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==Early life==
==Early life==
Indrasis Acharya<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/felt-organic-link-bilu-rakkhosh-1502493463.html|title='I felt an organic link to Bilu Rakkhosh'|date=16 September 2017|publisher=}}</ref> has done his B.Tech in Instrumentation and electronics from Jadavpur University after getting an honours degree in Physics from Calcutta university.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediaindia.eu/tv-video/the-independent-appeal-of-bilu-rakkhosh/|title=The independent appeal of Bilu Rakkhosh|date=2 September 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Currently he is working in a renowned consulting MNC firm.He is presently working for the film Parcel<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dwitiyo-purush-rawkto-rawhoshyo-to-parcel-most-anticipated-bengali-movies-of-2020/rawkto-rawhoshyo-set-for-summer-release/photostory/73117284.cms|title=‘Rawkto Rawhoshyo’ set for summer release - ‘Dwitiyo Purush’, ‘Rawkto Rawhoshyo’ to 'Parcel': Most-anticipated Bengali movies of 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Indrasis Acharya<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/felt-organic-link-bilu-rakkhosh-1502493463.html|title='I felt an organic link to Bilu Rakkhosh'|date=16 September 2017|publisher=}}</ref> has done his B.Tech in Instrumentation and electronics from Jadavpur University after getting an honours degree in Physics from Calcutta university.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediaindia.eu/tv-video/the-independent-appeal-of-bilu-rakkhosh/|title=The independent appeal of Bilu Rakkhosh|date=2 September 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Currently, he is working in a renowned consulting MNC firm.He is presently working for the film Parcel<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/dwitiyo-purush-rawkto-rawhoshyo-to-parcel-most-anticipated-bengali-movies-of-2020/rawkto-rawhoshyo-set-for-summer-release/photostory/73117284.cms|title=‘Rawkto Rawhoshyo’ set for summer release - ‘Dwitiyo Purush’, ‘Rawkto Rawhoshyo’ to 'Parcel': Most-anticipated Bengali movies of 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Acharya's first feature film is "[[Bilu Rakkhosh]]". The film captures a journey in search of peace and roads to the roots amidst in this rapidly changing socio-technical world of synthetic emotions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/director-indrasis-acharya-opens-up-about-his-debut-film-bilu-rakkhosh-dgtl-1.665301|title=‘বিলুর জার্নি সকলের সঙ্গেই মিলবে’|first=স্বরলিপি|last=ভট্টাচার্য|website=anandabazar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ebela.in/entertainment/review-of-the-movie-bilu-rakkhos-dgtl-1.671527|title=পঞ্চাশ বছর ধরে নিজের ভিতরে পুষে রাখা রাক্ষসের কাহিনি|first=অনির্বাণ মুখোপাধ্যায়|last=এবেলা.ইন|website=ebela.in}}</ref>
Acharya's first feature film is "[[Bilu Rakkhosh]]". The film captures a journey in search of peace and roads to the roots amidst this rapidly changing socio-technical world of synthetic emotions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/director-indrasis-acharya-opens-up-about-his-debut-film-bilu-rakkhosh-dgtl-1.665301|title=‘বিলুর জার্নি সকলের সঙ্গেই মিলবে’|first=স্বরলিপি|last=ভট্টাচার্য|website=anandabazar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ebela.in/entertainment/review-of-the-movie-bilu-rakkhos-dgtl-1.671527|title=পঞ্চাশ বছর ধরে নিজের ভিতরে পুষে রাখা রাক্ষসের কাহিনি|first=অনির্বাণ মুখোপাধ্যায়|last=এবেলা.ইন|website=ebela.in}}</ref>


Acharya made his second film '''Pupa''' in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/dec/10/17358|title=Pupa is a reflection of our generation, we do not know what we want: Director Indrasis Acharya|first=Shriram|last=Iyengar|website=Cinestaan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/pupa/movie-review/65309043.cms|title=Pupa Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Pupa by Times of India|publisher=|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Pupa was selected as a sole entry from Bengal in competition for Kolkata International film festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/spectrum/entertainment/inner-chambers-of-the-mind/538185.html|title=Inner chambers of the mind|work=Tribune India}}</ref> The story is based on the conflict of a young mind to choose between a career in science or to be with ailing father where a man with wisdom (his uncle) comes to rescue him from dilemma.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/061118/hanoi-filmfest-showcases-vietnam-as-a-future-giant.html|title=Hanoi filmfest showcases Vietnam as a future giant|first=Lekha|last=Shankar|date=6 November 2018|website=The Asian Age}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/pupa-36719|title=Pupa review: Delineating stock concerns of a modern bhadralok in a humorous tragicomedy|first=Prateek|last=Rawat|website=Cinestaan}}</ref>
Acharya made his second film '''Pupa''' in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/dec/10/17358|title=Pupa is a reflection of our generation, we do not know what we want: Director Indrasis Acharya|first=Shriram|last=Iyengar|website=Cinestaan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/pupa/movie-review/65309043.cms|title=Pupa Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Pupa by Times of India|publisher=|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Pupa was selected as a sole entry from Bengal in competition for Kolkata International film festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/spectrum/entertainment/inner-chambers-of-the-mind/538185.html|title=Inner chambers of the mind|work=Tribune India}}</ref> The story is based on the conflict of a young mind to choose between a career in science or to be with ailing father where a man with wisdom (his uncle) comes to rescue him from dilemma.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/in-other-news/061118/hanoi-filmfest-showcases-vietnam-as-a-future-giant.html|title=Hanoi filmfest showcases Vietnam as a future giant|first=Lekha|last=Shankar|date=6 November 2018|website=The Asian Age}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/pupa-36719|title=Pupa review: Delineating stock concerns of a modern bhadralok in a humorous tragicomedy|first=Prateek|last=Rawat|website=Cinestaan}}</ref>

Revision as of 06:38, 8 January 2020

Indrasis Acharya
ইন্দ্রাসিস আচার্য
Born
Indrasis Acharya

Kolkata, West Bengal
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Notable workBilu Rakkhosh , Pupa

Indrasis Acharya[1] is an Indian film director working in Bengali cinema. He came to the prominence after directing his first feature film, Bilu Rakkhosh which won acclaim in both national and international sphere.[2]

Early life

Indrasis Acharya[3] has done his B.Tech in Instrumentation and electronics from Jadavpur University after getting an honours degree in Physics from Calcutta university.[4] Currently, he is working in a renowned consulting MNC firm.He is presently working for the film Parcel[5]

Career

Acharya's first feature film is "Bilu Rakkhosh". The film captures a journey in search of peace and roads to the roots amidst this rapidly changing socio-technical world of synthetic emotions.[6][7]

Acharya made his second film Pupa in 2018.[8][9] Pupa was selected as a sole entry from Bengal in competition for Kolkata International film festival.[10] The story is based on the conflict of a young mind to choose between a career in science or to be with ailing father where a man with wisdom (his uncle) comes to rescue him from dilemma.[11][12]

Short films

Acharya has made four short films till date namely UN-FAIR-Y, Oneker Moddhey Ekjon (One Amongst Many), Living beyond the Line, Ektu Antorikotar Jonno (For a Little Affection).[13]

Awards and recognition

Bilu Rakkosh:

  • Official Selection New York Indian Film festival in Competition [14]
  • Nominated for Best Actor Category in New York Indian Film Festival [15]
  • Official Selection Jagran Film Festival in Competition
  • Official selection Third Eye Asian Film Festival
  • Official selection Bodhisattva International Film Festival in Competition [16]
  • Official Selection Habitat Film Festival [17]
  • Official nomination Asia pacific screen awards


Pupa:

  • Indrasis Pupa has got rave reviews and won many awards and accolades . It was in Hanoi international[18], Kolkata international film festivals[19] and many more. 5 best film awards , 2 best Director awards .
  • In Competition- HANOI International Film Festival, Vietnam [11]
  • In Competition – Kolkata International Film Festival, India [20]
  • Asian Selection (Sole)- China Lanmei Film Week
  • Invitation by London University for screening at Goldsmith Literary Seminar 2019 [21]
  • Best Film All Lights International Film Festival, India, 2018 [22][failed verification]
  • Best Film- Boston Indian Film Festival, 2018
  • Best Film- Bengal Film Journalist Association, 2018 [23]
  • Best Director- Hyderabad Film Festival,2018 [24]
  • Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound Design in Aurangabad International Film festival
  • Special Jury Mention in Dada Saheb Film Festival,
  • Best Film (Bengali) - All India Critic Choice Award, Mumbai, 2018 [25]
  • In Selection- Best Film for Hiralal Sen Award (West Bengal)
  • In Selection- Film Fare Award 2018
  • In Competition Pondicherry International Film Festival
  • In Competition – Trissur International Film Festival
  • Dhaka International Film Festival
  • Habitat Film Festival.
  • Singapore South Asian International Film Festival
  • Best promising film 2019 from NABC

Upcoming project

He is working[as of?] on his new film titled Parcel (film),[26] with Rituparna Sengupta, Saswata Chatterjee, Anindya Chatterjee, Sreela Majumdar and Ambarish Bhattacharya.

References

  1. ^ Kotzathanasis, Panos (5 January 2020). "Interview with Indrasis Acharya: People are oppressed here and react sometimes without any proper valid logical reasons, so politicians use this nature in various ways".
  2. ^ "Bilu Rakkhosh: How Does One Define 'Success'? - Shoma Chatterji Reviews". 20 September 2017.
  3. ^ "'I felt an organic link to Bilu Rakkhosh'". 16 September 2017.
  4. ^ "The independent appeal of Bilu Rakkhosh". 2 September 2017.
  5. ^ "'Rawkto Rawhoshyo' set for summer release - 'Dwitiyo Purush', 'Rawkto Rawhoshyo' to 'Parcel': Most-anticipated Bengali movies of 2020". The Times of India.
  6. ^ ভট্টাচার্য, স্বরলিপি. "'বিলুর জার্নি সকলের সঙ্গেই মিলবে'". anandabazar.com.
  7. ^ এবেলা.ইন, অনির্বাণ মুখোপাধ্যায়. "পঞ্চাশ বছর ধরে নিজের ভিতরে পুষে রাখা রাক্ষসের কাহিনি". ebela.in.
  8. ^ Iyengar, Shriram. "Pupa is a reflection of our generation, we do not know what we want: Director Indrasis Acharya". Cinestaan.
  9. ^ "Pupa Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Pupa by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  10. ^ "Inner chambers of the mind". Tribune India.
  11. ^ a b Shankar, Lekha (6 November 2018). "Hanoi filmfest showcases Vietnam as a future giant". The Asian Age.
  12. ^ Rawat, Prateek. "Pupa review: Delineating stock concerns of a modern bhadralok in a humorous tragicomedy". Cinestaan.
  13. ^ ""Ektu Antorikotar Jonno" (For a Little Affection) - The Award-Winning Short Film by Indrasis Acharya". WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA.
  14. ^ "NYIFF2017-SCREENING SCHEDULE". www.iaac.us.
  15. ^ "The Times Group". epaperbeta.timesofindia.com.
  16. ^ "Selected Films". Bodhisattva International Film Festival.
  17. ^ "Habitat Film Club". www.habitatfilmclub.com.
  18. ^ "Pupa travels to prestigious film festivals - Times of India". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "'Pupa': Interesting and lesser-known facts about the film you shouldn't miss". The Times of India.
  20. ^ "After winning awards, Pupa goes to international festivals - Times of India". The Times of India.
  21. ^ "Indrasis's Pupa to be screened in University of London - Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. ^ "Indrasis Acharya's 'Pupa' to compete in two international film fests - Times of India". The Times of India.
  23. ^ "WBFJA Awards: সিংহাসনে 'রাজা', 'পিউপা' হল প্রজাপতি". Eisamay. 13 January 2019.
  24. ^ "'Pupa' wins Best Feature Film award at Hyderabad film festival". article.wn.com.
  25. ^ "Critics' Choice Film Awards: Mukkabaaz, Raazi, Andhadhun, Badhaai Ho win top honours- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 22 April 2019.
  26. ^ "Rituparna Sengupta gives a brief idea about her next 'Parcel' - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 May 2019.
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