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== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Paul was born on 17 July 1982 in [[Kolkata]], West Bengal, to Ashok Kumar Paul and Milan Paul. During his college years, he participated in local theatre with the troupe Tathagat Natya Company.<ref name="barefix1">{{cite web |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/kolkata-boy-abhijit-ashok-paul-won-srks-spook-film-contest/ |title=ভৌতিক ছবি বানিয়ে বাদশার মন জয়, শাহরুখ আয়োজিত প্রতিযোগিতার বিজয়ী কলকাতার যুবক |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref> | Paul was born on 17 July 1982 in [[Kolkata]], West Bengal, to Ashok Kumar Paul and Milan Paul. During his college years, he participated in local theatre with the troupe Tathagat Natya Company.<ref name="barefix1">{{cite web |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/kolkata-boy-abhijit-ashok-paul-won-srks-spook-film-contest/ |title=ভৌতিক ছবি বানিয়ে বাদশার মন জয়, শাহরুখ আয়োজিত প্রতিযোগিতার বিজয়ী কলকাতার যুবক |access-date=16 October 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603074159/https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/entertainment/cinema/kolkata-boy-abhijit-ashok-paul-won-srks-spook-film-contest/ |archive-date=2021-06-03 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In 2006, Paul earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, followed by a Master of Visual Arts in 2008 from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]]. He also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology from [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU) in 2020.<ref>https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q</ref> | In 2006, Paul earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, followed by a Master of Visual Arts in 2008 from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]]. He also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology from [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU) in 2020.<ref>https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Paul received the Inlaks Fine Arts Award in 2006.<ref name="barefix2">{{cite web |url=https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/art/fine-art-award/recipients/ |title=The Inlaks Fine Art Award |website=Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref> Following his studies, he worked as a freelance visual artist and taught as a visiting lecturer in fine arts at [[Veer Narmad South Gujarat University]] for two years. | Paul received the Inlaks Fine Arts Award in 2006.<ref name="barefix2">{{cite web |url=https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/art/fine-art-award/recipients/ |title=The Inlaks Fine Art Award |website=Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |access-date=16 October 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026062633/http://inlaksfoundation.org:80/art/fine-art-award/recipients/ |archive-date=2017-10-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following his studies, he worked as a freelance visual artist and taught as a visiting lecturer in fine arts at [[Veer Narmad South Gujarat University]] for two years. | ||
In 2014, he directed the Bengali short comedy ''Scripted'', which received the Best Film award at the e-Bioscope Online Bengali International Film Festival in 2015.<ref>https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/suman-ghosh-on-why-ebioscope-could-be-the-future-for-filmmakers/cid/1562139</ref> In 2019, his short film ''Chhipi – The Cap'' received the Jury Award at the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI), organized by the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)|Ministry of Science and Technology]]. | In 2014, he directed the Bengali short comedy ''Scripted'', which received the Best Film award at the e-Bioscope Online Bengali International Film Festival in 2015.<ref>https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/suman-ghosh-on-why-ebioscope-could-be-the-future-for-filmmakers/cid/1562139</ref> In 2019, his short film ''Chhipi – The Cap'' received the Jury Award at the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI), organized by the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)|Ministry of Science and Technology]]. | ||
In 2020, Paul's horror short film ''Pencil'' was selected as the winner of the #SpookSRK competition organized by [[Red Chillies Entertainment]].<ref>https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/i-still-cant-believe-i-will-get-to-talk-to-srk-says-abhijit-a-paul/articleshow/76148260.cms?from=mdr |title=I still can’t believe I will get to talk to SRK, says Abhijit A Paul |date=2 June 2020 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix1" /> In the same year, his film ''Am I?'' won first prize in the "Marching Towards Atmanirbharta" short film contest, organized by the [[National Film Development Corporation of India]] (NFDC) and the [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]].<ref name="barefix4">{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/ib-ministry-declares-winners-of-its-online-short-film-contest/1920229 |title=Outlook India - India's Best Magazine| Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates |date=15 October 2026 |website=Outlook India |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix5">{{cite web |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-nfdc-short-film-contest-abhijeet-paul-film-am-i-winner-declared-prakash-javadekar-announces-results-20650887.html |title=NFDC Short Film Contest में अभिजीत पॉल की 'Am I?' विजेता, सूचना प्रसारण मंत्रालय ने जारी की लिस्ट - NFDC Short Film Contest Abhijeet Paul Film Am I Winner Declared Prakash Javadekar Announces Results |website=Jagran |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix6">{{cite web |url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/Javadekar-Congratulates-Winners-Of-Short-Film-Contest-On-Atmanirbharta-/21-08-2020-311350/ |title=Business News: Latest Business News, Breaking News Updates Today in India, Share Market, Economy News - BW Businessworld |website=www.businessworld.in |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref> | In 2020, Paul's horror short film ''Pencil'' was selected as the winner of the #SpookSRK competition organized by [[Red Chillies Entertainment]].<ref>https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q</ref><ref name="barefix3">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/i-still-cant-believe-i-will-get-to-talk-to-srk-says-abhijit-a-paul/articleshow/76148260.cms?from=mdr |title=I still can’t believe I will get to talk to SRK, says Abhijit A Paul |date=2 June 2020 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=16 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="barefix1" /> In the same year, his film ''Am I?'' won first prize in the "Marching Towards Atmanirbharta" short film contest, organized by the [[National Film Development Corporation of India]] (NFDC) and the [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]].<ref name="barefix4">{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/ib-ministry-declares-winners-of-its-online-short-film-contest/1920229 |title=Outlook India - India's Best Magazine| Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates |date=15 October 2026 |website=Outlook India |access-date=16 October 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214009/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/ib-ministry-declares-winners-of-its-online-short-film-contest/1920229 |archive-date=2021-06-02 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="barefix5">{{cite web |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-nfdc-short-film-contest-abhijeet-paul-film-am-i-winner-declared-prakash-javadekar-announces-results-20650887.html |title=NFDC Short Film Contest में अभिजीत पॉल की 'Am I?' विजेता, सूचना प्रसारण मंत्रालय ने जारी की लिस्ट - NFDC Short Film Contest Abhijeet Paul Film Am I Winner Declared Prakash Javadekar Announces Results |website=Jagran |access-date=16 October 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823022615/https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-nfdc-short-film-contest-abhijeet-paul-film-am-i-winner-declared-prakash-javadekar-announces-results-20650887.html |archive-date=2020-08-23 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="barefix6">{{cite web |url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/Javadekar-Congratulates-Winners-Of-Short-Film-Contest-On-Atmanirbharta-/21-08-2020-311350/ |title=Business News: Latest Business News, Breaking News Updates Today in India, Share Market, Economy News - BW Businessworld |website=www.businessworld.in |access-date=16 October 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602232337/http://www.businessworld.in/article/Javadekar-Congratulates-Winners-Of-Short-Film-Contest-On-Atmanirbharta-/21-08-2020-311350/ |archive-date=2021-06-02 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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Abhijit Ashok Paul | |
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| Born | July 17, 1982 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Indira Gandhi National Open University |
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Abhijit Ashok Paul (born 17 July 1982) is an Indian Bengali film director and visual artist. He has directed several independent short films, including Scripted, Chhipi – The Cap, Pencil, and Am I?.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Paul was born on 17 July 1982 in Kolkata, West Bengal, to Ashok Kumar Paul and Milan Paul. During his college years, he participated in local theatre with the troupe Tathagat Natya Company.[1]
In 2006, Paul earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, followed by a Master of Visual Arts in 2008 from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in 2020.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Paul received the Inlaks Fine Arts Award in 2006.[3] Following his studies, he worked as a freelance visual artist and taught as a visiting lecturer in fine arts at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University for two years.
In 2014, he directed the Bengali short comedy Scripted, which received the Best Film award at the e-Bioscope Online Bengali International Film Festival in 2015.[4] In 2019, his short film Chhipi – The Cap received the Jury Award at the International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI), organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
In 2020, Paul's horror short film Pencil was selected as the winner of the #SpookSRK competition organized by Red Chillies Entertainment.[5][6][1] In the same year, his film Am I? won first prize in the "Marching Towards Atmanirbharta" short film contest, organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.[7][8][9]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Genre | Notes / Honors | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Scripted | Director | Bengali | Comedy | Best Film Award, e-Bioscope Online Bengali International Film Festival | [10] |
| 2015 | Tahaara – The Other People | Director | Bengali | Drama | Short film | |
| 2019 | Chhipi – The Cap | Director | Bengali | Social awareness | Jury Award, International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) | [11] |
| 2020 | Pencil | Director | Bengali | Horror | Winner, #SpookSRK Contest (Red Chillies Entertainment) | [12][6][1] |
| 2020 | Am I? | Director | Bengali | Drama | 1st Prize, "Marching Towards Atmanirbharta" (NFDC & MIB) | [7][8][9] |
| 2021 | Naad – The Sound | Director | Bengali | Drama | Short film |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ভৌতিক ছবি বানিয়ে বাদশার মন জয়, শাহরুখ আয়োজিত প্রতিযোগিতার বিজয়ী কলকাতার যুবক". Archived from the original on 2021-06-03. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
- ↑ https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q
- ↑ "The Inlaks Fine Art Award". Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. Archived from the original on 2017-10-26. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/suman-ghosh-on-why-ebioscope-could-be-the-future-for-filmmakers/cid/1562139
- ↑ https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "I still can't believe I will get to talk to SRK, says Abhijit A Paul". The Times of India. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Outlook India - India's Best Magazine". Outlook India. 15 October 2026. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
{{cite web}}: Text "Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates" ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 "NFDC Short Film Contest में अभिजीत पॉल की 'Am I?' विजेता, सूचना प्रसारण मंत्रालय ने जारी की लिस्ट - NFDC Short Film Contest Abhijeet Paul Film Am I Winner Declared Prakash Javadekar Announces Results". Jagran. Archived from the original on 2020-08-23. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Business News: Latest Business News, Breaking News Updates Today in India, Share Market, Economy News - BW Businessworld". www.businessworld.in. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 16 October 2026.
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/suman-ghosh-on-why-ebioscope-could-be-the-future-for-filmmakers/cid/1562139
- ↑ https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/836163-chhipi-the-cap
- ↑ https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/maniktala-boy-s-abhijit-ashoka-pal-win-shah-rukh-khan-s-spook-contest-dgtl-1.1157052?fbclid=IwAR1xyY9Bm6cTrG-Jp3qjPhSPno1DpuhSimtE56PjnjUxi9jLK7R01ddjT4Q