Projects in Development
The Kolatkars
Drama Series
In the wake of a devastating accident, Aditya and Reena Kolatkar — a seemingly perfect couple living and working in Madison, WI — are thrust unwillingly into the socio-political spotlight. Along the way, they also confront shocking secrets at the heart of their marriage.
In development at Starz, with CBS Television Studios producing.
The Prince of Hyde Park
Drama Series
When Chicago high school basketball sensation Ezra Jones II mysteriously disappears, the resulting investigation and unrelenting media scrutiny sweep his friends and family into a vortex of emotional upheaval that changes their community forever.
Selected: 2017 Sundance Episodic Lab; 2018 New York Stage & Film Filmmaker Workshop. Finalist: 2018 Tisch Other Showcase. Semifinalist: 2017 Made in NY Writers Room.
The Whisper
Feature Film
When his charismatic older cousin Sarita comes to stay with the family for mysterious reasons, embattled teenager Nikhil forms a profound connection with her — while also confronting dark secrets that will go on to shape his adulthood.
Selected: Launchpad competition, 2024 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Television
Delhi Crime
Netflix • Creative Consultant
Worked with the writers of the International Emmy-winning Netflix drama to develop the show’s third season.
Directorial
Saltwater
2023 • Narrative Short / Written by Naveed Khan
Over a period of many years, a father takes a peculiar approach to parenting his Indian-American son.
Nominee: Golden Badger Award, 2023 Wisconsin Film Festival; Official Selection: 2023 Chicago South Asian Film Festival, 2023 Culver City Film Festival
The First Two Years (And Some Change)
2022 • Documentary Short
Stream of images depicting the early lives of my nephews Kabir and Kieran.
The Alternative
2018 • Narrative Short
Valentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.
Winner: Audience Award, 2017 National Film Festival for Talented Youth
The Tony Beat
2016 • Documentary Web Series
Over seven episodes, follows the editors of Broadway.com as they navigate the gaggle of junkets and galas leading up to the 2016 Tony Awards.
Breathe In Breathe Out
2015 • Narrative Short
A girl finds herself caught between this world and the next.
Winner: 2017 Sundance Ignite fellowship; Niklas Kalborg Production Award, 2015 NYU New Visions & Voices Festival. Selected: 2017 Wisconsin Film Festival; 2016 National Film Festival for Talented Youth
Finding Silicon Alley
2015 • Documentary Short
A look into the startups and culture of New York City’s tech scene, featuring an interview with Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena.
Podcasts
The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon (Spotify)
Writers’ Assistant
Assisted the head writer during production of this scripted comedy series starring Kevin Bacon, Matt Walsh, and Kyra Sedgwick.
Spec Scripts
Vessels
2021 • Narrative Feature
When a mysterious stranger appears at the home of the Devalkar family, mother Nalini is forced to reveal a buried family secret to her children — but not before supernatural forces threaten to tear her family apart.
Second Round: 2022 Sundance Screenwriters Lab
The Love Comes Slowly
2018 • Narrative Feature
A web of secrets and lies unspools following an Indian family’s immigration to the United States.
Second Round: 2019 Sundance Screenwriters Lab