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Namit Dass
Namit Das is an Indian actor known for his distinctive presence across film, television, and digital platforms. Coming from a family deeply rooted in music, he built his artistic foundation through early exposure to performance and training in classical singing. His journey began on stage, where he honed his craft through a wide range of theatrical productions before expanding into screen acting.
Rajit Kewal Kapur
Rajit Kapur, born in Amritsar, Punjab, India, is a highly respected Indian film and television actor known for his powerful and nuanced performances. With a career spanning over three decades, Rajit Kapoor has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and theater.
Indira Tiwari
Indira Tiwari is an Indian film and theatre actress from the city of Bhopal. She made her first screen appearances as a teenager in the films Peepli Live (2010) and director Prakash Jha’s Aarakshan (2011). She made her feature film debut with Suman Mukhopadhyay’s Nazarband (2019), followed by the Netflix Original film Serious Men (2020), directed by Sudhir Mishra, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). She was most recently seen in Bastar: The Naxal Story (2024), and in the short films Rubaru (2024) and Ghotul (2025) for UNAIDS. She plays the lead role in Spying Stars (2025), directed by Caméra d’Or‑winning filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, which had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.
All her films have screened at prestigious festivals worldwide, and she is known for her grounded, commanding performances across both mainstream and independent cinema.
Sukant Goel
An Indian actor, Sukant Goel is noted for his work in Bollywood cinema. Having started his acting career with a supporting role in the short film titled A Night with the Suspects (2012), he subsequently starred in a lead role in a short film titled The Clock (2014), before eventually making his debut on the silver screen with Kapoor & Sons (2016). His 2017 release includes Ribbon, a Hindi comedy-drama film starring Sumeet Vyas and Kalki Koechlin.
Anshuman Jha
Anshuman Jha is an Indian Film & Theatre Actor based out of Mumbai. He is best known for his work in his debut Feature Film “Love, Sex Aur Dhokha” as the protagonist Rahul & the 2014 Political Satire “Yeh hai Bakrapur”. He was rated as one of the Top 10 Bollywood Actors of 2010 by Rediff.com.
His body of work on stage is impressive. He made his professional stage debut at age 14 at Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre in a play titled “Jhagrapoor”. He has over the years worked with many Indian Theatre Directors such as Quasar Padamsee, Jaimini Pathak, Joy Fernandes, amongst others. He represented India at the Contact World Theatre Festival at Manchester in 2010 in a Devised Production “Dirty Talk”. He specializes in physical Theatre & is also a trained dancer.
Nilesh Maniyar
Nilesh Maniyar is a Director, Writer & Producer.
His latest work as director is the documentary ” Black Sunshine Baby “, that released worldwide on Netflix in 2023.
In 2022 , he wrote ” Raat Rani” , first story of Modern Love Mumbai from Amazon Prime Video.
He was the Writer and Executive Producer on The Sky is Pink.
His first adventure as Co writer, Co Director and Producer was the 2014 feature film Margarita, With a Straw which played in over 150 film festivals and won over 50 awards internationally, including at TIFF in 2014, where it won the NETPAC Jury award for Best Asian Film.
Nidhi Saxena
Nidhi Saxena is the founder of Forest Flower Films, a production company dedicated to creating thought-provoking and visually compelling cinema that explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships, particularly through a female gaze. Trained as a painter and sculptor, Nidhi’s background in the fine arts profoundly influences her cinematic storytelling, allowing her to craft films that are both visually evocative and emotionally immersive.
Hemant Gaba
Hemant Gaba is a National Award-winning filmmaker and has worked across formats – Feature, Short and Episodic in both fiction and documentary.
He has directed Fireflies Parth Aur Jugnu – a ZEE5 Original (2023), An Engineered Dream (Feature Documentary, 2018), Super Girl (Short, 2015), Japan In Nagaland (TV Documentary, 2015), Shuttlecock Boys (Narrative Feature, 2012) etc.
Lawrence Dcunha
Lawrence Dcunha is an accomplished cinematographer with 20+ years of experience known for his exceptional ability to craft visually compelling narratives across commercials, feature films, and digital content. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of lighting and composition, he has worked with top brands and directors in the industry, earning a reputation for delivering stunning visuals that enhance storytelling. His work continues to push creative boundaries, making him a standout talent in the Indian film industry
Vijay Vikram Singh
Vijay Vikram Singh is an Indian voice-over artist and actor. He is the narrator of the Indian television series Bigg Boss, as well as numerous other reality shows, and advertisements. He made his acting debut with The Family Man in 2019 and also acted in Mirzapur 2 and Breathe 2. Vijay played the character of Commodore Chintamani Sharma in the Special Ops 1.5 on Hotstar.
Rohit Chawla
Rohit Chawla is an artist and thought leader whose lens has long captured the pulse of contemporary India. Celebrated as one of the country’s foremost photographers, Rohit’s imagery blends artistic intuition , political activism , portraiture into a fine art aesthetic. Rohit’s career began in the world of advertising, where he spent nearly two decades at JWT, rising to the role of National Film Chief and Creative Director. Further expanding his footprint was his editorial tenure as Creative Director at India Today and Open magazine & which saw him conceptualize and photograph over 400 covers, each a bold testament to his signature visual storytelling. Rohit today runs his own design and film production company and has recently joined NDTV as creative director with a special focus on art based programming.
Dhiman Karmakar
An alumnus of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Dhiman Karmakar has excelled as a sound designer and production sound mixer for documentaries, fiction films, and TV series. With over 14 years of experience in the Indian film industry, his portfolio includes doing sound design for Imtiaz Ali’s Amar Singh Chamkila and being one of the production sound mixers for Nisha Pahuja’s Oscar-nominated documentary To Kill A Tiger.
Nitin Baid
Nitin Baid is a National Award–winning Indian film editor celebrated for his nuanced, character-driven storytelling and rhythmic precision. He gained widespread recognition for editing Gully Boy, where his dynamic cuts and musical pacing captured Mumbai’s underground hip-hop energy, earning him the National Film Award for Best Editing.
Adarsh Sasi Nair
Adarsh Nair, a film-maker, writer, and cinematographer who works at the intersection of storytelling, cinema, and emerging AI tools. He has directed a mythological fiction short film, Devathma Prakatyati, and a romantic tragedy, Echoes in the Silence, exploring emotions, symbolism, and visual language through compact narratives. Adarsh has also collaborated selectively with brands and storytelling platforms, helping them craft powerful short-format stories for digital channels. Through video production and AI film-making induced animation, his work has generated thousands to lakhs of views on social media using micro-sized films that prioritize impact over length.
Kapil Tanwar
Emerging from a humble background, Kapil Tanwar is a self-taught filmmaker whose journey embodies resilience, grit, and determination. With over a decade of experience as a Chief AD and Line Producer, he has contributed to acclaimed films such as Kadvi Hawa, Halkaa, Mili, and international projects with Rishi Kapoor and Vinay Pathak. Known for his keen eye and natural leadership, he now marks his directorial debut with Ru Ba Ru, a film that reflects his blend of discipline and authenticity. His path stands as a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of storytelling.
Anvita Gupta
Anvita Gupta is an India- and Singapore-based actor, writer, and producer passionate about bold, meaningful storytelling. Her credits span platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and ZEE5, with roles in 4 More Shots Please, Paatal Lok, Before Life After Death, Tashi, and Lizard on the Wall. She was second unit AD on Bin Bulaaye and Bayaar, where she also styled costumes and handled VFX. In 2024, she launched SHADAM FILMS, debuting as a producer with RU BA RU, now on the festival circuit. She’s currently developing multiple features and documentaries under her banner, driven by deep creative intent.
Snigdha Rao
An alumnus of NID, an ex-entrepreneur and an educator, Snigdha Rao is a Creative Director who has championed the cause of storytelling through branding and content for a wide portfolio of clients in her 17 yr career.
Sensing a vacuum in the current Indian animation scene for a youth-first platform to share and celebrate the work of artists, she co-founded Animators Design Guild of India (www.animatorsguild.com) with Prateek Sethi & Rituparna Sarkar.
As a cornerstone of the Indian animation community, AGI brings together a vibrant network of professionals and enthusiasts, championing innovation and excellence in animation through its events and initiatives.
Since its inception in 2020, AGI has grown from a platform to share animation news and resources to an annual awards festival, AGIF attracting talents from across the globe, with 4 successful editions on-ground.
Swati Agarwal
Swati Agarwal is an Animation Filmmaker and Designer. Her interest in films and urge to share her knowledge and experience with students brought her to IDC, School of Design, Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Bombay, as a Professor. She completed her M.Des in Animation in 2012 and has worked at IDC as a Design Research Associate on different projects for the Government of India. She has also documented the Story of Indian Animation and interviewed some veteran Indian Animators.
Her two claymation films, ‘Gajar Ka Halwa’ and ‘Lakshmi Aayi Hai’, fetched many national and international awards. Swati has the experience of working with the renowned Oscar-winning Animator ‘Adam Wrywas’ on a short claymation film ‘Tokri’. Apart from making her films, she takes clay design workshops for all age groups in different parts of India.
