Shoojit Sircar

Shoojit Sircar
Shoojit Sircar
	Sircar at an event for Vicky Donor in 2012
Born	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Alma mater	Shaheed Bhagat Singh College & NSD
Occupation	Director, producer
Years active	2005–present
Spouse(s)	Jhuma Sircar

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Shoojit Sircar is an Indian film director and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He directed Yahaan (2005), Vicky Donor (2012), Madras Cafe (2013), Piku (2015), October (2018), and Sardar Udham (2021). He also produced the 2012 film Aparajita Tumi. He won the National Film Award for Vicky Donor in Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment category, shared with John Abraham. He also won the Indian Competition Special Jury Award at Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema in 2005 for Yahaan.^[1] He is associated with Rising Sun Films and has made television commercials for Saffola, 2G, Apsara Pencils, Fair & Lovely, Maruti WagonR, Cadbury, Dove, Zomato, and many other brands.

Personal life[edit]

Shoojit Sircar at Chandigarh Literature Festival 2016, India

Sircar was born into a Bengali family in Barrackpore, Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. He completed his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya Barrackpore Airforce in the year 1985 and then he went on to Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi for higher studies.^[2]

Filmography[edit]

Year	Film	Director	Producer	Writer	Language
2005	Yahaan	Yes			Hindi
—	Shoebite (Unreleased)	Yes			Hindi
2012	Aparajita Tumi		Yes		Bengali
2012	Vicky Donor	Yes			Hindi
2013	Madras Cafe	Yes	Yes
2015	Piku	Yes
2015	Open Tee Bioscope		Yes		Bengali
2016	Pink		Yes	Yes	Hindi
2017	Running Shaadi		Yes
2018	October	Yes
2020	Gulabo Sitabo	Yes	Yes
2021	Vakeel Saab			Yes	Telugu
2021	Sardar Udham	Yes	Yes		Hindi

Accolades[edit]

Year	Notable work	Awards	Category	Result	Ref.
2013	Vicky Donor	National Film Awards	Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment	Won	^[3]
		Stardust Awards	Best Director	Won	^[4]
		Filmfare Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[5]
		Star Screen Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[6]
		Producers Guild Film Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[7]
		Times of India Film Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[8]
		International Indian Film Academy Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[9]
2014	Madras Cafe	BIG Star Entertainment Awards	Most Entertaining Social Drama Film	Nominated	^[10]
		BIG Star Entertainment Awards	Most Entertaining Thriller Film	Nominated	^[10]
		Star Screen Awards	Ramnath Goenka Memorial Award	Won	^[11] ^[12]
			Best Director	Won
			Best Film	Nominated
		Zee Cine Awards	Best Screenplay	Nominated	^[13]
2016	Piku	Filmfare Awards	Best Film (Critics)	Won	^[14] ^[15]
		Filmfare Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[14] ^[15]
		Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Director	Won	^[16]
		Indian Film Festival of Russia	Best Director	Won	^[17]
		Jagran Film Festival	Best Director	Won	^[18]
		International Indian Film Academy Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[19]
		Producers Guild Film Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[20]
		Times of India Film Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[21]
		Zee Cine Awards	Best Director	Nominated	^[22]
2017	Pink	National Film Awards	Best Film on Social Issues	Won	^[23]
		Star Screen Awards	Best Film	Won	^[24]
		Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Film	Won	^[25]
		Zee Cine Awards	Best Film (Critics)	Won	^[26] ^[27]
		Zee Cine Awards	Best Film	Nominated	^[26] ^[27]
		Filmfare Awards	Best Film	Nominated	^[28]
		Stardust Awards	Best Film	Nominated	^[29]
		AACTA Awards	Best Asian Film	Nominated	^[30]
2018	October	Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Director	Nominated	^[31]
2020	Gulabo Sitabo	Filmfare Awards	Best Director	Nominated

References[edit]

↑ "12th Osian's-Cinefan Festival of Indian, Asian and Arab Cinema: History". Retrieved 13 May 2012.
↑ Jul 31, Riya Sharma | Updated; 2017; Ist, 07:48. "Shoojit Sircar: 'I chose Shaheed Bhagat Singh college over KMC as my best friend took admission here' | Delhi News – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
↑ "60th National Film Awards: The list of winners". News18. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
↑ "Stardust Awards 2013: list of winners – NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here!". filmfare.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
↑ "Nominations: 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama". 5 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
↑ "8th Apsara Awards – Nominees". apsaraawards.org. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
↑ "TOIFA 2013 nominations | Times of India Film Awards". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
↑ "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013 | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama". 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
↑ Hungama, Bollywood (12 December 2013). "Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "20th Annual Screen Awards 2014: The complete list of nominees". 1 March 2014. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Screen Awards 2014 Winners – Full List". www.indicine.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Zee Cine Awards 2014: Complete list of nominations". Zee News. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Nominations for the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Filmfare Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners – NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "'Piku' wins best film at Indian Film Fest of Melbourne – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "After Melbourne, Piku picks up honours at Indian Film Festival in". 12 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Shashi Kapoor honoured with Lifetime Achievement award at Jagran Film Festival". dna. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "'Bajirao Mastani' leads IIFA 2016 nominations – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Nominations for 11th Renault Sony Guild Awards | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama". 30 March 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "TOIFA 2016: Complete list of Nominations – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Zee Cine Awards 2016: Here are the nominations for the awards". dna. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Shoojit Sircar on winning National Award for Pink: I don't want to celebrate the film". India Today. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Star Screen Awards 2016 winners list: Pink wins big, Big B-Alia get best actor and actress award". India Today. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "IFFM 2017 winners list: Konkona, Sushant win Best Actor awards, special honour for Aishwarya | Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ Hungama, Bollywood (2 March 2017). "Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2017 – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Zee Cine Awards 2017 complete winners list: Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan bag top honours". The Indian Express. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ Hungama, Bollywood (19 December 2016). "Nominations for Stardust Awards 2016 – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Aamir's Dangal declared Best Asian Film at AACTA, beats Big B's Pink". www.asianage.com/. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
↑ "Indian Film Festival Melbourne". www.iffm.com.au. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

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[1] "12th Osian's-Cinefan Festival of Indian, Asian and Arab Cinema: History". Retrieved 13 May 2012.

[2] Jul 31, Riya Sharma | Updated; 2017; Ist, 07:48. "Shoojit Sircar: 'I chose Shaheed Bhagat Singh college over KMC as my best friend took admission here' | Delhi News – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[3] "60th National Film Awards: The list of winners". News18. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

[4] "Stardust Awards 2013: list of winners – NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[5] "58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here!". filmfare.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

[6] "Nominations: 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama". 5 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

[7] "8th Apsara Awards – Nominees". apsaraawards.org. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

[8] "TOIFA 2013 nominations | Times of India Film Awards". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

[9] "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013 | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama". 25 April 2013. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2018.

[10] Hungama, Bollywood (12 December 2013). "Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[11] "20th Annual Screen Awards 2014: The complete list of nominees". 1 March 2014. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[12] "Screen Awards 2014 Winners – Full List". www.indicine.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[13] "Zee Cine Awards 2014: Complete list of nominations". Zee News. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[14] "Nominations for the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[15] "Filmfare Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners – NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[16] "'Piku' wins best film at Indian Film Fest of Melbourne – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[17] "After Melbourne, Piku picks up honours at Indian Film Festival in". 12 May 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[18] "Shashi Kapoor honoured with Lifetime Achievement award at Jagran Film Festival". dna. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[19] "'Bajirao Mastani' leads IIFA 2016 nominations – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[20] "Nominations for 11th Renault Sony Guild Awards | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama". 30 March 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[21] "TOIFA 2016: Complete list of Nominations – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[22] "Zee Cine Awards 2016: Here are the nominations for the awards". dna. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[23] "Shoojit Sircar on winning National Award for Pink: I don't want to celebrate the film". India Today. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[24] "Star Screen Awards 2016 winners list: Pink wins big, Big B-Alia get best actor and actress award". India Today. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[25] "IFFM 2017 winners list: Konkona, Sushant win Best Actor awards, special honour for Aishwarya | Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[26] Hungama, Bollywood (2 March 2017). "Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2017 – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[27] "Zee Cine Awards 2017 complete winners list: Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan bag top honours". The Indian Express. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[28] "62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[29] Hungama, Bollywood (19 December 2016). "Nominations for Stardust Awards 2016 – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[30] "Aamir's Dangal declared Best Asian Film at AACTA, beats Big B's Pink". www.asianage.com/. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

[31] "Indian Film Festival Melbourne". www.iffm.com.au. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

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v t e Shoojit Sircar
Director	Yahaan (2005) Shoebite (cancelled) Vicky Donor (2012) Madras Cafe (2013) Piku (2015) October (2018) Gulabo Sitabo (2020) Sardar Udham Singh (2021)
Producer	Aparajita Tumi (2012) Madras Cafe (2013) Open Tee Bioscope (2015) Pink (2016) Running Shaadi (2017)
Writer	Pink (2016)

v t e National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
1974–1980	Kora Kagaz (1974) Tapasya (1975) – (1976) Swami (1977) Ganadevata (1978) Sankarabharanam (1979) – (1980)
1981–2000	– (1981) – (1982) – (1983) Kony (1984) – (1985) Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) Pushpaka Vimana (1987) Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) Chandni and Geethanjali (1989) Ghayal (1990) – (1991) Sargam (1992) Darr and Manichitrathazhu (1993) Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Maachis (1996) Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Sarfarosh (1999) Vaanathaippola (2000)
2001–present	Lagaan (Once Upon a Time in India) (2001) Devdas (2002) Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Autograph and Veer-Zaara (2004) Rang De Basanti (2005) Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Chak De! India (2007) Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008) 3 Idiots (2009) Dabangg (2010) Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011) Vicky Donor and Ustad Hotel (2012) Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) Mary Kom (2014) Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) Sathamanam Bhavati (2016) Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) Badhaai Ho (2018) Maharshi (2019)

v t e National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
1984–1990	Accident (1984) No Award (1985) Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986) Ore Oru Gramathiley & Vedham Pudhithu (1987) Main Zinda Hoon (1988) Unnikuttanu Joli Kitti (1989) Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
1991–2000	Yamanam (1991) Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992) Janani & Narayam (1993) Parinayam & Wheelchair (1994) Doghi (1995) Tamanna (1996) Dhanna (1997) Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) Kairee (1999) Vetri Kodi Kattu & Munnudi (2000)
2001–present	Chandni Bar (2001) Swaraaj (2002) Koi... Mil Gaya & Gangaajal (2003) Perumazhakkalam (2004) Iqbal (2005) Hope (2006) Antardwand (2007) Jogwa (2008) Well Done Abba (2009) Champions (2010) No Award (2011) Spirit (2012) Tuhya Dharma Koncha (2013) Chotoder Chobi (2014) Nirnayakam (2015) Pink (2016) Aalorukkam (2017)