Anand Gandhi is an Indian filmmaker, entrepreneur, media producer, innovator, and systems researcher born in Mumbai in 1980. He gained recognition with his debut feature film Ship of Theseus in 2013, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and won the National Film Award for Best Picture. Gandhi's second film, Tumbbad, released in 2018, marked another significant milestone in his career. For this project, he served as director, creative director, executive producer, and screenwriter. The film opened the Critics' Week at the 75th Venice International Film Festival, further establishing his reputation in international cinema. Beyond filmmaking, Gandhi is the founder of Memesys Culture Lab, a new media studio and systems think tank. This venture reflects his broader interests in innovation and systems research, positioning him as a multifaceted creative and intellectual figure in contemporary Indian media and culture.