Aishwarya Sridhar

Aishwarya Sridhar (Hindi: ऐश्वर्या श्रीधर born 12 January) is an Indian wildlife photographer, wildlife presenter, and documentary filmmaker residing in Navi Mumbai. She is the youngest girl to have won the Sanctuary Asia- Young Naturalist Award and the International Camera Fair. Award. In 2020, Aishwarya became the first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. She is also a member of the State Wetland Identification Committee appointed by the Bombay High Court. Her works have been featured in BBC Wildlife, The Guardian, Sanctuary Asia, Saevus, Hindustan Times, Mumbai Mirror, Digital Camera, Mathrubhumi and Mongabay.

Aishwarya Sridhar
Born
Mumbai, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Mass Media
Alma mater
  • Dr Pillai Global Academy
  • Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science
Occupation(s)Wildlife photographer and filmmaker
Notable workPanje-The Last Wetland
The Queen of Taru
Parents
  • Sridhar Ranganathan (father)
  • Rani Sridhar (mother)
Websiteaishwaryasridhar.com

She has received numerous awards for her contribution towards nature including the 'Diana Award' and 'Woman Icon India Award' from the Governor of Tamil Nadu. Aishwarya is also actively involved in environmental conservation.

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