Women in Film India has begun its first ever six week wellness programme for women working in cinema with the launch of “The Resilience Playbook.” The organisation announced that this series of workshops has been created to support the mental wellbeing of women in the industry.
The programme is an intensive, six week experience designed to give participants a safe and nurturing space. It is being led by wellness practitioner and life coach Chetna Chakravarthy, whose work focuses on helping women strengthen their inner foundation while navigating demanding professional environments.
Guneet explained that the workshop aims to equip women with essential strategies to handle the instability that often defines film careers and to help them sustain themselves in the long term. She noted that the film world runs on freelance talent and independent creators, a structure that naturally brings unpredictability into daily life. For creativity to flourish, she said, resilience becomes the most important skill, because it enables individuals to adapt, survive challenges, and establish their path in an ever shifting industry.
Drawing from her own journey, the acclaimed producer shared her enthusiasm about introducing the programme. She credited Chetna’s guidance for shaping her both professionally and personally and said she was eager for the first group of women to experience the same growth. She added that Women in Film India is committed to supporting the initiative financially so the workshop can reach those who need it and so Chetna’s work can continue.
Rabia Chopra, who heads Programmes and Development at WIF India, reflected on the emotional strength required of women in cinema. She said many women take their first step toward bravery in a single quiet moment when they choose to prioritise themselves. She described the new programme as a refuge where women can shed their defenses, reconnect with their inner strength, and recognise that vulnerability is a powerful form of intelligence. Resilience, she said, is built when women stand together and support one another.
