Moths on a window against the backdrop of city lights during the Festival of Diwali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

National Geographic Explorer, Aishwarya Sridhar is the cofounder and CEO of Bambee Studios- a full- service production company in India specialising in natural history and environmental documentaries for global broadcast. From filming big cats across India to going undercover in the wildlife markets of Bangkok, she’s worked on diverse stories. A Canon EOS Influencer and an Emerging League Fellow at the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), Aishwarya has contributed photos to several renowned publications like National Geographic magazine, BBC Wildlife, Guardian, Mongabay, Digital Camera, Times of India, Sanctuary Asia among others. In 2020, she became the first Indian woman to win at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards in London. As a filmmaker and director, her productions have been broadcast on leading television networks including National Geographic WILD, Arte, KBS, NHK and Love Nature. Her work has received global recognition in the form of numerous awards and accolades like the Princess Diana Award for young change makers. She was also named one of the 50 Explorers changing the world by the Explorer’s Club, NYC. Through her work, she aims to illuminate critical issues like wildlife trafficking and conservation, inspiring people worldwide to become passionate stewards of our planet.