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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shubhashish Bhutiani
| image =
| caption = at 73rd Venice International Film
Festival
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1991|07|20}}
| birth_place = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], India
| nationality = Indian
| alma_mater = SVA, New York
| occupation = Film director, actor, screenwriter, script writer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/30-under-30-2017/30-under-30-filmmaker-shubhashish-bhutiani-is-a-master-of-empathy/45797/1|title=30 Under 30: Filmmaker Shubhashish Bhutiani is a master of empathy - Forbes India|publisher=}}</ref>
| spouse =
| parents = Sanjay Bhutiani (Father)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-bhutiani-shubhashish-bhutiani-has-made-me-proud-with-mukti-bhawan/articleshow/58181153.cms|title=Sanjay Bhutiani: Shubhashish Bhutiani has made me proud with Mukti Bhawan - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 April 2017 |publisher=}}</ref>
| years_active = 2010-present
}}
'''Shubhashish Bhutiani''' (born 20 July 1991) is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter and script writer.<ref name="news18.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/mukti-bhawan-movie-review-one-of-the-best-films-youll-see-this-year-1369652.html|title=Mukti Bhawan Movie Review: One Of The Best Films You'll See This Year|date=7 April 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/shubhashish-bhutiani-director-of-mukti-bhawan-opens-up-to-koimoi-exclusive-interview/|title=Shubhashish Bhutiani - Director Of Mukti Bhawan - Opens Up To Koimoi - Exclusive Interview|first=Ahana|last=Bhattacharya|date=10 April 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bollyspice.com/director-shubhashish-bhutianis-statement-on-mukti-bhawans-national-award/|title=Director Shubhashish Bhutiani's Statement on Mukti Bhawan's National Award|date=8 April 2017|publisher=}}</ref> He made his directorial debut in Bollywood with the film ''[[Mukti Bhawan]]'' based on relationships and family.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Big-dreams-ride-on-small-budget/article15098400.ece|title=Big dreams ride on small budget|first=Namrata|last=Joshi|newspaper=The Hindu |date=3 October 2016 |publisher=}}</ref> He won [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)]] for directing <ref name="news18.com"/>[[Mukti Bhawan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/shubhashish-bhutiani-reveals-why-mukti-bhavans-special-mention-at-the-national-film-awards-2017-today-is-so-special-2004437/|title=Shubhashish Bhutiani reveals why Mukti Bhavan's special mention at the National Film Awards 2017 today is so special!|first=Akshata|last=Shetty|date=7 April 2017|publisher=}}</ref> at [[64th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-shubhashish-bhutiani-the-making-of-a-filmmaker/20131225.htm|title=Shubhashish Bhutiani: The making of a filmmaker|publisher=}}</ref>

Mumbai-based Bhutiani was just 21 when he wrote and directed ''Kush'', his thesis film for his undergraduate course at the [[School of Visual Arts]], New York. Set against the backdrop of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the 25-minute film showcased his sensitivity and craftsmanship.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/-Shubhashish-Bhutianis-next-Hotel-Salvation-is-a-father-son-story/articleshow/54014422.cms|title=Shubhashish Bhutiani's next 'Hotel Salvation' is a father-son story - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |publisher=}}</ref> It also won him several laurels: an award at the 2013 Venice International Film Festival, the National Film Award for Best Promotional Film (2013) and over 25 international awards. ''Kush'' was shortlisted for the 2014 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/827947/people-check-into-mukti-bhawan-to-die-director-shubhashish-bhutiani-sums-up-his-debut|title='People check into Mukti Bhawan to die': Director Shubhashish Bhutiani sums up his debut|first=Manish|last=Gaekwad|publisher=}}</ref>

==Biography==
Shubhashish Bhutiani grew up in a small Himalayan town in India where he attended Woodstock School.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/captivated-by-freedom/article18101631.ece|title=Captivated by freedom|first=Anuj|last=Kumar|newspaper=The Hindu |date=18 April 2017 |publisher=}}</ref> After being heavily involved in theatre he transitioned from acting to writing/directing and went to learn filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts in New York.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsindiatimes.com/shubhashish-bhutiani-on-mukti-bhawan-and-the-funny-side-of-waiting-for-death|title=Shubhashish Bhutiani on 'Mukti Bhawan' and the funny side of waiting for death - News India Times|publisher=}}</ref> His thesis film, Kush, premiered at the 70th Venice International Film Festival where it won the Orizzonti Prize for Best Short Film. Kush was shortlisted at the 2014 Academy Awards and has won over 25 awards all over the globe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotelsalvationthefilm.com/#front-page-6|title=Hotel Salvation - Mukti Bhavan - A Film By Shubhashish Bhutiani|publisher=}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Film
!Languages
![[Film director|Director]]
![[Film producer|Producer]]
![[Screenwriter|Writer]]
!Actor
!Notes
|-
|2010
|''The Road Home''
|English
|
|
|
|{{Yes}}
|Digital
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2013
|'' Kush ''
|Hindi
|{{Yes}}
|
|{{Yes}}
|
|Short Film
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2017
|''[[Mukti Bhawan]] - Hotel Salvation''
|Hindi|Hindi
|{{Yes}}
|Yes
|{{Yes}}
|
|
|-
|}

==Awards and nominations==
*Kush<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kushthefilm.com/screening-schedule/|title=Kush The Film|publisher=}}</ref>
Academy Awards 2014 – Shortlisted for Live Action Short Film<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/indian-short-film-kush-among-10-oscar-hopefuls-636420|title=Indian short film Kush among 10 Oscar hopefuls - NDTV Movies|date=23 November 2013|publisher=}}</ref>
Venice International Film Festival 2013- Orizzonti Award for Best Short Film<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/KushShubhashish-Bhutiani70th-Venice-International-Film-Festival-2013/articleshow/22760821.cms|title=Kush: Indian student's short film wins award at Venice - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |publisher=}}</ref>
Venice International Film Festival 2013 – Best Innovative Budget Award
Hamptons International Film Festival 2013 – Special Jury Prize for Cast Performances
FilmLabFestival 2013 – Winner Best Short Film
South Asian International Film Festival 2013 – HBO sponsored Best Short Film Award
Cleveland International Film Festival – Honorable Mention in International Short Film Award
Garden State Film Festival 2014 – Best International Narrative Short
Vilnius International Film Festival – Audience Award
Palm Springs Shortfest – HP Brigning The Borders Award Presented by Cinema Without Borders, Runner Up
College Television Award 2014 – Best Director
College Television Award 2014 – Best Short Film
2014 CINE Golden Eagle Award – Independent Division, Fiction Short
National Award presented by the President of India
Sikh International Film Festival – Best Short Film
Indian International Film Festival of Los Angeles – Audience Award
London Indian Film Festival – Satyajit Ray Award for Best Short Film
Dusty Film and Animation Pre-Production Grant
Dusty Film and Animation Post-Production Grant
School of Visual Arts William Arkel Recipient 2013
*[[Mukti Bhawan]]
The film’s World Premiere was held at the 73rd Venice Film Festival 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/movie-reviews/mukti-bhawan-movie-review-a-rare-gentle-heartwarming-gem-on-life-death-and-relationships/1529.htm|title=MUKTI BHAWAN Movie Review: A rare, gentle, heartwarming gem on life death and relationships - Movie Reviews : BollywoodTrade.com|publisher=}}</ref> Followed by Busan International Film Festival,<ref name="deccanchronicle.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/080417/mukti-bhawan-movie-review-the-endgame-and-unending-desires.html|title=Mukti Bhawan movie review: The endgame and unending desires|date=8 April 2017|publisher=}}</ref> South Korea 2016, Dubai International Film Festival 2016,<ref name="deccanchronicle.com"/> EFM Berlin Film Festival, Goteborg Film Festival 2017, Sweden and Festival International Des Cinemas d’Asie De Vesoul, France 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/mukti-bhawan-movie-review-not-for-a-moment-drags-you-down-57056.html|title=Mukti Bhawan movie review: Not for a moment drags you down!|publisher=}}</ref> The film was awarded the GRAND PRIX "ENRICHO FULCHIGNONI" and UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the Venice International Film Festival and is also the recipient of the Asia Cinema Fund by BIFF 2016, South Korea.It was adjudged the Critics Choice Award, Vesoul International Film Festival, France.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/film/hotel-salvation|title=Hotel Salvation|work=Time Out London|access-date=2018-02-05|language=en}}</ref> It received a 10-minute standing ovation at the world premiere at Venice Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mukti-bhawan-gets-standing-ovation-at-venice-fest-3012038/|title=Mukti Bhawan gets standing ovation at Venice fest|date=3 September 2016|publisher=}}</ref>

==References==
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