Nusrat Durrani is a pioneering American media executive, filmmaker, and pop culture futurist. He is renowned for producing transformative, multi-platform storytelling and branded entertainment for commercial and social impact. Nusrat kept MTV front and center in the global youth marketplace in senior leadership roles from 1996 until 2016 by boldly... Read more
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Nusrat Durrani is a pioneering American media executive, filmmaker, and pop culture futurist. He is renowned for producing transformative, multi-platform storytelling and branded entertainment for commercial and social impact. Nusrat kept MTV front and center in the global youth marketplace in senior leadership roles from 1996 until 2016 by boldly and unflinchingly advancing the conversation around music culture, race, color, gender, and sexual identities. His inclusive vision and resolute allyship to underrepresented identities led him to develop platforms and content for unheard voices across the globe.
He most recently founded and served as General Manager & Sr. Vice President at MTV World, Viacom Media Networks’ visionary global content incubator and innovation engine, which created hundreds of hours of cutting-edge music and pop culture stories from over 45 countries. He also created the acclaimed “Rebel Music” documentary series about young change agents fighting the status quo in turbulent countries like Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Venezuela, Mali, and Israel-Palestine. In 2015, Nusrat was honored by President Obama for his work spotlighting young Native American artists. He also conceived, and executive produced “Madly,” an omnibus film about love featuring works by top-notch directors selected to open the Tribeca Film Festival and won Best Actress in its category.
Nusrat is described as “a sage when it comes to music and pop culture” by MTV founder and former Viacom Chairman Tom Freston. He is well-known for his cutting-edge creative sensibility, ability to forecast changes in culture, and flair for identifying next-generation talent.
Nusrat recently directed and produced a new series of short films about ordinary citizens engaged in extraordinary struggles in the small-town USA and is wrapping “An American Prayer,” a feature documentary about the American dream to be released in 2021. He is also a keynote speaker and strategic advisor to companies worldwide.
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You can book Nusrat Durrani through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Nusrat's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Nusrat Durrani's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Nusrat tailored to your event.
Nusrat Durrani speaks on Business & Management, Diversity, Future. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Nusrat to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Nusrat Durrani for events worldwide, subject to Nusrat's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Nusrat Durrani is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Nusrat can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Nusrat Durrani on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Nusrat can offer.
Nusrat Durrani delivers keynotes in English, Hindi. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Nusrat Durrani's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Diversity, Future. To get a clear sense of Nusrat's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Nusrat Durrani can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Diversity, Future is relevant. Details of Nusrat's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Nusrat Durrani is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Nusrat Durrani, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Nusrat's current availability for your dates.