Shiboprosad Mukherjee

Indian film director, writer, actor

Shiboprosad Mukherjee - Indian film director, writer, actor
Born

May 20th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Shiboprosad Mukherjee directed critically acclaimed Bengali films and contributed to both writing and acting. His cinematic works often feature intricate storytelling that explores social themes. Collaboration with fellow director Nandita Roy resulted in multiple successful films. Projects like 'Bishorjan' and 'Posto' addressed various societal issues, gaining recognition in international film festivals. Mukherjee's influence extended beyond directing, as he also engaged in writing, enriching the Bengali film industry with compelling narratives and engaging characters.

Directed 'Bishorjan'

Directed 'Posto'

Collaborated with Nandita Roy

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