| 1. Kartiki Gonsalves is an accomplished Indian filmmaker and wildlife photographer. |
| 2. She captured global attention on March 13, 2023, when she won an Oscar for directing the short film "The Elephant Whisperers" (2022). |
| 3. Kartiki's passion for photography began during a trip to Europe, where she started with a Minolta camera and later advanced to Canon EOS TI and Fuji Finepix cameras. |
| 4. She worked as a design and photography consultant at IIT Madras Foundation from September 2008 to July 2009. |
| 5. Following this, Kartiki served as a store manager at Fabindia Overseas Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru until February 2010. |
| 6. She transitioned to work as an assistant at a gym in Bengaluru and then as a design and photography executive at Zela Luxury Health Clubs. |
| 7. From August 2011 to September 2014, Kartiki worked as an art director and photographer at Black Coffee Advertising. |
| 8. She then joined Fisheye Creative Solutions as a senior art director until October 2015. |
| 9. In September 2016, Kartiki became the ambassador of CoalitionWILD. |
| 10. From April 2018, she worked with Sony as an artisan of imagery. |
| 11. Kartiki is the director of operations at Earth Spectrum, a platform focusing on nature and culture awareness. |
| 12. As of January 2019, she serves as the brand ambassador for Wildcraft India and Peak Design. |
| 13. In 2021, Kartiki collaborated with Swarovski Optik, an Austrian company specializing in optical sights and equipment. |
| 14. Kartiki gained filmmaking experience as a videographer on a documentary shot in Uttarakhand. |
| 15. She transitioned from wildlife photography to filmmaking for broader reach and impact. |
| 16. Her Oscar-winning film "The Elephant Whisperers" highlights the bond between mahouts and elephants. |
| 17. Following her Oscar win, Kartiki announced her next film on the relationship between an Orca and its handler. |
| 18. Kartiki Gonsalves adores animals and has two dogs named Rusty and Delani, a Belgian Malinois, along with a cat. |
| 19. She has contributed articles to publications like The Hindu and National Geographic, showcasing her work and experiences. |
| 20. Kartiki draws inspiration from renowned cinematographers like Emmanuel Lubezki and David Attenborough. |
| 21. On May 9, 2023, MS Dhoni presented personalized jerseys to Kartiki Gonsalves, Bomman, and Bellie from "The Elephant Whisperers" at an event in Chennai. |
| 22. She is the founder of Earth Spectrum, an organization established in 2018 that uses storytelling to raise awareness about biodiversity and cultural life. |
| 23. Kartiki is currently based out of the Nilgiri mountains in the Western Ghats of Southern India. |
