Abhishek Shah
Abhishek Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 November 1982 |
| Alma mater | Gujarat University |
| Occupations | Director screenwriter producer writer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse |
Tejal Panchasara (m. 2007) |
Abhishek Shah (born 29 November 1982) is an Indian filmmaker, writer, director and producer known from his work in Gujarati films and theatre. His movies and plays revolve around significant social issues.
Career
He started working as a casting director in Gujarati cinema[1] In 2019, He made his directorial debut with the Gujarati film Hellaro.[2]
Awards and nominations
Abhishek Shah's Debutant film, Hellaro[3][4][5][6][7][8] won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film[9] at the 66th National Film Awards.[10][11] It was officially selected as the opening film at Indian Panorama at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film was nominated for the 'Best Debut Award' at the Mahatma Gandhi Afro Asian Film Award for the year 2020. He was nominated for the Best Director Award at the Gujarat State Film Awards 2019 and the Best Writer Award at the Critics Choice Film Awards for the year 2019.[12][13][2]
Filmography
As a director
References
- ^ "Post-Diwali releases work for Gujarati films, here's why". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Abhishek Shah's 'Hellaro' to re-release in theatres, celebs excited!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "I am ecstatic to know that Hellaro has been selected for Cannes, but I will miss attending it: Abhishek Shah". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Director Abhishek Shah's 'Hellaro' gets selected as an official entrant at the Cannes Film Festival". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "'Hellaro' song 'Asvaar' is all about festive spirit". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "'Hellaro's' new song 'Vaagyo Re Dhol' is a foot-tapping number". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Income tax Employees Federation, Ahmedabad to hold a special screening of Hellaro on Women's Day". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "The year that was: Gujarat celebs who owned 2019". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "I am happy that Gujarati cinema will now be recognised nationwide: Abhishek Shah". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ Kaushik, Krishn (10 August 2019). "66th National Film Awards: Gujarati movie 'Hellaro' gets best film honour". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Kaushik, Divya; Lal, Niharika. "The josh was high among the National Film Awards winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Hellaro wins yet another prestigious award". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ Das, Soumitra. "Hellaro wins four awards at the Critics Choice Film Awards". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.