Article · Wikipedia archive · Last revised Jul 10, 2026

Shuchi Kothari

Shuchi Tarun Kothari is a New Zealand-based Indian scriptwriter and producer. Born in Ahmedabad, Kothari studied writing at the University of Texas before moving to New Zealand in 1997. She is the co-writer of the film Firaaq.

Last revised
Jul 10, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
253 w
Citations
6
Source
Wikipedia ↗
Shuchi Kothari
MNZM
Born
India
Occupationsscriptwriter, producer

Shuchi Tarun Kothari MNZM is a New Zealand-based Indian scriptwriter and producer.12 Born in Ahmedabad, Kothari studied writing at the University of Texas before moving to New Zealand in 1997.3 She is the co-writer of the film Firaaq.4

Filmography

Writer

  • Firaaq
  • A Thousand Apologies
  • Coffee and Allah
  • Apron Strings

Producer

  • A Thousand Apologies
  • Coffee and Allah
  • Eeling

Actress

  • A Thousand Apologies

Honours and awards

  • 2008 Hawaii International Film Festival: Best Short Film: Coffee and Allah
  • 2008 ‘Golden Minbar’ International Festival of Muslim Cinema (Russia): Best Short Film: Coffee and Allah5
  • 2010 Filmfare Awards (India): Critics’ Award for Best Film: Firaaq
  • 2022 Women in Film and Television New Zealand Awards: Great Southern Film & Television Award for Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand Screen Industry

In the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, Kothari was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the screen industry.6

Non-Fiction

  • "Screen Diversity" in The Women Writers Handbook, Aurora Metro Books, 2020.
External links
References

References

  1. Harris, Natasha (12 April 2003). "Star answers call". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  2. "Breaking the Mould – Writing Across Cultures | Scoop News". scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  3. Writer, Producer, Shuchi Kothari. "About".
  4. "Bombay News - Bombay News Updates | Daily Coverage from Bombay News.Net". bombaynews.net. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  5. On Screen, Nz. "Rewards".
  6. "King's Birthday Honours 2026: The full list – knights, dames and all other recipients". The New Zealand Herald. 1 June 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.