She is a Film and Television Institute of India graduate and has worked as a journalist and researcher. She is also a lover of literature and has completed her MA in English Literature. In 2012 she received the Special Jury Award in the 59th National Film Awards held in New Delhi for her short film "Airawat"; and the "Swarna Kamal" for Best Direction in the 62nd National Film Awards in 2015 for her short film "Aaranyak", amongst other awards.