Mitakshara Kumar is an Indian filmmaker and writer. Mitakshara graduated in B.A.(Hons.) Economics from

Lady Shri Ram College for Women Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) is a constituent women's college, affiliated with the University of Delhi, and has a legacy in women's education. History Established in 1956 in New Delhi by the late Lala Shri Ram in memory of his wife ...

. After completing her graduation, she pursued direction from

Film and Television Institute of India The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is a film institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India and aided by the Central Government of India. It is situated on the premises of the erstwhile ...

. She started her career as an assistant director on the Hindi film, ''

Bluffmaster! ''Bluffmaster!'' is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Ramesh Sippy. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, Sanjay Mishra, Boman Irani and Nana Patekar. It is a ...

'', directed by

Rohan Sippy Rohan Sippy is an Indian film director and producer, he worked as a director in films like '' Kuch Naa Kaho'' (2003), ''Bluffmaster!'' (2005), '' Dum Maaro Dum'' (2011) and ''Nautanki Saala'' (2013). Early life He is the son of Ramesh Sippy, ...

. She produced an international feature-length American documentary, ''The Origin of Sound''. In 2015, Mitakshara joined

Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali (; born 24 February 1963) is an Indian filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and music composer who is known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of several awards, including four National Film Awards, ten Filmfar ...

as an associate director on his magnum opuses

Bajirao Mastani ''Bajirao Mastani'' is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language epic historical romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who co-produced it with Eros International and composed its soundtrack. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priy ...

and

Padmaavat ''Padmaavat'' is a 2018 Indian period romantic action drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Based on the epic poem of the same name by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, it stars Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, a Rajput queen known for her ...

. She is credited as the additional screenplay writer for

Gangubai Kathiawadi ''Gangubai Kathiawadi'' is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language biographical crime drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Bhansali and Jayantilal Gada. The film stars Alia Bhatt as the titular character with Ajay Devgn, Shantanu ...

. Mitakshara Kumar made her directorial debut with The Empire for Disney+Hostar produced by

Nikkhil Advani Nikhil Suresh Advani (born 28 April 1971) is an Indian film and television director, writer and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He along with his sister, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani, co-founded the entertainment company Emmay Enterta ...

’s

Emmay Entertainment Emmay Entertainment and Motion Pictures LLP is an Indian content production company based in Mumbai, India. It was founded by Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani in 2011. After its inception, it began with full-length feature film ...

. Mitakshara is married to Anurag Sinha since November 2009.

Films and series

Heeramandi ''Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'' is a 2024 Indian period drama television series created and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The series is about the lives of ''tawaifs'' in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian ...

(2024) *

(2022) * The Empire (2021) *

(2018) *

(2015) *

Youngistaan ''Youngistaan'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language political film directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal. It stars Jackky Bhagnani, Neha Sharma and Farooq Sheikh with Kayoze Irani appears in a special appearance and Boman Irani appears in a cameo appearan ...

(2014) * Amar Must Die (2014) * Rajjo (2013) * The origin Of Sound *

I AM I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * "I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (po ...

(2010) *

Dil Kabaddi ''Dil Kabaddi'' is an Indian Hindi film directed by debutante Anil Sharma. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, Soha Ali Khan, Payal Rohatgi, Rahul Khanna and special appearance by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Synopsis The movie ...

(2008) *

Mummy Punjabi ''Mummy Punjabi'' ( hi, माँ पंजाबी)is the 2011 film written and directed by Pammi Somal starring Kiron Kher, Kanwaljit Singh and Jackie Shroff in lead roles. Synopsis Mummy Punjabi is a New Age Mother India, with today's gran ...

(2007) *

Bas Ek Pal ''Bas Ek Pal'' () is a 2006 Bollywood romantic crime thriller film directed by Onir. It stars Juhi Chawla, Sanjay Suri, and Urmila Matondkar with Jimmy Sheirgill, Rehaan Engineer, and Yashpal Sharma in supporting roles. The film's storyline is ...

(2006) *

(2005)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kumar, Mitakshara 1984 births Living people Indian women filmmakers Indian filmmakers Lady Shri Ram College alumni People from Meerut