~ Netflix NextGen India Writers’ Program is a new talent development initiative designed to identify and nurture emerging writers from India ~ 

Mumbai: Indian storytelling has never had a bigger stage. Over the last decade, stories rooted in India’s cultures, languages and lived experiences have found audiences not just at home, but around the world. As the creative ecosystem continues to grow, so does the opportunity to discover the next generation of storytellers who will shape what comes next — and the Netflix NextGen India Writers’ Program is Netflix India’s search for those voices.

Netflix has championed emerging creative voices in India, backing creators with fresh perspectives and distinctive storytelling ambitions. From Shiv Rawail’s acclaimed series The Railway Men to Aryan Khan’s The Ba**ds of Bollywood Netflix has consistently invested in new talent and fresh voices. This commitment extends to Operation Safed Sagar, one of Netflix India’s most ambitious upcoming projects, created by the fresh and dynamic creative voices of Abhijeet Singh Parmar, Kushal Srivastava, Oni Sen and Mehboob Pal Singh Brar.

Building on this commitment, Netflix is bringing its global talent development initiative to India for the first time, giving a new generation of creative writers an opportunity to convert their ideas into a Netflix show. India is the third country, after France and the Netherlands, to host this initiative.

Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, said: “Every great story begins with a writer. In a country as creatively rich and diverse as India, we know there are countless people with extraordinary stories to tell who simply haven’t had the opportunity yet. The Netflix NextGen India Writers’ Program is our way of discovering those voices early, investing in their potential, and giving them the space to develop their craft and bring their stories to life. We believe the next chapter of Indian entertainment will be shaped by bold new storytellers with fresh perspectives and distinctive voices. Because the next great Indian story could come from anywhere, and we can’t wait to discover it.”

Open to writers with a maximum of three years of professional writing experience, the two-month hybrid programme will provide selected participants with mentorship, workshops and hands-on support from industry experts. Applications for the program run from July 1 through September 1, 2026. By the end of the programme, the writers will have developed original series concepts into professionally developed series bibles, learning how stories evolve from an initial idea into a compelling series for the screen.