Ushmey Chakraborty is an Indian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter. He is the son of actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali.[1]
Ushmey Chakraborty | |
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| Born | 27 October 1988 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | New York Film Academy |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Relatives | See Chakraborty family |
Early life
editUshmey was born to Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali in Mumbai.[2] He is the second son of Mithun. He has two brothers, Mimoh and Namashi Chakraborty and a sister Dishani Chakraborty.[3]
He also attended the New York Film Academy.
Career
editHe started his career as an actor in the film Phir Kabhi (2008), playing younger version of Mithun Chakraborty’s character.[4]
He then made his directorial debut with film titled Life, Somewhere in 2010, which he also written and produced. The film won the Royal Reel Award from the Canada International Film Festival in 2011.[5]
In 2013, his another directorial Lucky Man was released.[6] The film also starred Amruta Subhash in key role.
He then made a short film in 2017 titled Holy Smoke!, it starred his siblings, Mimoh, Namashi and Dishani in pivotal roles.[7] The film was streamed on Vimeo.[8]
In 2022, his another short film Gay, Asian, Immigrant.[9] It was screened at Dances With Films, an annual independent film festival located in Los Angeles, California.[10] This film was also the official selection at the 40th Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival.[11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Credited as | Note(s) | |||
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| Director | Writer | Producer | Actor | |||
| 2008 | Phir Kabhi | No | No | No | Yes | Acting debut |
| 2010 | Life Somewhere | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also editor and cinematographer |
| 2013 | Lucky Man | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Also editor |
| 2017 | Holy Smoke! | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Short film; Also editor and cinematographer |
| 2022 | Gay, Asian, Immigrant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
As assistant director
edit- Enemmy (2013)
- Ishqedarriyaan (2015)
Awards
edit- In 2011, Ushmey won the Royal Reel Award by the Canada International Film Festival for his film Life Somewhere.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Ushmey Chakraborty takes over reigns of Chariot Films from father Mithun Chakraborty". Exchange4media. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Mithun Chakraborty's Chariot films opens division in Los Angeles spearheaded by younger son Ushmey".
- ^ "Photos: Meet Mithun Chakraborty's beautiful daughter Dishani Chakraborty who wishes to become a movie star". DNA India. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Phir Kabhi (2008)". IMDb.
- ^ Jaipal Gaikwad (29 August 2019). "Mithun Chakraborty's son, Ushmey won his 1st international award". The Bridge Chronicle. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Lucky Man (2013)". IMDb.
- ^ "Cast of Holy Smoke!".
- ^ "Ushmey on Vimeo". Vimeo.
- ^ @Ushmey (7 December 2021). "I wrote, produced, directed and acted in this short. My narcissism is getting out of hand. #shortfilm" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Gay Asian Immigrant at Dances with Films". Dances With Films. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Matt Gorbar (22 June 2022). "Outfest rounds out lineup for 2022 Los Angeles LGBTQ film festival". Deadline. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ Jaipal Gaikwad (29 August 2019). "Mithun Chakraborty's son, Ushmey won his 1st international award". The Bridge Chronicle. Retrieved 19 December 2021.