Guneet Monga

About Guneet Monga

Guneet Monga is one of India’s most influential global film producers, redefining how Indian stories travel, resonate, and create impact worldwide. As the founder of Sikhya Entertainment, she has consistently championed cinema that blends artistic excellence with social relevance, placing purpose at the heart of production.

Her experience spans more than a decade of building films that cross borders and categories. Guneet is best known for producing the
Academy Award–winning documentary short Period. End of Sentence. (2019), which brought menstrual hygiene in rural India into global conversation. She later went on to become the first Indian producer to win two Oscars, reinforcing India’s presence in international short-form and documentary cinema.

In 2024–2025, Guneet’s work has continued to shape global discourse through India-focused, internationally co-produced films, mentorship of emerging filmmakers, and active participation in global film bodies and festivals. Her productions are now studied not just as films, but as case studies in impact-driven storytelling.

What is less spoken about is Guneet’s role as a system-builder behind the scenes. Her expertise lies not only in producing films, but in navigating global funding, international festivals, policy frameworks, and creator ecosystems, especially for underrepresented voices. She has quietly created pathways for Indian filmmakers to access global platforms without diluting cultural authenticity.

Her authority comes from consistent recognition at the highest international forums; her trustworthiness from aligning her values with her work, never separating success from responsibility. As a motivational speaker, Guneet Monga speaks about resilience in creative careers, leadership without gatekeeping, and storytelling as a tool for change. She inspires audiences not by glamour, but by showing how conviction, persistence, and purpose can reshape industries.