Abhijit Guha (director)
Abhijit Guha | |
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Guha at the IFFI, 2014 | |
| Born | 12 November 1965 Kolkata, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rana |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, actor and writer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse |
Nutan Roychoudhury (m. 2013) |
| Children | Satvik Guha (b. 2017) |
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Abhijit Guha is an Indian film director, actor and writer working in the Tollywood film industry. Guha and Sudeshna Roy have worked together in the field of audio visuals since 1994.[1][2][3] The duo debuted with their first film Shudhu Tumi[4] and then they made several films in varied genres. They've given Tollywood one of its biggest stars — Abir Chatterjee,[2] who debuted in their film Cross Connection in 2009. They came into prominence after their critically acclaimed[5] film Teen Yaari Kotha. It's a story of personal struggles and friendship of three lower-middle-class men. Teen Yaari Katha was showcased in the competition section of Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema in 2012. It travelled to the Bangkok International Film as well as Kolkata International Film Festival.[citation needed]Their film Bapi bari jaa is considered as cult classic among the Bangla film lovers for its coming of age storyline and relatable characters. It also marked the debut of Arjun Chakraborty and MP Mimi Chakraborty in Bangla film industry.[citation needed]
Their film Jodi Love Dilena Praane[6] was another well received film and was selected in the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India in Goa in 2014. It was showcased at the Pune Film Festival in India, and won a certificate of appreciation at the Fiji International Film Festival in 2015.[citation needed]
Their film Benche Thakar Gaan : The Song of Life ran in theatres for the nine weeks and was selected as the inaugural film for the Kolkata International Film Festival[7] film Benche Thakar Gaan 2016. This is the first time in history that a Bengali language film was given this honour. Their film Sraboner Dhara[8] is a part of the Asian Select Competition Section KIFF 2019, Kolkata. It was showcased in Toronto at the IFFSA fest in May, 2019. Sraboner Dhara was released on 7 February 2020 in India and was running to full houses on its 6th week when the COVID-19 lockdown cut it short.[citation needed]
Besides, directing films and TV series, he has also acted in many films. He played the role of Jibon Da in the extremely popular web series Dupur Thakurpo.[citation needed]
Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Story | Screenplay | Acting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Shudhu Tumi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Cross Connection | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2010 | Prem By Chance | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Teen Yaari Katha | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Bapi Bari Jaa | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2014 | Biye Notout | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Jodi Love Dile Na Prane | Yes | ||||
| 2014 | Hercules | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2015 | Ekla Cholo | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2015 | Bitnoon | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2015 | Jodi Bolo Hyan | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | ||
| 2015 | Ebhabeo Phire Asha Jay | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | ||
| 2015 | Mayer Biye | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2015 | Cross Connection 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Akash Choan | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | |||
| 2016 | Abar Ekla Cholo | Yes | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | |
| 2016 | Bhenche Thakar Gaan | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2016 | Sei Meyta | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | ||
| 2017 | Chalo Let's Live[9] | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | ||
| 2017 | Dekh Kemon Lage | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2018 | Jobor Dokhol | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | ||
| 2019 | Samsara | Yes | ||||
| 2020 | Sudakshinar Saree | Yes | Yes | TV Movie for Zee | ||
| 2020 | Sraboner Dhara[8] | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2020 | Biye.com[10] | Yes | Yes | Upcoming |
Short Film/Web Series
[edit]- Virgin Mohito (2018)
- Amra 2GayTher (2021)
Television Series (As Director)
[edit]Fiction
[edit]- Labonyor Sansar
- Khunje Berai Kachcher Maanush
- Shashuri Zindabad
- Taranath Tantrik
- Kanakanjali
Non Fiction
[edit]- Manabi
- Parama
- Naari
Quiz Programmes
[edit]- Sreemoti Budhdhimoti
- Proshnokhetro
- Checkmate
Children Programmes
[edit]- Dekhbo Aami Jagat Take
As actor
[edit]- Shubho Mahurat (2003)
- Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013)
- Rupkatha Noy (2013)
- Obhishopto Nighty (2014)
- Asche Bochor Abar Hobe (2015)
- Abar Ekla Cholo (TV Movie) (2016)
- Dupur Thakurpo (Web Series) (2017)
- Manojder Adbhut Bari (2018)
- Bultir Result (2018)
- Ahare Mon (2018)
- Shantilal O Projapoti Rohoshyo (2019)
- Love Aaj Kal Porshu (2020)
- Hatyapuri (2022)
- Nayan Rahasya (2024)
- Shastri (2024)
Awards & Recognitions
[edit]- Teen Yaari Katha was showcased in the competition section of Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema in 2012. It travelled to the Bangkok International Film as well as Kolkata International Film Festival.[citation needed]
- Jodi Love Dile Na Prane was selected for Indian Panorama Film Festival in Goa in 2014. Official selection in Pune Film Festival and Hyderabad Film Festival. It won the Certificate of Appreciation at Fiji International Film Festival in 2015.[citation needed]
- Benche Thakar Gaan :[7] The Song of Life was selected as the inaugural film for the Kolkata International Film Festival 2016.
- Sraboner Dhara[8] is a part of the Asian Select Competition Section KIFF 2019, Kolkata. It was showcased in Toronto at the IFFSA fest in May, 2019.
References
[edit]- ^ "Sraboner Dhara movie review: Sudeshna Roy, Abhijit Guha's film suffers for a poorly crafted double narrative". Firstpost. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Tolly filmmakers Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha are back with their upcoming movie, Samsara". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Sudeshna-Abhijit's rom-com - Times of India". The Times of India. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Shudhu Tumi hooks the big fish - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 March 2004. Retrieved 22 March 2004.
- ^ "Teen Yaari Katha Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Teen Yaari Katha by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 5 March 2020
- ^ 'Jodi Love Dile Na Prane (Bengali)/ The right note, 14 March 2014, retrieved 14 April 2014
- ^ a b 'Benche Thakar Gaan' 1st Bengali inaugural film in KIFF, 12 November 2016, retrieved 12 November 2016
- ^ a b c Times Of India, Interview. "Our next film is Sraboner Dhara: Between Raindrops. It is travelling to all the festivals now and people are appreciating it". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ www.zeebanglacinemaoriginals.com, Movie Link. "Chalo Let's Live". Zee5.
- ^ Spotboye.com, Interview. "Koushani Mukherjee will be next seen in Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha's Biye.com". Bangla Film. Retrieved 6 May 2020.