Dheeraj Jindal
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| Dheeraj Jindal | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
| 💼 Occupation | Director, producer |
Dheeraj Jindal is an Indian director and producer who has worked on various TVCs, social and corporate films, documentaries, and short films. His short film ‘‘Paash’’, based on the true story of a truck driver, qualified for the Academy Awards.[1] His other films include The School Bag, ‘‘Katran’’, ‘‘Vikalp’’, and ‘‘Sorry Bhaisaab’’.
Education[edit]
Jindal completed his post graduation in mass communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Delhi.
Filmography[edit]
Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer - This documentary series, produced by India Today and VICE Media for Netflix, offers a gripping exploration of the minds of some of India's deadliest killers. Through never-before-heard accounts, the series delves into the details of gruesome killings, providing an unprecedented look into these horrifying crimes.[2]
The School Bag - Released in 2017, this film is based on a real-life incident that occurred in Peshawar, Pakistan, in 2014. The tragic event involved the loss of 132 innocent children at the Army Public School due to a terrorist attack. The School Bag received numerous awards and garnered global acclaim for its poignant storytelling. It features Rasika Duggal and Sartak RK in the lead roles.[3]
Paash- Inspired by a true-life incident, this film revolves around the story of a truck driver. With Abhishek Banerjee in the lead role, the film made a significant impact and even qualified for consideration at the Academy Awards.[4]
Katran- Produced by Dheeraj Jindal and featuring Piyush Mishra, this film portrays the story of an elderly couple who decide to part ways after 36 years of marriage.[5]
Vikalp- Starring Neha Sharma, "Vikalp" sheds light on the plight of women facing harassment in the workplace. The film draws attention to this important social issue and has garnered critical acclaim.[6]
Sorry Bhaisaab- Produced by Dheeraj Jindal, this film presents a quirky tale centered around a middle-class couple named Varun (played by Sharib Hashmi) and Kamla, also known as Kimmi (played by Gauhar Khan), residing in a typical DDA flats colony in Delhi. Sorry Bhaisaab captures the desires and aspirations of a typical middle-class family and has been recognized with multiple awards at India's Biggest OTT Award GNT-IWMBuzz Digital Awards.[7] [8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The School Bag | Executive producer, director | Short film |
| 2019 | Katran | Producer | Short film |
| 2019 | Vikalp | Producer, director | Short film |
| 2020 | Paash | Writer, editor, director | Short film |
| 2020 | Sorry Bhaisaab | Producer | Short film |
| 2021 | Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer | Director | Documentary series |
| 2022 | Baj Gai Seeti | Director | Short film |
Awards[edit]
Jindal has won more than 40 awards for his films, including:
Best Director at Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati, US for The School Bag[9]
Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal for ‘‘The School Bag’’[10]
Best Short Film Award at the Vancouver Golden Panda International Film Festival for ‘‘The School Bag’’[11]
Best Short Film Award at the Fastnet Film Festival for ‘‘The School Bag’’[12]
Best Short Film Award at the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival for ‘‘The School Bag’’[13]
Best Short Film Award at the Shorts TV Film Festival for ‘‘Paash’’[14]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Indian short film 'PAASH' qualifies for the race of Oscars".
- ↑ "'Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer' review: A chilling exploration into a killer's mind".
- ↑ "Check out what's there in Dheeraj Jindal's 'The School Bag'".
- ↑ "Abhishek Banerjee's short film Paash has qualified for the Academy Awards".
- ↑ "Katran shows a decades-old relationship, unravelled".
- ↑ "Neha Sharma excited about her new film 'Vikalp'".
- ↑ "GNT-IWMBuzz Digital Award Winners".
- ↑ "Short film Sorry Bhaisaab".
- ↑ "Indian short film 'The School Bag'".
- ↑ "Indian short film 'The School Bag' wins award in Montreal".
- ↑ "Indian short film 'The School Bag' wins award in Vancouver Film Festival".
- ↑ "Sff_2018 - Fastnet Film Festival".
- ↑ "Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival (2017)".
- ↑ "Indian short film 'PAASH' qualifies for the race of Oscars".
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