Ishita Deshmukh's Journey from Whistling Woods to Oscar-Considered 'Gondhal'

Ishita Deshmukh, a former student of Whistling Woods International Acting Studio, has risen from television to the silver screen with *Gondhal*. After playing the lead role in the popular Doordarshan series *Janki* for 208 episodes and winning the Filmfare Best Debut award earlier this year, she now stars in a film that represents India at the Oscars. Ghai lauded her growth, noting that her training at Whistling Woods contributed to the film’s international recognition.