Chittaranjan Giri

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Chittaranjan Giri
The Director, Mangesh Joshi, the Producer, P.P. Nath, the Child Actor, Madan Deodhar and the Actor Chittranjan Giri on the red carpet, during the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2011), in Panaji.jpg
Chittranjan Giri (right), IFFI (2011)
Born (1969-06-10) 10 June 1969 (age 55)
Varanasi
Nationality Indian
Other namesChittu
Occupationactor
Years active1994–present
Known for The Man Beyond the Bridge

Chittaranjan Giri (born 10 June 1965) is an Indian actor, who is most known for his award-winning and internationally acclaimed film The Man Beyond the Bridge (2009, Paltadacho Munis) which won in the competition category at Toronto International Film Festival. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Chittranjan Giri was born on 10 June 1969 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. After completing elementary education and education, he went to the National School of Drama in 1993 to receive bachelor's degree and mastery of Dramatology.[ citation needed ]

Upcoming projects

Career

Plays directed

Lead role in plays

Experience

Presently teaching acting and theatre to only selected students and working as an Actor in Film & Theatre in Mumbai

Achievements

Filmography

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References

  1. "THE MAN BEYOND THE BRIDGE". Alt Film Guide. 26 April 2010.
  2. "THE MAN BEYOND THE BRIDGE Voted Best Film: 2010 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles". The Hollywood Reporter . 17 May 2010.