Shaantanu gave up his career, one as a research Scientist (Oceanographer) in Australia, to chase his ultimate ambition of making films.
Shaantanu ventured into feature film making in 2009 and has been writing and directing since then.
She is the main lead in the National Award-Winning Film Bhoolan- The Maze, while also touring the theatre circuit as a cast member for the acclaimed play Lassanwala.
Her interest in poetry led her to being a lyricist and she has put words to music as the solo lyricist for the musical web series Rockers (10 tracks) apart from being a co-writer on the show as well. She is also the co-writer and lyricist (3 tracks) for the feature film Kaboom.
She has co-written the web series The New Delhi Conspiracy, and her upcoming feature as a co-writer is Chhupanchhupai and Trapped.
Anima has also written the story and the dialogues for the upcoming feature Maya Aranya.
Apart from web series and features she has written the advertising campaign films for Lavna Locks and Paula’s Perrywigs