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About Me

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My Story

Education forms the bedrock of my creative evolution. With a degree in Medicine and a postgraduate in Healthcare Business Management, I embarked on a transformative journey during my extensive tenure in the field of Bariatric Surgery which saw me orchestrating and curating a web series focused on healthy recipes, amassing an impressive tally of 90 episodes.

 

Subsequently, I underwent comprehensive training in film editing, a pivotal step that augmented my skill set and paved the way for my ventures in the cinematic realm. Building upon my credentials as a proficient film editor, my trajectory led me to a transformative juncture. I embarked on an immersive exploration into the intricate art of Screenplay Writing at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII,) Pune. During this intensive engagement, I honed the craft of constructing narratives that resonate profoundly with audiences, forging connections at a profound and visceral level.

 

My cinematic debut, "Icarus," gained recognition as the most viewed film on Cinemaprenuer, a prominent OTT platform, as highlighted by The Hindustan Times (print). Notably, I clinched the Best Editor award for "Aamina," presently streaming on Disney Hotstar. Furthermore, my latest work, "The Luggage," has garnered three prestigious awards, underscoring my prowess as a versatile filmmaker.

 

In 2015, I established Cutting Chai Pictures, a film production house through which I've shaped music videos, short films, corporate narratives, digital advertisements, and TV commercials. Collaborating with respected brands spanning a wide spectrum of industries such as entertainment, healthcare, food, real estate, NGOs, IT, and the industrial sector, I've embraced the opportunity to weave compelling stories across varied domains.

Expertise & Milestones

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An accomplished independent filmmaker with over a decade of hands-on experience in the captivating world of film direction, editing, and screenplay writing. In 2015, I established Cutting Chai Pictures, a production house based in Pune."

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My journey in medicine has been over a decade, encompassing roles as a Casualty Medical Officer, Administrator, Consultant for Hospital Project Planning & Acquisitions, and culminated as the CEO of a Pune-based center specializing in Bairiatric surgery

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Recently won 'Best Story' for my Hindi feature film which is set to release soon. My previous projects have earned multiple international film festival awards and accolades as well.  In addition, I've conducted filmmaking workshops, judged competitions, and featured in print and radio media too.

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