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Namrata Singh Gujral on the set of Americanizing Shelley in 2006
Born	Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Nationality	American
Occupation	Film director and producer
Years active	2001–present

Namrata Singh Gujral is an American filmmaker, motivational speaker, and actor. She is known for creating movies and shows that often have important social messages.

About Namrata Singh Gujral

Early Life and Background

Namrata Singh Gujral was born in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. Her father was Punjabi and Sikh, and her mother was Tibetan and Portuguese. She moved away from India when she was young.

Starting Her Career

Gujral began her career as an actor. Her first movie role was in the film Training Day in 2001.

She later became the President of Uniglobe Entertainment. This is a Hollywood studio that makes international movies and shows. These projects often focus on important social topics for audiences in North America.

Her first movie as a producer was Americanizing Shelley in 2007. This film starred actors like Beau Bridges and Wil Wheaton. It was shown in movie theaters in 24 countries with Warner Bros.

Directing and Important Films

Namrata Gujral started directing movies after she survived breast cancer. In 2010, she produced, directed, and appeared in a special film called 1 a Minute. This movie is a docudrama, which means it's a documentary that tells a story like a drama. It focuses on breast cancer.

The film featured many famous people who had survived breast cancer, like Olivia Newton-John and Melissa Etheridge. It also included people who support cancer treatment, such as Deepak Chopra and William Baldwin.

In 2018, Gujral released 5 Weddings. This was a romantic comedy that mixed Hollywood and Bollywood styles. It was shown in theaters in 54 countries. The movie also explored the lives of Hijras. These are a group of transgender dancers in India who sometimes perform at weddings. The film showed how they are sometimes treated unfairly by society.

Health Journey

In 2008, Namrata Gujral was treated for early breast cancer. She had surgery and chemotherapy. She also hosts a show called Thrive! With Namrata. On this show, she talks with other cancer survivors.

In 2013, she was treated for another type of cancer called Burkitt's lymphoma. She received strong chemotherapy treatments. This second cancer was likely caused by the chemotherapy she had in 2008. By 2013, she was free from both cancers.

Music and Awards

Gujral also started a music career. She released a song called "Dancin' In The Clouds." It was a duet with country singer Steve Azar. The song blended American country rock with Bollywood style. Its music video was shown on channels like CMT, MTV, and VH1.

Lifetime TV honored Namrata Gujral as one of their "Remarkable Women." She was the first Indian-American to receive this honor, joining people like Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. She received this award for her work on the film 1 a Minute.

For her acting role as Saira Ahmed in the CBS show Family Law, Gujral and her co-stars were nominated for the 2002 Emmy Awards.

Filmography

Music Videos