Netflix India has announced the promotion of Swati Sapna to Director for Unscripted, Documentaries, and South Series, marking a significant milestone in her distinguished career. In her expanded role, Sapna will steer content strategy for unscripted shows and documentaries while continuing to oversee the commissioning of South Indian original series, a dual responsibility that underscores her pivotal position at the streaming giant.
Expressing her excitement and gratitude on LinkedIn, Sapna shared, “I’m excited to announce my promotion to Director, Unscripted & South Series at Netflix India. In this role, I’ll be leading content and strategy for all Unscripted and Documentaries, and also continue with the additional role of commissioning executive for South original series.”
Her message reflected not only enthusiasm for the new challenges ahead but also deep appreciation for the learning and collaboration she experienced during her five-year tenure at Netflix India.
Sapna’s journey with Netflix began in 2020 when she joined as Manager for Unscripted and South Originals, where she quickly established herself as a driving force behind several highly acclaimed projects.
Her notable contributions include work on projects such as ‘Vir Das: Landing’, ‘The Romantics’, ‘The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’, ‘Kapil Sharma’: ‘I’m Not Done Yet’, and ‘The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth’. Each project not only garnered audience acclaim but also set new benchmarks for content quality and innovation within the industry.
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