Smriti Kiran

About

Indian creator, curator, and impact strategist known for her work in shaping narratives within the Indian film and media landscape. She is also known for being the founder and director of Polka Dots LightBox, a company dedicated to developing and creatively steering narratives for films and series, building show formats, and curating content that challenges conventional storytelling. 

Before Fame

She held significant roles in the Indian film industry before she founded Polka Dots Lightbox in 2019. She served as the Artistic Director of the Mumbai Film Festival and the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image, where she played an important role in curating and shaping the festival's programming. 

Trivia

She is the creator and curator of Maitri: The Female First Collective, an initiative aimed at highlighting and promoting female perspectives in storytelling in Indian media. She contributed to the screenplay book of the record-breaking film 3 Idiots and produced the screenplay books of  Guru Dutt's works. She has a background in literature and writing. She is associated with the Women in Cinema Collective, an organization that addresses issues of gender inequality and promotes the representation of women in the film industry.

Family Life

She is from India.

Associated With

has collaborated with prominent figures in the Indian entertainment industry, including actors Ananya Panday and Kritika Kamra.