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Guneet Monga Reveals Only 3% of Indian Films Directed by Women
Guneet Monga Kapoor, who won an Academy Award for producing The Elephant Whisperers, talked about how only 3% of Indian films are made by women directors.
She said this is because women face many challenges in the film industry.
Guneet believes that awards and recognition can help women feel more confident and motivated.
She also thinks it's important to have special programs to teach and support women filmmakers.
These programs can help women learn how to pitch their ideas, manage budgets, and work with actors.
Guneet is part of an organization called Women in Film India, which offers workshops and even scholarships to attend important film events like Cannes.
She hopes that with more support and mentorship, more women will be able to direct films and share their stories.
Guneet Monga Kapoor revealed that only 3% of Indian films are directed by women, highlighting systemic challenges faced by women filmmakers.
She emphasized the importance of awards and recognition in boosting the confidence and resilience of women in cinema.
Guneet called for dedicated platforms and mentorship programs to support women filmmakers, such as the Resilience Workshop Programme offered by Women in Film India.
The Indian film industry produces around 2,500 films annually, with less than 3% directed by women.
Guneet Monga is a member of the TOIFA Advisory Council and has been advocating for the introduction of the ‘Women in Cinema’ category at film awards.
- Who
- Guneet Monga Kapoor, an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and producer
- What
- Revealed that only 3% of Indian films are directed by women and discussed the challenges and opportunities for women in cinema
- Where
- India
- When
- November 29, 2025
- Why
- To highlight the systemic challenges faced by women filmmakers and the need for mentorship and opportunities
Key facts
- Guneet Monga Kapoor
- Academy Award-winning filmmaker and producer
- The Elephant Whisperers
- Academy Award-winning documentary produced by Guneet Monga
- Indian Film Industry
- Produces around 2,500 films annually
- Women Directors
- Less than 3% of Indian films are directed by women
- Women in Film India
- Organization offering mentorship and resilience workshops for women filmmakers
- TOIFA Advisory Council
- Guneet Monga is a member
- Resilience Workshop Programme
- Six online sessions under Women in Film, offering full scholarships to Cannes
Quotes
Guneet Monga Kapoor
Academy Award-winning filmmaker and member of the TOIFA Advisory Council
“For an independent filmmaker, resilience is very much important, and awards only help on the way.”
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“They give you the much-needed boost that reassures you that the path you are on is the right one.”
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