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Hi,

I am Namrata Agrawal. I am an independent artist with a diverse background in performing arts, applied theatre, and writing. With a profound love for storytelling, I transitioned into a full-time artistic career in July 2024, after five years of experience in applied theatre, acting, and creative writing, coupled with 7+ years of corporate experience in HR operations, Sales, and content writing.

Currently, I am working on my craft as a writing intern under the mentorship of Nikhil Mehrotra, the celebrated screenwriter known for Chhichhore, Dangal, and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Previously, I have worked with Bengaluru-based Management Consulting company, LifeUnscripted, as a freelance trainer, actor, facilitator, and content writer, collaborating with clients such as SONY, BEL, Novozymes, WeWork, and HAL. My expertise includes designing and delivering theatre-based intervention programs on topics such as gender equality at the workplace, unconscious biases mental health awareness, the power of collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) at work.
Key Achievements and Projects:

• Independently created a short film and mono-act for the IFP 50-hour challenge, exploring the themes of human relationships, and mental health with a focus on storytelling.
• Participated in multiple categories at the IFP 50-hour challenge: writing (think piece), performing arts (mono act), and filmmaking (mobile).
• Collaborated remotely with teams to develop a screenplay for a short film.

Training and Certifications:

• Basic Theatre in Acting (November 2017) – Nandini Rao
• Film Appreciation Course by FTII (November 2019) – Sudipto Acharya
• Rangshila Acting Workshop (August 2022) – Sachin Malvi (Screenwriter, Director, Executive Producer and Theatre Practioner)
• Fundamentals of Film Direction by FTII (March 2024) – Avinash Roy & Jasmine Kaur Roy (National Award winners for Saanjh (2005) and Amoli (2018))
• Tools of Voice and Acting (April 2024) – Shikhar Mishra (known as Theatrewala)
• The Art of Scriptwriting (October 2024) – Nikhil Mehrotra
• The Art and Business of Producing Films (December 2024) – Miriam Joseph (known for Don, Trial by Fire, and Luck by Chance)

I am always eager to work on projects that celebrate the power of storytelling and explore meaningful narratives. If you are looking for an artist to join your creative journey or contribute to your projects, I would love to connect.

Feel free to reach out to me for any paid opportunities in writing, filmmaking, acting, or theatre-based programs. Let’s create something extraordinary together!