a violent manhunt unfolds.

Released theatrically on 8 December 2023, Joram premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and was subsequently screened at major international festivals including Sydney, Durban, Busan, and Chicago. Critics praised its taut editing, searing performances—especially by Bajpayee and Ayyub—and its unflinching take on themes like tribal displacement and state violence. The Guardian () awarded the film four stars, calling it a gritty and powerful survival thriller.

At the 69th Filmfare Awards (), Devashish Makhija received Best Film (Critics) and Best Story for Joram, cementing his status as one of India’s most daring and distinct cinematic voices.

Earlier in his career, Makhija also wrote and directed acclaimed films such as Ajji, Bhonsle, and a string of award-winning shorts, alongside publishing bestselling books and story collections.

Joram is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video ().

Photographs by: Supreet Sapkal and Punit Reddy.

Nisha Phatak serves as a Creative Strategist at Ralph India, a partnership between Tulsea and Ralph. In this role, she l...
26/06/2025

Nisha Phatak serves as a Creative Strategist at Ralph India, a partnership between Tulsea and Ralph. In this role, she leads the development of culturally resonant campaigns for film, streaming, and brand clients. Her work involves translating client briefs into sharp strategies, stories, and social content that give brands and titles a distinct voice and personality.Nisha’s approach is rooted in the belief that the best content doesn’t just demand attention, it earns it. She specialises in creating work that connects rather than distracts, using cultural insight, creative instinct, and narrative clarity to shape campaigns that feel alive and present. Whether she’s defining a brand’s tone or crafting a title's launch narrative, her work bridges the worlds of storytelling and strategy.

Asked how her identity informs her work, Nisha puts it plainly:

"Transness for me means there’s no time for mediocrity. No patience for empty aesthetics. No tolerance for hollow words. When you’ve had to rebuild yourself from scratch, you develop a high bar for clarity, for meaning, and for authenticity. To be trans is to be fluent in subtext, survival, and style. That fluency shapes everything I do - it taught me to ask better questions, and demand better answers."

With a background in animation and talent management, Nisha brings a multidisciplinary lens to her work. At Tulsea, she has contributed to the career development of writers, directors, producers and animators across film, television, and digital media. Her foundation in both representation and creative strategy enables her to work fluidly across teams and formats, aligning content with culture and creators with opportunity.

In a media landscape defined by noise and novelty, Nisha Phatak stands out as a thoughtful and versatile creative, committed to helping ideas land with clarity, impact, and lasting resonance.

Vishnu () is an Indian screenwriter and content creator with over 14 years of experience spanning advertising, digital m...
24/06/2025

Vishnu () is an Indian screenwriter and content creator with over 14 years of experience spanning advertising, digital media, and long-format storytelling. He began his career in advertising and went on to serve as Creative Director at two of India’s leading digital publishing platforms - ScoopWhoop () and Culture Machine. During his tenure, he led the writers’ room and oversaw the creation of more than 60 sketch comedy videos, which collectively garnered over 150 million views on YouTube (). He also wrote the short film Why We Love Adjusting for Being Indian.

In 2020, Vishnu transitioned into long-format fiction. He is the co-creator and head writer of Dabba Cartel, the superhit Netflix series produced by Excel Entertainment. A high-octane drama centered on housewives secretly running a drug distribution network, the series features Shabana Azmi (), Anjali Anand (), Shalini Pandey (), Jyothika, Nimisha Sajayan ().

Currently, he is co-writing a feature film and simultaneously working on an action drama series for Amazon Prime Video (). Alongside these collaborations, Vishnu continues to develop his own original features and series, further establishing his voice in contemporary Indian storytelling

21/06/2025

Guneet Singh Sodhi, an actor hailing from Chandigarh, Punjab, began his journey in the arts at a young age. His Bollywood debut came with Love Aaj Kal 2, followed by a role in Laal Singh Chaddha. Most recently, he portrayed Harman Satija in Dharma Productions’ Bad Newz. Guneet has also appeared in a range of commercials for major brands such as Fair & Handsome, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Paytm. He featured alongside Dhvani Bhanushali in the music video Preet, released by Hitz Music.

Deeply passionate about the performing arts, Guneet's interest in acting was sparked during his school years and nurtured through active participation in theatre. This creative pursuit expanded into other forms of expression, including rapping, stand-up comedy, and poetry. In college, he joined the theatre group Aghaz, where he further refined his acting abilities and began writing poetry, driven by his evolving artistic sensibilities. With a genuine passion for storytelling and an undeniable love for acting, Guneet is slowly shaping a promising path in the industry.

This Pride Month, we celebrate global changemakers and storytellers from the trans gender community. Among them is our o...
16/06/2025

This Pride Month, we celebrate global changemakers and storytellers from the trans gender community. Among them is our own Gazal Dhaliwal — the only trans creator to bring a non-English Netflix Original to life. As a writer and creator, Gazal tells deeply authentic stories that transcend borders, barriers, and language. She is living proof that courage and creativity can rewrite narratives — not just on screen, but in society.

Disha is a contemporary Indian writer and director known for her thoughtful and socially driven storytelling. She contri...
07/06/2025

Disha is a contemporary Indian writer and director known for her thoughtful and socially driven storytelling. She contributed to the additional screenplay of Konkona Sen Sharma’s () acclaimed directorial debut, A Death in the Gunj, and co-wrote and associate directed Paanipath (2017), Jai Mehta’s debut short commissioned by National Geographic () and presented by Hansal Mehta.

Her work as director-editor on Bombay 70 (2015) earned her the Silver Gateway of India Award for Best Short Film, while Meet The Voice (2017) won Best Short Documentary. She also directed Main Hoon Team Balika (2017), funded by the Sundance Institute and the Skoll Foundation (.foundation) - used widely across India to advocate for girls’ education.

Disha directed a vibrant music video for Maati Baani () and went on to write and direct Shimmy (2021), starring Pratik Gandhi () and produced by Sikhya Entertainment (). Released on Amazon Mini TV (), Shimmy received critical acclaim and awards across the short film circuit.

She co-directed episodes of Amazon Prime’s Cinema Marte Dum Tak (2023) alongside Vasan Bala (), and was associate director on Konkona Sen Sharma’s The Mirror in Netflix’s Lust Stories 2. Disha is currently developing her debut feature with MacGuffin Pictures () and will co-direct Season 2 of a major upcoming series.

Stolen is a gripping social thriller that follows two urban brothers who witness a baby being kidnapped from a destitute...
05/06/2025

Stolen is a gripping social thriller that follows two urban brothers who witness a baby being kidnapped from a destitute mother at a rural railway station. What begins as a chance encounter propels them into a perilous journey through India’s unforgiving hinterlands, challenging their perceptions of class, morality, and humanity.

Directed and co-written by Karan Tejpal, Stolen marks his directorial debut. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2023, where it received a standing ovation and later screened at the BFI London Film Festival. The film has won multiple awards, including Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival . 

Stolen is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Add it to your watchlist for the weekend!

Directed by: Karan Tejpal

Starring: Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan, Mia Maelzer, Harish Khanna, Sahidur Rahaman

Produced by: Gaurav Dhingra

Written by: Karan Tejpal, Gaurav Dhingra, Swapnil Salkar Agadbumb

Executive Producers: Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Nikkhil Advani, Vikramaditya Motwane

Vaibhav Chavan is the Founder, CEO, and Game Director at underDOGS Gaming Studio, with over 17 years of experience in th...
28/05/2025

Vaibhav Chavan is the Founder, CEO, and Game Director at underDOGS Gaming Studio, with over 17 years of experience in the gaming industry. His journey has seen him evolve from game designer and producer to entrepreneur, building a gaming business in India. For the past 13 years, he has been leading underDOGS, following impactful roles at major companies like Disney, Indiagames, Games2win, and Hungama.

Vaibhav gained national recognition after winning Sony PlayStation's India Hero Project. He is currently developing Mukti, an indie exploration game for PlayStation 5 and PC, further establishing his creative vision in the global gaming space.

Passionate about giving back to the community, Vaibhav has mentored over 30,000 aspiring game developers through his active presence on YouTube and LinkedIn. He is widely respected not only for his contributions to game development but also for his insights into entrepreneurship and personal branding. As a subject matter expert, he continues to inspire and guide the next generation of creators.

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