Sanjay Khanduri
| Sanjay M. Khanduri(Director) | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | http://www.akiramotion.com |
Sanjay Khanduri aka Sanjay M Khandduri Hindi: संजय खंडूरी), is a film director from Bollywood, best known for direction of a Cult classic movie Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (English: Last Local of 1:40).
Khandduri is an Indian Filmmaker, Screenwriter who is known for his novel cinematic style. Born in a Hindu affluent family, he hails originally from majestic hills of Uttarakhand. He is brought up in New Delhi and did his schooling from Blue Bells International School and graduated from Delhi University in Electronics. Geared up to be an Engineer, Khanduri found his passion for media and left all plans to intensively join journalism, ad-films to finally become a filmmaker.
He started his career with prominent news channel, TV18 as investigative correspondent. Bearing a deep passion for special effects, he eventually arrived at the gates of the top VFX company, Crest Communication in Mumbai city. It was during this period he developed interest in filmmaking and his first breakthrough came as second assistant Director with prolific filmmaker Subhash Ghai in the movie Taal. His second movie was with auteur filmmaker Kundan Shah on film Dil Hai Tumhara as a Chief Associate Director.
Khandduri debuted in Bollywood with a sleeper hit Ek Chalis Ki Last Local an independent low budget one night roller coaster. Besides Director he was also the screenwriter of the film. The film was produced by Quartet Films which was later presented by Bharat Shah. The movie stars Abhay Deol & Neha Dhupia along with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role and 80% new cast. The film though a small release went on to garner accolades and became a DVD cult with youngsters. His second film Kismet Love Paisa Dilli a fast satire on corruption featured Vivek Oberoi, Malika Sherawat and Ashutosh Rana in lead roles. The film got an average response at box office but received international awards for its unique screenplay and direction.
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