Manish Saini
Manish Saini | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Notable work | Dhh |
Manish Saini is an Indian filmmaker who works in Gujarati language films. He is known for his work as a director in his debut, Dhh (2017), for which it received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 65th National Film Awards. The film is a story of three school children who come to believe that a magician, who just came to city, can magically get them out of their troubles.[1] The film that starred Naseeruddin Shah was released by Viacom18 and was also a part of the Toronto International Film Festival Kids.
Career
Manish is born in Haryana but studied in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He went to National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.[1][2] After Manish completed his study he started working on a script and went around convincing producers to fund his project. After facing a lot of rejections, he decided to produce his own directed film, Dhh by borrowing money from his relatives and friends. In 2018, the film got a National Award for the Best Gujarati Film.[3] His second film, Gandhi & Co, won the Best Children Film at International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) 2022 and selected to screen in the Czech Republic.[2][4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer | Note(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dhh | Yes | Yes | Yes | Won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati | |
| 2021 | Gandhi & Co. | Yes | Yes | No | Won the Best Children Film at International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) 2022 | |
| 2023 | Shubh Yatra | Yes | Yes | No | TBA | [5] |
References
- ^ a b "Winning the National Award is a special feeling: Manish Saini - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ a b "Through his lens: Gujarati Director Manish Saini is here to change the future of childrens' [sic] films". Edex Live. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ "Manish Saini on 'Shub Yatra': The film is a wholesome entertainer with a healthy mix of all emotions- Exclusive! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ "Techno Sports". 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "Gujarati film with south Indian soul". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2022-06-02.