Versatile educator, media professional, published author, and TEDx speaker with 25+ years of experience in teaching, content creation, and community engagement. Skilled in designing and delivering interactive, theater-based modules that foster confidence, communication, and creative expression. Founder of Let’s Walk Gurgaon, a 10,000+ member initiative promoting nature engagement, women’s safety, and civic awareness. Committed to holistic and inclusive education that blends academic rigor with participatory, practice-based learning.
Hi, I’m
Sehba Imam
Media Professional and Educator
Pune
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kahani Har Ghar Ki, Zee TV
Creative Director
01.2025 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Served as Set-up Creative Director for the reality show, currently airing on Zee TV.
- Established rubrics and streamlined creative processes for improved efficiency and team productivity.
- Created creative briefs and managed pitching process from concept to launch
Whistling Woods International
Visiting Expert
2025 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Visiting expert for short-term masterclass for post graduate film and media students.
- Designed interactive sessions for a small cohort, blending theory with practice in conceptualization, content development, and marketing.
- Mentored students in shaping original concepts and preparing pitch-ready projects.
History TV18 / Iris Media
Script Writer
01.2024
Job overview
- Scripted a feature-length documentary on the Parikrama Project at Puri, Odisha.
Teach For India
Fellow
05.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Facilitated student-led classrooms with social-emotional learning activities, debates, and leadership elections. Organized Experiential Learning Circles for teachers, student leaders, and parents to create safe and inclusive classrooms. Coordinated school safety and management assessment with Adhyayan Foundation.
Discovery Channel India
Lyricist & Script Writer
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Wrote lyrics for the post-COVID anthem Manzilain Humse Fir Aaj Kehne Lageen (sponsored by UN India and NITI Aayog, performed by Indian Ocean). Scripted the reality series Bharat Ke Mahavir highlighting inspiring stories of community service during COVID.
Rangrez Media/Disney
Script Writer
01.2019
Job overview
- Scripted 11 episodes of Disney Imagine That, combining science facts with creative storytelling to promote environmental awareness and safety. The show reached 12.6 million children across India.
NDTV/Red Dot & Freelance
Staff Writer
01.2009 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Staff Writer for Gustakhi Maaf and The Great Indian Tamasha, producing daily satirical scripts. Scripted It Happens Only in India (Season 2), exploring unique Indian cities. Wrote 20 episodes of Nazar Ya Nazariya, hosted by Naseeruddin Shah, on achievements of visually impaired individuals. Scripted historical and mythological docuseries for History TV18 (Legend of Shiva, Legend of Kali).
Miditech
Head Writer & Creative Team Member
01.2005 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Co-created the Indian version of Sesame Street (Galli Galli Sim Sim) with international partners.
- Led a team of 14 writers and translators to produce 500+ scripts and 100+ songs.
- Headed the competitive pitching team for Seasons 5–10, securing production rights.
- Authored the lyrics for the show's title track and scripted episodes emphasizing safety and inclusion.
Education
AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia IslamiaNew Delhi, India
MA from Mass Communication
06-1991
University Overview
Television, film and Radio Production, Film Appreciation, Theater and Folk Arts, Research Methodology
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, India
BA (Hons) from English Literature
05-1989
University Overview
- Honours [Final, 1989]
Skills
Creative Storytelling & Media Production
Community Service
Community Service
Let’s Walk Gurgaon, Founder, 2011, Founder of Let’s Walk Gurgaon (2011), a nature and walking community with 10,000+ members, organizing events on women’s safety, environment, and social service.Publications
Publications
- Co-authored Ocean to Ocean (Harper Collins, 2013), memoir of Susmit Sen, founder of Indian Ocean.
- Articles published in The Wire, Outlook, and others.
Training
Training
- Facilitator for public speaking, storytelling, and life skills workshops with schools, colleges, and NGOs.
- Delivered sessions at Shiv Nadar University and Amity International, among others.
- Visiting expert and mentor for undergraduate and postgraduate students in film and media programs.
Community Building
Community Building
- Volunteered with In-Fluent Learning, Delhi, leading English-speaking and storytelling workshops for first-generation learners.
- TEDx Speaker (2014): Purpose in Purposelessness.
Timeline
Creative Director
Kahani Har Ghar Ki, Zee TV
01.2025 - 08.2025
Fellow
Teach For India
05.2021 - 04.2023
Lyricist & Script Writer
Discovery Channel India
01.2020 - 01.2021
Staff Writer
NDTV/Red Dot & Freelance
01.2009 - 01.2014
Head Writer & Creative Team Member
Miditech
01.2005 - 01.2008
Script Writer
History TV18 / Iris Media
01.2024
Script Writer
Rangrez Media/Disney
01.2019
Visiting Expert
Whistling Woods International
2025 - 01.2025
AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia
MA from Mass Communication
Aligarh Muslim University
BA (Hons) from English Literature
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