| Vijaygiri Bava | |
|---|---|
 Bava at the trailer launch of Montu Ni Bittu, July 2019 | |
| Born | (1987-03-24) 24 March 1987 (age 37) Chansol, Kheralu, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Known for |
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| Spouse |
Twinkle Bava (m. 2011) |
| Website | Official website  |
Vijaygiri Bava (born 24 March 1987) is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who primarily works in Gujarati cinema.
Career
He made his debut as a director in the film Premji: Rise of a Warrior (2015), for which he received the State Film Award in the best film category.
His second film Montu Ni Bittu (transl. Montu's Bittu), starring Maulik Nayak and Aarohi Patel and written by Raam Mori, was released in 2019. Its story follows a love triangle between the two title characters Montu and Bittu. His next film, 21mu Tiffin, starring Netri Trivedi, Niilam Paanchal and Raunaq Kamdar, was released in 2021. He produces films under his banner Vijaygiri Filmos.
Bava has directed a short film Mahotu (transl. a filthy rag) written by Raam Mori.
Personal life
Bava completed his schooling at his native place Kheralu. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 2007 degree from L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad. He married Twinkle Bava in 2011, and they have a daughter.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Premji: Rise of a Warrior | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Mahotu | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2019 | Montu Ni Bittu | Yes | No | |
| 2024 | Kasoombo | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Riverfront Stories | Yes | No | Episode: "Madhyahana na Zhanzhva" Also producer |
Accolades
Bava's Premji: Rise of a Warrior won the State Film Award for best film category. Premji received 10 State Award for Films from the Gujarat government, and the Transmedia Screen and Stage Award. Bava received the Transmedia Screen and Stage Award for best dialogue category. He was awarded the Best Director Award at the 19th Transmedia Gujarati Screen and Stage Awards for Montu Ni Bittu. He also won the 2019 GIFA award for Best Director for Montu Ni Bittu.
GIFA -Gujarati Iconic Film Award
| Year | Films | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Montu Ni Bittu (As director) |
Best Director | Won |
References
- ^ Vala, Bhupen, ed. (1 November 2019). "Interview with Director Vijaygiri Bava". The Footage : Reflection of Gujarati Cinema (in Gujarati). Ahmedabad: Gujarat Movement. p. 3.
- "Aarohi Patel: 'Montu Ni Bittu' film trailer will be out on 27 July". The Times of India. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- "Photo: Aarohi Patel clicked on the sets of her next venture with director Sandeep Patel". The Times of India. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- "Esha Kansara, Ojas Rawal attend the glamorous premiere of 'Montu Ni Bittu'". The Times of India. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- Dasgupta, Aakanksha (31 August 2020). "We have to be mindful on the sets now: Vijaygiri Bava". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- "Netri Trivedi to be lead in Ram Mori and Vijaygiri Bawa's next 'Ekvismu Tiffin'". The Times of India. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- "Short is Beautiful: 12 Spectacular Indian Short Films You Need to Watch ASAP!". The Better India. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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- "Transmedia Awards 2015". RJ Aditi. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- "૧૯મો વાર્ષિક ટ્રાન્સમીડિયા ગુજરાતી સ્ક્રીન એન્ડ સ્ટેજ એવોર્ડ્સ – ૨૦૧૯". www.newzviewz.com. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- "GIFA 2019: Pratik, Aarohi get Best Actor and Best Actress awards". Revoi. 26 December 2019. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.