Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Christmas Karma: Anushka Shah on Collaboration
Anushka Shah, the CEO of Civic Studios, talked about her collaboration with director Gurinder Chadha on the film 'Christmas Karma'.
They met in Cannes two years ago and decided to work together on this Bollywood-inspired musical comedy-drama.
The film is based on Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and stars Kunal Nayyar.
Anushka explained that 50% of the film's funding came from Indians around the world.
She also discussed how cinema has changed, especially with the rise of OTT platforms and short-form content.
Anushka shared that films like 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Homebound' inspired her to contribute to cinema.
Anushka Shah collaborated with Gurinder Chadha on the film 'Christmas Karma' after meeting in Cannes two years ago.
The film is a Bollywood-inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and stars Kunal Nayyar.
50% of the film's funding came from Indians worldwide, highlighting the importance of diversity and representation.
Anushka discussed the evolution of cinema, noting the impact of OTT platforms and short-form content on viewing habits.
Films like 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Homebound' inspired Anushka to contribute to cinema.
- Who
- Anushka Shah, Gurinder Chadha, Kunal Nayyar
- What
- Collaboration on the film 'Christmas Karma'
- When
- Collaboration began two years ago in Cannes
- Where
- Cannes, France
- Why
- To support diversity and representation in global cinema
- Film Title
- Christmas Karma
- Director
- Gurinder Chadha
- Producer
- Anushka Shah
- Lead Actor
- Kunal Nayyar
- Funding Source
- 50% from Indians worldwide
- Film Genre
- Musical comedy-drama
- Inspiration
- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens