Om Raut is an Indian writer, director, and producer, born on December 21, 1981, in the vibrant city of Mumbai, India. His remarkable journey in the film industry began with his debut directorial venture, Lokmanya Ek Yugpurush, which premiered in 2015 and earned him the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
This groundbreaking film featured an ensemble cast, including Subodh Bhave, Chinmay Mandlekar, and Priya Bapat, and garnered widespread acclaim. Prior to his directorial debut, Om Raut had already made a name for himself as a producer, with notable credits including Haunted - 3D (2011) and City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani (2010).
Currently, Om Raut is working on his magnum opus, a period-action film titled "Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior". This ambitious project boasts an all-star cast, with the inimitable Ajay Devgn set to portray the role of Taanaji Malusare, a legendary warrior and close confidant of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the great Maratha leader.
The anticipation surrounding this film has been building steadily, with the release of the first look poster on July 20, 2017. Fans of Om Raut and Indian cinema alike are eagerly awaiting the film's scheduled release in 2019.
