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'''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><br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
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" /><br />
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==Career==<br />
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><br />
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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><br />
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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><br />
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===Cinevidya===<br />
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><br />
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===Documentary film===<br />
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><br />
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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><br />
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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><br />
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==Selected filmography==<br />
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'''As cinematographer'''<br />
* ''[[Sau Jhooth Ek Sach]]'' (2005)<br />
* ''[[The Film (film)|The Film]]'' (2005)<br />
* ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]'' (2006)<br />
* ''[[MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar]]'' (2007)<br />
* ''[[De Taali]]'' (2008)<br />
* ''[[Thodi Life Thoda Magic]]'' (2008)<br />
* ''[[Aagey Se Right]]'' (2009)<br />
* ''[[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)<br />
* ''[[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)<br />
* ''[[The Good Road]]'' (2013)<br />
* ''[[Panchayat (web series)|Panchayat]]'' (2020–present)<br />
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'''As producer'''<br />
* ''Sau Jhooth Ek Sach'' (2005)<br />
* ''[[Shortcut Safari]]'' (2016)<br />
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'''As director'''<br />
* ''Shortcut Safari'' (2016)<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb name|1873287}}<br />
* [https://www.cinevidya.com/ Cinevidya]<br />
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