I'm the founder of the radio show, film-related Instagram and Tik Tok content platform, and publication The Nila Extract. I am also an amateur filmmaker and aspiring actress
I host a multi-award-winning radio show called The Nila Extract where I talk with activists, actors and public figures about a plethora of topics, ranging from representation on screen, mental health, and other social issues that are not spoken about much. I have also had the immense pleasure of gaining experience and creating visual content by covering movie premieres, press releases, behind-the-scenes content, book launches, talks, film festivals and other related events. I have also emceed a rostered show at London fashion week, and as a Film Journalist for Strand and Brown Girl Magazine, I have interviewed some amazing artists from the industry from various projects.
My show and platform are now the winners of multiple accolades including the 2022 Diana Award, the SRA, Global and BBC Award for Best Presenter, Best Multiplatform Initiative, Spotify New Wave, the Frontline 50 Award and more recently, a nominee of the Asian Media Awards.
Projects
- Brown IsIn my photo series, “Brown Is,”I celebrated the solidarity between South Asian people and communities! I started my platform because I thought I didn’t fit. I felt othered by those who didn’t look like me but more so by those who did. But wasn’t alone - I wanted to represent South Asians of all shapes, sizes, genders, and communities in one space- to learn their stories, to celebrate how beautifully brown we are! Each colour symbolises topics that are often relegated to taboo in South Asian cul
Projects credited in
- LONDON FASHION WEEK SS20Taking place from September 13th-17th, 2019, the London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 presentations saw our creative rolled out for the first time.45
Work history
Assistant ProducerBBC
83 Charlotte St, London W1T 4PR, UKPart Time
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Radio Show Presenterthe nila extract
London, United KingdomFull Time
Founder and producer of ‘The Nila Extract’ which is a radio show, and educational content platform. I singlehandedly research, advertise, broadcast, edit and upload onto relevant servers such as Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Spotify.
• This role also helps to develop my skills when using software such as Zetta, Zetta2Go, iMovie and Audacity. ‘The Nila Extract’ discusses socially prevalent issues that are often relegated to taboo as a POC, thus requiring diligent organization, public speaking, enthusiasm, and performance skills. I interview other individuals on the show and ensure that the content I deliver is relatable, well-researched, entertaining, understanding, and unbiased.
• I also do digital marketing and PR for the page, vlog, blog and create educational reels and Tik Tok collaboration with organisations such as Malalafund, iWEIGH. The Nila Extract is now a winner of several awards and has received multiple accolades. his role also involves PR management, managing guests and clients for collaborations, talks and more. https://www.instagram.com/the_nila_extract/
• I have also been a regular guest on Ankur Desai’s show, including a special on Colourism.
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Skills
- Audio Production
- Radio Broadcasting
- Content Creation
- Filmmaking
- Acting
- Cinematography
Education
MSc women and Children's healthKing's College London
London, United Kingdom
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Psychology BScUniversity of Nottingham
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Awards
The Diana AwardThe Diana Award
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SRA Award Best PresenterStudent Radio Association