PANDAAL

The Filmmakers
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Naosheen Ahmed
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
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Shaily Sanghvi
DIRECTOR | WRITER
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Siddhant Vig
PRODUCER
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Neha Jauhar
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
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Ramesh Kumar Kannan
MUSIC COMPOSER
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Shivam Chakraborty
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRPAHY
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Janak Panchal
COLORIST
The Cast
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Naosheen Ahmed
Hello there! My name is Nausheen, and I'm the Executive Producer for Pandaal. I want to share a bit about myself. Born in India and raised in Saudi Arabia, my unique upbringing has profoundly shaped my perspective. As an Executive Producer, my true passion lies in bringing stories to life, drawing from my diverse experiences in both countries.
I am deeply committed to showcasing narratives that challenge traditional stereotypes, especially concerning women. Having witnessed the vibrant cultural tapestry of India and the rich traditions of Saudi Arabia, I understand the critical importance of representation in filmmaking. By highlighting underrepresented communities and amplifying their voices, I believe we can foster a more inclusive and empathetic society.
Beyond my role as an Executive Producer, I love acting and living the life of different characters, bringing my nuances to each role. It is a beautiful experience to delve into the psychology of a character and understand the complexity of the human experience.
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Jai Jhala
Jai is a dedicated film and stage actor based in the Bay Area, active with theatre companies like Naatak, Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, and Bay Area Drama Company. He has acted in several short films in post-production. Committed to continuous training, Jai frequently attends acting classes. He also enjoys sports, music, and historical literature.
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Almanya Narula
Almanya Narula is an award-winning actor, writer, and fight choreographer. She began her career in Bollywood as a child actor and created the acclaimed solo show Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy. Her theater credits include POTUS (Steppenwolf) and Dial M for Murder (Theatresquared). She has appeared in TV shows like After Them and films like How Can I Help You? and The Ushers. Almanya holds a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago, an M.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and is a graduate of the Stella Adler: Art of Acting Professional Conservatory.
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Anupam Dhyani
Anupam Dhyani is a screenwriter, director, actor, and a voiceover artist. After earning a Master’s in Engineering and spending 12 years in corporate America, Anupam transitioned to the arts, becoming a leading voice actor. He collaborates with renowned poets in global Kavi Sammelans and works full-time as an actor and screenwriter. His debut short film in 2020 won numerous awards. He runs 'Aisi Vaisi Films' and lives in LA.
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Shalini Srivastava
Small town girl with big dreams. I am born and brought up in India “Prayagraj” Studied in Delhi. I came USA in 2015, Started my modeling career with my first gig in 2016 as food joint model. Did many collaborations until my Bay area agency found me.. and then I started my professional modeling career 2017. I got amazing opportunities in commercials for TV and YouTube, editorial for magazines and websites, prints magazines and papers, music videos.
I started auditioning for short films and theater in 2020, and Finally I got a breakthrough in 2021 for a non union project “Born Again”
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Mayuri Vasan
Mayuri Vasan, an LA native, is a multi-faceted artist. She started hercareer in both Western classical and South Indian classical music andhas performed around the US and abroad. Mayuri actively works as a session singer and has been featured in shows like Ms. Marvel onDisney+ and Epcot Center’s Harmonious. Some of her acting creditsinclude short films like Be Careful with that Axe, Eugene and Pandaal.
Mayuri’s love of the stage has currently led her to pursue more work in musical theater where she can combine her two loves: singing and acting.