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'''Amitabha Singh''' is a [[cinematographer]] and [[film producer|producer]] in the [[Indian film industry]] who is known for ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]'', National Award-winning ''[[Chillar Party]]'', etc. He started his career as a cinematographer in 1994. [[The Good Road]] a 2013 Indian (Gujarati) film produced for NFDC by Amitabha Singh fetched numerous accolades and was screened at various international film festivals. It has also been nominated as India's official entry in the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] category at the [[86th Academy Awards]]. He was also the Director of Photography for the film. The film won the award for Best [[Gujarati film]] at the [[60th National Film Awards]]. The film is the first Gujarati film ever selected to represent India at the Oscars.<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1892492/report-india-s-oscar-entry-the-good-road-producer-thinks-the-film-can-make-it-to-top-five</ref>


==Life and career==
'''Amitabha Singh''' is an Indian [[cinematographer]] and [[Film producer|producer]] known for the film ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]'' and the [[National Film Awards|award]]-winning ''[[Chillar Party]]'', among others. ''[[The Good Road]]'', a 2013 film he produced, fetched numerous accolades and was screened at various international film festivals. It was selected as India's official entry in the [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] category at the [[86th Academy Awards]]. It won the award for Best [[Gujarati film]] at the [[60th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1892492/report-india-s-oscar-entry-the-good-road-producer-thinks-the-film-can-make-it-to-top-five |title=India's Oscar entry The Good Road producer thinks the film can make it to top-five – Entertainment – DNA |website=www.dnaindia.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925020925/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1892492/report-india-s-oscar-entry-the-good-road-producer-thinks-the-film-can-make-it-to-top-five |archive-date=25 September 2013}}</ref> Singh started his career in 1994. In 2016, he launched the social enterprise Cinevidya,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=30 March 2017 |title=One Man Wants to Change the Landscape of Indian Cinema by Training Kids to Become Filmmakers |url=https://thebetterindia.com/93686/cinevidya-amitabha-singh-children-filmmaking/ |website=The Better India}}</ref>
Amitabha Singh graduated from the [[Film and Television Institute of India]] (FTII) in 1994. Prior to that he has completed his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Master’s in Mathematics from [[Delhi University]] and [[Banaras Hindu University]] respectively. Moreover, he did a  Japanese Degree course at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU). In the year 2016, Amitabha started an innovative social endeavour called 'Cinevidya'. Under this initiative, he is conducting country-wide Children's Film Festivals and Workshops so that more and more Children could get sensitized about the role of Audio-Visual Media for Community Development and Creative Expression.


"Cinema for Life" is the motto at Cinevidya through which he is putting all efforts in making Filmmaking tools and techniques relevant for today's youth, especially in the sphere of Value Education, Life Skills and Creative Expressions. Cinevidya brings the Art, Science and Skill of Filmmaking- that is Digital Media and Content Creation, at the doorstep of every individual who is inclined to learn about the magical medium of Films. Cinevidya is truly a last mile, ground level enterprise which believes in engaging with students in a completely experiential space. Working tirelessly since 2014 it has reached out to more than 50 institutions spread across India and equipped close to 5000 children with fundamental skills of content ideation and creation using the Audio Visual medium. They have also been entrusted to set-up and facilitate a model Media Lab at many Schools and conduct Teacher's Training sessions for some Institutions.<ref>http://www.cinevidya.com</ref>
==Early life and education==
Raised in various cities across India, Amitabha Singh developed an interest in visual arts and media, influenced by the country's rich cinematic culture.<ref name=":0" /> Prior to pursuing filmmaking, he earned a degree in computer science at [[Delhi University]], mathematics at [[Banaras Hindu University]], and Japanese studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] in New Delhi, graduating in 1994.<ref name="videaawards">{{cite web|title=Amitabha Singh |url=https://videaawards.com/jury/amitabha-singh/ |website=videaawards.com |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> He went on to study at the [[Film and Television Institute of India]] in Pune.<ref name=":0" />


'Panchayat' is one of the most popular web television series of 2020 that chronicles the life of an engineering graduate who joins as a Panchayat secretary in a fictional remote village Phulera of Uttar Pradesh due to lack of better job options. Amitabha is the Director of Photography on this series, bringing his inventive genius once again to bring this unique comedy-drama alive on screen.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12004706/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm</ref>
==Career==
Singh began filming television commercials in Mumbai in 1995.<ref name="videaawards" /> His breakthrough came with his [[cinematography]] for the 2006 satirical comedy ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]!'', directed by [[Dibakar Banerjee]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Amatabha Singh |url=https://www.cinevidya.com/amitabha-singh.php |website=cinevidya.com |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> He gained further acclaim for ''[[Chillar Party]]'' (2011), a children's film co-directed by [[Nitesh Tiwari]] and [[Vikas Bahl]]. In 2013, Singh served as both producer and cinematographer for ''[[The Good Road]]'', a [[Gujarati language|Gujarati-language]] drama directed by Gyan Correa, which was selected as India's official entry for the [[Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[86th Academy Awards]] and won Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the [[60th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Television, Good Road enter Oscar race |url=https://www.screendaily.com/television-good-road-enter-oscar-race/5060690.article |website=screendaily.com |date=23 September 2013 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> His directorial debut, ''[[Shortcut Safari]]'' (2016), an adventure film aimed at young audiences, emphasized environmental themes and was screened at the [[National Children's Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 November 2014 |title=The little champs |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/filmmaker-amitabha-singh-shares-his-views-about-making-films-for-the-young-and-the-innocent/article6599014.ece |website=The Hindu}}</ref>


Amongst many of industry initiatives, Amitabha has been a pioneer in bringing Super16 in the professional realm with his 'Think16', pushing the underlying thought of generating a cross-platform awareness about Super 16 in the Indian film-making environment. He made the format undergo numerous tests and challenges that professional visual standards demanded and applied it for varied projects including Feature Films, Advertising Films, Short Films, Student Films etc. which in turn gave a fresh boost to the independent film making activities in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=think 16 |url=http://www.think16.in/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711004056/http://www.think16.in/ |archivedate=11 July 2012 }}</ref>
Singh went on to work on the [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] series ''[[Panchayat (TV series)|Panchayat]]'' (2020–present), the third season of which earned him a nomination for Best Cinematographer in a Series at the [[2024 Filmfare OTT Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-ott-awards-2024/nominations#177 |website=filmfare.com |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>


==Ad films==
Three of his projects have received National Film Awards.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=12 February 2026 |title=vIDEA 2026 – The Video Media Awards & Summit |url=https://videaawards.com/jury/amitabha-singh/ |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=The Video Media Awards & Summit}}</ref>
Amitabha Singh has been actively shooting Ad Films since 1995 and has worked on many commercial advertising assignments for leading Indian products.


==Selected filmography==
===Cinevidya===
Singh founded Cinevidya in 2014 as a film education initiative aimed at introducing filmmaking and cinematic storytelling to children and young people. The organisation conducts multiday workshops covering script development, cinematography, production, and editing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2023 |title=250 students participate in film-making workshop at Chitkara Int'l School |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/250-students-participate-in-film-making-workshop-at-chitkara-int-l-school-101676644520410.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Cinevidya also organises school-level film festival programmes under the CineMaestro banner, in collaboration with educational institutions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Chandigarh: Chitkara International School, Cinevidya host film festival |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/chandigarh-chitkara-international-school-cinevidya-host-film-festival-101729796834336.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>


'''As Cinematographer'''
===Documentary film===
In 2024, Singh directed the short documentary film ''Reviving Roots'' for the UN Water Conference.<ref>{{cite AV media |last=Dholakia |first=Savji |date=2025 |title=Watch: From Diamond King to Environmental Hero: The Savji Dholakia Story |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzRXZMWw6Hs |format=Video |publisher=YouTube.com |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref> It chronicles the life and philanthropic initiatives of Savji Bhai Dholakia, a diamond entrepreneur and social reform advocate.<ref>{{cite AV media|last=Dholakia |first=Savji |date=2025 |title=The Gagdiya River Revival: A Bold Step Toward Environmental Change |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6usq5mk9HrE |format=Video |publisher=YouTube.com |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref>


*[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]] - 2002
In 2025, Singh's documentary film ''Simhastha Kumbh'' received a $5,000 Special Cash Grant in the Co-Production Market Documentary category at the WAVES Film Bazaar, presented by [[Netflix]] and filmmaker [[Sriram Raghavan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)'s Post |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nfdcindia_wavesfilmbazaar-filmbazaar-cinephiles-activity-7402696774127181825-eubm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAA5BAlYBdLSanBJZAZ1x9uR7rwENUBwnmZ0 |website=linkedin.com |date=2025 |access-date=13 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2025 |title=WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 Wraps With Awards |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/markets-festivals/waves-film-bazaar-2025-awards-1236590714/ |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=Variety.com}}</ref>
*''Sau Jhooth Ek Sach'' - 2003
*[[The Film]] - 2005
*''[[MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar]]'' - 2006
*[[De Taali]] - 2007
*[[Aagey Se Right]] - 2008
*[[Thodi Life Thoda Magic]] - 2008
*[[Chillar Party]] - 2011 <ref>[https://archive.today/20120905235044/http://www.etc.in/reviews/read.html?id=588]</ref>
*[[Yeh Faasley]] - 2011<ref>http://www.glamsham.com/celebrity/amitabha-singh</ref>
*[[The Good Road]] - 2013
*[[Panchayat (web series)]] - 2020<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12004706/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm</ref>


'''As Producer'''
His 2025 short film ''Khoya Paya'' focuses on the Hindu festival of [[Kumbh Mela]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2025 |title=Khoya Paya – खोया पाया |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gv90WQUYK8 |access-date=13 February 2026 |website=YouTube.com}}</ref>


*''Sau Jhooth Ek Sach'' - 2003
==Selected filmography==
*[[The Good Road]] - 2013
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*[[Shortcut Safari]] - 2016
'''As cinematographer'''
* ''[[Sau Jhooth Ek Sach]]'' (2005)
* ''[[The Film (film)|The Film]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]'' (2006)
* ''[[MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar]]'' (2007)
* ''[[De Taali]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Thodi Life Thoda Magic]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Aagey Se Right]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Chillar Party]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.etc.in/reviews/read.html?id=588 |title=Chillar Party Movie Review :: Review :: ETC Channel Official Website |website=www.etc.in |access-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120905235044/http://www.etc.in/reviews/read.html?id=588 |archive-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> (2011)
* ''[[Yeh Faasley]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/celebrity/amitabha-singh|title=OTT &#124; TV &#124; Bollywood &#124; Hollywood - News, Reviews, Gossips|date=7 August 2021}}</ref> (2011)
* ''[[The Good Road]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Panchayat (web series)|Panchayat]]'' (2020–present)
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'''As producer'''
* ''Sau Jhooth Ek Sach'' (2005)
* ''[[Shortcut Safari]]'' (2016)


'''As Director'''
'''As director'''
 
* ''Shortcut Safari'' (2016)
*[[Shortcut Safari]] - 2016
{{columns-end}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://www.cinevidya.com/ Cinevidya]


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Amitabha Singh
Amitabha Singh wearing a grey hoodie with lettering over an olive green shirt, grinning and looking right of camera
Singh in 2014
Occupation
Years active1994–present

Amitabha Singh is an Indian cinematographer and producer known for the film Khosla Ka Ghosla and the award-winning Chillar Party, among others. The Good Road, a 2013 film he produced, fetched numerous accolades and was screened at various international film festivals. It was selected as India's official entry in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 86th Academy Awards. It won the award for Best Gujarati film at the 60th National Film Awards.[1] Singh started his career in 1994. In 2016, he launched the social enterprise Cinevidya,[2]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Raised in various cities across India, Amitabha Singh developed an interest in visual arts and media, influenced by the country's rich cinematic culture.[3] Prior to pursuing filmmaking, he earned a degree in computer science at Delhi University, mathematics at Banaras Hindu University, and Japanese studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, graduating in 1994.[4][3] He went on to study at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

Singh began filming television commercials in Mumbai in 1995.[4] His breakthrough came with his cinematography for the 2006 satirical comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla!, directed by Dibakar Banerjee.[5] He gained further acclaim for Chillar Party (2011), a children's film co-directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl. In 2013, Singh served as both producer and cinematographer for The Good Road, a Gujarati-language drama directed by Gyan Correa, which was selected as India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards and won Best Feature Film in Gujarati at the 60th National Film Awards.[6] His directorial debut, Shortcut Safari (2016), an adventure film aimed at young audiences, emphasized environmental themes and was screened at the National Children's Film Festival.[7]

Singh went on to work on the Amazon Prime series Panchayat (2020–present), the third season of which earned him a nomination for Best Cinematographer in a Series at the 2024 Filmfare OTT Awards.[8]

Three of his projects have received National Film Awards.[3]

Cinevidya[edit | edit source]

Singh founded Cinevidya in 2014 as a film education initiative aimed at introducing filmmaking and cinematic storytelling to children and young people. The organisation conducts multiday workshops covering script development, cinematography, production, and editing.[9] Cinevidya also organises school-level film festival programmes under the CineMaestro banner, in collaboration with educational institutions.[10]

Documentary film[edit | edit source]

In 2024, Singh directed the short documentary film Reviving Roots for the UN Water Conference.[11] It chronicles the life and philanthropic initiatives of Savji Bhai Dholakia, a diamond entrepreneur and social reform advocate.[12]

In 2025, Singh's documentary film Simhastha Kumbh received a $5,000 Special Cash Grant in the Co-Production Market Documentary category at the WAVES Film Bazaar, presented by Netflix and filmmaker Sriram Raghavan.[13][14]

His 2025 short film Khoya Paya focuses on the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela.[15]

Selected filmography[edit | edit source]

Template:Columns-start As cinematographer

Template:Column As producer

As director

  • Shortcut Safari (2016)

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "India's Oscar entry The Good Road producer thinks the film can make it to top-five – Entertainment – DNA". www.dnaindia.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "One Man Wants to Change the Landscape of Indian Cinema by Training Kids to Become Filmmakers". The Better India. 30 March 2017.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "vIDEA 2026 – The Video Media Awards & Summit". The Video Media Awards & Summit. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Amitabha Singh". videaawards.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "Amatabha Singh". cinevidya.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "Television, Good Road enter Oscar race". screendaily.com. 23 September 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "The little champs". The Hindu. 14 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Filmfare OTT Awards 2024". filmfare.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  9. ↑ "250 students participate in film-making workshop at Chitkara Int'l School". Hindustan Times. 17 February 2023.
  10. ↑ "Chandigarh: Chitkara International School, Cinevidya host film festival". Hindustan Times. 25 October 2024.
  11. ↑ Dholakia, Savji (2025). Watch: From Diamond King to Environmental Hero: The Savji Dholakia Story (Video). YouTube.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  12. ↑ Dholakia, Savji (2025). The Gagdiya River Revival: A Bold Step Toward Environmental Change (Video). YouTube.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  13. ↑ "National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)'s Post". linkedin.com. 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  14. ↑ "WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 Wraps With Awards". Variety.com. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "Khoya Paya – खोया पाया". YouTube.com. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  16. ↑ "Chillar Party Movie Review :: Review :: ETC Channel Official Website". www.etc.in. Retrieved 26 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ↑ "OTT | TV | Bollywood | Hollywood - News, Reviews, Gossips". 7 August 2021.

External links[edit | edit source]

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