Guneet Monga is an acclaimed Indian film producer. |
She is known for co-founding Sikha Entertainment and Indian Rising Women. |
Monga gained global recognition in March 2023 for winning an Oscar for producing the documentary film "The Elephant Whisperers" in 2022. |
Her career began as an intern on the French-German film "Valley of Flowers" in 2004. |
In 2006, she joined Sepia Entertainment as a production coordinator, working on the film "Partition" (2007). |
Monga co-founded Sikhya Entertainment in April 2008, producing films like "The Lunchbox" and "Masaan." |
Her works include co-productions like "The Lunchbox" (2013) and "Monsoon Shootout" (2013) showcased at the Cannes Film Festival 2013. |
She served as CEO of Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. and produced films like "Gangs of Wasseypur" (2012). |
Guneet Monga's award-winning film "The Elephant Whisperers" premiered on Netflix in December 2022. |
She is a BAFTA nominee and one of the first Indian producers in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. |
Monga overcame age and gender biases in her career by portraying herself as older and more experienced. |
Before her filmmaking career, she worked in various roles like DJ, insurance agent, and rally car driver. |