Arindam Sil (born 12 March 1964) is an Indian actor, film director and line producer who predominantly works in Bengali films.[1]
Arindam Sil | |
|---|---|
 Sil in 2014 | |
| Born | 12 March 1964 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director and film producer |
Early life
editSil was born on 12 March 1964 in North Calcutta to a traditional joint family. He was a student of St. Joseph's College, Calcutta, and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, from where he passed ICSE, ISC & B Com (Hons) examinations. He then pursued M.B.A. in marketing from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management at the University of Calcutta. He gave up his PhD at USA to pursue his interest in becoming an actor.[2] In 2012 he directed a movie Aborto. Sil and his company, Nothing Beyond Cinema, has managed the line-production of films like The Bong Connection, Via Darjeeling, 033, Brake Fail, Shukno Lanka, Nobel Chor, Kahaani, Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, TE3N, Meri Pyari Bindu', among others.
Filmography
editDirector
edit| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Aborto | |
| 2015 | Ebar Shabor | |
| Har Har Byomkesh | [3] | |
| Swade Ahlade | ||
| 2016 | Eagoler Chokh | |
| Byomkesh Pawrbo | [4] | |
| 2017 | Durga Sohay | |
| Dhananjay | ||
| 2018 | Aschhe Abar Shabor | |
| Byomkesh Gotro | ||
| 2019 | Mitin Mashi | [5] |
| 2022 | Mahananda | [6] |
| Tirandaj Shabor | [7] | |
| Byomkesh Hotyamancha | ||
| Khela Jawkhon | ||
| 2023 | Maayakumari | |
| Shabash Feluda | ||
| Jongole Mitin Mashi | ||
| Iskaboner Bibi | ||
| 2024 | Ek khunir Sandhane Mitin |
Actor
edit- Afghaani Snow (2023)
- Sada Ronger Prithibi (2023)
- Shabash Feluda (2023)
- Lost (2023)
- Tirandaj Shabor (2022)
- Mahananda (2022)
- Bhalo Meye Kharap Meye (2019)
- Durgeshgorer Guptodhon (2019)
- Finally Bhalobasha (2019)
- Guptodhoner Sondhane (2018)
- Eagoler Chokh (2016) (cameo)
- Har Har Byomkesh (2015) (cameo)
- Shudhu Tomari Jonyo (2015) Nayantara's Father
- Buno Haansh (2014)
- Kaal Madhumas (2013)
- Target Kolkata (2013)
- Asbo Aar Ekdin (2012)
- Laptop (2012) Raya's Father
- Nobel Chor (2012)
- Arekti Premer Golpo (2010)
- Ekti Tarar Khonje (2010)
- Sob Choritro Kalponik (2009)
- Brake Fail (2009)
- Via Darjeeling (2008)
- Tolly Lights (2008)
- Chalo Let's Go (2008)
- Bow Barracks Forever (2007)
- The Bong Connection (2007)
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)
- Dwitio Paksha (2004)
- Mahulbanir Sereng (2004)
- Annadaata (2002)
- Debdas (2002)
- Moner Majhe Tumi (2002)
- Cancer (2001)
- Hey Ram (2000)
- Shesh Thikana (2000)
- Sankha Sindurer Dibyi (1999)
- Shatru Mitra (1999)
- Swapno Niye (1999)
- Tumi Ele Taai (1999)
- Lathi (1996)
Television
edit- Sholo Aana (2009-2013)
- Ishti Kutum (2011-2013)
Executive producer
edit- Meri Pyaari Bindu (2017)
- Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (2016)
- Te3n (2016)
- Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
- Gunday (2014)
- Kahaani (2012)
- Nobel Chor (2012)
- Shukno Lanka (2010)
- 033 (2010)
- Brake Fail (2009)
- Via Darjeeling (2008)
- The Bong Connection (2007)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Arindam Sil's tribute to Satyajit Ray". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 September 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ "Interview: ARINDAM SIL - Director of the Celebrated Bengali film ABORTO (The Vortex). The film was critically acclaimed. Sil's last 7 films have been blockbuster hits in a row and also critically acclaimed by critics and audience. He is considered one of the top Bengali film directors who has introduced a certain smartness, speed and style in Bengali cinema. Noted actor and producer". Washington Bangla Radio. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Direction is my priority now, says actor Arindam Sil". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Arindam Sil back with the next Byomkesh project". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "Here's the first-look poster of Arindam Sil's Mitin Mashi film - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^ "Arindam Sil on Mahasweta Devi film Mahananda: I wanted to create something that will inspire the next generation". The Indian Express. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "'Tirandaj Shabor' trailer: Saswata Chatterjee's detective avatar returns with a gripping murder mystery - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 May 2022.