In May 2013, when "The Lunchbox (Dabba)" and "Monsoon Shootout" both were selected for the International Critics' Week and a midnight screening at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, respectively, "The Hollywood Reporter" called her "most prolific producers of a new wave of cinema" while "The Hollywood Reporter"'s "2012 Women in Entertainment special", placed her amongst "12 international players to watch"; "India Today" has credited her for giving a facelift to independent cinema, and bridging "the gap between Indian films and foreign buyers and distributors.".