In this episode of Hungama Game Changers: Season 4, we're joined by Mallika Noorani, Senior Partner at Parinam Law Associates, whose work has helped shape the legal and strategic foundations of India's entertainment industry. From leading media and entertainment law to advising on major film, OTT, gaming, and intellectual property projects, Mallika's journey is a testament to the power of adaptability, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Beginning her career in finance before transitioning into law, Mallika reflects on how an unexpected opportunity during motherhood led her to build one of the country's leading media and entertainment legal practices. She also shares how fresh perspectives, asking the right questions, and embracing change have been instrumental in navigating an industry that's constantly evolving.

In this candid conversation, Mallika opens up about leadership, negotiating with confidence, and why women must advocate for what they deserve. She also shares valuable insights on contracts, intellectual property, AI, and the legal realities shaping the future of entertainment.

In this episode of Season 4, we sit down with Meghna Ghai Puri, President of Whistling Woods International and one of India's most influential voices in media education, whose journey began not by choice but by calling — returning from London to help her father, legendary filmmaker Subhash Ghai, turn a decades-old dream into one of the world's top 10 film schools. From being told to her face that she didn't deserve her position, to building an institution that has launched 1,500+ careers in media and entertainment, Meghna reflects on the early years of self-doubt, the moment she fell in love with education, and why she started practicing Buddhism in 2012 — and how it changed everything. The conversation covers what it truly takes to lead a creative institution, from consciously placing women in leadership roles and running gender sensitization workshops, to partnering with Sony, Apple and YouTube, building international exchange programs, and training students to work on a global frontier. Grounded in self-reflection, intentional leadership, and a deep belief in the power of storytelling, this episode is a candid look at building a legacy that outlives you — and why the human touch in creativity will always prevail over AI.

In this episode of Season 4, we sit down with Lakshmi R Iyer, award-winning filmmaker, CEO of Streetsmart Productions, and Director at Elios Films, whose 15-year journey in cinema began not in a film school but on the ground, assisting, observing, and learning by doing. From a divorce that redirected her life to a solo jog in Dubai where she decided to produce her first film, Lakshmi reflects on the pivotal moments of self-belief that shaped her career, writing and directing Appa, Wrong Mistake, and First Second Chance, building a YouTube channel that organically crossed 100 million views, and investing in films the way others invest in diamonds. The conversation covers what it truly takes to sustain in independent cinema, from casting with conviction and respecting the screenplay process, to learning digital marketing at IIT Bombay and maintaining parallel income streams to protect your dream, while also addressing the impatience of new creators, the myth of virality, and why pre-production is more important than the shoot itself. Grounded in honesty, faith, and a refusal to compromise on story, this episode is a candid reflection on backing yourself when no one else will, and building a body of work that speaks for itself.