
Shakun Batra
He is a national scholar in Accounts and went to St.Xavier's High School in New Delhi and did his graduation from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University. Post graduation he was due to do his MBA and join his father's business. However, he had other plans. In an industry known for nepotism, he took a chance and joined the Vancouver Film School to become a cinematographer. He slowly found himself getting inclined towards Direction. On graduating from film school, he based himself in Mumbai, the heart of the film and media Industry in India. Here began his upward climb. He assisted academy award winner Errol Morris and Emmy award winner Christopher Wilcha during their stints in India. He worked with renowned Bollywood film production houses like Excel Entertainment and Aamir Khan Productions. Finally at the young age of 28 he directed his very first Bollywood feature film, Ek main aur Ekk tu with leading stars backed by a powerhouse production, Dharma Productions. The movie was well received at the box office and was well reviewed by the critics.
Movies
5.7
- Feb 10, 2022
- Hindi
Takes you on a journey into the deep rooted intricacies of modern human relationships.
- Apr 21, 2021
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Journalists and fans await Ma Anand Sheela as the infamous former Rajneesh commune’s spokesperson returns to India after decades for an interview tour.
- Mar 18, 2016
- Hindi
Two brothers return home to visit their ailing grandfather to discover ongoing family problems, emotions get intensified when a girl causes a rift between both of them.
- Feb 10, 2012
- Hindi
When an uptight architect is urged to let loose by a free spirit he’s just met, their drunken night could be a big mistake — or a blessing in disguise.
- Jul 04, 2008
- Hindi
Two best friends being convinced that they are not in love search for each other's love.