As an institute of international standard, we ensure that our curriculum combines theoretical, practical and industry interface for students, with an exposure to Management topics and Contextual studies. The course prepares and equips our students to take on career opportunities in every sector in the Media and Entertainment industry. The objective of catering Management studies in Media & Entertainment and Communication is to give students an in-depth understanding of the Media and Entertainment industry and how the industry is managed in a practical and real world scenario.
Department Overview
Laili Dutta
Head of Department
Laili Dutta
Head of Department
Laili Dutta, the head of WWI School of Media and Communication, is an independent documentary filmmaker, musician, and a media trainer with over two decades of experience. An alumna of Lady Shri Ram College & MCRC Jamia, she started her career with NDTV. She has taught & held media workshops in some of the most prestigious institutions like IP College for Women, Delhi University, Times School of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College and NDTV Indiacan. As a consultant, she has also trained senior level television producers in international channels like Astro Awani, Malaysia and ITV Bangladesh.
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Meenakshi C V
Faculty
Meenakshi C V
Faculty
Meenakshi C V is a seasoned brand professional with over 15 years of experience in advertising with leading agencies like JWT and Ogilvy and qualitative research with UnLtd. She is a postgraduate from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SIMSREE) with a specialisation in marketing. She is also a social entrepreneur and works in the space of financial literacy for women; her venture is called iwoomoney.com.
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Oindrilla Purohit
Faculty
Oindrila Purohit
Faculty
Oindrila Purohit is an entrepreneur, children’s author, and a communication coach. An alumna of the Xavier Institute for Communications, Mumbai, she has over 20 years of experience in entertainment PR, corporate communication, internal communication, international marketing, and content creation. She began her career with PR agencies where she successfully led campaigns for television channels, telecom companies, and consumer brands. She also spent 7 years with HDFC Ltd. in her role ofCorporate Communication. As an entrepreneur, she creates live content and experiential events for children. She has been teaching for over 12 years in various media colleges.
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Utkarsha Kotian
Faculty
Utkarsha Kotian
Faculty
Utkarsha Kotian has worked as a reporter and a consulting editor for leading national dailies and has been an interpreter and translator on multiple international projects. She has a varied academic background that spans the fields of journalism, literature, English language teaching and comparative mythology. Her research interests and publications lay in the field of gender, public policy, and narratives surrounding welfare and politics.
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Kapil Tandon
Faculty
Kapil K Tandon
Faculty
Kapil K Tandon is a postgraduate in chemical engineering and an MBA with over four decades of multi-faceted experience in business/corporate planning, strategy, entrepreneurial ventures, project development, project finance and marketing areas. He has worked in multiple positions, right from middle management to profit centre-head in both public and private sector, financial institutions and multi-national corporations. He has also handled a wide range of consultancy assignments and special studies in industrial and social sectors.
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Milind Dedhia
Faculty
Milind Dedhia
Faculty
Milind Dedhia is an accounts and finance professional. He has worked for 15 years with a chartered accountancy firm and teaches at various educational institutions in Mumbai. Apart from his two decades of work, his interests also lie in the areas of audit, business planning, budgeting, economics and taxation.
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Manisha Rajadhyaksha
Faculty
Manisha Rajadhyaksha
Faculty
Manisha Rajadhyaksha has more than 30 years of experience in the corporate sector, management consulting & research, academic teaching in Business Schools in India and international markets. Her educational qualifications include postgraduate degrees in mathematics and statistics, business management, and international relations and strategy from Indian and American Universities. Her teaching and research interests include business research, strategy, international relations, culture, economics, entrepreneurship, organisational behaviour, marketing and consumer behaviour, and management.
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Alumni Speak
Poonam Daga
Content Strategist – Feministaa Media Pvt. Ltd
Poonam Daga
Whistling Woods International is the best place to equip oneself with practical knowledge of media and communications industry. There are extremely experienced and supportive faculty and staff who offer personal attention to every student. They prepare you to step into the real industry world. The Placement Cell puts relentless efforts to connect you to the right organisation and people, which ensure that the students’ learning and growth continues even after they have graduated. I am thankful to WWI for helping me become the confident and responsible individual that I am today.
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Rishabh Nag
Production Co-Ordinator, Double Negative
Rishabh Nag
Whistling Woods International is a place where dreams become reality. Apart from all the exposure and learnings of the industry, our faculty at WWI made me industry-ready and helped me groom myself professionally throughout the academic years. The Placement Cell at WWI encouraged and motivated me to take up good opportunity. I will always be grateful for the learnings and support of my faculties, and also the staff. This whole experience with such great institution has made me who I am today.
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Simran Singh
Content Strategist, Feministaa Media Pvt. Ltd
Simran Singh
Whistling Woods International offers a unique combination of learning and self – development. The faculty inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. My 3 years in this school have been full of learnings where I got acquainted with the practical industry scenario. I am thankful to the faculties and the Placement Cell for
supporting me in enhancing my skills and also providing me the opportunity to showcase them.
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Imroz Jotwani
Films Team, CAA KWAN
Imroz Jotwani
Whistling Woods International is an institute where potentials are harnessed, skills are developed, confidence is built, and dreams are realised. The faculties were always available and willing to help whenever need be, supporting me throughout. Studying BBA in Media & Communication at WWI has widened my perspective of the Media and Entertainment industry in today’s digital age. The exposure I got throughout these three years- the master classes, guest lectures, live projects, internships have really helped me discover myself and has given me a sense of direction as to what I want to do and where I want to be.
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Yashvi Mehta
Executive-Social Media, Hungama Digital Services
Yashvi Mehta
I was always keen on joining the media industry, but it’s only after attaining a holistic know-how and proper guidance from my faculties that I could decide on my aspiring field options, thus, choosing the best in accordance to my strengths & skills. In fact, the practical approach to academia at Whistling Woods International helped me excel my interview with much clarity, as well as add value to my opinions. I now feel much confident in speaking my mind. Thanks to the Placement Cell of WWI, I got my desired job and company to start my career with. I will always be grateful to Whistling Woods International for bringing out the best in me.
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Roshan Shaji
Marketing Team, Mukta Cinemas
Roshan Shaji
Whistling Woods International and it’s “Placement Cell” have played a vital role in grooming me and preparing me as a confident professional for the media and entertainment industry. The live projects, internships and assignments that I got to work on, while studying here, helped me to understand the industry.
Whistling Woods International’s Placement Cell helped me to understand my strengths, offered the best organizations for my job interview, gave image counseling that helped me to portray myself as an efficient prospective professional.
I heartily thank my Alma- Mater for helping me carve a niche in my career as a media professional, equipped with knowledge.
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Shafique Fakih
Copywriter, Media.net
Shafique Fakih
Whistling Woods International has given me a route and a vision as to what I want to do further in my life. It takes immense patience and skills to understand a student, to know what he is good at and then nurture them. I must thank the Placement Cell, and my faculties who have shown faith in me and helped me grow. I saw the college slogan “Do What You Love” the first day I walked into the campus and in my last few days here, I know how true it stands for its meaning.
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Anisha Shenoy
Creative Trainee, McCann
Anisha Shenoy
A special thanks to WWI and their amazing faculty to have trained and guided me all throughout the three years of my time spent in college. Because of such quality training, I have been able to get through the obstacles and deal with every type of situation more positively.
WWI placements played a major role in preparing me to become industry ready and of course, providing me with a wonderful job opportunity. It is the teachings and training at WWI that have made me the professional that I am today. I am proud to be a part of this institution.
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Anmol Kapoor
Senior Copywriter, Social Kinnect
Anmol Kapoor
Whistling Woods International has given me a route and a vision as to what I want to do further in my life. It takes immense patience and skills to understand a student, to know what he is good at and then nurture them. I must thank the Placement Cell, and my faculties who have shown faith in me and helped me grow. I saw the college slogan “Do What You Love” the first day I walked into the campus and in my last few days here, I know how true it stands for its meaning.
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Saish Upadhyay
Brand Executive, Qyuki
Saish Upadhyay
It’s difficult to sum up the memories and experiences of three years in a few lines. I consider myself very lucky to have been a part of Whistling Woods International. There is something motivational and special in this environment which made me study and enjoy co-curricular activities. The entire faculty was very helpful, and they guided us all the time. Different events and sessions such as the 5th Veda, have boosted my confidence to a great extent which I have taken forward to my workplace now. It has been an unforgettable journey.
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Akshay Mourya
Executive Sales, Affle India Pvt Ltd.
Akshay Mourya
Whistling Woods International is the place to be for any individual who is hoping to join the media and communications industry. The accomplished faculties and staff are constantly helpful, and they give individual regard for every student. This ensures every individual is industry ready. The Placement Cell helps put students in presumed associations which guarantee that their learning, and development proceed even after they have graduated. I express gratitude toward WWI for making me the sure individual I am.
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Devansh Tiwari
Celebrity Manager, CAA KWAN
Devansh Tiwari
I am grateful to Whistling Woods International for making me solid, congenial and furnishing me with appropriate practical understanding of the industry and thrive further. I am very thankful to my faculties and the Placement Cell of WWI who helped me in accomplishing my dreams.
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Niharika Bhatia
Client Servicing, Work Ventures
Niharika Bhatia
The balance between academic learning of media and business, has helped me encompass knowledge of multiple fields in the industry. Whistling Woods International and the Placement Cell have helped individuals like me successfully pave a path into this industry.
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Pallavi Jain
Freelance Creative Consultant and Social Media Consultant
Pallavi Jain
My faculties and friends at Whistling Woods International have always kept me grounded. Years from now, it will not be the grades that I was given that’ll matter, but the valuable lessons that my professors taught me. WWI gave me exposure and opportunity to get experience of the industry. The Placement Cell served as a perfect catalyst for me in getting my dream placement. My heart will forever be at Whistling Woods as I now take with me a box full of memories.
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Saakshi Mehra
Marketing Executive, Mukta A2 Cinemas
Saakshi Mehra
Whistling Woods International has shaped me into the person I am today. The faculties and the Placement Cell have helped me gain confidence to enter the media industry. WWI has always contributed in my growth and finally I am ready to face the industry knowing I have them by my side.
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Shweta Singh
Trainee Account Executive, Adfactors PR Pvt. Ltd.
Shweta Singh
Whistling Woods International has never been only an institute for me, it’s been my second home; each memory of my time in WWI conveyed me closer to my dreams. WWI has made me a strong, enthusiastic and confident individual. The credit for what I am today goes to my faculties who have helped me groom myself well, professionally and personally. The credit additionally goes to the Placement Cell who helped me get an internship of my dream.
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Sunayna Tunga
Assistant Creative Producer, Smart Studios
Sunayna Tunga
Coming from a corporate background, it was important for me to be able to adjust to the environment. 2 years went by quickly and I did not realise when I became an integral part of this institution. WWI helps its students in developing skills and becoming independent. Their approach is practical, and transparency is maintained at all levels. The Placement Cell always comes with the best opportunities available. It is a proud feeling to be associated with such a legacy which introduced me to the Indian film industry.
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Rohan Makhani
Business Manager, 1018mb
Rohan Makhani
Whistling Woods International and its faculty members make sure they prepare their students for the industry. Business is one of the most difficult part of the entertainment industry, but the WWI Placement Cell has a big outreach in the industry. The growing alumni network of WWI in the industry is also one of their biggest strengths.
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Disha Vachher
Content Trainee, Matter Advisors
Disha Vachher
Media is such a vast and rapidly changing space, to make a career in it can often dissuade young people from pursuing the field. Whistling Woods International helped me make sense of the media business and equipped me with the skills required. The networks that I built and the mentoring I got from the institute will be useful throughout my career. The Placement Cell took time to understand my strengths and presented me with opportunities. Whistling Woods International has helped me realise that I can achieve great things in this field and that I always have strong mentors who have my back.
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Padmini Deshpande
Brand Associate, Jack in the Box Worldwide
Padmini Deshpande
Media industry is a dynamic industry which needs people who can sustain. Whistling Woods International has helped me immensely in forming the required skillsets to survive. The professors especially CV Meenakshi ma’am, Laili ma’am, Rahul sir always encouraged me to pursue my interests. All the other professors and the entire SMC department have patiently nurtured me to be industry ready with their utmost belief in me. I cannot thank them enough. The Placement Cell tirelessly helped us grab the opportunities that were specific to our interests.
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Dhruvi Agarwal
Trainee – Production Assistant, Republic Media Network
Dhruvi Agarwal
Coming to Whistling Woods International was my best decision ever and I’m undoubtedly going to cherish the days spent here as some of the best of my life. At WWI, I learnt a lot more than I could have anywhere else. The past 3 years moulded me into a stronger, more aware and more confident person. The institution offered a learning that was not only academic but also holistic; as a result, I became both a better student and a better human being.
The faculty strives to make the college a safe space for the students, and so, my teachers became my companions who I could reach out to for anything and everything. I cannot
thank Ms. Laili Dutta and Mr. Rahul Puri enough for their constant guidance and support, and Ms. Utkarsha Kotian for always being an inspiration to me. The entire SMC was always so pleasant, amiable, and high-spirited; I can only pray to be blessed with such mentors wherever I go next.
Also, big thanks to the staff and the helpers for all trouble they took because of us and for making college events extremely fun.
Whether it was about narrowing down my choices or listening to my experiences, The Placement Cell came to my rescue. It helped me get the best and the most challenging internships of all time, which helped me gain a better insight of the industry.
I love the people, I love the college
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Vedangi Kalzunkar
Management Trainee, FCB Ulka
Vedangi Kalzunkar
I will always be thankful to Whistling Woods International for the kind of exposure it has given me and for constantly nudging me out of my comfort zone, the faculty has always been paternal to me and a confidant at all times by introducing us to so many industry experts and sharing with us their pragmatic episodes. The masterclasses conducted here opened my horizons by giving powerful insights and a creative outlook within the confines of myself. The vibe of this place is aesthetic and the people here are delightful with its beautiful campus and interactive extracurricular programs. Someone who is constantly on their toes for the betterment of the kids is the placement department who will push you out in the open and make you industry ready and place you exactly where you are cut out for. Working with and under them has been an exemplary experience and in the coming years I’m sure when I look back, I will always give WWI the credit it deserves.
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Akanscha Srivastava
Marketing Team, Mukta A2 Cinemas
Akanscha Srivastava
My two years at Whistling Woods International have been excellent and a memory to cherish for a lifetime. The time spent here has been full of learning opportunities that were fun, frolic and sometimes with academic grind that one must go through. The
beautiful campus adds on in creating an extraordinary environment for students to learn. With an amazing fleet of faculty that has provided us ample opportunities to interact with industry experts through masterclasses and internships, it becomes a great place for students to do what they love. Our placement cell also guided and encouraged us at each step, thereby helping me secure my placement of such a reputed company. I appreciate all the efforts they make for providing a fair and ample amount of chances to us students.
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Harsh Verma
Associate Image Executive, Perfect Relations
Harsh Verma
Taking admission at WWI was the best choice I made. I got one on one attention from the professors and felt more comfortable speaking in front of others. I gained the experience and confidence I needed to be working in the industry through practical knowledge combined with theoretical teachings by the faculty members. WWI Placement Cell has carved out the path for me according to my interests and strengths and help me secure a job in the field I love to work for. I would also like to thank Oindrilla Ma’am for guiding me through my aspirations and purpose in life.
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Sutapa Sen
Celebrity Social Media Manager, Super Cassette Industries Pvt Ltd
Sutapa Sen
My 4 years at WWI have been excellent and a memory to cherish for a lifetime. I really like the placement process of our college. Due to the efforts made by the faculty and the Placement Cell, I was able to bag a job in one of the best companies in media world. I was always provided with the required assistance for my overall development and to improve my technical knowledge. I will always remain grateful to WWI and its faculty for providing me a platform of practical learning and preparing me for the corporate life.
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Neha Nair
Mavcomm Group, A Leading Brand Communication Company
Neha Nair
Whistling Woods International and it’s “Placement Cell” have played a vital role in grooming me and preparing me as a confident professional for the media and entertainment industry. The live projects, internships and assignments that I got to work on, while studying here, helped me to understand the industry.
Whistling Woods International’s Placement Cell helped me to understand my strengths, offered the best organizations for my job interview, gave image counseling that helped me to portray myself as an efficient prospective professional.
I heartily thank my Alma- Mater for helping me carve a niche in my career as a media professional, equipped with knowledge.
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Aditya Mandre
Epigram Digital Media Pvt. Ltd.
Aditya Mandre
My education at Whistling Woods International gave me an in-depth understanding of media communication, while giving me clarity on various mediums that are effectively used in today’s digital driven world.My interest in digital mediums and Social Media, in particular, was identified and accordingly I was assigned projects that involved harnessing the role of Social Media as a medium to spread awareness, engage and converse with the audience in the virtual space. Such social media-led assignments and projects helped me gain a better understanding of the medium and helped me hone my skills.
I always wanted to start my career as a Social Media Professional and accordingly informed Whistling Woods International’s ‘Placement Cell‘. The Placement Cell arranged interviews with organizations that work in this sector.
With the education, exposure and experience received at Whistling Woods International and the help that the Institute’s Placement Cell has offered; now I’m placed with ‘Epigram’.
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Abhishek Sarangi
Zee Entertainment
Abhishek Sarangi
When I was studying in Whistling Woods International, I was hopeful that the quality education I’ve received here will help me get through to a reputed organisation in the industry. But, as an aspirant, I was not sure about HOW to get through to such an organisation.
Whistling Woods International Placement Cell helped me a lot by grooming me for interviews. I was trained on various aspects, like introducing myself, talking about my strength and weakness, and salary negotiation. These sessions taught me to appear as an enthusiastic and confident aspirant at the interviews.
I got placed with Zee Entertainment, and am grateful to Whistling woods International for the education and am extremely thankful to WWI’s Placement Cell for grooming me the way they did.
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