Darshan Ashwin Trivedi is an Indian film director and academician best known for his contribution for Gujarati cinema.[1] He is known for his movies Mrugtrushna, Mara Pappa Superhero, Lakiro and Keri.[2][3][4][5] He is Adjunct faculty at MICA.[6]
Early life
Darshan Ashwin Trivedi was born on 4 August 1977 in Ahmedabad, India. He has done Master in Development Communications from Gujarat University and PhD from Gujarat National Law University.[7] During his career he has worked with brands like Zoom (Indian TV channel), Reliance Broadcast Network,[7] Moving Pixels, Neela Tele Films.[8]
Career
He started working with radio and television networks in the early years of his career. Darshan has worked with Sony Entertainment Television, Radio Mirchi, Zoom, Reliance Broadcast Network,[7] Moving Pixels, Neela Tele Films.[8] Darshan is the former founder of Gujarati film fraternity.[9]
Darshan started teaching in MICA in 2007. He teaches Media & Entertainment management. He works as an adjunct faculty with MICA.[10] Darshan is the editor of the Indian OTT Platforms Report published by MICA.[11]
Darshan started his filmmaking career in 2018.[10] His debut feature film Mrugtrushna is the first part of the trilogy.[12] His second film Mara Pappa Superhero is written by Sahita Academy awarded writer Raam Mori. His third film Lakiro explores Jazz music for the first time in Gujarati cinema.[13] His fourth film Keri stars Bollywood Actor Rohit Roy and Ahmedabad based Radio Jockey Devaki.[14]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mara Pappa Superhero | Yes | Tejasvi Vidyut Buch, Milapsinh Jadeja, U.T. Rao | Raam Mori | Gujarati | The film premiered at London Indian Film Festival in June 2021[15] |
| 2022 | Mrugtrushna | Yes | Yes | Gujarati | bagged Golden Butterfly and Diploma of Honor for Best Screenplay[3] | |
| 2023 | Keri | Yes | Yes | Gujarati | on floor[5] | |
| 2022 | Lakiro | Yes | Yes | Yes | Gujarati | released on 6 January 2023 [16] |
| Aaj Jaaneki Zidd Na Karo | Yes | Hindi | The film will go on floor in May 2023.[17] | |||
| 2024 | Ek Ruka Hua Faisla | Yes | Hindi | The film will go on floor in Dec 2023 [18][19] | ||
| 2024 | Bicycle Thief | Yes | Hindi | The film's production was completed in June 2024.[20] |
Awards and recognition
- Golden Butterfly Award, 33rd International Film Festival for Children and Youth, Iran, Best Screenplay, Mrugtrushna, 2020[21]
- 20th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival, Best Children's Film, Mara Pappa Superhero, 2021[22]
References
- ↑ Filmmaker Dr. Darshan Ashwin Trivedi: It is fascinating to know that a Gujarati film is welcomed in abroad countries. The Times of India(26 October 2021). Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ↑ Photo: Shraddha Dangar gives a sneak peek into the character for her next film 'Mara Pappa Superhero'. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gujarat based filmmaker's Gujarati film Mrugtrushna bags an international award. DeshGujarat(28 October 2020). Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ Darshan Ashwin Trivedi on completing 'Lakiro': We have shot the film with a very interesting color palette. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Darshan Ashwin Trivedi's 'Keri' goes on floors today. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ MICA faculty's directorial debut film wins international acclaim. The Times of India(30 November 2020). Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 MICA is also happy to announce the appointment of Prof.. DNA India. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Neela Telefilms welcomes Darshan Ashwin Trivedi as COO. Indian Television Dot Com(12 February 2019). Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ Gujarati film industry gets its first umbrella body. The Indian Express(19 June 2017). Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MICA prof to debut as Gujarati filmmaker. Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ 'Comedy was OTT remedy for Covid blues' | Ahmedabad News – Times of India. The Times of India(11 March 2021). Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ 'મૃગતૃષ્ણા'માં એવું તે શું છે?. www.gujaratsamachar.com. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ Gujarati: Darshan Trivedi on his next film 'Lakiro': The film will explore jazz music in Gujarati cinema | Gujarati movie news. Medford Jazz. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ | Indian Film History. www.indianfilmhistory.com. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ Mara Pappa Superhero. London Indian Film Festival(8 May 2021). Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ↑ Lakiro review: An experiment gone right. The Week. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ↑ I am still offered TV shows, but either the budget doesn't click or the content's not creative enough for me: Ronit Bose Roy. The Times of India(2023-04-25). Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- ↑ Basu Chatterjee's 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla' remake to go on floors in December. India Today. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ↑ Remake of Basu Chatterjee's cult classic 'Ek Ruka Hua Faisla' in the works. The Hindu(2023-11-06). Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: “Bicycle Thief to see Scam 1992 star Hemant Kher and Samvedna Suwalka in double roles,” reveals director Dr. Darshan Ashwin Trivedi : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama, Hungama, Bollywood(2024-08-29). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ↑ 33rd ICFF Award Winners Announced – International Film Festival for Children and Youth. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ↑ Dr. Darshan Ashwin Trivedi's film 'Mara Pappa Superhero' honored at Tiburon International Film Festival in California- Exclusive! – Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-08-11.