New York Filmmaker completed MA degrees at Columbia University and film studies at New York University, including New School of Social Research.
Completed first film in 16mm, 56 min – one hour TV film program: “SHAKTI: She is Vital Energy” (Budget $100,000) in French & English for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Montreal.
Distributed worldwide and translated into over 55 languages on lifestyles voicing rural women for the International Womens Year 1980 – 1985
Produced & Directed 35mm film “FACING THE CHALLENGE” (Budget $200,000) on Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi and India in the 80s. Distributed worldwide.
Produced and directed several 16mm films, VHS videos on celebrities, leadership role models, and dabbling in films on global cultural and religious diversity.
Latest first digital film “MISTAKEN IDENTITY: A 9/11 Story” on Sikhs in American seen through the eyes of Amanda Gesine. Winner of three first prize awards at American Film Festivals.
Presently, editng “JAIN ENLIGHTENMENT- A Way of Life” – TV series focusing on Non-Violence, Forgiveness, Compassion, Peace…for worldwide TV and WebTV.