Sneha Desai Age, Wiki and Bio

Sneha Desai

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/08/XXXX
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Writer
  • Playwright
  • Lyricist

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (162 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNarsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduation in Sales and Marketing

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian
Zodiac signLeo
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children1 Son

Career

DebutSneha made her film debut as a screenwriter with Laapataa Ladies in 2024.
Awards & Honours
  • 2018: Maharashtra Rajya Gujarati Sahitya Akademi Award
  • 2023: GIFA Best Lyricist award for Kutch Express
  • 2025: Nominations for Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay, IIFA Award for Best Screenplay, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay, Golden Petrel Award for Best Screenplay
Writing JourneySneha began her career in writing after focusing on story development while raising her family. Initially stepping into the writing field as a mentorship under Atish Kapadia, she transitioned from Gujarati theatre to television, scripting numerous successful shows. Her play Meera won prestigious awards, and her commercial ventures gained immense popularity.
Television Shows
  • Mrs Tendulkar (2011)
  • RK Lakshman Ki Duniya (2011)
  • Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka (2012)
Theatre Plays
  • Ka Kanji No Ka
  • Code Mantra (2016)
  • Safarchand (2022)
  • Lagori
Success in ScreenwritingIn 2023, her work for Laapataa Ladies received accolades, including an Oscar nomination, marking it as a cinematic milestone for the year.
Production CollaborationsWorking alongside Aamir Khan Productions, she continually gains recognition in theatre and cinema.

Favourites

Favorite Plays
  • Rangilo
  • Gandhi Virudh Gandhi
  • Mareez
  • Welcome Zindagi
  • 102 Not Out

Style Quotient

MagazinesSneha has been featured on the cover of various magazines.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sneha has been a passionate writer since childhood, participating in many essay competitions during her school years.
She made her theatre debut in 2000 and transitioned to writing after deciding to focus on storytelling.
Has a habit of writing 56 television episodes each month, showcasing her immense creativity and productivity.
Did not pursue writing until 2010, highlighting a significant shift in her career path.
Enjoys reading poetry, literature, novels, and comics in her leisure time.