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'''Geeta Poduval''' is a social entrepreneur, [[motivational speaker]], and activist for disabled people. She is the founder of DRZYA, a firm that trains disabled people to perform and provides a platform for disabled performances, talks and workshops. She is also the founder of Drzyashakti Trust, an NGO for the services of disabled people.<br />
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She was previously an actress and news anchor. The two notable films to her credit are Sukumarji's ''Kandethal''<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Sukumarji%E2%80%99s-Kandethal-Traces-the-Journey-in-Search-of-Inner-Peace/2014/02/10/article2047654.ece |title=Sukumarji's Kandethal Traces the Journey in Search of Inner Peace |publisher=Newindianexpress.com |date=2014-02-10 |accessdate=2015-03-30 |archive-date=2016-06-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604053323/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Sukumarji%E2%80%99s-Kandethal-Traces-the-Journey-in-Search-of-Inner-Peace/2014/02/10/article2047654.ece |url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[Madhu Kaithapram]]'s ''[[Vellivelichathil]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/at-home-in-an-alien-land/article6423846.ece |title=At home in an alien land |newspaper=The Hindu |publisher=Thehindu.com |date=2014-09-19 |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref><br />
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==Early life and background==<br />
In 2017 she founded Drzya,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/a-stage-for-differently-abled-performers/article19923570.ece|title = A stage for differently-abled performers|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 26 October 2017|last1 = Mumbai|first1 = Varda Sharma}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newzhook.com/story/geeta-poduval-drzya-arts-sports-disabled-mumbai/|title=Geeta Poduval believes arts has the power to transform the lives of disabled people|date=20 December 2019}}</ref> a firm that offers disabled artists opportunity to showcase their talent professionally and participate in inspirational talks and workshops. Later in 2018 she founded Drzyashakti Trust<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsband.in/?tag=drzyashakti-trust|title = Drzyashakti Trust Archives}}</ref> to serve and promote the causes of disabled people. Presently she is involved in capacity building of disabled people, counselling and mentoring them, delivering workshops and inspirational talks.<br />
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==Acting==<br />
Geeta has acted in films, TV serials, corporate films and advertisements.<br />
* ''Vellivelichatthil – In the Limelight<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfEeSoGwCUc |title=Vellivelichathil - Official Trailer |publisher=YouTube |date=2014-08-04 |accessdate=2016-05-15}}</ref>'' ([[Malayalam]], released 2014). She played the second heroine in the film as [[John Brittas]]’ wife. Directed by [[Madhu Kaithapram]].<br />
* ''Kandethal – The Revelation''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/film-on-runaway-children/article6168441.ece|title=Film on runaway children|work=The Hindu|date=2 July 2014|accessdate=15 May 2016}}</ref> (Malayalam, released 2016). She played the female protagonist. Directed by Sukumarji.<br />
* ''Crime Branch'' (Malayalam, TV serial, 2014). Played the lead role of Assistant Commissioner of Police for eight episodes for [[Kairali TV]] Channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/about/Malayalam/tv-serials/crime-branch?alink|title=Malayalam Tv Serials Crime Branch - Nettv4u|work=nettv4u|accessdate=15 May 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Training and speaking==<br />
Geeta has been a speaker at various forums and events. She was a speaker at TEDxYouth@JGIS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/26678|title= TEDx @JGIS Theme: How to Face Failure|publisher=|accessdate=15 May 2016}}</ref> She was invited as the Keynote speaker during the Daughters’ Day celebration of the Bengaluru chapters of PRCI and YCC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prapport.blogspot.in/2015/07/grass-root-action-to-break-glass-ceiling.html|title=Grass root action to Break the Glass Ceiling! - PRapport|publisher=|accessdate=15 May 2016|archive-date=4 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604004452/http://prapport.blogspot.in/2015/07/grass-root-action-to-break-glass-ceiling.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
She has been conducting training programs and motivational talks for corporate houses and government organisations for many years on a wide range of topics including women leadership, diversity and inclusion, POSH, managing life and life goals among others.{{fact|date=April 2025}}<br />
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