Nicholas Kharkongor

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Nicholas Kharkongor
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Nicholas Kharkongor

Alma mater St. Edmund's College, Shillong
Occupation Film director
Years active2012–present

Nicholas Kharkongor is an Indian film director. He made his directorial debut with his 2012 film Fair and Lowly. His feature films includes the 2016 Mantra and the 2019 Axone . [1]

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Life and career

Nicholas Kharkongor was born in Shillong, Meghalaya to a Khasi family. He did his early education in Nagaland and later completed his graduation in economics from St. Edmund's College, Shillong.[ citation needed ]

Kharkongor directed the 2016 film Mantra, starring Rajat Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, Shiv Panditt, and Lushin Dubey. He achieved further success with his 2019 comedy drama film Axone .[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "In conversation with Shillongs very own Nicholas Kharkongor, a management student turned Film Director". www.thenortheasttoday.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. "Mantra Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  3. Hazarika, Myithili (12 June 2020). "Northeast filmmaker's 'Axone' ready for Netflix with its distinctive cast, theme and aroma".