From Oscars to winning hearts

Guneet Monga Kapoor brings warmth, wisdom and storytelling magic to Hyderabad, inspiring women at YFLO's Golden Lens Symposium with her journey

- DARSHITA JAIN

When Guneet Monga Kapoor walked into the Golden Lens Symposium hosted by Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO), all eyes were on the Academy Award-winning producer and founder of Sikhya Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Known for groundbreaking films like Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox, Masaan and Pagglait, and the Oscar-winning documentary short The Elephant Whisperers, Guneet was met with admiration and heartfelt applause as she arrived.

"Just looking at so many women welcoming me got me excited to enter the event. It was very empowering to be here for YFLO's Golden Lens Symposium," she said, beaming as she soaked in the vibrant energy of the space. "I enjoyed the interactions and getting to know their stories," Guneet expressed when asked what she liked most about the event.

And like anyone visiting the city, she was visibly thrilled at the thought of Hyderabad's iconic food scene, smiling as she uttered, "Everything, but mostly biryani."

For someone whose films have made waves both in India and internationally, her journey started in the most organic way. Guneet shared, "I love telling stories. I studied at a mass communication college and that's where I discovered my passion for storytelling. And from there I thought, 'If you can share this on a bigger screen and inspire hundreds of people around the world, it's such a magical profession to be part of'. And that's how I got started."