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Sharad Raj

Sharad Raj is a Mumbai based independent filmmaker and a senior faculty at whistling woods international. An alumnus of the film and television institute of India, Pune, Sharad has been a creative director in television and has launched several shows. He recently completed his debut feature, Ek Betuke Aadmi Ki Afrah Raatein starring Adil Hussain and has previously directed two short features, namely Ek Thi Maria starring Raghuvir Yadav and Irrfan and Ward No. 6 starring Kay Kay and Atul Kumar.

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Disillusionment to anger: A tale of two Vijays

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Their Little Secret: Murmur of the Heart

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Being Rita Hayworth (October 17 1918 to May 14 1987)

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Adil Hussain: The Uncrowned Czar of independent cinema

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Mise en scene: a metaphysical expression

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The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

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