Hyperlocal stories, told for the globe.
Documentary producer and multimedia journalist from South Asia.
One practice, many forms
Documentary and field production
Producer and director across documentary, broadcast and brand film. I build field teams, find stories and make films rooted in people and place. My work spans production, direction, research and story development across India.
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Journalism
Field journalism on public institutions, city systems, public health and climate adaptation. At Hindustan Times, India's second-largest daily newspaper, I reported on Mumbai's municipal government body and more than 15 other public agencies, turning residents' experience and public accountability into stories that travelled.
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About
I am a documentary producer, field journalist and multimedia storyteller based in Mumbai. For more than 13 years, I have made human stories for audiences around the world. My work begins in person, with the people, places and institutions at the centre of a story.
Recent projects include 180 Years of Teaching and Healing, a long-form documentary and ten short docus on one of Asia's largest public healthcare institutions; Dil Se Seedhi Baat: Cancer Conversation, produced with clinicians at ACTREC, the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer at Tata Memorial Centre; and ZEE TV's Kahaani Har Ghar Ki, an Indian prime-time programme, where I built a pan-India network of journalists to source and research first-person stories.
At Hindustan Times, India's second-largest daily, I published more than 400 stories on civic affairs, public health and the urban environment. I reported on Mumbai's municipal government body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, and more than 15 other public agencies, alongside citizen campaigns for the Mumbai edition.
Reporting in public
Alongside commissioned work, I run an independent public-interest reporting channel on X, @mashrujeet. It reaches more than 20 million impressions in an average year, an audience built through consistent, verified reporting from the field.
That visibility can turn a local issue into an on-ground response. Posts have led to improvement, enforcement and follow-up by public agencies.
20M+ annual impressions · Independent reporting from Mumbai · On-ground impact
Follow @mashrujeet on XCurrently developing
I am developing a long-form documentary from Madhya Pradesh about community, change and the stories that remain outside the national frame. I am open to conversations with commissioning editors, grantmakers and mission-aligned partners. For a private outline, email [email protected].
Contact
Let's talk about the next story.
[email protected]Available for commissions in South Asia and globally
Community practice
I work with community organisations on public health, education and civic causes, contributing production, communications and on-the-ground support.
MNCDF Citizen Welfare Forum
Campaign lead for video and digital media since 2018. Led the Digital War Room through the Covid lockdowns; part of Aid to Educate, Medical Help and the Flying Squad.
Rotary Club of Bombay Bandra
On-ground service work in health, education and civic causes.