Kushal Srivastava[2] is an Indian film director and producer.[3][4][5] He is best known for his films like Vodka Diaries, The Battle of Ayodhya, Speed Dial, and The Job. He is an Ex Air Warrior who served in the Indian Air Force for seven years as Equipment Assistant in Logistics department.[6]
Kushal Srivastava | |
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| Born | Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Directing Vodka Diaries |
| Notable work | Participated in Operation Parakram 2002 , Indian Air Force |
| Relatives | Raju Srivastava - Uncle [1] |
| Awards | Nominated in Filmfare Awards |
| Honours | UP Ratan Sammaan 2022 |
Career
editSrivastava made his directing debut with the film Vodka Diaries featuring Kay Kay Menon, Raima Sen, Mandira Bedi and Sharib Hashmi.[7] His film Vodka Diaries selected in Jagran Film Festival.[8] He also directed short films like Love Birds and Speed Dial and Kaafir. His short films The job and Love birds got nomination in Filmfare Awards.[9][10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kaafir | Yes | Yes | Short | |
| 2018 | Vodka Diaries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature Film - Selected in Jagran Film Festival 2019 |
| The Job | Yes | Nominated in Filmfare Short Film Awards 2019 | |||
| 2019 | We Own | Yes | Yes | Short | |
| 2020 | Love Birds | Yes | Yes | Nominated in Filmfare Short Film Awards 2021 | |
| 2022 | Speed Dial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short |
| 2024 | The Battle of Ayodhya | Yes | Yes | Docu-Series |
Awards and recognitions
edit- Received UP Ratan Sammaan by Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani in 2022.
- Nominated in Filmfare Short Film Award for The Job featuring Kalki Koechlin in 2019
- Nominated in Filmfare Short Film Awards for Love Birds in 2021
- Nominated in Filmfare Short Film Awards for Maa Ki Kaya in 2023
References
edit- ^ India com Entertainment Desk. "Raju Srivastava Health News Update - Comedians Nephew Confirms Signs of Improvement Raju Ji Moved". www.india.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ Rizvi, S Farah (1 September 2021). "It's not easy to quit a good job and chase your dream: Kushal Srivastava". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "It will be a proper Air Force war film which Indian filmmakers have not made so far: Filmmaker Kushal Srivastava on his upcoming film - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Talktime | 'Nothing is difficult if you are prepared'". The Pioneer. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Kushal Srivastava's film 'Golden Arrows' inspired by Air Chief Dhanoa's life". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "'Golden Arrows' inspired by ex-Air Chief Dhanoa's life". The Hans India. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Kushal Shrivastav News, Latest News of Kushal Shrivastav, Movies, News, Songs, Images, Interviews - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Vodka Diaries". www.filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Watch Filmfare Short Films 2021 Finalist Love Birds". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "The Job – Thriller Short Film | Filmfare Short Film Awards". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.