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.
Abhishek Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 November 1982 |
| Alma mater | Gujarat University |
| Occupation(s) | Director screenwriter producer writer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse |
Tejal Panchasara (m. 2007) |
Early life
editAbhishek was born on 29 November 1982 in Ahmedabad in a Gujarati family. His late father Jayanti Bhai was a banker and a theatre artist and his mother Kantaben is a homemaker. He did his graduation in Science with Mathematics and post graduation in Journalism from Gujarat University.
In his college days he was involved in several activities related to theatre. He pursued theatre at very early age and emerged as very prominent name in Gujarati theatre with his social concern plays with students.
He married Tejal Panchasara, an actress and professor, in 2007.
Career
editHe started working as a casting director in Gujarati cinema[1] and with that he has introduced many actors to Gujarati cinema like Malhar Thacker,[2] Yash Soni, Aarjav Trivedi, Mitra Gadhvi, Shraddha Dangar, Kinjal Rajpriya, Jayesh More, Deeksha Joshi, Mayur Chauhan etc. He worked as a casting director in Chhello Divas, Shu thayu?, Karsandas Pay & Use, Union Leader, Pappa Tamney Nahi Samjay, Thai Jashe, Wrong Side Raju, Hellaro, Shubharambh.
In 2019, He made his directorial debut with the Gujarati film Hellaro starring Jayesh More, Shraddha Dangar, Aarjav Trivedi, Niilam Panchal, Tejal Panchasara, Maulik Nayak, Tarjanee Bhadla, Denisha Ghumra and Brinda Trivedi. It was about how women of Runn of Kutch finds their way of expression through dance where women are not allowed to play Garba.
Awards and nominations
editAbhishek 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][14]
Filmography
editReferences
edit- ^ "Post-Diwali releases work for Gujarati films, here's why". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "I knew Malhar has it in him to make it big: Abhishek Shah". 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.
- ^ "Abhishek Shah's 'Hellaro' to re-release in theatres, celebs excited!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.