Desi Movers & Shakers
By Sunil Sadarangani
Desi Movers & ShakersSep 13, 2022
Conversation with Soman Chainani Author of NY Times Bestseller 'School for Good and Evil'
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Conversation with actress, producer and media marketing genius, Priyadarshini Roy
Priyadarshini Roy is a powerhouse of talent! She is not only an actor, singer, dancer, model, producer, and four-time pageant queen while preparing for her Bollywood debut in 2022 but also has an M.F.A. in Digital Cinema AND is a Doctoral candidate pursuing her Ph.D. in Strategic Media! Find out more about this blazing-to-success Desi Mover & Shaker here!
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Conversation with Jitin Hingorani - Founder & Festival Director of Dallas-Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival
Jitin Hingorani dons many hats successfully and seamlessly. Founder & Festivals Director of TWO South Asian Film Festivals, he's a man on the go constantly! Find out more about Jitin, and his upcoming DFW South Asian Film Festival (May 20-22, 2022) right here!
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Conversation with Entrepreneur Celeste Durve - A Recent Forbes 30-Under-30 Lister!
Celeste Durve is a Mover & Shaker in the truest sense of the word! Listed in Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneurs, she is the co-founder of the high-end events management company, VIPER. In a matter of 4 years, the company is now valued at $5million and boasts of clients such as Drake, Beyonce, Hulu, Google, and the NFL! Find out more about this very successful lady boss RIGHT HERE!
Conversation with Ritesh Mehta Co-Director of Programming, IFFLA
An insightful conversation with Ritesh Mehta, Co-Director of Programming at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (April 28-May 1, 2022), touching upon this year's exciting line-up of films, what's new, and the importance of South Asian representation in entertainment!
Conversation with Writer and Actor Shawn Parikh
Shawn Parikh is a 2021 NBC Writers On The Verge and is currently a staff writer on NBC. He has guest-starred in hit TV shows such as Cougar Town, Mom, What/If, and Outsourced. Listen in to find out more about his exciting career!
Conversation with Entrepreneur Smita Vasant
Smita Vasant, a multi-faceted entrepreneur in the fashion and food industry, is the founder of LA India Fashion week - an annual event that celebrates and promotes Indian Fashion. She owns a very successful ice-cream brand “Saffron Spot” and is a former Mrs. Asia USA! Listen to this episode to find out more about this powerhouse talent!
Conversation with Filmmaker Savita Singh on her Oscar Nom Qualifying Short Film "Shadow Bird"
Filmmaker Savita Singh sheds light on her journey from an Indian National Award-winning cinematographer to a first-time film director on her short film "Shadow Bird (Sonsi)" which won Best Film at the Bengaluru Short Film Festival, India's only Oscar-qualifying film festival. By virtue of this win, "Shadow Bird" qualified for an Academy nomination in the Best Short Film-Live Action category at the 2022 Oscars!
Conversation with stand-up comic and actress, Mona Shaikh
