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'''Shiboprosad Mukherjee''' (<!--Do not add any foreign script per WP:INDICSCRIPT-->{{IPA-bn|ʃiboprosad̪ mukʰärdʒi|pron}}, [[Bengali language|Bengali]]: {{audio|LL-Q9610 (ben)-Titodutta-শিবপ্রসাদ মুখোপাধ্যায়.wav|pronunciation}}; born 20 May 1974) is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He, collaborating with [[Nandita Roy]], debuted with their film ''[[Icche]]'', which garnered both critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The director duo is known for making socially relevant films which are also entertaining to the viewers. They have also directed some of the popular most new age Bengali films like ''[[Praktan]]'', ''[[Bela Seshe]]'', ''[[Icche]]'', ''[[Muktodhara]]'', ''[[Accident (2012 film)|Accident]]'', ''[[Alik Sukh]]'' and ''[[Ramdhanu]]'', ''[[Haami]]'', ''[[Konttho|Konntho]]'', ''[[Gotro]]'' which were critically acclaimed as well as enjoyed commercial success. He also serves as a partner at ''Windows Productions''. His film [[Praktan]], bagged multiple National Awards and ''[[Alik Sukh]]'' was premiered at the Marche du Film section in [[Cannes Film Festival]] in 2013. His film ''[[Konttho]]'' was selected as the [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Indian entry]] for the [[Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Best International Feature Film]] at the [[92nd Academy Awards]].
'''Shiboprosad Mukherjee''' (<!--Do not add any foreign script per WP:INDICSCRIPT-->{{IPA-bn|ʃiboprosad̪ mukʰärdʒi|pron}}, [[Bengali language|Bengali]]: {{audio|LL-Q9610 (ben)-Titodutta-শিবপ্রসাদ মুখোপাধ্যায়.wav|pronunciation}}; born 20 May 1974) is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He, collaborating with [[Nandita Roy]], debuted with their film ''[[Icche]]'', which garnered both critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The director duo are known for making socially relevant films which are also entertaining to the viewers. They have also directed some of the popular most new age Bengali films like ''[[Praktan]]'', ''[[Bela Seshe]]'', ''[[Icche]]'', ''[[Muktodhara]]'', ''[[Accident (2012 film)|Accident]]'', ''[[Alik Sukh]]'' and ''[[Ramdhanu]]'', ''[[Haami]]'', ''[[Konttho|Konntho]]'', ''[[Gotro]]'' which were critically acclaimed as well as enjoyed commercial success. He also serves as a partner at ''Windows Productions''. His film, [[Praktan]], bagged multiple National Awards and ''[[Alik Sukh]]'' was premiered at the Marche du Film section in [[Cannes Film Festival]] in 2013. His film ''[[Konttho]]'' was selected as the [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Indian entry]] for the [[Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Best International Feature Film]] at the [[92nd Academy Awards]].


==Early life and education ==
==Early life and education ==
Shiboprosad Mukherjee was born on 20 May 1974 at [[Baranagar]] in the northern fringes [[Kolkata]], West Bengal, India. He was a student of [[Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School]] and later completed his high school from [[Hindu School, Kolkata|Hindu School]]. He pursued his graduation in Political Science Honours from [[Jadavpur University]].
Shiboprosad Mukherjee was born on 20 May 1974 in [[Baranagar]], located in the northern fringes of [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. He attended [[Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School]] and later completed his high school education at [[Hindu School, Kolkata|Hindu School]]. Subsequently, he pursued his graduation in Political Science Honours at [[Jadavpur University]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He married journalist Zinia Sen in 2016.<ref name=marriage/>
In 2016, he married journalist Zinia Sen.<ref name=marriage/>


==Film and television career==
==Film and television career==
===Acting===
===Acting===
He joined the theatre school as a trainer after completing his schooling. He participated in the T.I. E Project (Theatre in Education), while being under the guidance of eminent theatre personality [[Rudraprasad Sengupta]] and also attended a workshop conducted by Ibrahim Alkazi. He was also guided by [[Rituporno Ghosh]] when he was working as a freelance journalist in ''[[Anandalok]]'' (a film Magazine of [[ABP Group]]), during his acting days. He debuted in the year 1995 he starred in [[Zee Bangla]], with 'Ekushe Pa', directed by Raja Dasgupta. Later he went on to work in other daily television Serials like ''Janmabhoomi'', ''Ghoom Nei'', etc.
After completing his schooling, Mukherjee joined a theatre school as a trainer. Under the mentorship of renowned theatre personality [[Rudraprasad Sengupta]], he actively participated in the T.I.E. Project ([[Theatre in education|Theatre in Education]]) and attended a workshop conducted by Ibrahim Alkazi. Additionally, during his tenure as a freelance journalist at [[Anandalok]], a film magazine of the [[ABP Group]], he received guidance from filmmaker [[Rituparno Ghosh|Rituporno Ghosh]]. [[Shiboprosad Mukherjee]] made his debut in [[1995]], starring in 'Ekushe Pa,' directed by [[Rana Dasgupta|Raja Dasgupta]], which aired on [[Zee Bangla]]. Subsequently, he expanded his presence in the television industry, featuring in daily serials such as 'Janmabhoomi' and 'Ghoom Nei,' among others


===Television===
===Television===
Although as a director and producer he has worked with all the leading channels in [[West Bengal]] and [[Bangladesh]] and has designed television programmes of duration not less than 10,000 hours, he has been a long term associated with [[ETV Bangla]] from its inception. From 1999 to 2002, he was a senior programming associate at [[ETV Bangla]] and currently, he is behind conceptualising, designing & producing 6 hours of original programming daily. With the credit of more than 50 non-fiction shows for Bengali television completely, designed by him, he has also conceptualised the first Bengali women's magazine programmes on television – ''Sreemoti''. He often considered the first to launch Reality Show in Bengali television – ''Ritur Mela Jhoom Tara Ra Ra''. But in reality Black Magic Motion Pictures led by Arjun Gourisaria created the first reality show in Bengali television ''Rojgere Ginni(conceptualized by Rangan Chakraborty).''
As a director and producer, Shiboprosad Mukherjee has collaborated with leading channels in [[West Bengal]] and [[Bangladesh]], contributing to the design of television programs with a cumulative duration exceeding 10,000 hours. His enduring association with [[ETV Bangla]] began at its inception, where he served as a senior programming associate from 1999 to 2002. Presently, he is instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and producing six hours of original programming daily for the channel. Boasting a portfolio of over 50 non-fiction shows exclusively tailored for Bengali television, he is credited with pioneering the first Bengali women's magazine program on television, titled 'Sreemoti.' While often recognized as the pioneer of reality shows in Bengali television with 'Ritur Mela Jhoom Tara Ra Ra,' it is important to note that the first Bengali reality show, '[[Rojgere Ginni]],' conceptualized by Rangan Chakraborty, was created by Black Magic Motion Pictures led by Arjun Gourisaria. Mukherjee co-founded his production company, '[[Windows Production|Windows Productions]],' with his partner [[Nandita Roy]], producing a diverse range of non-fiction and fiction programs
He started his own production company named "Windows Productions", along with his partner [[Nandita Roy]], and together they have produced many non-fiction and fiction programmes.


==Production==
==Production==

Revision as of 07:54, 21 December 2023

Shiboprosad Mukherjee
Mukherjee in 2014
Born
Shiboprosad Mukherjee

(1974-05-20) 20 May 1974 (age 50)
Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
EducationBaranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School[1]
Hindu School, Kolkata
Jadavpur University
Occupation(s)Film director
writer
actor
Years active1997–present
Notable workIcche
Bela Seshe
Praktan
Posto
Haami
Konttho
Gotro
Spouse
Zinia Sen
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(m. 2016)​
[2]

Shiboprosad Mukherjee (pronounced [ʃiboprosad̪ mukʰärdʒi], Bengali: pronunciationⓘ; born 20 May 1974) is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He, collaborating with Nandita Roy, debuted with their film Icche, which garnered both critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The director duo are known for making socially relevant films which are also entertaining to the viewers. They have also directed some of the popular most new age Bengali films like Praktan, Bela Seshe, Icche, Muktodhara, Accident, Alik Sukh and Ramdhanu, Haami, Konntho, Gotro which were critically acclaimed as well as enjoyed commercial success. He also serves as a partner at Windows Productions. His film, Praktan, bagged multiple National Awards and Alik Sukh was premiered at the Marche du Film section in Cannes Film Festival in 2013. His film Konttho was selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Early life and education

Shiboprosad Mukherjee was born on 20 May 1974 in Baranagar, located in the northern fringes of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He attended Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School and later completed his high school education at Hindu School. Subsequently, he pursued his graduation in Political Science Honours at Jadavpur University.

Personal life

In 2016, he married journalist Zinia Sen.[2]

Film and television career

Acting

After completing his schooling, Mukherjee joined a theatre school as a trainer. Under the mentorship of renowned theatre personality Rudraprasad Sengupta, he actively participated in the T.I.E. Project (Theatre in Education) and attended a workshop conducted by Ibrahim Alkazi. Additionally, during his tenure as a freelance journalist at Anandalok, a film magazine of the ABP Group, he received guidance from filmmaker Rituporno Ghosh. Shiboprosad Mukherjee made his debut in 1995, starring in 'Ekushe Pa,' directed by Raja Dasgupta, which aired on Zee Bangla. Subsequently, he expanded his presence in the television industry, featuring in daily serials such as 'Janmabhoomi' and 'Ghoom Nei,' among others

Television

As a director and producer, Shiboprosad Mukherjee has collaborated with leading channels in West Bengal and Bangladesh, contributing to the design of television programs with a cumulative duration exceeding 10,000 hours. His enduring association with ETV Bangla began at its inception, where he served as a senior programming associate from 1999 to 2002. Presently, he is instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, and producing six hours of original programming daily for the channel. Boasting a portfolio of over 50 non-fiction shows exclusively tailored for Bengali television, he is credited with pioneering the first Bengali women's magazine program on television, titled 'Sreemoti.' While often recognized as the pioneer of reality shows in Bengali television with 'Ritur Mela Jhoom Tara Ra Ra,' it is important to note that the first Bengali reality show, 'Rojgere Ginni,' conceptualized by Rangan Chakraborty, was created by Black Magic Motion Pictures led by Arjun Gourisaria. Mukherjee co-founded his production company, 'Windows Productions,' with his partner Nandita Roy, producing a diverse range of non-fiction and fiction programs

Production

Main article: Windows Production

Filmography

Year Film Functioned as Producer
Director Screenwriter Actor Role
1997 Char Adhyay No No Yes  • National Film Development Corporation of India
 • Doordarshan
Dahan No No Yes
1998 Jamai No 1 No No Yes
2000 Bariwali No No Yes Debasish Anupam Kher
2003 Ekti Nadir Naam ( Docu Feature) No No Yes Steve Brookes
2011 Icche Yes Yes No — Vignesh Films
Hello Memsaheb Yes Yes No — Arijit Biswas
2012 Muktodhara Yes No Yes Happy Singh Bachchu Biswas
Accident Yes No Yes Arko Kaustav Ray
2013 Alik Sukh Yes Yes No — Windows
2014 Ramdhanu Yes Yes Yes Laltu Dutta
2015 Bela Seshe Yes Yes No — Windows
2016 Praktan Yes Yes No — Windows
2017 Posto Yes Yes No —
2018 Haami Yes Yes Yes Laltu Biswas
2019 Konttho Yes Yes Yes Arjun Mallik
Gotro Yes Yes No —
2022 Bela Shuru Yes Yes No —
Haami 2 Yes Yes Yes Laltu Mondal
2023 Raktabeej Yes Yes No —
2024 Untitled Yes Yes No —

Awards

Achievements

  • Icche did a theatrical run for 125 days. The National Film Archive of India accepted Icche as part of their collection for cultural and educational purposes. Icche was screened followed by an interactive session with the participants of the 8th batch of the 21-Day Certificate Course on Legal and Psychological Counseling for Women in Distress, University of Calcutta (29 January 2013). Icche has been included in the BEd curriculum of Visva-Bharati University. PVR Cinemas selected the film to be screened at Kolkata, Delhi & Mumbai as part of the Indian Panorama Film Festival.
  • Hello Memsaheb, a comedy film, achieved commercial success.
  • Accident was a thought-provoking and hard-hitting feature film. It was critically acclaimed. Accident was selected for the Indian Cinema Now Section of the 18th International Kerala Film Festival 2013. It ran in theatres successfully for 50 days.
  • Muktodhara was the first Bengali film in a decade to be screened at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. He was all praise for the film. Muktodhara was also watched by the governor of West Bengal Sri. M.K Narayan. Muktodhara was accepted by Legal Aid Services of West Bengal as part of their curriculum for Post Graduate Studies in Counseling, 2013 (affiliated to University of Calcutta) and also has been included in the Certificate Course on Legal and Psychological Counseling for Women in Distress. It has been included in the BEd curriculum of Visva-Bharati University. It ran in theatres successfully for 75 days.
  • Alik Sukh was premiered at the Marche du Film section in Cannes Film Festival in 2013. It had a pan India release in 2013. It was not only critically acclaimed but also did well commercially. It ran in theatres successfully for 50 days. The director duo received the Filmfare Award (East) 2014 for Best Direction for the film Alik Sukh.
  • Ramdhanu achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim. It has been included in the BEd curriculum of Visva-Bharati University.
  • Bela Seshe received a tremendous response and Eros International released the film in Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Pune and Bangalore. It became the longest running Bengali film of the last decade. 217 days of Multiplex run and 250 days theatrical run. The film was liked by veteran actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh.
  • Praktan went on become the Highest Grossing Bengali Film of 2016 and received an award at the Indian Business Film Awards 2016 along with films like Kabali, Sultan, Visaranayi etc.[8] Praktan received as many as 8 awards at the West Bengal Film Journalist Awards 2016 including the Most Popular Film, Best Actor (Female), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female), Best Production Design, Best Music Album among others.[9] The film had as many as 11 nominations at the 2nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (East) and won 5 awards including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) and Best Music Album among others.[10]
  • Konttho was selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ "Shiboprosad Mukherjee Biography". Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Bengali Superhit Film Belaseshe Director Shiboprasad Mukherjee Ties the Knot in a Private Ceremony". Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  3. ^ Kumar, S. "Anandalok Award Winners 2012 – Who wins Anandalok Puraskar of Bengali TV & Films". Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  4. ^ Filmfare Awards East
  5. ^ Team, DNA Web (5 March 2016). "Zee Cine Awards 2016 Complete Winners List: Who won what?". DNA India. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  6. ^ MPost (25 July 2016). "CM presents Mahanayak Samman awards". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Praktan gets Highest Grossing Movie award - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Praktan gets Highest Grossing Movie award". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  9. ^ Kumar, S. "WBFJA 2016 Award Winner Names | List of All WBFJA 2016 Award Winners of Bengali Film Industry". www.kolkatabengalinfo.com. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Filmfare Award East 2017 Winners – List of Bengali Filmfare Award Winners | Filmfare.com". filmfare.com. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  11. ^ Ayush Dixit. "AndhaDhun, Article 15, Badhaai Ho, Badla, Super Deluxe among 28 films competing for India's Oscar entry". timesnownews.com. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  12. ^ Priyanka Dasgupta. "28 films compete for India's Oscar entry". TOI. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
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