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THE WARRIOR QUEEN OF JHANSI (2019)

Director, Writer, Producer

Banner artwork for The Warrior Queen of Jhansi

Synopsis

  • A period drama based on the life of the iconic Rani Lakshmibai, a hero of India’s first war of independence.
  • Premiered in theatres across the U.S., India, and Canada in November 2019, followed by a VOD release and further global screenings in 2020 across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the Middle East.

Achievements

  • First Hollywood action film with a female Indian lead.
  • Won the WIFTV (Women In Film & TV) Impact Award at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival.
  • Received the prestigious ReFrame (Behind & Front of the lens) Stamp for promoting gender parity in filmmaking.
  • The Warrior Queen of Jhansi has been named in the Top Five Historical Women Who Could Kick Your Ass by Frock Flicks

https://frockflicks.com/top-five-historical-women-who-could-kick-your-ass/ (opens in a new tab)

  • WION (World Is One News) has named The Warrior Queen of Jhansi amongst the Top Exceptional Hollywood Films made on the theme of Indian Independence along with the likes of Gandhi, Viceroy’s House and A Passage to India.

https://youtu.be/jKtUQNo1GwM (opens in a new tab)

Social Impact

  • Inspired the creation of the Warrior Queen Project, a non-profit aimed at empowering women and closing the gender gap.
  • The “Spirit of the Rani” Award was introduced to honor 11 trailblazing women in India and the U.S. for their contributions to social transformation.
  • Teaching course at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada,
    under COLA program (College of Liberal Arts).
Theatrical poster for The Warrior Queen of Jhansi

The Asian Age news article

https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/060619/new-york-calling-classical-dancer-takes-turn-to-make-jhansi-ki-rani-film.html (opens in a new tab)

THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (2016)

CPP: Co-producer with Ed Pressman
Swati Gupté Bhisé: Executive & Associate Producer & Indian Cultural Consultant

Synopsis

  • A biographical film about Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, starring Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons and Devika Bhisé.

Screenings & Recognition

  • Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • Screened at prestigious venues, including The White House, and festivals in Zurich, India, Dubai, and Singapore.
  • Gained international acclaim for its portrayal of Indian culture and Ramanujan's genius.

Interview with Swati Gupté Bhisé | On her journey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K18uVSD_va4 (opens in a new tab)