Awards & Recognition

My journey is fueled by a passion for powerful storytelling—whether through the lens of a camera capturing a short film, or through rigorous documentation contributing to national wildlife conservation efforts. These awards and recognitions stand as a testament to the dedication poured into every project.

Nature & Conservation Recognition

Certificate of Appreciation: **State of India's Birds 2023 Report**

Recognized for making a valuable contribution to the national assessment of 942 bird species in India. My work involved uploading **115 checklists** to eBird, helping to document the distribution range, trends in abundance, and conservation status of our native birds.

Assessment based on eBird checklists submitted by birdwatchers across India.

Filmmaking & Media Excellence

  • 2017
    **AUDIENCE AWARD** (with €300 Cash Prize) for "BRITTI"
    BIGBANG International Short Film Festival, **Athens, Greece**
  • 2021
    **WINNER: Best Animation Short Film** for "ŞAH (SHAH)"
    Sonajhuri Short & Documentary Film Festival
  • 2020
    Achieved **Best Editor**
    1st National Film Fest organised by **RASHTRAHIT**
  • 2021
    Official Selection: **"In Competition"** for the film "ŞAH (SHAH)"
    Ray Asian Film Fest (RAFF)
  • 2020
    Certificate of Participation for "ŞAH (SHAH)"
    RANGAM Short Film Competition (Dhwani 20)
  • 2015
    Certificate of Participation for "The Bachelor"
    Kala Ghoda Short Film Festival (Hindustan Times)