Kamal Chandra[1] (born 27 November 1984) is an Indian film director and actor known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for his film Hamare Baarah,[2] based on women empowerment[3] and challenges toxic male patriarchy starring Annu Kapoor,[4] Ashwini Kalsekar[5] and Manoj Joshi.[6][7]
Kamal Chandra | |
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| Born | Aligarh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Life and career
editKamal Chandra, born on 27 November 1984 in Aligarh, India, pursued post-graduation in theatre and performing arts from BNA, Lucknow, and a film orientation course in direction at FTII, Pune. He also holds a PG in journalism and mass communication from Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University.[8]
Chandra began his career in the film industry as an assistant director and script supervisor, working with directors like Late Kundan Shah, Sudhir Mishra, and Ratna Sinha on films such as Ye Sali Zindagi, P se PM Tak, Daas Dev, and Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.[9][10] He has also directed music videos for Arijit Singh,[11] B Praak, Jaani,[12] Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,[13] and Yaseer Desai, and has worked on various TV commercials. His notable films include Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (2023),[14] Hamare Baarah (2024),[15][16] and Boondi Raita (2024)[17].[18]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hamare Baarah[19][20] | Yes | No | No | |
| 2024 | Boondi Raita[21] | Yes | No | No | |
| 2023 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin[22] | Yes | No | No |
References
edit- ^ "Hum Do Hamare Baarah' maker Kamal Chandra on boycott trend: It is like killing someone's dream and snatching their bread". timesofindia. 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Annu Kapoor Meets Maharashtra CM After Hamare Baarah Team Receives Death Threats". news18. 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Hamare Baarah star Aditi Dhiman on getting different threats: 'They thought it's against the community'". indiatimes. 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Hamare Baarah Movie Review: Annu Kapoor's Film Gives A Strong Message In Stretched Narration". koimoi. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Cannes 2024: Hamare Baarah to be Screened at Film Festival on THIS Date". 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Karnataka bans release of Hindi film 'Hamare Baarah' for 2 weeks". indianexpress. 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Annu Kapoor launches the first poster of 'Hum Do Hamare Baarah' based on population explosion". freepressjournal. 6 August 2022.
- ^ "BNA alumnus Kamal Chandra pays a visit to the institute to relive his student days". The Times of India. 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Plagiarism row: Kamal Kant Chandra files police complaint after team 'Bala' kicks off shooting". The Times of India. June 2019.
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/ayushmann-khurrana-in-legal-trouble-accused-of-stealing-kamal-kant-s-idea-for-bala/story-3f9FogzaqcaD16zbTn13wL.html
- ^ "'Bigg Boss 11' besties Hina Khan & Priyank Sharma set to reunite for Arijit Singh's romantic single 'Raanjhanaa'!". 7 May 2019.
- ^ "B Praak and Jaani Collaborate for New Song Patthar Wargi Featuring Hina Khan".
- ^ "Dil Zaffran Video Song | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Ravi Shankar | Kamal Chandra". The Statesman. 30 October 2018.
- ^ "छोटे से गांव एक लड़के की आईएएस बनने की कहानी है 'अब दिल्ली दूर नहीं', इंस्पायरिंग है फिल्म". May 2023.
- ^ "Hum Do Humare Baraah retitled Humare Baarah, gets release date". indianexpress. 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Hamare Baarah Review: Annu Kapoor's Film Raises Questions On Orthodox Beliefs Of Islam". freepressjournal. 21 June 2024.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/boondi-raita/movieshow/74193659.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/boondi-raita/amp_movieshow/74193659.cms
- ^ "Bombay HC allows release of 'Hamare Baarah', asks makers to incorporate changes to film". scroll. 19 June 2024.
- ^ "'Hum do Hamare Baarah' maker Kamal Chandra on boycott trend: It is like killing someone's dream and snatching their bread". The Times of India. 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Hamare Baarah suggests Muslims procreate more to alter India—Courts to decide on ban or release". theprint. 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Darshana bags a meaty role in upcoming Hindi family drama". The Times of India. 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin - Official Trailer | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India". The Times of India.
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