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Nisha Ganatra (born June 25, 1974) is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress of Indian descent. She wrote, directed, and produced the independent comedy drama Chutney Popcorn (1999) and later directed the independent film Cosmopolitan (2003) and the romantic-comedy Cake (2005).
Nisha Ganatra is a Canadian-born filmmaker who has directed and produced shows like "Transparent," "Late Night," and "Better Things." She has won a Golden Globe and been nominated for an Emmy, and has also acted in and written comedy shows.
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Treats delicate topics with wit, sensitivity, and humor... — Variety. Nisha Ganatra is one of America’s best young directors when it comes to eliciting superb performances from her casts. — Boston Phoenix. Daring, quietly searing, funny and profoundly poignant... — Globe and Mail.
Filmmaker NISHA GANATRA, known for her singular and authentic vision, was awarded the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Film Craft: Direction for her film that stormed onto the scene: #wombstories. She directed the Sundance hit film Late Night starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling.
Jun 13, 2019 · Nisha Ganatra is a film and TV director who talks about her latest project, Late Night, a comedy about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She also shares her experience working with Emma Thompson, her views on representation, and her Sundance moment.
Jan 27, 2019 · Meet Nisha Ganatra, Director of Mindy Kaling’s Sundance Hit Late Night. “It was risky and beautiful and I’m glad it paid off,” said Ganatra, whose film sold to Amazon Studios for $13 million...
Jun 13, 2019 · Nisha Ganatra, the director of the new film "Late Night," knows exactly what it's like to be the only person of color in a writers room. A veteran of the independent film world, Ganatra has...
