Sanjay Arora | |
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 Sanjay Arora at Jaipur University, India, cultural film festival | |
| Born | Kurukshetra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, actor |
Sanjay Arora is an Indian filmmaker and actor. [1] He is known for making films such as Expression, Chase, [2] Butterfly Wings, [3] and Once Again.
Sanjay Arora was born in Kurukshetra, India. He attended Senior Model School in Kurukshetra and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology in Haryana. He subsequently completed postgraduate studies in Export Marketing and Management at Kurukshetra University.
Arora began his career as a host for All India Radio, presenting programming aimed at younger audiences. In 1999, he moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he worked as a software engineer. He later pursued filmmaking and acting, studying directing at the New York Film Academy in New York City. [4] He also trained in acting at the India Today Acting School in Toronto under instructor Roshan Taneja.
Arora used income from his engineering career in the United States to produce and direct the short film Butterfly Wings. [5] The film, based on the story of a woman with a physical disability, was shot in Delhi with a cast of Indian and American actors. It was featured in the 2011 We Care Film Festival [6] and was screened in 15 cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Allahabad, Jaipur, Goa, and Gurgaon. It was also shown at the United Nations Information Center in Delhi [7] and at BHEL in Haridwar. Internationally, the film was screened at the Picture This Film Festival in Calgary, [8] the West Virginia Filmmaker Festival (USA), [9] and the Trinity Film Coalition Film Festival in Detroit.
Arora's short film Once Again (Phir Vehi), which draws on themes associated with the teachings of the Buddha, was screened at the Delhi International Film Festival. [10]
His film Expression depicts a relationship between Karan, an American-born Indian, and Sonya, a Russian bartender in Moscow. The narrative emphasizes non-verbal communication and was filmed in Detroit using a cast of Indian and Russian actors. It was screened at the ICE Short Film Festival in Pune [11] and at the World Music & Independent Film Festival (WMIFF) in 2012.
Chase is a short film about a young man’s pursuit of happiness. The film was shot in New York City.
| Year | Title | Type | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Expression | Short film | Producer, Actor, Director |
| 2008 | Chase | Short film | Producer, Director |
| 2010 | Butterfly Wings | Short film | Producer, Director [12] |
| 2011 | Shuttlecock Boys | Feature film | Assistant Director |
| 2012 | Once Again (Phir Vehi) | Short film | Producer, Writer, Director [13] |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Time in Lahore | Short film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | 2 Khet (Two Farms) | Short film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | You Are Early | Short film | Co-Producer |