Ayrah Husain
B.A., English Literature, Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
Area(s) of Interest: Music, TV/Film, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, PR/Marketing
What are 1-2 of your most significant academic/extracurricular/work experiences? I have acted in several theatrical productions throughout high school and undergraduate college. As part of a collegiate theatre club, I acted in “Orshina” originally written by Hanit Guli, and contextualised for India. It received several accolades not only in the Delhi theatre circuit but also in national collegiate theatre festivals such as “Atelier’s Campus Theatre Festival” and “Thespo” across India. I also helped develop the official Indian adaptation of the show “Monk”, called “Mistry”, which is now available to watch on the streaming platform JioHotsar.
What is your ideal job in 10 years? I aim to be an entrepreneur in the media and entertainment industry.
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program? The MSLCE is a dream program for any creative professional who wishes to learn the ropes in creative businesses. As someone with a passion for impactful storytelling that serves a purpose, the MSLCE is a great opportunity for me build my business skillset, as I prepare for the next steps in my career. I am keen on studying areas such as management, problem solving, critical thinking, and strategy, and hope to hone these skills to become a leader in this field. Additionally, the dynamic faculty and array of networking events and clubs made me quite excited to pursue this program.
What aspects of the MSLCE program are you most excited for? As someone who has experience working in media, I am most excited about the summer internship opportunity. I am also keen to attend masterclasses and speaker events, and hope to leverage them to gain industry exposure and build a strong network.
Favorite… One of my favorite films of all time is Whiplash. I have always been a fan of Damien Chazelle’s work but this film is almost perfect, in that it possesses certain elements I value most. A tight screenplay, riveting performances, a killer soundtrack, and of course, the agonizingly familiar trope of the obsessed artist.