Speaker Profile
Sudhir Mishra
About
Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has been working in the Hindi film industry for over 30 years. He is known for his gritty and realistic films that often deal with social and political issues. Some of his most acclaimed films include Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005), Dharavi (1992), Chameli (2003), Serious Men (2020) and Afwaah (2023). He has won numerous awards for his work including National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and the French honour of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). He is considered one of the most valuable and influential directors working in India today.
Sessions
Ghatak @ 100: A Soft Note On A Sharp Scale
KaLaM Lawns
With: Shamya Dasgupta, Nirupama Kotru, Salil Tripathi, Balaji Vittal
Sudhir Mishra,Shamya Dasgupta, Nirupama Kotru and Salil Tripathi discuss Ghatak beyond Bengal. In conversation with Balaji Vittal
Sat, 24 Jan4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Literature
Our Films, Their Films - Indian Cinema in the World
KaLaM Lawns
With: Chaitanya Tamhane, Nandita Das, Nirupama Kotru
Sudhir Mishra, Chaitanya Tamhane and Nandita Das on Indian cinema and its place in the world. In conversation with Nirupama Kotru
Sat, 24 Jan6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Literature