Anu Malhotra

Anu Malhotra is an Indian filmmaker on the subject of travel and expedition. She has written, directed, and hosted many television series, programs, films, and advertisement films for the Department of Tourism in India. She has led the Incredible India campaign for filming and cinematographic presentation. Documentaries that showcase the cultures and traditions of India such as the Apatani of Arunachal Pradesh, the Konyak of Nagaland, and "The Maharaja of Jodhpur–Legacy lives on" have been created by her. Her latest production is on shamanism in Himachal Pradesh, entitled "Shamans of the Himalayas".

Not to be confused with Anu Malhotra (judge).

Anu Malhotra
Anu Malhotra during the making of Shamans of the Himalayas

Self-portrait photograph

Born
Anu

(1961-03-26) 26 March 1961
New Delhi, Delhi, India
OccupationFilm Director, Presenter, Screenwriter
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s)Iqbal Malhotra

Awards and recognition
  • Best Tourism Promotional, Department of Tourism, 2002.
  • Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 2001
  • Udyog Rattan Award for 2001.
  • Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 2000.
  • Premio Televisino internationazionle Award (Italy) 1999.
  • Travel and Tourism Promoter's Award, 1998.
  • Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 1997.
  • Best National Tourism Film, by the Ministry of Tourism, 1996.
  • Onida Pinnacle Award in Best Director in non-fiction, 1995.
  • Onida Pinnacle Award for Best coverage of a live event, 1995.
  • Lion's Club, Bombay Award for Best Travelogue on Television, 1995.

Filmography
Year Film Director Producer Story Concept Presenter Notes
1994Namaste India (TV series)YesYesYesWon — Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 1997
Won —Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 1996
Won —Onida Pinnacle Award in "Best Director in Non-Fiction", 1995
Won —Lion's Club, Bombay Award for the 'Best Travelogue on Television', 1995
1995People’s Club (TV Series)YesYes
1996Dum Dum Diga Diga (TV Series)YesYes
1996Lakme Fashion Catalogue YesYes
1997Indian HolidayYesYesYesYesWon — Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 1997
Won — Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 1998
Won — Travel and Tourism Promoters Award, 1998
1997Jhatpat KhanaYesYesYesYes
1999India MagicYesYesYesWon — Best National Tourism Film by the Ministry of Tourism, 2000
1999Khubsoorat (TV Series)YesYesYes
2000Holistic HealingYesYes
2000Rajasthan – A Colourful LegacyYesTelecast on Discovery Channel, Prime TV (New Zealand), RAI (Italy), Spektrum TV (Hungary), Ceska TV (Czech Rep), Travel Channel (UK), AIR India (2000–2006)
2001The Konyak of NagalandYesYesYesScreened at GOA Spiritual Film Festival in 2005, CMS Vatavaran Film Festival 2005
Telecast on Discovery Channel (2002–2007)
Won - CMS Vatavaran Film Festival Award, 2005
2001The Aptani of Arunachal PradeshYesYesYesScreened at GOA Spiritual Film Festival in 2005, CMS Vatavaran Film Festival 2005
Telecast on Discovery Channel (2002–2007)
Won - CMS Vatavaran Film Festival Award, 2005
2002The Road to NirvanaYesWon — Best TV Documentary of the year on Indian Television, at the Indian Telly Awards, 2004
Telecast on Discovery Channel (2003–2008)
Worked as the Co-Director
2004The Maharaja of Jodhpur – The Legacy Lives on...YesYesYesWon — Best Documentary Music, Indian Telly Awards 2006
Won — Best Best Documentary Cinematography, IDPA 2005
Nominated — Best Documentary, ARPA Festival, Los Angeles (2004)
Nominated — Best Foreign Film, San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (2005)
Telecast on Discovery Channel (2004–2009)
2010Shamans of the HimalayasYesYesYesTelecasted on Discovery Channel, India (2013)

Anu has also worked on several other documentaries and films a collection of which named 'Tribal Wisdom' was telecasted on Discovery Channel International, France 5, Al Jazeera, Twin Rambler and Tung Hoa during the years 2002–2009. This series was all about the tradition, customs and life of tribes in India, in this there were different films put together to present as a series namely The Rabaris of Gujarat, The Irulas of Tamil Nadu, The Khasis of Meghalaya, The Nicobarese of Car Nicobar, The Baigas of Madhya Pradesh, as well as The Apatani of Arunachal Pradesh and The Konyak of Nagaland. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

References
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