Her journey into filmmaking commenced with her studies at the Mass Communications Research Centre at Jamia, after which she embarked on a prolific career in the field.
Beyond her contributions to the film industry, Madhureeta is an adept writer, lending her voice to an array of websites and magazines.
The Hollywood Reporter hailed her storytelling prowess: “Kajarya is both disturbing and engrossing as it plunges the viewer into the heart of darkness in an Indian village.
Eve Ensler, an eminent writer and activist, lauded "Kajarya" as a potent and evocative force that urges society to confront the disturbing practice of patriarchal violence against female infants.
She said “Kajarya is a fierce, disturbing, lyrical and illuminating tour de force....It is a brave and important film and should be seen by all."
Madhureeta Anand's first commercial full-length feature film "Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye," was released on February 6, 2009 and was produced by PVR Pictures.
Her filmography also includes noteworthy documentary works like "Laying Janaki to Rest" (2007), a film centred on the Goddess Sita, and "The Magic Tent" (2007), a collaborative writing and production venture.
In the documentary domain, "Education – A Reality or a Myth" (2002) earned a nomination at the Zanzibar International Film Festival, receiving special screenings for luminaries like Winnie and Nelson Mandela.
Presently, Madhureeta Anand is directing a 90-minute documentary titled "Hear Us," centred around the endeavours of two American children in search of solutions.
Simultaneously, she is casting her third feature film, tentatively named "O Mere Piya," which promises to be an unconventional love story.
Madhureeta is also developing a series based on the influential book "Autobiography Of A Yogi," a collaborative venture involving several international partners.
Furthermore, her fourth feature film, "Decorate The Earth," stands as a collaborative effort between India and the United States.
Kajarya is a feature film that has been making waves internationally and deals with the pertinent topic of sex selection in India.
[citation needed] Here's what Eve Ensler (writer of The Vagina Monologues) said after seeing the film: "Kajarya is a fierce, disturbing, lyrical and illuminating tour de force imploring us to face the patriarchal murdering of thousands of our girl babies and how structural and traditional oppression, destroys women, turning them against their own souls.
The Hollywood Reporter review said: "Kajarya is both disturbing and engrossing as it plunges the viewer into the heart of darkness in an Indian village…Director Madhureeta Anand is a storyteller who interweaves the lives of two women -- one modern, the other ancient ..." Kajarya was chosen as one of the top five films to see in 2014 by Forbes India Magazine and was described as: "An assured second feature, and a strong, original voice about female foeticide in India, the film questions notions of women's emancipation, and explores how India lives in many centuries at the same time.
The film's music has been scored by Richard Horowitz, who is a Golden Globe winner and an Academy Award nominee and has worked with directors like Bernardo Bertolucci, Luc Besson and Oliver Stone.
The festival, started as collaboration with the British Council, Fame Cinemas and PVR Pictures, has well known filmmakers and actors on its jury.
[citation needed] In 2007 she embarked on her first commercial feature film "Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye" (The one she dreamt of).
The film written, directed and executive produced by Madhureeta Anand in collaboration with PVR Pictures, and starred Raima Sen, Arbaaz Khan and Randeep Hooda.
[citation needed] She is currently working on a feature-length documentary on the "Naga Sadhvis" for the European theatrical network with Austria based production company Navigator Films.
After her father died she moved with her mother Sarita and elder sister Mandakini to New Delhi and studied at The Modern School, Barakhamba Road for four years.
[13] Madhureeta Anand has consistently used her influence and films to advocate causes related to gender, sexuality and child rights.
The project has participation from MenEngage, Azad Foundation and CJHS – all of whom have a track record in working with men on issues of gender.
Phree For Safety (www.phree.co) was founded by Madhureeta Anand, an award-winning filmmaker, towards her continuing endeavour to make the world safer and more inclusive for women and all other vulnerable groups.
Subsequently, Pradeep Bakshi, CEO of Trantor Inc (www.trantorinc.com ), came on board as an investor, co-founder and technology partner to build a world-class robust app.
Safety is an essential cog in the wheel of economic growth, as a secure population will invest wholeheartedly in their education & career, thus propelling its GDP.