Shibani Bathija

Shibani Bathija
OccupationScreenwriter

Shibani Bathija is an Indian screenwriter known for her works in Bollywood films. Bathija studied English at DePauw University and Communications at San Francisco State.[1][2]

After a period in advertising with Sony, Bathija showed a script to filmmaker Karan Johar, which was then accepted by Yash Raj Films.[1] She served as screenwriter for two major 2006 releases, Kunal Kohli's romantic thriller Fanaa[3] and Johar's ensemble musical romantic drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay (jointly with Johar).[4] Her films also include Sanjay Gadhvi's action drama Kidnap (2008)[5] and Johar's social drama My Name Is Khan (2010).[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Shibani Bathija '90 is "The Writer of the Moment," Declares Outlook India". DePauw University.
  2. ↑ "An International Education:Shibani Bathija (B.A., '99)". Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
  3. ↑ "Newsday Praises New Film Written by Shibani Bathija '90". DePauw University.
  4. ↑ ""Eagerly Awaited" Film Co-Written by Shibani Bathija '90 Opens Worldwide". DePauw University.
  5. ↑ "Imran Khan shares candid moments from the sets of Kidnap, wasn't seen as having "any star value" | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "'My Name Is Khan is not about religion but humanity'". The Times of India. 17 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
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