Pallavi Sharda

Pallavi Sharda is a prominent figure in the arts and entertainment industry, serving as a Member of the Board of Directors for Screen Australia and as the Founder and Creative Director of Bodhini Studios since July 2023. Bodhini Studios focuses on centering South Asian narratives to promote intercultural understanding and empathy. With extensive experience as a lead actress in various projects, including "Wedding Season" on Netflix and "The Twelve" on Foxtel Group, as well as involvement in script consulting for ABC's "Retrograde," Pallavi has made significant contributions to diverse storytelling. Pallavi's advocacy for diversity is also highlighted by a keynote address to Google's C Suite Executives in 2019. Pallavi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communications, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Diploma in Modern Languages (French) from the University of Melbourne, in addition to studies at Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III).