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{{short description|Indian film director}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Srivinay Salian
| image = Filmmaker-srivinay-salian-bts-ad shoot.jpg
| caption= Srivinay Salian during an AD Film Shoot
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|06|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| occupation = [[screenwriter]], [[Film director]], [[Film producer]]
| years_active = 2007–present
| children =
| homepage = [http://www.srivinaysalian.com/ www.srivinaysalian.com]
}}
'''Srivinay Salian''' (born 13 June 1976 in [[Mumbai|Mumbai, India]]) is an Indian [[Screenwriter|television]] and [[Screenwriter|film writer]] and an [[independent filmmaker]].

Srivinay Salian (aka ''Sreevinay Salian'') started his career with [[Percept Picture Company]], as an animation script writer for their show, 'New Adventures of Hanuman'. Later, he went on to write other animation teleseries, such as ''Chatur Chetan'' for Dreams Studio (Hyderabad, India) and [[Howzzattt]] series for Toonz Animation. ''Chatur Chetan'', received the Best TV Series 2013 award at the 24FPS International Animation Awards festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maacindia.com/events/24-fps.htm |title=24FPS International Animation Awards - maacindia.com|publisher=Maac Academy|access-date=29 December 2013}}</ref>

Srivinay Salian has co-produced an independent film titled, ''Red Gold'', along with Gray Area Productions (LA, USA). Red Gold is a social crime drama written and directed by an American filmmaker, ''Michael Keller''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5737889/ |title=Michael Keller's IMDB profile |website=[[IMDb]] |access-date=29 December 2013}}</ref> ''Red Gold'' was profiled in ''New Jersey Stage''<ref>{{cite news|title=Red Gold to Premier at Garden State Film Festival|url=http://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?ID=3153|work=[[New Jersey Stage]]}}</ref> and is set to premiere at the Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City, N.J. on Saturday, 5 April.<ref>{{cite news|title=Garden State Film Festival - Schedule|url=http://gsff.festivalgenius.com/2014/films/redgold_michaelkeller_gsff2014|publisher=Garden State Film Festival}}</ref>

Srivinay Salian was also the writer for ''[[Off Road with Gul Panag]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.discoverychannel.co.in/off-road-with-gul-panag/ |title=Off Road with Gul Panag' Official Site: Latest News }}</ref> an infotainment adventure documentary hosted by Gul Panag on the [[Discovery Channel]].

Srivinay Salian has also written two episodes for the Horror TV Series, '''Fear Files 2''',<ref>{{cite news|title=Fear Files 2: ZEE TV Show|url=http://www.zeetv.com/shows/fear-files-2/|publisher=ZEETV.COM}}</ref> titled '''Mangalik''' and '''Ghunghroo''',<ref>{{cite news|title=Fear Files 2 - Episode 3 - May 2, 2015 - Full Episode|url=http://www.zeetv.com/shows/fear-files-2/video/fear-files-2-episode-3-may-2-2015-full-episode.html|publisher=ZEETV.COM}}</ref> produced by '''BBC Worldwide India'''. The show was aired in 2015 on [[Zee TV]], a prime entertainment channel in India.

He has written a short story (mini novel) titled, ''The Shoelace'',<ref>{{cite book|title=The Shoelace - By Srivinay Salian|isbn=978-1304378941|last1=Salian|first1=Srivinay|date=October 2013}}</ref> which is "a psychological & metaphysical thriller".

Srivinay is also Writer & Director of a Short Film title 'Stripped',<ref>{{cite news|title=This Video Captures The Drastic Emotional Effects That Street Harassment Can Have On Women|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/stripped|publisher=Buzzfeed}}</ref> which explores the Women Objectification issue in the society, by way of Ogling. [[Hindustan Times]], Bhopal,<ref>{{cite news|title=Short film Stripped by Bhopal filmmaker goes viral on internet|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/worldcinema/short-film-stripped-by-bhopal-filmmaker-goes-viral-on-internet/article1-1359353.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616201027/http://www.hindustantimes.com/worldcinema/short-film-stripped-by-bhopal-filmmaker-goes-viral-on-internet/article1-1359353.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2015|publisher=HT Media Limited}}</ref> reported that the film had gone viral shortly after its release on YouTube.

His short experimental film, '''Main Hindustaan Hoon ~ I am India''', received very positive critical reviews from viewers as well as independent online news portal - india.com.

{{Blockquote|text="The powerful poem in the backdrop, strengthens the story, Main Hindustan Hoon which has an impeccable impact leaves us startled. The short film is Written, Directed & Edited by Srivinay Salian who has also penned the powerful poetry."|sign='''Aishwarya Krishnan'''|source=''India.com''<ref>{{cite web|title=Happy Republic Day 2017: Short film Main Hindustan Hoon will urge you to make a difference|url=http://www.india.com/buzz/happy-republic-day-2017-short-film-main-hindustan-hoon-will-urge-you-to-make-a-difference-watch-video-1782103/|access-date=1 July 2017}}</ref>}}

'''Richard Propes''' of The ''Independent Critic'' reviewed '''Stripped''' as a thought-provoking short film.
{{Blockquote|text= "While I wouldn't dare be dramatic enough to say that Salian gives the audience a sense of Ana's experience, the truth is that Salian doesn't worry about making us comfortable with what Ana endures."|sign='''Richard Propes'''|source=''The Independent Critic''<ref>{{cite web|title=The Independent Critic - Stripped - a Thought-Provoking Short Film|url=http://www.theindependentcritic.com/stripped|publisher=The Independent Critic|access-date=6 May 2015}}</ref>}}

He is also the screenwriter of '''Adventures of Appu & Gappu''', a 3D Animation film, produced by '''Magic Wand Animation'''.<ref>{{cite news|title=::: Education Expo :::Result 5th DSPFF-15: Feature, Animation, Ads, Music Videos, School Section|url=http://educationexpo.tv/dadasahebphalkefilmfestival/news.php?id=MTk1|publisher=Education Expo}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=appu and gappu - Maharashtra Times|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/cine-news/appu-and-gappu/articleshow/52107368.cms|publisher=maharashtratimes}}</ref>

==Feature films==
*''[[Hacked (film)|Hacked (2020)]]'' (as Dialogue Writer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hina-khan-film-hacked-trailer-6225818/|title=Hacked trailer: Hina Khan is a victim of an obsessive lover|date=2020-01-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref>
*''[[Ghost (2019 film)|Ghost (2019)]]'' (as Dialogue Writer)
*''[[Rakkhosh (2019 film)|Rakkhosh]]'' (as Writer & Co-Director)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/rakkhosh-a-psychological-thriller-where-the-camera-is-the-lead-character/cid/1703679|title=Rakkhosh: A psychological thriller where the camera is the lead character|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref>
*''Red Gold'' (Producer).<ref>{{cite news|title=Red Gold - Cast & Crew List|url=http://www.redgoldthefilm.com/crw.html|publisher=RedGold Official Website|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716204806/http://redgoldthefilm.com/crw.html|archive-date=2014-07-16}}</ref>
*''Adventures of Appu & Gappu'' (Screenwriter).<ref>{{cite web|title=Magic Wand Animation|url=http://magicwandanimation.com/magic/|publisher=Magic Wand Animation Official Website}}</ref>

==Web series==
*''Twisted 2''
*''Maaya 2''
*''Zakhmi''
*''Zindabaad'' (as Dialogue Writer) <ref>{{cite web|title=Review of Vikram Bhatt's Zindabaad: Captivating revenge drama with heavy dose of patriotic fervour|url=http://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/editorial-digital/iwmbuzz-com-reviews-the-vikram-bhatt-series-zindabaad-which-has-bhatt-and-sanaya-irani-in-lead-roles/2018/09/15|publisher=IWMBuzz.com |access-date=16 September 2018}}</ref>
*''Unafraid'' (Season 2)

==TV shows==
*''[[Off Road with Gul Panag]]'' (Season 1)
*''Fear Files 2'' ([[Zee TV]])<ref>{{cite news|title=Srivinay Salian - IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4015368/|publisher=IMDB}}</ref>

==Teleserials (animation)==
*''New Adventures of Hanuman'' (Season 1,2)
*''Chatur Chetan'' (Season 1)
*''[[Howzzattt]]'' (Season 1)

==Short films==
*''Stripped'' (Writer/Director).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4604464|title=Stripped(2015)|publisher=IMDB|access-date=21 April 2015}}</ref>
*''Tezaab'' (Director/Editor).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6030678|title=Tezaab(2017)|publisher=IMDB}}</ref>
*''Main Hindustan Hoon'' (Director/Editor).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7089874|title=Main Hindustan Hoon(2017)|publisher=IMDB}}</ref>
*''Blue Brave Heart'' (Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7090456|title=Blue Brave Heart(2017)|publisher=IMDB}}</ref>

==Literary works==
*{{cite book | title=The Shoelace| year=2013| publisher=Lulu}} (Fiction)<ref>{{cite book | title=The Shoelace| last=Salian| first=Srivinay| year=2013| page=36| publisher=Lulu|isbn=978-1304378941}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|4015368}}
*[http://srivinaysalian.com/ Srivinay Salian's Official Website]
*[http://bollywooddiary.wordpress.com/ Srivinay Salian's Blog]
*[http://storyv.com/unique-india-travel-tips/ Interview on StoryV Travel & Lifestyle]
*[https://applefora.com/blog/writer-filmmaker-srivinay-salian-career-story/ Interview on appleforA.com]

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[[Category:1976 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Screenwriters from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Indian male novelists]]
[[Category:Hindi-language Indian writers]]
[[Category:Indian male screenwriters]]
[[Category:Indian male short story writers]]
[[Category:Film producers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]]

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