Women in Film India has announced the launch of ‘The Resilience Playbook’, a new initiative aimed at strengthening mental well-being among women working across the film industry. The programme, unveiled on 27 November 2025, introduces a six-week workshop series designed to offer structured emotional support within a sector often defined by high pressure, irregular schedules and ongoing uncertainty.
The organisation said the initiative seeks to create space for women to pause and acknowledge the challenges associated with sustaining long-term creative careers. It marks Women in Film India’s first attempt to establish a formal, peer-supported environment that encourages rest, reflection and renewed confidence. The launch comes at a time when discussions around burnout and psychological strain are increasingly shaping global conversations about the future of creative work.
The workshops will be led by wellness practitioner and life coach Chetna Chakravarthy. According to Women in Film India, the sessions will move beyond typical ideas of self-care, focusing instead on building clarity, self-assurance and emotional stability, capabilities the organisation describes as essential for navigating an unpredictable industry.
Guneet Monga Kapoor, Academy Award-winning producer and Founder of Women in Film India, said the programme responds directly to the realities of how the film sector operates. “We are an industry built on freelancers, a creative ecosystem that thrives on independent talent. But with that comes a great deal of uncertainty. For creativity to truly flow, what one needs most is resilience. It is the core skill that allows us to endure, to adapt, and to carve out our place in this ever-changing industry. This workshop is designed to offer exactly that: fundamental tools and pathways to help women navigate the unpredictability of our business and build careers that last. Chetna has had a profound impact on me personally and professionally, and I cannot wait for the first batch of women to gain access to these invaluable tools. At Women in Film India, we are committed to making this possible, we’re proud to subsidize and match the funding so that this workshop can come to life, and so that Chetna can continue this important work.”
Rabia Chopra, Head of Programmes & Development, Women in Film India, said the workshops are intended to give women a point of safety in an industry that can be emotionally demanding. “For so many women in film, courage starts quietly, in that one moment you choose yourself,” she said. “This programme is our safe harbour, a place to drop the armour, soften, and still feel powerful. Vulnerability is our sharpest intelligence, and resilience is what we build when we hold each other up.”
Women in Film India said the initiative aims to redefine empowerment in the film sector by placing well-being, balance and a sense of belonging at the core of creative work. The organisation emphasised that strengthening resilience begins with setting aside time to reflect and recalibrate, especially within a profession that rarely slows down.
