Shashwati Talukdar

Shashwati Talukdar is an India-born academic-filmmaker based in New York City, and who has become well known on the international film-making stage, particularly for her documentaries on cultural identity and representation. and has gained the support of Jerome Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Career She began her career in 1999 as an assistant editor for BBC's television show, Michael Moore Live. Her film Please Don't Beat Me, Sir, tells the story of the Budhan Theatre, a theatre group composed of members of India's Chhara denotified or "criminal" tribe. She is currently living and working in Taiwan with her husband Kerim.

Filmography Any Number You Want Eunuch Alley Geometry Lover Mahasweta Devi My Life as a Poster RetroAction Unable to(Re)member Roop Kanwar Rumination and Advice from Dr. Abbey Snake-Byte Tahini and Tears Bollywood Terror Please Don't Beat Me, Sir! Marriage Cops (Documentary 2025; co-director)