Om Raut
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December 21, 1981 Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Post-graduate degree in films, Syracuse University, New York |
| Occupation | Film writer, Film director & Producer |
| Years active | 2012-present |
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| Website | http://www.omraut.com/ |
Om Raut is an Indian film Writer-Director & Producer. He is best known for directing critically and commercially successful film Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush (2015), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director. The film starred highly acclaimed Marathi star Subodh Bhave. Om Raut has also produced films like City of Gold (2010 film) and Haunted – 3D, which was India's first stereoscopic 3D film. Currently, Om is working on a magnum opus period-action film, titled 'Taanaji-The Unsung Warrior', starring Ajay Devgn. The film is slated to release in 2019.
Om was born in Mumbai and raised in Mumbai & New York. His mother, Neena Raut is a National Award winner film and TV producer, and his father, Bharatkumar Raut, is a senior journalist, well-known author, and a successful member of The Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha). His grandfather J.S. Bandekar (1925-2017) was a renowned documentary film maker and editor, who has won several National Awards as well as acclaims and mentions at the Cannes Film Festival.
Om has worked as a child actor in a number of theater plays and ad films. He made his feature film acting debut with the lead role in Karamati Coat (1993). The film was loved by audience from across the globe and won various accolades in number of film festivals.
Om has his post-graduate degree in films from the renowned Syracuse University, New York. He also holds a degree in Electronics Engineering.
After completing his education, he started working as a writer and director for MTV Networks, NY. After his successful stint in the US, he decided to move back to India to be the vice-president of creative business at Valuable Group, promoters of UFO-Moviez, world’s largest satellite-based digital distribution platforms. Later, Om worked as the creative head of DAR Motion Pictures and was involved in producing critically acclaimed film like City of Gold (2010 film) (Lalbaug Parel in Marathi) & Haunted – 3D, the highest box office opener ever for an Indian horror film.
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