WLIN: Script to Sound: Deep Dive into Dubbing

🎙️ Script to Sound: Deep Dive into Dubbing

Voiceover & Localization event | Presented by Women in Localization India x Audiomagick

Behind every dubbed film, ad, or series lies a world of creativity, precision, and collaboration — the heart of the localization industry. From writers and voice artists to sound engineers and directors, each voice helps bridge languages, cultures, and audiences through sound.

Script to Sound: Deep Dive into Dubbing takes you behind the mic for an immersive exploration of the dubbing and voiceover process — where storytelling meets sound design.

🎭 Experience a live skit that showcases each role in the dubbing workflow
🎤 Hear from industry professionals in “Voices of the Industry”
💬 Join an expert panel discussion on dubbing and localization of voices
🎧 Step into the booth and try your hand at voiceover

Expect an evening filled with insights, creativity, and hands-on experience in a professional studio environment. Whether you’re in localization, voice acting, or just curious about what goes into creating seamless multilingual experiences — this workshop is for you.

✅ Who should attend:
🎧 Language and localization professionals
🎙️ Voiceover artists and enthusiasts
🎬 Sound engineers, scriptwriters, and dubbing directors
💼 Anyone curious about the creative world of dubbing and adaptation

📅 Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
📍 Venue: Audiomagick Echoes, Goregaon West, Mumbai

👥 Brought to you by: Women in Localization India together with Audiomagick

📝 Registration is free of cost but mandatory. Please ensure that you are a member of Women in Localization. If you are not yet a member, sign up here: https://womeninlocalization.com/sign-up/

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About the speakers

Maninee De

Maninee De is a veteran Indian television and film actress, as well as a seasoned voice artist. With a career spanning over two decades, she has performed in iconic TV shows including Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, C.I.D., Dalchini, and Udaariyaan.

In the dubbing space, Maninee has lent her voice to the Hindi versions of major Hollywood films like The Mummy, Iron Man, Mission Impossible, Avengers, and the global hit series Money Heist.

Apart from acting and dubbing, she also trains aspiring voice actors and is deeply passionate about storytelling, bringing emotional depth, clarity, and authenticity to every role.

Shanoor Mirza

Shanoor Mirza is a distinguished voice artist and writer whose work lies at the heart of India’s localization ecosystem. With decades of experience, he has brought to life some of the world’s most iconic characters — from Superman to Draco Malfoy — through their Hindi adaptations, making global stories resonate with Indian audiences.

Beyond international films, Shanoor has lent his voice to leading South Indian superstars such as Vijay (Tamil) and Nani (Telugu), seamlessly bridging linguistic and cultural boundaries through his craft.

As both a voice actor and script adapter, Shanoor brings a unique dual perspective to localization — viewing it not merely as translation, but as a creative art form that shapes how stories are experienced and emotionally understood across languages.

Sonal Kaushal

Sonal Kaushal, fondly known as The Motor Mouth, is one of India’s most celebrated voice artists. She began her journey at just 8 years old with All India Radio, New Delhi, and went on to host children’s shows on Doordarshan. At 13, she became the voice behind one of India’s most beloved cartoon characters — Doraemon.

Over the years, Sonal has voiced numerous iconic characters including Chhota Bheem, Pikachu, Bubbles from The Powerpuff Girls, and the Teletubbies, among many others.

Based in Mumbai since 2013, Sonal has become the first Indian voice artist to cross 2 million followers on Instagram and 6 million on YouTube, where she hosts The Motor Mouth Show — a platform dedicated to celebrating the unsung heroes of the voice industry.

A recipient of multiple awards for her performances, Sonal continues to inspire aspiring artists and audiences alike through her versatile voice, creativity, and advocacy for the craft of voice acting.

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With over 25 years of experience spanning localization, digital television, and original content production, Noopurr has led and managed creative and operational teams across some of the industry’s biggest names — UTV, Turner International (Cartoon Network & Pogo), Disney India, Netflix India, and now Deluxe, where she heads the Dubbing Coordination team and serves as the Regional Lead for Dubbing Operations in India.

A seasoned transcreator, dubbing director, and voice actor, Noopurr brings a deep understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of storytelling. She believes that dubbing and subtitling should elevate a film’s creative essence, not just translate it — inspiring her teams to capture cultural nuance and authenticity in every localized performance.

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Sanket Mhatre

With over 17 years of experience in the dubbing and voiceover industry, Sanket Mhatre has lent his voice to more than 200 Hollywood films in Hindi, voicing stars like Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Chris Evans, among others. He is also the voice behind over 300 South Indian films, recognized as the Hindi voice of Allu Arjun, Jr. NTR, and Suriya.

Beyond films, Sanket is celebrated for bringing to life beloved characters such as Ben Tennyson from Ben 10, Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars, and *Green Lantern. His credits span animation hits like The Croods, Frozen, and Penguins of Madagascar, as well as Man vs. Wild, where he voiced Bear Grylls for Discovery and National Geographic.

A three-time India Voice Fest Award winner, Sanket is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi. He also trains aspiring voice artists and writers through workshops with organizations like Netflix, Kommune, and AudioMagick, and has collaborated with University College London (UCL) on dubbing and translation training programs.

Rajesh Kava

Rajesh Kava is a celebrated voice actor and coach with over 28 years of experience in the dubbing and voiceover industry. Born in Gujarat and raised in Mumbai, he has lent his voice to some of the most iconic characters across films, television, and animation — including the main lead in Squid Game, Harry Potter, Dopinder in Deadpool, Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman, Jackie Chan in Kung Fu Yoga, and the beloved Jaggu the Monkey from Chhota Bheem. He is also the Hindi voice behind stars such as Mahesh Babu, Dhanush, and many more.

Beyond his prolific dubbing career, Rajesh runs Violet Wings Voice Academy, where he has trained over 300 aspiring voice artists through 30+ batches across India. He has conducted workshops for the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) and collaborated with Netflix’s “Sawar Samyam” initiative, where he trained participants from underprivileged and LGBTQIA+ communities.

As a TEDx speaker, mentor, and advocate for the art of voice acting, Rajesh is passionate about promoting dubbing and voiceover as a creative career path that combines talent, storytelling, and opportunity.