Himalayan Stories

Mountain Stories

Documenting the lives of remote mountain communities, their traditions, and the challenges they face amid changing climates and landscapes.

Lives in the High Mountains

Documenting remote mountain communities, their traditions, and the realities of life in rugged landscapes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Photography & Editor

Zen Mountain Studio – Manali
Shot and edited multiple documentary segments, photo stories, and short films. Contributed to visual storytelling projects centered on the Himalayas, conservation, and community-based narratives.

• Worked closely with grassroots communities

• Shot adventure-focused films

• Edited long-form documentary content

• Developed cinematic visuals rooted in culture and ecology

COMMERCIAL WORK 2025

• Climb2Change Project (India) — DOP
  Worked with Emmy Award winner Ram Krishna Pokharel

• Bisleri Ad Shoot — DOP

• Refuge Ad Shoot — DOP, Editor

• Wedding Film (Leh) — Director, DOP, Editor

• Music Video for Local Artist — DOP

• Work For Architectural Digest India — Cinematographer

• Worked with Khelo India 2026 — Cinematographer & Edit supervising

DOCUMENTARY FILMS & PROJECT 2025

Echoes of Chuchot

Director, Writer, DOP, Editor (2024–Ongoing)
A poetic documentary set in my village, tracing the search for the vanishing Ibisbill and reflecting on ecological memory, loss, and belonging.

Moving Mountains

DOP, Editor (2025–Ongoing)
An intimate, visually driven exploration of Himalayan resilience following communities who navigate climate uncertainty, cultural change, and the shifting realities of mountain life.

Won Doc-Exchange Award 2026 at British Council and PSBT

Khass — A Story of Special Abilities

DOP (2025)
A heartfelt film about a child with special abilities, celebrating dignity, courage, and acceptance in Ladakh.
Selected at NHK Japan 2025

Woven Dreams: The Thread of Empowerment

Director, DOP, Editor
A film on women-led self-help groups in the mountains, weaving stories of culture, craft, and empowerment.
Selected at DIFF India 2025

I Am Zanskar

Assistant Editor
A documentary on cultural loss and the climate crisis in Zanskar.
Premiering at ALTEFF 2025 and IMF India 2025

Living Lahaul

( For Himachal Wildlife Department )

Assistant Editor
A documentary exploring the deep connection between humans, wildlife, and nature in the remote valley of Lahaul.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Travel & Tourism (2019–2023)

Specialized in:

• Tourism marketing

• Sustainable tourism

• Cultural interpretation

Worked simultaneously in Ladakh’s tourism sector for 4+ years:

• Guided travelers and organized cultural expeditions

• Acted as a local ambassador

• Managed guests and coordinated travel programs

• Led solo & group bike expeditions across Ladakh

• Merged adventure travel with filmmaking and cultural storytelling

SKILLS Technical

• Camera Operation (DSLR & Mirrorless)

• Drone Operator

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• DaVinci Resolve

• Adobe Lightroom

• Photoshop

Creative

• Visual storytelling

• Long-form documentary editing

• Short-form content (Reels)

• Photo editing

• Scriptwriting

Interpersonal

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Cultural sensitivity

• Field coordination

• Community engagement

CERTIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS

• GreenHub Fellowship (2024): Community-based filmmaking & conservation storytelling

• Above 10,000ft Film-making: High-altitude documentary training

• Volunteer, Green Stories – Goa 2025

• FTII Course: AI in Filmmaking

• Selected in DIFF India 2025