Guneet Monga

Women in Film India, founded by guneet monga Kapoor, returned to Cannes with its second cohort of women filmmakers, expanding global access for Indian talent. The initiative facilitated four producers' participation and marked India's first double representation in the Cannes Impact Lab, fostering mentorship and industry connections.

Sheena Chohan, who has been part of projects such as Sant Tukaram, Ant Story, Ex Mates, The Trial and The Fame Game, has been honoured with the Arts Ambassador Award for Global Artistic and Cultural Impact at the Florida Arts Summit. The recognition celebrates artistes whose work contributes to cultural representation and storytelling across borders. Reacting to the honour, Sheena said she believes cinema has the power to build empathy, shape culture and create meaningful conversations. Apart from her work in films and series across multiple languages, she is also actively involved in human rights education and awareness initiatives.

Director Karthik Subbaraj is set to collaborate with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja for his next Tamil feature film. It will mark the director's 10th film and the composer's 1540th project.

As Tasveer hosted the only official South Asian panel at the Cannes Marché du Film, Co-Founder and Executive Director Rita Meher reflects on a defining moment for the region's storytellers. She discusses why South Asian creators are moving from seeking representation to claiming space, the growing global appeal of Indian regional and independent cinema, and the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Meher also explains why access, not talent, remains the biggest barrier facing filmmakers and how Tasveer is building long-term infrastructure through funding, mentorship and distribution pathways to help creators thrive on the global stage.

Manasi Parekh made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival, representing the Gujarati film industry at the Marche Du Film. She described the experience as "incredible," involving three days of immersion in cinema, networking, and showcasing Gujarati films. Parekh aims to elevate Gujarati cinema onto a global stage, believing in thinking "out of the box" to create universally resonant films.

guneet monga, India's first Oscar-winning producer, shares her journey from personal tragedy to professional triumph. Driven by her father's mindset of abundance and a passion for cinema, she navigated the complexities of film production, building a successful career by focusing on execution and international distribution.

At her alma mater, Bluebells International School, guneet monga recounts the long road to an Oscar

A homemaker's rise from rural East Medinipur to online fame, discussing literature and life, sparked controversy. Accusations of inauthenticity and being an 'industry plant' emerged, but her calm response and subsequent support from industry figures have shifted the narrative. The incident highlights ongoing debates about class, credibility, and intellectual space in India's digital landscape.

Bollywood stars Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana are set to star in the upcoming spy comedy 'Udta Teer', slated for a September 11 release. Additionally, the duo will reunite for 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do', now scheduled for a May 15, 2026 release, with Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh also joining the cast.

guneet monga and her production house Sikhya Entertainment, have signed Umesh Bist, director of Pagglait, for the second time. Having always supported young directors, Guneet and her production house are known for picking offbeat stories and Pagglait (2021) starring Sanya Malhotra was one such success story

Sunday night was a star-studded affair in BTown. Filmmaker guneet monga who would be seen tying the sacred knot with Sunny Kapoor hosted a pre-wedding cocktail party in town.

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and guneet monga's Sikhya Entertainment are set to collaborate on a Hindi remake of the French comedy classic 'The Intouchables'. The film, originally released in 2011, received critical acclaim for its heartfelt story and outstanding performances. Karan Johar expressed excitement about the project, stating that they aim to bring the essence of the original film to Indian audiences while incorporating their cultural sensibilities. Director Collin D'Cunha also shared his enthusiasm for helming the adaptation. Further details about the project are yet to be announced.

Sanya Malhotra has turned a year older today. Wishing the actress on her special day, guneet monga who is the producer of her upcoming film 'Pagglait' wrote a heartwarming note and shared a sweet video of the actress. Looking at it, it surely is one sweet wish that tells us more about how good the artist, Sanya is!

Director Kiran Rao's acclaimed film 'Laapataa Ladies' has been chosen as India's official submission for the Oscars. In response, Academy Award-winning producer guneet monga, known for her work on documentary shorts 'The Elephant Whisperers' and 'Period. End of Sentence' emphasized the importance of selecting films that have U.S. distribution for Oscar consideration.

Producer guneet monga on Monday announced her engagement to fashion entrepreneur Sunny Kapoor. The producer took to Instagram and shared pictures from the engagement ceremony, held in a heritage hotel in Delhi.

Sanya Malhotra's sister, Shagun Malhotra, marked her first Lohri celebration with husband Achin Jain, post their December 2023 wedding. The festivities were captured in joyful pictures shared by Sanya and Oscar-winning producer guneet monga. The vibrant celebration featured Sanya dancing energetically to the dhol beats in a stunning blue suit, exuding the spirit of Lohri. Guneet shared lively images of the celebration, including dancing, laughter, and even a massage session with her husband Sunny Kapoor. The joyous gathering showcased the warmth and happiness of Shagun and Achin's first Lohri together. Guneet expressed gratitude to everyone who celebrated with them, extending Lohri wishes. The pictures also spotlighted Guneet's mother-in-law, Sudesh Ranika, gaining stardom in the friend circle. The celebration reflected the festive fervor and familial bonds during Shagun and Achin's initial Lohri after marriage.

Oscar-winning producer guneet monga was awarded with the second highest civilian French honour by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday in Delhi

Elephant Whisperers director guneet monga had kept a birthday party for her father-in-law a few days back and invited the entire cast of Anupamaa. Guneet further thanked Rupali Ganguly for being so gracious and bringing a personalised birthday cake.

Karan Johar and guneet monga Kapoor praise designer Manish Malhotra, who crafted Guneet's unique corset, saree, and overcoat for the Academy Awards. Guneet's film 'Anuja' is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film and is supported by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling.

Oscar-winning producer guneet monga revealed Shah Rukh Khan as her childhood crush and expressed her desire to work with Aamir Khan, admitting she doesn’t know Salman Khan personally. She ranked their popularity as Shah Rukh, Aamir, then Salman, and picked Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone as a hypothetical Rs 200 crore film’s lead pair.

It's a big win for India as the film 'The Elephant Whisperers' have won the Oscar in the Best Documentary Short film category.

Raghav Juyal, the dancer-actor, auditioned for the role of Fani in the film Kill while shooting for an independent film in Banaras. He impressed the producer , guneet monga, with his audition and was cast in the film. He is also working on another film titled Gyarah Gyarah with the same producer.

TOI has learnt director Vasan Bala and co-producer guneet monga of Peddlers, the only Indian film in the running at Cannes this year, were held up by customs at the Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday.

Karan Johar and guneet monga joins for a new web series titled 'Gyaarah Gyaarah'.

guneet monga is currently on cloud nine after her big win at the Oscars for her documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers'. The producer recently revealed that she also wished to take elephant calves Raghu and Ammu to the 95th Academy Awards.

Dancer-actor Raghav Juyal is gearing up for his second venture with renowned producer guneet monga in the much-anticipated action thriller titled 'Kill'.

Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies" missed the Oscars shortlist for the International Feature Film category. However, the Indian live-action short film "Anuja," addressing child labor and produced by guneet monga Kapoor, has advanced to the next round, showcasing Indian talent on the global stage among 180 competing films.

Producer guneet monga recently tied the knot with Delhi-based entrepreneur Sunny Kapoor. The 39-year-old had been sharing glimpses of her wedding festivities, leading up to the big day on December 12 in Mumbai