Juanita Mukhia
Mukhia maintains a strong connection to , West Bengal:
Ek Aakhri Panah (One Last Refuge) 15 mins/ Hindi. Directors: Tanvi Barge, Krishna Panchal, Piyush Garud, Juanita Mukhia. Kriti Team
After the vote, Juanita found a glass bottle on the beach with a note inside that read: Thank you. She kept that too, next to a postcard stamped from a place with palm trees and a different salt. She wondered which of her neighbors had written it—whether it had been the baker, the teacher, or the boy with the carved boat. It did not matter. The bottle’s paper had wrinkled in the sea and dried into a tiny, permanent thing: proof that one person’s quietness could make room for many voices. juanita mukhia
Understanding Local News: A Case Study of Kalimpong Sub Division ," examined the media landscape of the Darjeeling hills.
Her breakthrough came when she began mixing high-street fashion with traditional Sikkimese accessories—think a Zara blazer paired with a Khada (traditional scarf) or a denim jacket over a Bakhu (traditional Sikkimese dress). This unique hybridization resonated deeply with audiences both within the Northeast and across the country. Mukhia maintains a strong connection to , West
Below is an article inspired by her themes and journalistic style, focusing on the cultural identity and urban integration of migrant workers.
Juanita began to document these lives—the young women working in Mumbai’s high-end spas, the hospitality staff in luxury hotels, and the BPO workers navigating the night shifts. She wrote about the "footsteps" they followed and the "desi" identity they were often told they didn't quite fit. Through her writing, she sought to bridge the gap between the quiet hills of her hometown and the relentless pace of the city, ensuring that the stories of her community were not just seen, but understood. She kept that too, next to a postcard
Beyond film, Mukhia has contributed to interdisciplinary research and social advocacy:
