Kanika Dhillon, a disruptor in the truest sense!
By Gone are the days when Hindi films were just an overused formula. The Indian film industry is witnessing a wave of change, that is led by premium content, written by content-sound writers; one of them being Kanika Dhillon.
In the course of her career, the leading Indian writer penned down relatable female characters that precipitated an empowering trend. This palpable change or trend has now come to be embraced and enjoyed by the viewers. ‘Content is king’ rings true now more than ever and content creators are finally taking the center stage. The writing has evolved, followed by the mindset of the viewers and vice versa. Contributing to this upgrade, Kanika has scripted critically acclaimed Box Office successes such as Manmarziyaan, Kedarnath and Judgementall Hai Kya.
Rebelling against the age-old gender stereotypes is a mammoth task, but that did not deter Dhillon from telling engaging stories through her scripts with female characters headlining the show. Is it any surprise then that she made an impact on the first list of Film Companion Disruptors? The disruptors on this curated list are the prime innovators of the entertainment business who have shaken up things, ignited conversations, created new ways of seeing or found the beating pulse of an audience. The disruptor’s catalog is replete with some talented writers such as Thiagarajan Kumararaja of the Super Deluxe fame and screenplay writers of Virus including Muhsin Parari, Sharfu, and Suhas.
Says Kanika, “It is an honor to be on the list among such talented entertainers of the Indian film industry. I am glad that I am in such good company. It is empowering! Writing comes to me very naturally, but the appreciation I receive for it is a huge validation that every artist needs. I wish all my love to the artists who are giving more than is expected and breaking the norm.”