Vishakha Singh is a versatile Indian actor turned film producer and startup entrepreneur, known for her multi-faceted contributions to the world of entertainment. With a career spanning over a decade, Vishakha embarked on her cinematic journey in 2007 and quickly made a mark in the industry.
Having established herself as a pan-Indian actor, Vishakha's notable performances include films like "Fukrey," "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey," "Bajatey Raho," "Ankur Arora Murder Case," "Kanna Laddoo Thinna Aasaiya," "Fukrey Returns," and "Rowdy Fellow." However, her passion for storytelling extended beyond acting, leading her to venture into film production.
As a film producer and co-producer, Vishakha has been instrumental in bringing critically acclaimed independent films to life. Projects like "Peddlers" (Cannes Film Festival, 2012), "Haraamkhor" (New York Indian Film Festival, 2014), "Onaatah" (National Award, India, 2016), and "Atkan Chatkan" (presented by Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman, London Indian Film Festival, 2020) showcase her commitment to supporting unique and thought-provoking narratives.
Pushing boundaries and embracing the emerging realm of Web 3, Vishakha Singh co-founded India's first NFT Marketplace and served as the Vice President of WazirX NFT Marketplace under WazirX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange. Her leadership played a crucial role in building a vibrant community of 80,000+ members. The marketplace successfully launched NFT projects in diverse fields such as art, music, events, sports, literature, travel, and fashion, collaborating with renowned figures like Ritviz, Nucleya, Sunil Gavaskar, Sunburn Music Festival, Lakmé Fashion Week, Manish Malhotra, Faridoon Shahryar, Priya Malik, Satish Acharya, and Santanu Hazarika, among others.
With a deep appreciation for art, a passion for blockchain technology, and extensive experience as a content producer, Vishakha understands the intrinsic value of creativity and the importance of fair trade practices. She actively advocates for gender equity and women's rights, aiming to create an inclusive and empowering environment.
Beyond her contributions to the NFT space, Vishakha Singh has brought her expertise and creative vision to celebrity fan engagement platforms as a co-founder of Iconicbot (based in Bangalore) and 4five app (based in Toronto). Leveraging her network and understanding of the influencer market, she pioneered persona-based chatbots for high-profile films such as "Vishwaroopam," "U-Turn," "Mersal," and her own production, "Fukrey Returns," among others.
Recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit, Vishakha was named among the Top 10 winners of the Women Entrepreneur Quest Challenge 2017, hosted by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and AnitaB.org, USA.
Having grown up in the Middle East and traveled extensively worldwide, Vishakha considers herself a digital nomad and a global citizen. While her heart resides in Mumbai and Rome, she remains committed to using blockchain technology and storytelling to create transformative solutions, providing safe spaces for underrepresented communities to thrive.
Through Lokaa Entertainment, Vishakha Singh continues to shape the landscape of independent cinema, champion innovative ideas, and pave the way for a new era of inclusive storytelling.