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Achal Mishra | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Ashoka University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Notable work | Gamak Ghar |
Achal Mishra is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and editor, known for his work in independent cinema. He gained critical recognition for his debut feature film Gamak Ghar (2019), which was widely praised for its visual storytelling and portrayal of rural life in Bihar.
Early life and education
[edit]Mishra was born in Darbhanga, Bihar. He developed an interest in cinema during his school years and later pursued undergraduate studies at Ashoka University.[1]
Career
[edit]Film
[edit]Mishra made his directorial debut with the Maithili-language film Gamak Ghar in 2019. The film, set in a family home over multiple decades, was noted for its minimalist style and emotional depth. It premiered at the 21st MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and was later screened at other film festivals[2]
Critics praised Mishra's use of imagery and naturalistic pacing. The film drew comparisons to the works of directors like Hirokazu Kore-eda and Edward Yang for its restrained tone and personal storytelling.[3]
Mishra also directed the short film The Resident (2021), and is known for editing his own work. His subsequent projects have continued to explore themes of memory, place, and identity.[4]
Style and influences
[edit]Mishra's filmmaking has been described as contemplative and grounded in realism. He has cited influences from world cinema and Indian parallel cinema traditions. His visual style often involves the use of fixed-frame compositions and natural light.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Language | Role(s) | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gamak Ghar | Maithili | Director, Writer, Editor | Debut feature film; Premiered at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival | Indian Express[6] |
| 2022 | Dhuin | Maithili | Director, Writer | Premiered at International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR) | The Economic Times[7] |
| 2024 | Ri | Maithili | Director, Writer | In production / Announced | Hindustan Times[8] |
| 2025 | Chaar Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai | Maithili | Director, Writer | Announced / Upcoming | The Hindu[9] |
| 2020 | Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar | Maithili | Director, Writer | Short film; Released on MUBI | Hindustan Times[10] |
References
[edit]- ^ ET Online (2 October 2023). "'Dhuin' director Achal Mishra reveals he craves for complete creative control over his films". The Economic Times. Times Internet. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Chaar Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai Review | Unbound Snippets From A Writer's World". Outlook India. 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ HT Correspondent (7 June 2024). "Photographer and filmmaker Achal Mishra at THFF: Out of 1,000 photos I take in Leh, I choose maybe just one or two". Hindustan Times. HT Media. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Interview | Achal Mishra on meeting Vinod Kumar Shukla, making Chaar Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai". Hindustan Times. 2025-02-28. Archived from the original on 2025-04-05. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "A writer's world | Achal Mishra's portrait of Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla". India Today. 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "Gamak Ghar: Remembering the house left behind". May 21, 2020.
- ^ Oct 03, PTILast Updated (October 3, 2023). "'Dhuin' director Achal Mishra reveals he craves for complete creative control over his films". The Economic Times – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/ri-review-achal-mishras-sublime-portrait-of-ladakh-is-a-box-of-contradictions-101699688744881.html
- ^ Datta, Sudipta (March 25, 2025). "The Hindu On Books newsletter: Jnanpith honour for Vinod Kumar Shukla, Pico Iyer's stillness, Amitav Ghosh's essays and more". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pokhar-ke-dunu-paar-review-darbhanga-disillusionment-and-deconstructed-masculinity-101700484604501.html
External links
[edit]- Achal Mishra at IMDb
Category:Living people Category:Indian film directors Category:Indian screenwriters Category:People from Bihar Category:Hindi-language film directors Category:Year of birth missing (living people)