Onir
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Born | October 1, 1969 Bhutan |
Occupation | Film director, film producer, film editor, screenwriter |
Years active | 2005–present |
Onir (born on May 1, 1969) is an Indian film director, editor, writer and producer. He was born as Onirban Dhar in a small town in Bhutan. In 1986, he moved to Kolkata where he studied comparative literature. He graduated from Jadavpur University in 1989. He can speak Bengali, Russian, German and Tamil. His directorial debut, My Brother... Nikhil (2005), deals with themes such as AIDS and homosexuality.[1] Onir is currently shooting I Am which consists of five short films exploring such themes as child abuse and same-sex relationships.[2]
Filmography
- My Brother… Nikhil (2005)
- Bas Ek Pal (2006)
- Sorry Bhai! (2008)
- I Am (filming)
References
- ^ Sengupta, Somoni (April 6, 2005). "Gay-Themed Film Tests Sensibilities in India". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/06/movies/06bomb.html?_r=1&ex=1185422400&en=07040162d8ab8996&ei=5070. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
- ^ "Onir's next ventures into issues of gay sex, child abuse". Indian Express. August 12, 2009. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Onir--s-next-ventures-into-issues-of-gay-sex--child-abuse/501190. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
External links
- Onir at the Internet Movie Database
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