Namrata Goyal's production house FilmStoc produces Manto
Namrata (fourth from left) with the team behind Manto at Cannes
A film graduate from Queen Mary College, University of London, Namrata produced her first short film at the age of 18. The film, Sunaina was based on female infanticide. It was screened at BAFTA. She performed as a lead actor in Black Pearl a film on marital rape. She has also produced a docudrama There is no one like him on her father, Mr. Naresh Goyal's inspirational and incredible journey.
Namrata Goyal is the Youth President of Mijwan Welfare Society and is actively involved in carrying forward the legacy of the grandfather the poet, Kaifi Azmi through education and empowerment of rural India with a focus on the girl child. She is also the Goodwill Ambassador of Jet Airways for carrying out social initiatives under CSR such as the Chennai Rehabilitation program in association with Action Aid.
Enthusiastic about art, her company named, FilmStoc is inspired from the thought that films communicate a powerful message to the world. 50 percent of the population of India is under the age of 35 years and she believes that cinema must provide a definite direction to the youth. Cinema must channelise their energies to be active participants in society.
As FilmStoc’s first feature film, Namrata is proud to bring Manto’s story to life, and she believes what he stood for is of relevance in today’s times. She says, "Cinema in India has huge potential which must be explored. Now is the time when lives across borders must connect, experiences and personal journeys must be shared." Namrata through films seeks to bring about cultural unity, celebrate diversity and give a voice to the voiceless
