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Manish Saini is an Indian filmmaker who works in Gujarati language films. He is known for his work as a director in his debut, Dhh (2017), for which it received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 65th National Film Awards. The film is a story of three school children who come to believe that a magician, who just came to city, can magically get them out of their troubles. The film that starred Naseeruddin Shah was released by Viacom18 and was also a part of the Toronto International Film Festival Kids.

Career

Manish is born in Haryana but studied in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He went to National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. After Manish completed his study he started working on a script and went around convincing producers to fund his project. After facing a lot of rejections, he decided to produce his own directed film, Dhh by borrowing money from his relatives and friends. In 2018, the film got a National Award for the Best Gujarati Film. His second film, Gandhi & Co, won the Best Children Film at International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) 2022 and selected to screen in the Czech Republic.

Filmography

References

1. ^ "Winning the National Award is a special feeling: Manish Saini - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
2. ^ "Through his lens: Gujarati Director Manish Saini is here to change the future of childrens' [sic] films". Edex Live. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
3. "Manish Saini on 'Shub Yatra': The film is a wholesome entertainer with a healthy mix of all emotions- Exclusive! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
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5. "Gujarati film with south Indian soul". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2022-06-02.

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• Indian filmmakers