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Ankit Saroha

HOD (School of Cinema)

With 10 years of experience in photography, filmmaking, and media practice, Ankit Saroha combines practical industry exposure .... with academic rigor. His journey spans newsrooms, production houses, creative studios, and event environments, further strengthened by ongoing doctoral research in mass communication. His professional background as a photographer, cinematographer, and documentary filmmaker adds a strong visual and storytelling sensibility to the department.

Mr. Ashok Dhingra

HOD, Cinematography

Bringing years of experience across film and media production environments, Ashok Dhingra leads production-based learning with .... an emphasis on practical craft and industry preparedness. His work across varied production ecosystems supports strong hands-on learning for students.

Ms. Kirti

Assistant Professor

With professional and academic exposure to media and film practice, Kirti brings a grounded understanding of cinematic .... workflows and student-focused learning to the department.

Mr. Anurag Mishra

Assistant Professor

With over 19 years of acting experience and 8 years in teaching and training, Anurag offers a deeply performance-oriented .... perspective. His postgraduate acting training from FTII, Pune, and roles in films such as URI, Hunterrr, Shudra: The Rising, and Satellite Shankar, along with work in television, web series, and national commercials, solidify his industry credibility. His background in theater, choreography, and departmental leadership adds multidimensional value to student development.

Mohammad Zorjis

Assistant Professor

With a strong foundation in the media sector, Zorjis contributes both academic insight and technical exposure, supporting .... students in developing a balanced creative and analytical approach.

Chandan Saxena

Assistant Professor

With 13 years of combined academic and industry experience, including 6 years in leading media organizations and 7 years in .... teaching, Chandan brings a well-rounded perspective to cinema education. His professional journey includes roles at News18, ETV Network, Ramoji Film City, and ITV Network, complemented by published research work and conference participation. His ongoing Ph.D. adds scholarly depth to his contribution.

Mohini Mishra

Assistant Professor

With 8 years of active work in the Hindi film industry, Mohini brings solid production-floor experience to the School of .... Cinema. Her work with major banners—including Salman Khan Films, Sanjay Dutt Productions, Colour Yellow Productions, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Flying Unicorn—spans script supervision, continuity, set coordination, and artist management. Her ongoing Ph.D. research further enriches her academic perspective.