In the dazzling world of cinema, where creativity intertwines with perseverance, one name stands out prominently –Shaily Sanghvi, an Indian Producer Director based in LA, shines bright with the sparkles in her award trophies
The glow of her accolades reflects brightly in the sheen of award trophies and international acclaim,notably illuminated by her most celebrated film, ‘Pirouette.’ This cinematic masterpiece, not only clinched the title of Best Film but also earned the honor of being selected for esteemed film festivals such as the Cannes International Film Festival and Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival. The film’s success catapulted Sanghvi into the limelight, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide.
In an exclusive interview with Dainik Jagran, Sanghvi shared the roots of her cinematic journey, jovially recalling, “I became a filmmaker at the age of 12 when I put together my friends and family in a beautiful background and edited birthday videos over my favorite song. It was a way for me to connect the audience to the video and make them happy. Which is pretty much what I do today as well, with just better backgrounds.”
Sanghvi’s artistic journey extends from the heart of Bollywood to the glamor of Hollywood. Collaborating with industry luminaries ranging from Ekta Kapoor to the Roadies twins, and from Sajid Khan to Mallika Dua, she has etched her name into the annals of both Indian and international cinema. Hollywood, too, bears the mark of her talent, with collaborations featuring the likes of Abigail Bresnil, NBA Coach Lethal Shooter, and Australian singer William Singe.
When probed about her star-studded journey, Sanghvi, exudes a grounded humility, saying, ‘I don’t have starstruck moments, because I understand their hard work. Being in the same industry, I know what goes on on the backend and so more than star-struck, I respect their effort.’
Sanghvi emphasizes the importance of hustle.‘I dint give up, I kept going. I still am doing a hundred things together. I am working on the post production for two of my films, while I have already signed contracts for my upcoming projects.’she affirms, embodying the ethos of relentless pursuit.
As one of the industry’s rising stars, Shaily Sanghvi remains dynamic in her definition of success. “The ‘top’ keeps changing for me,” she shares, reflecting on her diverse experiences. ‘ First I thought working for big networks like Disney is the top, then I made Pirouette, and thought receiving awards for that was the top, and now with my two new films at their horizons,my top has changed again, my definition of the summit is ever-evolving.
As Shaily continues to chase her ever-changing summit, the anticipation builds for her upcoming creations. With two new films in the pipeline, audiences are eager to witness the magic she will unfold, reaffirming her status as a filmmaker whose pinnacle knows no bounds