ITV

Tag: Medha Jaishankar

  • JetSynthesys enters Hollywood with ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’

    JetSynthesys enters Hollywood with ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’

    Mumbai: Digital entertainment and technology company – JetSynthesys has announced the Hollywood debut of two key executives as executive producers on Please Don’t Feed the Children, directed by Steven Spielberg’s daughter Destry Allyn Spielberg. Founder & CEO Rajan Navani and JetSynthesys Los Angeles head Medha Jaishankar serve as executive producers on this post-apocalyptic thriller, marking a significant milestone for the company as it expands to Hollywood. The project aligns with JetSynthesys’ mission to connect eastern and western storytelling while advancing creative boundaries in global cinema.

    Please Don’t Feed the Children received a strong response at its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival, known for genre films. Set in a dystopian world ravaged by a mysterious disease, the film follows a group of orphans fighting for survival. The cast includes Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian). Spielberg’s directorial debut aims to combine suspense with emotionally driven storytelling, offering a new perspective in the horror genre.

    “Partnering with Please Don’t Feed the Children as an executive producer is a defining moment for JetSynthesys and for me personally,” said JetSynthesys founder & CEO Rajan Navani. “This project aligns with our vision of supporting bold, innovative storytelling that transcends borders. Working with Destry Allyn Spielberg has been a privilege, and her unique approach to the genre highlights the importance of nurturing fresh voices in the industry. We’re excited to continue exploring narratives that resonate across cultures and look forward to further opportunities that strengthen the connection between Eastern and Western cinema.”

    JetSynthesys Los Angeles head Medha Jaishankar added, “Please Don’t Feed the Children represents an exciting new chapter for JetSynthesys as we enter Hollywood’s vibrant creative space. Our role in this project reflects our commitment to cross-cultural collaboration and genre-defining storytelling. Supporting Destry’s directorial vision has been an inspiring journey, and we’re eager to bring this compelling film to audiences worldwide, showcasing the depth and creativity that horror can offer.”

    JetSynthesys’ involvement in Please Don’t Feed the Children showcases its strategy to become a key player in the global entertainment landscape. This venture reinforces JetSynthesys’ commitment to innovative storytelling and its focus on nurturing the next generation of filmmakers shaping the future of cinema.

  • JetSynthesys, Warner Music launch podcast for women of South Asian diaspora

    JetSynthesys, Warner Music launch podcast for women of South Asian diaspora

    Mumbai: Digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys and Warner Music India have come together to launch “EkWomen,” a podcasting and networking platform for women of the South Asian diaspora. The podcast is available on audio streaming platform – Spotify.

    “EkWomen” is conceived and produced by JetSynthesys’ Medha Jaishankar (BBC World former producer and Reliance Entertainment consultant) and Monika Patel (journalist/host Midday, Uppercrust, and JetSynthesys’ Daily Hinduism video series and Mata Monique podcasts).

    The podcast addresses a lacuna in the podcast world by creating a global sisterhood through uplifting stories of the struggles and successes faced by diaspora women of South Asian heritage. In the next phase, it plans to add community building and on-the-ground networking sessions across several countries including India.

    The interviewees include – “Chopped” show judge and chef Maneet Chauhan; celebrity make-up artist and entrepreneur Shalini Vadhera; ClassPass founder, dancer, and novelist Payal Kadakia; yogini and novelist Ira Trivedi; Teach For India founder Shaheen Mistri; leading UK Muslim female comic Shazia Mirza; Kama Sutra expert, storyteller, and mythologist Seema Anand; philanthropist and humanitarian Meera Gandhi; artist Sujata Bajaj, Pulitzer award-winning journalist and Dean of Berkeley School of Journalism Geeta Anand, and author, activist and academic Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

    “At JetSynthesys, we have always aimed at building social communities, not just to bring people together, but to connect thoughts and ideologies. We are extremely delighted to join hands with Warner Music India once again to launch ‘EkWomen,’ providing strength and support to South Asian diasporic women aiming to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams,” says JetSynthesys vice-chairman and MD Rajan Navani.

    “The podcasts on the platform have been thoughtfully curated with stories of victories and struggles. We will soon bolster our other offerings on the platform to build a stronger network and a support system across the world,” he adds.

     “We are delighted to launch ‘EkWomen’ in association with JetSynthesys. The initiative focuses on building an inspiring ecosystem for millions of South Asian women and empowering them with a hope to create their own success stories,” shares Warner Music India MD Jay Mehta.