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Swati Sapna elevated as director for unscripted & docs at Netflix India
MUMBAI: Swati Sapna, a seasoned content and strategy expert, has been moved upstairs as director for unscripted and documentaries at Neflix India. She will also continue as commissioning executive for south original series at the streamer.
“In this role, I’ll be leading content and strategy for all unscripted and documentaries,” she said.
Having joined Netflix in 2020, she previously served as manager for unscripted and south originals, contributing to acclaimed projects such as Vir Das: Landing, The Romantics, The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, and The Hunt for Veerappan. Her work on Vir Das: Landing earned international recognition with an International Emmy nomination.
Prior to Netflix, Sapna held leadership roles at Viacom18, BBC Studios, and Wizcraft International, contributing to major television properties including Bigg Boss, Filmfare Awards, and IIFA Awards. She has also worked as an assistant director on the National Award-winning Tamil film Pithamagan.
An alumna of Sophia Polytechnic and Stella Maris College, Sapna has made Mumbai her home for over two decades, but she says “the small-town girl in me has kept me rooted with a firm hold on the pulse of audiences. The immense amount of learning, collaboration, faith and support I have experienced from my colleagues and partners in the five years in Netflix has been overwhelming! And I hope to achieve new milestones and embark on more exciting journeys together as the dream team 🙂 I believe that effective communication, empathy and empowerment are key pillars to build a successful team.”
