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Nisha Ganatra

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Nisha Ganatra was born in Vancouver, Canada, and raised in California in a traditional household. Ganatra is a graduate of the prestigious New York University (NYU) film school, where she studied with Martin Scorcese, Barbara Kopple, and Spike Lee. Chutney Popcorn was her feature film debut. See full bio »

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Filmography

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2012 Haven (TV series)
– Double Jeopardy (2012)
 
2011 Futurestates (TV series)
 
2011 America's Next Top Model (TV series)
– All-Star Finale (2011) (segment director)
– Game (2011) (segment director)
– Kathy Griffin (2011) (segment director)
– Coco Rocha (2011) (segment director)
– LaToya Jackson (2011) (segment director)
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2011 Beholder (short)
 
2008 Will You Merry Me? (TV movie) (as Nisha Kumari)
 
2005/I Cake
 
2004-2005 Unfabulous (TV series)
– The 66th Day (2005)
– The Rep (2004)
– The Pink Guitar (2004)
– The Pal (2004)
– Book Club (2004)
 
2004 Independent Lens (TV series documentary)
– Cosmopolitan (2004)
 
2003 Fast Food High
 
2003 Cosmopolitan (TV movie)
 
2002 The Challenge (TV series)
– Battle of the Seasons: Hang Man (2002)
 
2001 The Real World (TV series)
– Back to New York: Episode 2 (2001)
– Back to New York: Episode 22 (2001)
– Back to New York: Episode 3 (2001)
– Back to New York: Episode 4 (2001)
 
1999 Chutney Popcorn
 
1997 Drown Soda (short)
 
1996 Junky Punky Girlz (short)
 
Show ShowProducer (9 titles)
2012 The First Date (short) (executive producer)
 
2011 Cho Dependent (field producer)
 
2009 Margaret Cho: Beautiful (TV movie) (field producer)
 
2004 CHO Revolution (video) (field producer)
 
2003 Hummer (short) (executive producer)
 
2000 Kiss It Up to God (producer)
 
1999 Chutney Popcorn (producer)
 
1999 The Kinsey 3 (TV movie) (producer)
 
1997 Drown Soda (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
2011 Beholder (short)
 
2008 The Cheetah Girls: One World (TV movie)
 
1999 Chutney Popcorn (writer)
 
1997 Drown Soda (short)
 
1996 Junky Punky Girlz (short)
 
Show ShowActress (4 titles)
2007 Don't Go (TV movie)
Shanti
 
2005 Bam Bam and Celeste
Linda
 
2000 The Acting Class
Exotic Dancer
 
1999 Chutney Popcorn
Reena
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (2 titles)
1999 The Personals (documentary short) (assistant camera)
 
1998 Smear (short) (assistant camera)
 
Show ShowCinematographer (2 titles)
1998 Double D (short)
 
1998 Fairy Tale (short) (director of photography)
 
Show ShowProduction Manager (1 title)
2002 The Other Brother (production supervisor)
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
1996 Junky Punky Girlz (short)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2010 Tent City (short) (thanks)
 
2002 Notorious C.H.O. (documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2012 The Dream Share Project (documentary) (completed)
Herself
 
2008 Brunch with Bridget (TV series)
Herself
 

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Haven: Season 3: Episode 5 -- A hauntingly beautiful woman shows criminals her version of cruel and unusual punishment. The Cheetah Girls: One World -- In this "trequel" to The Cheetah Girls, Chanel, Dorinda, and Aqua, are off to India to star in a Bollywood movie...
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Alternate Names:

Nisha Kumari
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Born in Canada. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer