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{{Short description|Indian film-maker}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Saurav Vishnu
| image = Saurav vishnu.jpg
| birth_place = [[Jharkhand]], India
| known_for = [[Tailing Pond (2021 Film)]]
| occupation = Director<br/> Producer<br/> Documentary film maker
| alma_mater = [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. Johns University]], <br/> [[New York City|New York]]<br>[[National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur|NIT Jamshedpur]]
| years active = 2015−present
}}

'''Saurav Vishnu''' is an Indian director and producer,<ref>{{Cite web|last=IANSLive|title=Filming fission reaction like tragedies in Jadugora|url=https://ianslive.in/news/filming_fission_reaction_like_tragedies_in_jadugora-827886/NATION/1|access-date=2021-12-27|website=IANS Live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=Among Bollywood-backed Indian short films, a documentary on Jadugora eyes spot in Oscars shortlist|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/among-bollywood-backed-indian-short-films-a-documentary-on-jadugora-eyes-spot-in-oscars-shortlist-7174434/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> known for his works on films like [[Tailing Pond (2021 Film)|Tailing Pond]] and Guilty Not Guilty.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-12|title=पुरस्कार विजेता शॉर्ट फिल्म 'टेलिंग पॉन्‍ड' को डॉक्यूमेंट्री सीरीज में बनाया जाएगा|url=https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/filmi-duniya/award-winning-short-film-tailing-pond-to-be-made-into-a-documentary-series/186069/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=www.navodayatimes.in|language=hindi}}</ref> Tailing pond qualified for consideration for the [[93rd Academy Awards]] in the Documentary – Short category.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=28 January 2021 |title=Documentary short film 'Tailing Pond' tracing the impact of uranium mining in Jadugora in consideration for 93rd Academy Awards |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/documentary-short-film-tailing-pond-tracing-the-impact-of-uranium-mining-in-jadugora-in-consideration-for-93rd-academy-awards-121012800792_1.html |access-date=2021-12-27 |website=www.business-standard.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-12|title=Award-winning short film Tailing Pond to be made into documentary series|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/award-winning-short-film-tailing-pond-to-be-made-into-documentary-series-1503024197.html|access-date=2022-01-30|website=The Statesman|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Early life ==

Saurav Vishnu was born in Jharkhand, India, and moved from [[Jamshedpur]], India to New York City in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|title=film detail – NYIFF – New York Indian Film Festival|url=https://www.nyiff.us/film-detail/|access-date=2021-12-27|language=en-US}}</ref> A graduate of engineering, Saurav Vishnu pursued an MBA in finance and risk management at St. John's University.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AWARD-Winning Short Film 'Tailing Pond' Announces WORLDWIDE TV PREMIERE|url=https://www.apnnews.com/award-winning-short-film-tailing-pond-announces-worldwide-tv-premiere/|access-date=2021-12-27|language=en-US}}</ref> A graduate of engineering from [[National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur|NIT Jamshedpur]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Jharkhad Election 2024: झारखंड को मिला पहला अरबपति कैंडिडेट, जमशेदपुर पूर्वी से कोल्हान के सबसे धनी उम्मीदवार सौरभ विष्णु का नॉमिनेशन |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/jharkhand/jamshedpur/jharkhand-election-2024-jamshedpur-east-sourabh-vishnu-first-billionaire-candidate/articleshow/114609395.cms |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-26 |title=Jamshedpur News : जमशेदपुर पूर्वी से निर्दलीय सौरभ विष्णु कोल्हान के सबसे धनी प्रत्याशी, दंपती के पास 100 करोड़ से अधिक की संपत्ति |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/jamshedpur/jamshedpur-news-independent-saurabh-vishnu-kolhans |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref>

==Career==
=== Political career ===
Saurav Vishnu is also a politician.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jamshedpur News: टाटा व जादूगोड़ा पर बन रही फिल्म का ट्रेलर हुआ रिलीज, फिल्म डायरेक्टर सौरभ विष्णु लड़ेंगे लोकसभा चुनाव - Trailer of film being made on Tata and Jaduguda released film director Saurabh Vishnu will contest Lok Sabha elections |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur-trailer-of-film-being-made-on-tata-and-jaduguda-released-film-director-saurabh-vishnu-will-contest-lok-sabha-elections-23655998.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> He was a candidate for a member of parliament in May 2025 from East Singhbhum. Jamshedpur constituency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-18 |title=सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता सौरव विष्णु ने की लोक सभा चुनाव लड़ने की घोषणा |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-social-activist-saurav-vishnu-announced-to-contest-lok-sabha-elections-9340772.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Saurav Vishnu |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/lok-sabha/jharkhand/saurav-vishnu-s27led2008p009e2024c025/ |access-date=October 14, 2025 |website=www.news18.com}}</ref> Later, he also contested as a member of the legislative assembly in November 2025 from Jamshedpur East.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-11-12 |title=Jamshedpur east saurabh vishnu : जमशेदपुर पूर्वी मे निर्दलीय सौरभ विष्णु ने लगाया दम, किया जनता से ये वादा |url=https://sharpbharat.com/information/jamshedpur-east-saurabh-vishnu-2/468846/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Sharp Bharat |language=hi-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-24 |title=सैकड़ों समर्थकों के साथ आज युवा और चर्चित नेता सौरव विष्णु ने किया जमशेदपुर पूर्वी से किया नामांकन, कहा, "उद्देश्य स्पष्ट है—विकास, आत्मनिर्भरता, और बेहतर भविष्य का निर्माण" |url=https://mashalnews.org/topics/election/along-with-hundreds-of-supporters-young-and-popular-leader-saurav-vishnu-filed-nomination-from-jamshedpur-east-today-said-the-objective-is-clear-development-self-reliance-and-building-a-bett/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Mashal News - मशाल न्यूज़ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-05-01 |title=Jamshedpur News:निर्दलीय प्रत्याशी सौरभ विष्णु ने किया आज नामांकन दाखिल |url=https://biharjharkhandnewsnetwork.com/jamshedpur-news-independent-candidate-saurabh-vishnu-filed-nomination-today/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Bihar Jharkhand News Network |language=en-US}}</ref> Saurav Vishnu was named Jharkhand's first billionaire candidate, with an approximate worth of over 100 [[crore]] rupees, in comparison to all the nomination paper filed by each candidates, in [[Jharkhand Legislative Assembly|Jharkhand legislative assembly]] elections.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> He was Independent candidate in both elections.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-27 |title=Congress misleading public on 86 Basti Lease Issue: Saurav Vishnu |url=https://avenuemail.in/congress-misleading-public-on-86-basti-lease-issue-saurav-vishnu/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref> His campaign was focused on education, health, and employment issues.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-10-23 |title=Independent candidate Saurav Vishnu to file nomination for Jamshedpur East |url=https://townpost.net/2024/10/24/independent-candidate-saurav-vishnu-to-file-nomination-for-jamshedpur-east/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Town Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Filmmaking ===
Jadugora was Saurav's first filmmaking project, as his father, Ashok Kumar Tiwary, was posted as the officer-in-charge of Jadugora police station twice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saurav Vishnu's Tailing Pond puts the spotlight on the ill-effects of uranium mining in Jharkhand|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2021/nov/19/saurav-vishnus-tailing-pond-puts-the-spotlight-on-the-ill-effects-of-uranium-mining-in-jharkhand-37145.html|access-date=2022-01-30|website=www.indulgexpress.com|language=en}}</ref> The film took 5 years to complete.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-05|title=Tailing Pond: The Story of Jadugora|url=https://indiacurrents.com/tailing-pond-the-story-of-jadugora/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Best Indian American Magazine {{!}} San Jose CA {{!}} India Currents|language=en-US}}</ref> A non for profit [[501(c)(3)]] organization was formed in 2017 to raise funds for the Jadugora communities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AWARD-Winning Short Film 'Tailing Pond' Announces WORLDWIDE TV PREMIERE|url=https://www.apnnews.com/award-winning-short-film-tailing-pond-announces-worldwide-tv-premiere/|access-date=2022-01-30|language=en-US}}</ref>

The documentary exposes the plight of the tribal families in the small town of [[Jadugora]] because of the tailing ponds containing mildly radioactive, unguarded waste. As per the reports "47% of women in Jadugora have reported miscarriages, disruptions in menstrual cycles, and other fertility issues. Further, 51% of the children are afflicted with limb deformities and skeletal distortions, right at birth".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-11 |title='Tailing Pond' is Just the First Step in Saurav Vishnu's Quest to Unveil the Horrors of Uranium Contamination in an East Indian Village |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/tailing-pond-is-just-the-first-step-in-saurav-vishnus-quest-to-unveil-the-horrors-of-uranium-contamination-in-an-east-indian-village/ |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=Silverscreen India |language=en-US}}</ref>

This is contrary to claims made by [[Uranium Corporation of India|UCIL]] regarding their investments in healthcare, ecology, and environmental protection, in their annual report for the session 2019-20 that also recorded income of Rs 2,420 crores/$310 million.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Annual Report of UCIL |url=https://ucil.gov.in/report.html |access-date=2022-03-13 |website=ucil.gov.in}}</ref> The documentary shows the abysmal healthcare facilities, and how the only medical centre remains closed for most part of the year.

Per Vishnu, subsequent documentary films would delve deeper into the issue of tailing ponds. (UCIL has acquired new pieces of land to construct new tailing ponds).<ref name=":0" />

In February 2024, Saurav released trailers for his two upcoming documentary feature films. The first film, ‘Nine months in Chatikocha,’ is the second movie in the Tailing Pond six-part documentary series.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-11-17 |title=Cynthia Nixon, Saurav Vishnu Team for ‘Tailing Pond’ Documentary Series, Short Film to Bow on ShortsTV (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/cynthia-nixon-saurav-vishnu-tailing-pond-shortstv-1235114076/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Nine months in Chatikocha,’ is about trials and tribulations of villagers in Chatikocha, Jaduguda whose land and houses were taken over by UCIL.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-02-18 |title=Jamshedpur's Sourav Vishnu documenting problems hidden under layers of assurances |url=https://avenuemail.in/jamshedpurs-sourav-vishnu-documenting-problems-hidden-under-layers-of-assurances/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref> The film depicts the pain of the people living in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jamshedpur News: टाटा व जादूगोड़ा पर बन रही फिल्म का ट्रेलर हुआ रिलीज, फिल्म डायरेक्टर सौरभ विष्णु लड़ेंगे लोकसभा चुनाव - Trailer of film being made on Tata and Jaduguda released film director Saurabh Vishnu will contest Lok Sabha elections |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur-trailer-of-film-being-made-on-tata-and-jaduguda-released-film-director-saurabh-vishnu-will-contest-lok-sabha-elections-23655998.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> The second upcoming [[documentary film]], tentatively entitled ‘Tata,’ is about civic rights of citizens in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.<ref name=":0" />
==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Writer !! Director !! Producer
|-
|| 2018
|| ''Guilty Not Guilty''
||
|
| {{Yes}}
|-
|| 2021
|| ''[[Tailing Pond (film)|Tailing Pond]]''
||
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|-
|TBA
|''Nine months in Chatikocha''<ref name=":0" />
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|-
|TBA
|''Tata''<ref name=":0" />
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|-
|TBA
|''One''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|}

== Social Work ==
Saurav is also a social activist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-01 |title=लाल बाबा फाउंड्री की लंबी और संयमपूर्ण लड़ाई होगी : सौरव विष्णु |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-court-ruling-sparks-legal-battle-over-warehouse-demolition-near-lal-baba-foundry-201727785255677.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref> He has filed a case against the industrial Conglomerate [[Tata Group]], aka [[Tata Steel]], against converting Jamshedpur into an [[industrial town]], which will deny citizens of Jamshedpur third voting rights to choose a mayor for their municipality.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-09-14 |title=HC to wait for SC decision on industrial town status for JSR |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/hc-to-wait-for-sc-decision-on-industrial-town-status-for-jsr/articleshow/113336689.cms |access-date=2025-10-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-09-13 |title=Supreme Court decision pending on Jamshedpur’s Industrial Town status |url=https://avenuemail.in/supreme-court-decision-pending-on-jamshedpurs-industrial-town-status/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-07 |title=जमशेदपुर को इंडस्ट्रियल टाउन बनाए जाने पर हाईकोर्ट ने जताई आपत्ति, मांगा जवाब |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-jharkhand-high-court-questions-notification-for-jamshedpur-industrial-town-201725709502865.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-09-06 |title=High Court scrutinizes Industrial Town notification for Jamshedpur |url=https://avenuemail.in/high-court-scrutinizes-industrial-town-notification-for-jamshedpur/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref> This issue has long been debated at both the state and national levels and opens up discussion around self-government and good governance. Critics debate over corporate control of a large population in Jamshedpur as deterioration of the three-layered democratic system.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Aniek |date=2018-07-25 |title=Battle for the soul of Jamshedpur |url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/IsgoZlK5gM5igqdaTSKRpN/Battle-for-the-soul-of-Jamshedpur.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> Saurav also worked on the compensation of victims of [[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Jamshedpur|MGM Medical College]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-31 |title=सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता सौरभ विष्णु ने एमजीएम अस्पताल दुर्घटना मामले में हाई कोर्ट के मुख्य न्यायाधीश को लिखा पत्र |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-justice-for-victims-activist-appeals-to-jharkhand-high-court-over-mgm-medical-hospital-roof-collapse-201753942463770.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-06-05 |title=Jamshedpur social worker protest - उपायुक्त कार्यालय पर सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता सौरभ विष्णु का प्रदर्शन, एमजीएम हादसे में मृतक के परिजनों को मुआवजा देने और मृत्यु प्रमाण पत्र बनाने की मांग, देखिए - video |url=https://sharpbharat.com/information/jamshedpur-social-worker-protest-in-dc-office/522389/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Sharp Bharat |language=hi-IN}}</ref> He worked for open spaces for citizens,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-16 |title=Jamshedpur news. गोपाल मैदान में डीसी ऑफिस बनाने का सौरभ विष्णु ने किया विरोध |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/jamshedpur/opposition-to-building-dc-office-in-gopal-maidan |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref> tree plantation,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-19 |title=मानगो-साकची फ्लाईओवर के नीचे फायर हाइड्रेंट लगाने की मांग |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-demand-for-water-hydrants-under-mango-sakchi-flyover-for-emergency-use-201742384928293.html |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref> and for retired employees of Tata Steel.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-04-26 |title=Tata steel registered relations : टाटा स्टील के सेवानिवृत कर्मचारियों के रजिस्टर्ड बच्चों से मिले लोकसभा प्रत्याशी सौरभ विष्णु, साथ देने का किया वादा |url=https://sharpbharat.com/company-trade-union/tata-steel-registered-relations/416418/ |access-date=2025-10-14 |website=Sharp Bharat |language=hi-IN}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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