Srishti Lakhera’s (she/her) debut documentary film, ‘Ek Tha Gaon’ Once Upon a Village (2023), has won over a dozen awards, including the prestigious John Abraham Award and President's Award for Best Film and Best Audiography at the 69th National Film Awards. Srishti has also produced films for national and international organizations and television, including the United Nations, Deutsche Welle, and Channel News Asia.