Sudhanshu Rai
Sudhanshu Rai | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | IBS, Bangalore (MBA, 2008) |
| Occupations | Film director, actor, storyteller |
Sudhanshu Rai is an Indian film director, actor and storyteller.[1][2][3] He is best known for the web series Detective Boomrah and the film Chaipatti.[4][5][6]
Early life
[edit]Rai was born in Gorakhpur. He pursued his MBA from IBS, Bangalore in 2008.[7]
Career
[edit]As a filmmaker
[edit]Rai made his acting and directorial debut in 2021 with Chaipatti, which was premiered on YouTube and subsequently released on OTT platforms Disney+ Hotstar and MX Player.[8][9] A year later in 2022, he released his first web series Detective Boomrah wherein he was the director and also the lead actor.[10][11]
As a storyteller
[edit]He began conceiving and narrating stories in 2018 on his official YouTube channel "Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai"[12] and in 2020, he started his weekly radio storytelling show, "Kahaniyaan - Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai Ke Saath" on ISHQ 104.8 FM.[3] It was during the initial storytelling days that he created the character of "Detective Boomrah", which is now a web series.[2]
Rai created and narrated the Dreamers series, which presents real-life stories of notable personalities. The first episode focused on actor Mukesh Khanna's journey from early struggles to fame through roles like Shaktimaan and Bhishma Pitamah.[13][14]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Movie/Web | Credits | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chaipatti | Director | |
| 2022 | Detective Boomrah | Director and actor | |
| Chintaa Mani[15][16] | Actor and co-director | ||
| 2025 | Baida | Actor |
Radio show
[edit]- Kahaniyaan Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai Ke Saath (12 episodes)
Character
[edit]Stories
[edit]- The Christmas Man[18]
- The Killer [19]
- Bhai Sahab Chale Bangkok[20]
- The Prisoner[21]
- Adhyapak Ram[22]
- Mangu Chitrakaar [22]
- Holi Wala Dost[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sudhanshu Rai's Detective Boomrah to release in January". The Indian Express. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ a b S, Gowri (1 August 2020). "Storyteller Sudhanshu Rai's 'Detective Boomrah' now has a physical form". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ a b "'Kahaniyaan Sudhanshu Rai Ke Saath': Check out the new storyteller in Delhi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "REVIEW: 'डिटेक्टिव बुमराह' की कहानी छोटी, लेकिन भरकर परोसा गया रहस्य". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 14 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Detective Boomrah web series thrilling trailer out - Watch 'Missing Man' mystery unfold". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Chaipatti: आधी रात को चाय-पत्ती मांगने कौन आता है? जवाब के लिए देखिए हॉरर-कॉमेडी शॉर्ट फ़िल्म चाय-पत्ती". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Filmmaker Sudhanshu Rai लेकर आ रहे हैं नया Web Show 'Detective Boomrah', बताया क्या है इसमें खास, retrieved 21 February 2022
- ^ "Short Film 'Chaipatti' Is Instant Hit on YouTube". News18. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "After YouTube success, short film Chaipatti streaming on MX Player - Check details". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "दिमाग के पेंच खोल देगी Sudhanshu Rai की थ्रिलर फिल्म Detective Boomrah, सनसनी मचाने वाली जल्द Ott पर रिलीज़". India.com (in Hindi). 25 January 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "'Detective Boomrah': Sudhanshu Rai's thriller series will keep you on the edge of your seat". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Sudhanshu Rai's 'Dreamers' chronicles Mukesh Khanna's untold journey through struggles and stardom". Money Control.
- ^ "Sudhanshu Rai's Dreamers Revisits Mukesh Khanna's Painful Road to Stardom". News18. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Chintaa Mani review: Sudhanshu Rai's 24-minute film is an intriguing tale of desire to tame future". WION. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Chintaa Mani: Sudhanshu Rai, Shobhit Sujay's horror comedy all set to win you over". DNA India. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "किताबों के पन्नों से निकल पर्दे पर उतरेगा बूमराह, चर्चित कंपनी कैंपफायर ने डिजाइन किया जासूस का फर्स्ट लुक". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Storyteller Sudhanshu Rai Brings The Perfect Christmas Gift For His Fans | The News Strike". Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "'असुर' और 'पाताल लोक' से आगे, शहर में एक नया साइको 'किलर'". www.satyahindi.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ Dansil, Prabeen (24 April 2020). "Get set for a funny joyride with Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai's 'Bhai Sahab Chale Bangkok'". Business News This Week. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "The Prisoner: A tale of identifying the devil within by Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b c richa. "Detective Boomrah creator Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai talks about popular character, future plans". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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