Anjali, a renowned Indian film director and screenwriter, has made a significant mark in the industry with her remarkable journey. She earned her post-graduate degree from the prestigious London Film School, graduating with honors in editing, producing, and directing film. Her graduation film, Black Nor White, premiered at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and received the BFI award for Best Short Film.
Anjali's writing and directorial debut was with the feature film Manjadikuru (Lucky Red Seeds),a coming-of-age drama set in 1979. The film received the FIPRESCI award for Best Malayalam Film and Best Indian Debut. She also wrote the critically and commercially acclaimed Ustad Hotel, for which she received the National Film Award for Best Screenplay - Dialogues.
Her subsequent feature film, Bangalore Days, which revolves around the life of three Malayali cousins, emerged as a cult classic. Anjali's feature film Koode, which explores issues of caste, migration, and child sexual harassment while dealing with themes of loss and solace, received widespread critical and commercial acclaim in India and internationally.
Throughout her career, Anjali has worked on projects in India, the Middle East, and the UK, providing a nuanced insight into the migrant experience and cross-cultural interactions. She has received multiple National and State awards for her work in cinema.
In addition to her filmmaking endeavors, Anjali is a founding member of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC),an organization that focuses on gender equality in the Malayalam film industry. She founded Little Films India in 2006, where she leads content and production affairs.
Currently, Anjali is developing her next feature film and an anthology for a leading production house. Her recent film, Wonder Women, delicately addresses the beliefs, confusion, and questions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and thought-provoking filmmaker.
