Sushil Rajpal
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Sushil Rajpal is an Indian director and producer.He was born and brought up in Bihar
.He is alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and famous for directing his National Award winning film Antardwand
.
.He joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.He is director of National Award winner film Antardwand
in which almost entire cast was from Bihar
and he is also native of Bihar
.
as a Assistant Cinematographer.
Sushil Rajpal, whose directorial debut, true to life film Antardwand
, received 95% of the good reviews and accolades from the industry, including a National Award.Antardwand
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Indian
film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary
and Swati Sen
in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak
and Akhilendra Mishra
play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping
that is seen in Bihar
of India
. The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues
at the 2009 National Awards
. It had its commercial release on August 27, 2010
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
.He is alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and famous for directing his National Award winning film Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
.
Early life
Sushil Rajpal was born and brought up in bihari family in BiharBihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
.He joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.He is director of National Award winner film Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
in which almost entire cast was from Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
and he is also native of Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
.
Career
He started his Bollywood career with the film DikshaDiksha
Diksa also spelled deeksha or deeksa in common usage, translated as a "preparation or consecration for a religious ceremony", is giving of a mantra or an initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism...
as a Assistant Cinematographer.
Sushil Rajpal, whose directorial debut, true to life film Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
, received 95% of the good reviews and accolades from the industry, including a National Award.Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
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English language
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translation
Translation
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: Inner conflict) is a 2010
2010 in film
The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
Indian
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...
film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary
Raj Singh Chaudhary
Raj Singh Chaudhary is an Indian actor, screenwriter and model best known for his role in the 2009 Hindi-language film, Gulaal. He has appeared in various other films such as Kuch Naa Kaho and Black Friday and as a lead in Antardwand...
and Swati Sen
Swati Sen
Swati Sen is an Indian film actress born in Patna, Bihar, most known for her roles in Udedh Bun , which won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival, and the National Film Award-winning Antardwand , which won her critical acclaim.-Early life and...
in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak
Vinay Pathak
Vinay Pathak is an Indian actor and a theatre person born and raised in Bhojpur, Bihar. He is known for his great Comic timing and as a revolution in Indian Cinema along with Ranvir Shorey, Rajat Kapur, Abhay Deol, who are tagged as actors of a new genre...
and Akhilendra Mishra
Akhilendra Mishra
Akhilendra Mishra is an Indian film and television character actor. He hails from Magadh, Bihar. He generally plays negative roles and is famous for his work as Kroor Singh in the 1990s Doordarshan fantasy television series Chandrakanta, and Mirchi Seth in the 1999 Bollywood film Sarfarosh.He...
play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping
Groom kidnapping
Groom kidnapping, colloquially known as Pakaruah shaadi or Jabaria shaadi, is a phenomenon common in parts of Bihar, and eastern Uttar Pradesh states in India, wherein eligible bachelors are abducted by the bride's family and later forcefully married, to avoid heavy dowry costs. Considering the...
that is seen in Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
at the 2009 National Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
. It had its commercial release on August 27, 2010
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Old Monk Old Monk Old Monk is a vatted Indian dark Rum, blended and aged for 7 years. It is a dark rum with a distinct vanilla flavour similar to other spiced rums, with an alcohol content of 42.8%... |
director |
| 2011 | Jackpot Jackpot -Comics:* Jackpot , the name of several comic book characters* Jackpot Comics, a 1941 American comic book from MLJ Publications* Jackpot , a 1979–1982 British comic book-Film and television:* The Jackpot, a 1950 comedy... |
Cinematographer |
| 2010 | Antardwand Antardwand Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping... |
Director, Story |
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Laaga Chunari Mein Daag - Journey Of A Woman is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and starring Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kunal Kapoor and Anupam Kher with special appearances by Abhishek Bachchan and Hema Malini... |
CinematographerBuy |
| 1991 | Diksha Diksha Diksa also spelled deeksha or deeksa in common usage, translated as a "preparation or consecration for a religious ceremony", is giving of a mantra or an initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism... |
Assistant Cinematographer |
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3009758/