Posts in Arts - Film
Sunayana Kachroo Shares Her Mission to Preserve Kashmiri Culture Through Film, Poetry, and Creative Writing

“I see myself as a cultural activist. Kashmiri culture is facing an extinction.  Through my work I have tried to bring the Kashmiri language back into the mainstream.” .Today’s woman dreamer, Sunayana Kachroo is an award-winning Poet,  Filmwriter, Producer, Lyricist and a Columnist, with a passion for highlighting her Kashmiri culture and heritage in her work.  Her work has been screened at many prestigious film festivals like Cannes, MAMI and Austin Film Festival, and shines light on relevant topics around the globe, including women empowerment, love, healing, and more. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on her artistic journey and shares details on her upcoming projects. Enjoy! 

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Brown in Media: Fareeha Molvi Explores How South Asians are Represented on Screen - Stereotypes, Nuance, and Must-Watch Shows

“The media landscape has changed significantly. Now, there are so many talented Brown creators at all levels of media. I think that has vastly improved the way this community is being seen.” Today’s woman dreamer, Fareeha Molvi, is the founder of Brown in Media. A cultural essayist who has been featured in New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and more, Fareeha built her platform to dig deep into how South Asians are portrayed on screen, covering topics from stereotyping to nuance and characterization. A thought-provoking story, Fareeha shares how she thinks the media landscape has changed for Brown creators, her thoughts on Mindy Kaling’s popular “Never Have I Ever” and the top three t.v. shows out there that she feels represent the Brown community strongly. Enjoy!

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