Dr. Manjiri Prabhu holds a Doctorate in Communication Science and is an independent film-maker for Television, a Writer/ Novelist in English and also the Founder/ Director of a Literary Festival. She has directed over 200 children's TV programmes, more than 50 short fiction and travel films and has authored 15 books.Her unpublished psychological thriller novel was adapted into a Hindi feature film by NFDC, titled Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha. Her thesis, converted into a book, titled Roles: Reel and Real, has become a rare reference book for students of Hindi cinema. Prabhu has been acknowledged as a pioneer in India among women writers of mystery fiction, and she has a diverse global fan following. She is also the first female mystery Author to be published outside India and has been labelled as the 'Desi Agatha Christie'. And much recently, Prabhu has been acknowledged to be a 'match for Dan Brown' by Dr. Shashi Tharoor. There is so much to talk about Dr. Manjiri, She has many feathers in her cap, weather it is publication , direction, Awards or recognition.
As the Founder/ Director of Pune International Literary Festival, Prabhu has brought Pune city on the International map of Literature and Arts festivals. She believes that literature heals and is a prerequisite to a peaceful society.
She has recently been chosen as one of 50 Inspiring Women of Maharashtra and has been awarded for 'Excellence in Writing' by ERTC Global Herald, in Mumbai. As well been awarded the Rex Karmaveer Gold Medal Award. She is also an animal welfare activist promoting caring and adoption of stray dogs. @manjiriprabhu
