Guneet Monga joins MUBI India as Content Advisor

Following the recent announcement of curated global streaming service, MUBI’s expansion into South-East Asia, Guneet Monga joins MUBI as Content Advisor for MUBI India.

Times Bridge and MUBI announced a strategic investment and partnership last year. Monga is an Oscar-winning executive producer and Bafta-nominated producer, having won an Academy Award for her short film ‘Period. End of Sentence’.  She also has critically acclaimed films like  'The Lunchbox’ and ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ to her credit

At MUBI India, Monga will take on the position of Content Advisor and take forward the overall programming and acquisitions strategy for the streaming service. She brings with her a wealth of experience within the Indian film industry that will help define the content profile.

Efe Cakarel, Founder and CEO, MUBI, said: “We bring great cinema to audiences across the globe, and in recent years have localized our service to cater to film lovers in more countries and more languages than ever before. With our upcoming launch in India, following our recent Malaysia launch, we are thrilled to expand our value proposition with the introduction of bespoke channels to showcase content from across the region, appeal to local tastes, and champion the work of local filmmakers.”

Monga, added, “I've been a fan of MUBI for many years now. To see a new curated film everyday through my own little window to the world of cinema, has brought me unparalleled joy. And now, as the MUBI India content strategy consultant, I am thrilled to be a part of the Times Bridge – MUBI partnership, and share with the Indian audiences the delight that this platform can be. Looking forward to bringing movies from across languages and film industries to MUBI India and watching them with the rest of the country. I will, alongside this wonderful opportunity, continue to produce movies and build my company, Sikhya entertainment.”

Viral Jani, Sr Vice President, Investment at Times Bridge, said, “As part of our India playbook for MUBI, we want to build a strong connection with the Indian content ecosystem and drive strategic partnerships for wider distribution. We are excited to have Guneet on board to advise on content strategy & acquisition for MUBI India. We look forward to jointly working on localising the MUBI experience for India to bring curated high quality movie consumption experience to viewers.”