Ishita Moitra (born 1983) is a screenwriter based in Mumbai, India.
Life
Moitra was born on 8 August 1983 in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.[1]
An early work was the 2013 film Mere Dad ki Maruti which she wrote with her husband Neeraj Udhwani.[1]
She has written several films, Hindi TV shows[1] and web series. She was one of the primary writers on the 2023 hit film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Her other work includes contributions to the script for the 2020 film Shakuntala Devi.[2]
Work
Films
- Kambakkht Ishq (2009) (Screenplay)
- Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011) (Screenplay & Dialogues)
- Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013) (Dialogues)
- Ragini MMS 2 (2014) (Dialogues)
- Noor (2017) (Dialogues)
- Half Girlfriend (2017) (Dialogue)
- Shakuntala Devi (2020) ( Dialogues) (Released on Amazon Prime Video)
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) ( Screenplay)
- Bad Newz (2024) (writer)
TV Series
- Dekha Ek Khwaab (2011-2012) (Dialogues)
- Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011-2014) (Dialogues)
- Khotey Sikkey (2011) (Dialogues)
- Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye (2014-2015) (Dialogues)
- Bepannaah (2018)
Web series
- The Test Case (2017-2018) (Dialogues)
- Four More Shots Please! (2019-Preset) (Dialogues)
- Call Me Bae (2024) (creator & writer)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | ||||||
| 2024 | Best Screenplay | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Nominated | [3][4] | ||
| Best Story | Nominated | |||||
| Best Dialogue | Won | |||||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | ||||||
| 2024 | Best Dialogue | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Won | [5] | ||
References
- ^ a b c "Bollywood Screenplay Writer Ishita Moitra Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Watch | Vidya Balan's 'Shakuntala Devi's trailer to be out on July 15". The Statesman. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out". Filmfare. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Winners of the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out". Filmfare. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "IIFA Unveils 2024 Technical Awards Winners: Honouring the Trailblazers of Indian Cinema!". IIFA. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.