About

Cayenne Pepper Productions (CPP) is a New York-based film, publishing, and media production company founded by acclaimed filmmaker, author, and cultural entrepreneur Swati Gupté Bhisé. Dedicated to creating compelling stories that inspire, educate, and entertain, CPP develops and produces content across film, books, digital media, and cultural initiatives that explore themes of history, heritage, social relevance, and women's empowerment.

CPP produced the internationally acclaimed feature film The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) and The Warrior Queen of Jhansi (2019), written and directed by Swati Gupté Bhisé and The film brought the story of one of India's greatest freedom fighters to a global audience and received recognition for its portrayal of female leadership, courage, and resilience.

Prior to The Warrior Queen of Jhansi, Swati Gupté Bhisé served as Executive Producer and Associate Producer (India) on The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016), starring Jeremy Irons, Dev Patel, Devika Bhisé, Toby Jones, and Stephen Fry. CPP also managed the film's distribution in India in partnership with PVR Entertainment.

Drawing upon decades of experience across film, literature, performing arts, and cultural programming, CPP continues to develop original film, television, publishing, and digital media projects that bridge Eastern and Western perspectives. With a particular focus on heritage, untold histories, and powerful human stories, the company remains committed to creating meaningful content that resonates with audiences worldwide.