Aishwarya Sridhar

Aishwarya Sridhar
Born
Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Mass Media
Alma mater
  • Dr Pillai Global Academy
  • Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
Occupation(s)Wildlife photographer and filmmaker
Notable workPanje-The Last Wetland
The Queen of Taru
Parents
  • Sridhar Ranganathan (father)
  • Rani Sridhar (mother)
Websiteaishwaryasridhar.com

Aishwarya Sridhar (Hindi: ऐश्वर्या श्रीधर born 12 January 1997) is an Indian wildlife photographer, wildlife presenter, and documentary filmmaker residing in Navi Mumbai.[1] She is the youngest girl to have won the Sanctuary Asia- Young Naturalist Award[2] and the International Camera Fair. Award.[3] In 2020, Aishwarya became the first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.[4][5] She is also a member of the State Wetland Identification Committee appointed by the Bombay High Court.[6] Her works have been featured in BBC Wildlife, The Guardian, Sanctuary Asia, Saevus, Hindustan Times, Mumbai Mirror, Digital Camera, Mathrubhumi and Mongabay.[7][8][9][10][11][12]

She has received numerous awards for her contribution towards nature including the 'Diana Award'[13] and 'Woman Icon India Award' from the Governor of Tamil Nadu.[14] Aishwarya is also actively involved in environmental conservation.[15]

  1. ^ "23-year-old award-winning wildlife photographer speaks on her journey, shares tips, and lists environmental challenges". India Today. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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  4. ^ "Meet Aishwarya Sridhar, first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award". DNA India. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Aishwarya Sridhar becomes first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award". Zee News. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  6. ^ Chatterjee, Badri (26 September 2019). "Six researchers prevented from entering Panje wetland in Navi Mumbai". Hindustan Times.
  7. ^ ശ്രീധര്‍, എഴുത്ത്: രശ്മി രഘുനാഥ്/ ചിത്രങ്ങള്‍: ഐശ്വര്യ. "കാടും ക്യാമറയും വിട്ടൊരു ജീവിതം ചിന്തിക്കാനേ പറ്റില്ല ഈ പെണ്‍കുട്ടിക്ക്". Mathrubhumi.
  8. ^ "Wildbuzz: Why leopards sniff cities and change their spots". Hindustan Times. 25 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Aishwarya Sridhar – youngest to win Best Nature and Wildlife Award". The New Indian Express.
  10. ^ "The week in wildlife – in pictures". The Guardian. 9 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Navi Mumbai girl wins Young Naturalist award". Mumbai Mirror.
  12. ^ "Wetlands to wastebins, Mumbai's diverse habitats house hundreds of bird species". Mongabay. 18 February 2019.
  13. ^ Singh, Vijay (4 August 2019). "Panvel girl wins 'Diana Award' for her contribution towards nature | Navi Mumbai News – Times of India". The Times of India.
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