Born on May 21st, 1966, in Kolkata, Sujoy Ghosh is a multifaceted Indian film professional who has made a significant impact in the industry with his critically acclaimed movies, including Jhankar Beats, Kahaani, Ahalya, and Badla.
Starting his career with his directorial debut Jhankaar Beats in 2003, which went on to become a superhit, Ghosh introduced the trend of multiplex movies in Bollywood. His mystery thriller film Kahaani, released in 2012, was a path-breaking female lead movie that earned him numerous awards, including a National Film Award for Best Screenplay and a Filmfare Award for Best Director.
In 2016, Ghosh released Kahaani 2, the sequel to Kahaani, and also ventured into digital short films with his 15-minute short film Ahalya, which started a trend of mainstream directors making digital short films.
Ghosh's latest crime-thriller Badla, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu, received widespread acclaim and emerged as the content film of the year for its nail-biting plot that kept audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Aside from writing and directing films, Ghosh has also acted in films, including the Bengali mystery-thriller Satyanweshi, in which he played the role of Byomkesh Bakshi.
Interestingly, Ghosh is also the creator of the popular phrase "Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re" for the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.
With his focus on quality-driven content, Sujoy Ghosh has established himself as one of the leading filmmakers in the country, known for his critically acclaimed movies and innovative storytelling.
