Brahmanand S. Siingh
Brahmanand S Siingh | |
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| Born | 3 May 1965 |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Director & Writer |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Biographical Film National Film Award for Best Historical Reconstruction/Compilation Film |
| Website | Brahmanand Siingh |
Brahmanand S Siingh (born 3 May 1965) is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter based out of Mumbai. He is best known for his films like Kaagaz Ki Kashti, a biopic on Jagjit Singh [1] and his feature-length documentary on R. D. Burman, Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai.[2]
Siingh's current feature project, Jhalki ... [3] is a feature film that attempts to create public awareness of this global problem at a large scale through an engaging social thriller.
Early life and education
Brahmanand S Siingh grew up in Purnia, Bihar. Later he moved to St Xavier's College Ranchi and eventually to Kolkata[4] University for his English Literature Masters.
His journeys into cinema, however started within a year of his moving to Mumbai[4] in 1993.
Career
Brahmanand started off as a writer in late 80s, while in college and wrote on Cinema, Literature, Art, Music and other human stories of interest and excitement. Late nineties onwards, filmmaking started gaining precedence over writing and since then has made many biographical documentaries,[5] Independent and smaller films.
Filmography
Director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| TBA | Jhalki |
| 2017 | Kaagaz Ki Kashti [6] |
| 2016 | Riding on a Sunbeam[7] |
| 2015 | Through Our Eyes[8] |
| 2015 | Knowing Pancham [9] |
| 2012 | Ambassador of Peace |
| 2011 | Chidiya Rain Basera |
| 2008 | Pancham Unmixed [10] |
| 2005 | Ragpickers [11] |
| 2002 | Uncaging the Body [12] |
| 1999 | Back to Nature |
| 1998 | A burden of Love |
| 1997 | Ashgari Bai |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival | Best Documentary Award | Kaagaz Ki Kashti |
| 2016 | Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival | Audience Choice Award | Kaagaz Ki Kashti |
| 2010 | AIFF | Best Documentary | Pancham Unmixed |
| 2009 | 57th National Film Awards | Best Compilation Film (Producer) | Pancham Unmixed |
| 2009 | 57th National Film Awards | Best Compilation Film (Director) | Pancham Unmixed |
| 2008 | Washington DC Film Festival | Audience Choice Award | Pancham Unmixed |
| 2008 | NJSAIFF | Special Mention | Pancham Unmixed |
| 2008 | IFFLA | Critics Special Mention | Pancham Unmixed |
| 2003 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Short Film | Uncaging the Body |
References
- ^ "In memory of Jagjit Singh". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Knowing Pancham: A Beautiful Docu On The Life Of R.D. Burman!". The Hindu.
- ^ "Jhalki a film by Brahmanand S Siingh". Advantus.
- ^ a b "AUDIENCE ARE HUNGRY FOR QUALITY CONTENT WELL-TOLD -BRAHMANAND SINGH". Bargad. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ "The Purpose of Making A Documentary Is Not Necessarily Only Profit: Brahmanand Singh". Bollywood Direcr.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini. "Documentary on ghazal superstar Jagjit Singh lines up the tributes and the tears". scroll.in. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "TiE Spotlight : Riding on a Sunbeam - With Brahmanand Siingh at Bangalore - Events High". eventshigh.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ mobiusfilms (24 August 2016). "Through Our Eyes". wordpress.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Knowing Pancham: A Beautiful Docu On The Life Of R.D. Burman! - Jamuura Blog". jamuura.com. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini. "'Pancham Unmixed' documentary gets rebooted with extended interviews about composer RD Burman". scroll.in. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Ragpickers - Documentary Films - Mobius Films". mobiusfilms.net. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Uncaging the Body - Documentary Films - Mobius Films". mobiusfilms.net. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
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