IFFD 2026: Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Reveals She Faced Ageism After Becoming Producer

Guneet Monga, who is an Oscar-winning producer, recently attended the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026 (IFFD 2026) on March 31, 2026, in Delhi. Guneet also hosted a session titled From Indie Roots to the Oscars. For the unversed, the producer’s The Elephant Whisperers won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards. At the event, Guneet Monga Kapoor interacted with the media and revealed that she faced ageism after becoming a producer. She even revealed that distribution is the challenge for producers.

Guneet Monga Kapoor On Life After Becoming A Producer

Guneet Monga had a brief interaction with media, where she confessed that it is homecoming for her after being honoured by the organisers of the IFFD 2026. She said, “It's very beautiful to be awarded the shaan of Delhi. I was born and brought up in Delhi. It is a homecoming moment for me. I am very happy.” When one of the reporters asked Guneet Monga about the achievements of Indian cinema at the global level, she stated that it is a collective effort of everyone. The producer also explained that India has just begun.

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Guneet said, “I feel it is a collective effort. If you look at the 2023 Oscars—which included RRR, All That Breathes, and The Elephant Whisperers—they represent different languages and formats. India is the land of extraordinary filmmakers, and we've only just begun.”

Guneet Monga On Challenges To Distribute The Film

Guneet Monga also opened up about the challenges faced by producers while distributing the film. She said, “Distribution is a challenge. You can overcome distribution by being even more creative and sure of the storytelling. Distribution needs a bit more support. Your work speaks louder than anything.” When asked if she ever faced gender inequality in the industry as a producer, Guneet said, "As a producer, I have faced a lot of ageism rather than gender. I was very young to be a producer in the room. Today, the work speaks louder than anything. I am happy to be a woman.” For the unversed, several Bollywood celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Kangana Ranaut, Aamir Khan, Bhumi Pednekar, Imtiaz Ali, Shweta Prasad Basu, Prosenjit Chatterjee and others attended the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026 in New Delhi. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the festival in the presence of political leaders and actors. Stay tuned for more updates!