My Stories Influenced By Women I Witnessed In Their Flawed Glory: Kanika Dhillon

She started off her journey in the tinsel town as a script supervisor with SRK's production house, effortlessly transitioning to assist the celebrated director Farah Khan in Om Shanti Om and subsequently turning author and scriptwriter. With her maiden production 'Do Patti' featuring Kajol and Kriti Sanon slated for release, Deccan Chronicle had a chat with Kanika Dhillon to get a lowdown on her remarkable journey!As a child, stories were my magic carpet to endless adventures. And so with Do Patti, I decided to turn producer and launch my banner Kathha Pictures.A producer's role extends far beyond funding; it involves overseeing every aspect of a project's development, ensuring creative alignment, managing resources, and navigating challenges during production.I thrive while developing and watching thrillers, and this project is a testament to that passion. It's a gripping and dynamic thriller with our brilliant ladies caught in the eye of the storm.In general, collaboration entails aligning visions, respecting inputs, and fostering open communication to create a unified narrative that resonates with all stakeholders, and I tend to prioritize the importance of authentic and an open line of communication absolutely paramount to the process.I honestly try my best not to look as my gender to be a factor at all when it comes to my work. I believe in putting in the work, being aware of the systemic challenges the industry poses and work around them instead of looking at them as impossibilities.Yes, the scales aren't balanced in our favour, but if that is the driving force behind my approach then I don't think I will be able to ever rise beyond these challenges as a "woman" rather than be seen for what I can contribute as a human being.