Dr. Mukesh Sharma, an award-winning filmmaker, media professional, academician, and public service broadcaster, boasts over 30 years of excellence in the cinema and broadcast industries. With a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication and a Master’s in Broadcast Journalism, he has served as a civil servant, producer, and director, creating nationally acclaimed feature films, children’s cinema, and television programs. Dr. Sharma has held key leadership roles, including Festival Director of the Mumbai International Film Festival, Dean at prestigious universities, and Head of Doordarshan Mumbai. Renowned for conceptualizing socially empowering TV events and driving public interest programming, he has been honored with numerous accolades, including Lifetime Achievement Awards and National Awards for excellence in public service broadcasting. A visionary thought leader, he is also an author, keynote speaker, and active contributor to the global dialogue on the evolving landscape of media and communication.