Fagun Thakrar’s leadership is defined by presence, depth, and vision — uniting intellect and creativity, science and storytelling, compassion and innovation.
Her journey spans five academic disciplines, international cinema, global health, and AI — but her mission remains singular: to use every platform she touches to inspire purpose, elevate consciousness, and shape a better world.
Creative Leadership: Storytelling with Purpose
As an award-winning actor and director, Fagun has used film as a catalyst for global impact. Her work spans Hollywood and international cinema, often exploring themes of identity, healing, and social transformation. Performing alongside Academy Award-winning artists, she has created roles that resonate beyond the screen. Driven to create deeper influence, Fagun founded The Purpose Movie Studio, a visionary production company dedicated to storytelling that provokes thought, inspires action, and reflects the defining challenges of our time. Through this creative leadership, she redefines film not just as entertainment — but as education and elevation
Scientific & Health Leadership: Bridging Medicine and Society
With a background in medicine and neuroscience from University College London, Fagun brings a rare scientific depth to her public work. Her focus on brain health, preventive medicine, and holistic well-being anchors her mission to improve lives at both the personal and policy level.
Fagun also serves as Global Ambassador for the International Forum on Women’s Brain and Health in Zurich, Switzerland — a pioneering initiative focused on precision medicine, mental health equity, and sustainable healthcare solutions for women and girls worldwide.
Blending her expertise in medical science with the power of media, Fagun demystifies complex scientific research — making brain health accessible to global audiences. Her leadership has helped expand the Forum’s global influence, establish new international dialogues, and support the development of innovative policy and research collaborations.
Technology & AI Leadership: Innovating for the Human Future
Fagun is the founder of Purpose Film AI, a pioneering initiative that merges filmmaking with artificial intelligence to create emotionally intelligent, ethically conscious content for the next generation.
By sitting at the intersection of human creativity and emerging technology, Fagun explores how AI can amplify storytelling for good — while engaging critically with the ethical, emotional, and societal dimensions of this powerful new medium. Her current documentary project, In Our Time: A Journey Through AI, explores these themes on a global scale.
Impact Leadership: A Legacy of Compassion in Action
Fagun’s leadership is deeply human — built not just on success, but on service. Her dedication to uplifting underserved communities, transforming global health, and advancing equity has defined her impact across continents.
Global Non-Profit Work
From children’s education to women’s health, Fagun’s work in the non-profit sector reflects her lifelong mission to make a tangible difference. Collaborating with organizations including the United Nations, UNICEF, Amnesty International, and the World Health Organization, she has championed access, dignity, and empowerment across the globe.
A certified yoga and meditation teacher, Fagun has led initiatives that reach from resource-limited classrooms to presidential forums — always with the aim of transforming lives through holistic well-being and creative self-expression.
Founder of The Creatively Inspired Life Foundation
Fagun is the founder of The Creatively Inspired Life Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers in their education, careers, and lives — through the transformative power of creativity.
Through mentorship, arts education, and emotional support, the Foundation equips the next generation to not only survive, but thrive — especially those from marginalized communities. This initiative reflects Fagun’s own journey of perseverance, reinvention, and belief in the human spirit.
Please see the official website The Creatively Inspired Life Foundation for more details.
