About us

Meralta Films is a Los Angeles and Mumbai based production company founded by the Oscar and Emmy nominated director/producer, Smriti Mundhra. The company is focused on creating premium fiction and non-fiction content from the perspective of the global majority. Recent projects include the Oscar nominated and Critics' Choice Award winning documentary St. Louis Superman (Paramount+), Emmy nominated series Indian Matchmaking (Netflix), DGA Award and AFI Docs Audience Award winning, NAACP Image Award and Emmy Award nominated documentary Shelter (HBO Max) and the IDA Award nominated Eyes On The Prize: Hallowed Ground (HBO Max). The company has unscripted and scripted projects in development with Apple TV+, HBO Max, Netflix, MTV, Chernin Entertainment, and others.

Press

“The gripping documentary series is the real and definitive story of Yash Chopra and his son Aditya Chopra’s journey to building a world class studio and will give our viewers a glimpse into the lives of one of the most influential families in Bollywood film history.”

– Variety

“The Oscar-nominated short documentary St. Louis Superman introduces viewers to Bruce Franks Jr., whose voice has become a clarion call against racial injustice.”

– Matthew Carey, Deadline

“The series hits a winsome balance between genuine insight, gentle humor, cringe-inducing spectacle and heartwarming connection.”

- InKoo Kang, The Hollywood Reporter