Entertainment journalist-turned-filmmaker Neeru Sharma entered cinema with her debut film, Bandra Boy, which has been screened at several national and international film festivals in the competition category.
After spending more than two decades in journalism and closely covering the Indian film and television industry, Sharma has now turned his attention to screenwriting and directing. She completed the Directing Program at Subhash Ghai’s Whistling Woods International and is also an alumnus of the institute.
Apart from directing, Sharma has been associated with screenwriting since 2015. A diploma holder in screenwriting, she trained under veteran actor Boman Irani and acclaimed screenwriters Anjum Rajabali and Mayur Puri. The training helped her develop a deeper understanding of script structure, character development, and cinematic storytelling.
Her directorial debut, *Bandra Boy*, is a thriller that explores the impact of media narratives, public perception and social prejudices. The story examines how public opinion is often formed before the facts are fully known, a topic that has gained relevance in the age of social media and snap judgments.
The film stars Ahvaan Kumar in the lead role while noted Gujarati and Marathi actor Dharmendra Gohil plays a pivotal character. The cast also includes Whistling Woods alumnus Lochan Barsagde, theater actor Yash Pednekar and television actors Pawan Tiwari and Sham Thomre.
Industry observers note that transitions from journalism to film remain relatively rare. Having spent years reporting on movies, celebrities and the entertainment business, Sharma now finds herself on the other side of the camera, developing her own stories.
According to people related to the project, Bandra Boy has already begun its festival journey and is expected to be screened to an international audience in the coming months. The film’s theme, centered on perception versus reality, reflects issues that continue to generate debate in contemporary society.
With Bandra Boy, Sharma joins a growing list of media professionals who have gone from reporting stories to creating them, bringing with them years of industry observation and knowledge.
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