Mumbai: Edstead, a research-driven documentary studio committed to impactful storytelling, has onboarded Megha Tata as a Strategic Advisor. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in media and content innovation, Megha will play a key role in mentoring leadership, shaping strategic initiatives, and advancing Edstead’s mission of purpose-driven storytelling.
Guiding Edstead’s Vision for Impactful Documentaries
As Strategic Advisor, Megha will work closely with Edstead’s founder and leadership team to align the studio’s business strategies with its core mission—creating documentaries that inform, inspire, and drive change. Her expertise will be instrumental in expanding Edstead’s reach and reinforcing its commitment to impactful storytelling across sectors.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Megha Tata stated, “I am delighted to work with Edstead as a Strategic Advisor at this transformative stage of the company. I look forward to collaborating with the founder – Shekhar and his leadership team and help charter their growth. As the media landscape evolves, Edstead is poised to create impactful content that informs and inspires.”

Welcoming Megha to the team, Shekhar Bhattacharjee, Founder, Edstead, highlighted the significance of her role, “At Edstead, we are shaping the future of storytelling with a strong focus on conscious capitalism. Having known Megha for some time, it is an honor to have her support in guiding our vision. Her vast experience, leadership insights, and strategic direction are invaluable as we continue to craft impactful films and stories that matter.”
Megha Tata has held leadership roles at Star, Turner, HBO, BTVI, and Discovery, bringing extensive expertise in media, content innovation, and business strategy. A highly respected industry leader, she has also been a guest lecturer at IIT, IIM, ISB, and UBS, shaping the next generation of media professionals.