Aniruddha Guha[2] is an Indian screenwriter of Hindi films.[3][4][5][6] He is also a former film critic who contributed to leading publications like DNA, The Hindu, Firstpost and Mumbai Mirror.[7][8][9] In 2024, Guha created and wrote the series, Shekhar Home - an adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Earlier the same year, he wrote the screenplay of the series, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond.[10][11][12] His other screenwriting credits include P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke, Malang and Rashmi Rocket. At the 67th Filmfare Awards, Guha got a nomination in the category of Best Screenplay for the film Rashmi Rocket. [13]
Aniruddha Guha | |
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| Born | 13 November 1985[1] Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, journalist |
| Notable work | Shekhar Home Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond Rashmi Rocket Malang |
Career
editGuha started his career as a journalist in 2007 at the newspaper, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), where he reviewed films. Later, he joined Time Out (Mumbai) magazine as Editor, Film. In addition, Guha has written columns for publications like Mumbai Mirror, The Hindu, Firstpost, and MensXP.
In 2016, Guha made his debut as a screenwriter with the political thriller series P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke, an official adaptation of Gideon Raff’s Hatufim (earlier adapted as Homeland in the US).[4][14][15] The critically-acclaimed series, directed by Nikkhil Advani, won Best Asian Show at the Seoul International Awards, and Best Drama (Jury) at the Indian Television Academy Awards.[14] For his work on the show, Guha got nominated for Best Teleplay at the Indian Television Academy awards.
His next as screenwriter, the action thriller film Malang, released in 2020 and was a box office hit.[citation needed] Bollywood Hungama, in its 3.5 star review of Malang, said: “Aniruddha Guha's screenplay ensures most scenes don’t give a strong déjà vu of any film. There’s a lot happening in the film and the script is written in such a way that it does not bore the audience”.[16] For IANS, critic Vinayak Chakravorty wrote that while the core idea may sound cliched, "Aniruddha Guha’s screenplay maintains suspense by opting for a parallel narrative structure".[17] The same year, Guha worked as a story consultant on the show, Code M, a military procedural.[18][19]
In 2021, he wrote the screenplay and additional dialogues of the sports drama film Rashmi Rocket, directed by Akarsh Khurana, released on the streaming platform, ZEE 5, on October 15.[20][21] Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India gave Rashmi Rocket four stars and said, "Nanda Periyasamy’s riveting story, Aniruddha Guha’s sharp screenplay and Akarsh Khurana’s able direction, holds your attention right from the beginning until the end, where the race for justice is played out in a court."[22] In her review for The Quint, film critic Stutee Ghosh gave the film 3.5 stars, and said, "Director Akarsh Khurana and screenplay writer Aniruddha Guha seem to have made a conscious choice to keep the tone upbeat and that works in favour of the film."[23] In her review for Mashable, Sushri Saha wrote, "With strong performances led by Pannu and a well-written screenplay, the film does justice to the issues it raises and challenges."[24]
In April 2024, Guha wrote the screenplay of the series, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond, which streams on Jio Cinema.[25] In an interview with First Post, Guha said, “(Ranneeti) is more about what goes on behind-the-scenes during war time. The split-second decision-making, the diplomatic hustle, the collateral to be considered each time, the potential backlash from the international community - these made for very interesting plot points in the long-format space. And we explored these themes from both sides of the border.”[26]
Guha created and wrote Shekhar Home, the official Indian adaptation of the original Sherlock Holmes cannon of stories, written by Arthur Conan Doyle.[27] The series launched on Jio Cinema on August 14.[28]
Personal life
editHe is the grandson of noted filmmaker Dulal Guha.[29][30]
Filmography
edit| Year | Movie/web | worked as | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shekhar Home | Creator, Story & Screenplay | |
| Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond | Screenplay | ||
| 2021 | Rashmi Rocket | Screenplay & additional dialogues | |
| 2020 | Malang | Screenplay | |
| 2016 | P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke | Story & screenplay |
References
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- ^ "Rashmi Rocket is Not Dutee Chand's Story, But Tribute to Several Sportswomen: Writer Aniruddha Guha". News18. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "The couple rocking Clubhouse". Mid day. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ a b "Writer calling writer". The Hindu. 2016-11-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "HT Brunch Cover Story: The new stars of Clubhouse". Hindustan Times. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "They practice Netflix and chill". Mid-day. 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Aniruddha Guha". DNA India. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Aniruddha Guha". The Hindu. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Articles by Aniruddha Guha, Latest News by Aniruddha Guha | Mumbai Mirror Reporter". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Hajee, Kaashif (2024-08-16). "Shekhar Home Review: Bengali Sherlock Takes Too Long To Get Off The Ground". TheQuint. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (2024-08-14). "'Shekhar Home' review: An irreverent adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: "Quality of film reviewing has completely gone for a toss," says Ranneeti screenwriter and former film critic Aniruddha Guha : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Nominations for the 67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ a b "P.O.W. director Nikkhil Advani: I will take a position but I don't want to become a jingoist". The Indian Express. 2016-10-16. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "POW Bandi Yuddh Ke director Nikkhil Advani: 'Army wives are the real prisoners of war'". Firstpost. 2016-10-15. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Malang Movie Review: The Disha Patani – Aditya Roy Kapur starrer MALANG is high on style with good performances and thrilling moments but has an average storyline". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "'Malang' is about wanton mush and gritty mayhem (IANS Review; Rating: * * *)". IANS Life. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ Ashley, James (2021-04-13). "Code M Release Date, Cast, Plot – the Latest News". The Bulletin Time. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to. "'Code M' Review: A Nuanced, Cerebral Army Saga". India West. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Taapsee Pannu Most Perfect Person to Play This Part, Says Rashmi Rocket Director Akarsh Khurana". News18. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ "'Had to Google it," says 'Rashmi Rocket' star Taapsee Pannu on the issue of gender testing in sports". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Rashmi Rocket Review: This one races ahead with powerful performances, retrieved 2021-11-18
- ^ Ghosh, Stutee (2021-10-14). "Review: 'Rashmi Rocket' Keeps Us Hooked Till the Finish Line". TheQuint. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ Sahu, Sushri (2021-10-14). "'Rashmi Rocket' Review: Abhishek Banerjee Co-Pilots The Sports/Court Drama Led By Taapsee Pannu To Great Heights". Mashable India. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond OTT Release Date: When & Where To Watch Lara Dutta, Jimmy Shergill's Series". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE | Writer Aniruddha Guha: 'The audience is sending clear signs about what they want to watch'". Firstpost. 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Shekhar Home Review: Kay Kay Menon And Ranvir Shorey Deliver A Whimsical Twist On Sherlock Holmes". News18. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Shekhar Home review: Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey-starrer Sherlock reimaging is plodding, feeble". The Indian Express. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ कर्ण, अमित (2021-10-13). "रश्मि रॉकेट: रिसर्च में दो महीने और स्क्रीन प्ले तैयार करने में 7–8 महीने लगे, बोर्ड पर सबसे पहले आईं तापसी पन्नू, फिर 4 प्रोड्यूसर और 3 राइटर्स किए गए साइन". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "My granddad made movies. In the '70s, Dulal Guha was among Hindi cinema's most prominent filmmakers – smashing it out of the park in successive years with films like 'Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke', 'Dushmun', 'Pratiggya', 'Dost' and 'Do Anjaane'". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2021-10-07.