Sanoj Mishra (born 11 August 1977) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Hindi films. He is known for films such as Gandhigiri, Ram Ki Janmabhoomi, and The Diary of West Bengal.[2]

Early life and background

Sanoj Mishra was born and raised in Haidergarh, Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. He holds a master's degree in sociology from Shia PG College, Lucknow.[citation needed]

Career

Mishra's career in the film industry began in Mumbai. He started as a spot boy on film sets, gaining experience and learning the craft of filmmaking. He also worked as an assistant on several films and served as a personal assistant to actor Nirmal Pandey. Prior to directing Hindi feature films, Mishra directed some regional films.

His directorial debut in Hindi cinema was with Betaab (2014). Subsequent directorial efforts include Gandhigiri (2016), Ram Ki Janmabhoomi (2019), Lafange Nawab (2019), Srinagar (2022), Ghaznavi (2023), Shashank (2023), and The Diary of West Bengal (2024). He has also served as writer on several of his films.

Ram Ki Janmabhoomi, which revolves around the Ram Mandir issue, faced a legal challenge prior to its release. A petition was filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking to stall the film's release, claiming it would interfere with ongoing mediation in the Ayodhya land dispute case. The Supreme Court ultimately refused to stay the release, stating there was no connection between the mediation and the film. The film also faced a fatwa issued by the All India Ulama Board.[3]

The Diary of West Bengal, which deals with alleged forced conversions, sparked controversy and led to an FIR being filed against Mishra. Kolkata Police summoned Mishra for questioning in connection with the film. Mishra stated that the film is based on well-researched facts.[4]

Filmography

Filmography of Sanoj Mishra
Year Title Role(s) Notes References
2014 Betaab Director [5]
2016 Gandhigiri Director, Actor [6]
2018 Tarana – The Black Story Director [7]
2019 Ram Ki Janmabhoomi Director [8][9][10]
2019 Lafange Nawab Director [11][12]
2022 Srinagar Director, Writer
2023 Ghaznavi Director, Writer [13]
2023 Shashank Director, Writer [14][15]
2024 The Diary of West Bengal Director, Writer [16][17]
2025 Kashi to Kashmir Director, Writer Completed [18]

References

  1. ^ "UP News: द डायरी ऑफ वेस्ट बंगाल के लापता डायरेक्टर की गुत्थी गहराई, कंगना रनौत मामले में कूदीं". Zee News Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 4 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Sanoj Mishra: From spot boy to a director". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Turkey understands NATO concerns over Russian missile deal: Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu". timesnownews.com. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  4. ^ IANS (26 May 2023). "The Diary of West Bengal's Director Sanoj Mishra Summoned by Kolkata Police | 🎥 LatestLY". LatestLY. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Betaab's firstlook is out now". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Gandhigiri movie review: This Om Puri film is a crime". The Indian Express. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Tarana – The Black StoryA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  8. ^ "AIUB fatwa asks Muslims not to watch Sanoj Mishra's Ram Janmabhoomi". The Indian Express. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  9. ^ PTI (28 March 2019). "SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Plea Against Release Of Film 'Ram Ki Janmabhoomi'". livelaw.in. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  10. ^ "SC refuses to stall release of film 'Ram Ki Janmabhoomi'". The Times of India. 28 March 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Second film based on Sushant Singh Rajput announced, will explore the life of strugglers in Mumbai". The Economic Times. 24 June 2020. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Lafange Nawaab – Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  13. ^ "सनोज मिश्रा की 'गजनवी' जल्द देगी सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक, एक्शन-थ्रिलर और सस्पेंस से भरपूर होगी फिल्म". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 3 March 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  14. ^ "'Shashank' movie not based on Sushant Singh Rajput, says maker in HC's response". ANI News. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Shashank director denies film is based on Sushant Singh Rajput's life, claims movie portrays struggles of outsiders". Firstpost. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  16. ^ "Director of 'The Diary of West Bengal' Sanoj Mishra summoned by Kolkata Police". India Today. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  17. ^ "After FIR against him, director Sanoj Mishra says film "The Diary of West Bengal" is based on well-researched facts". ANI News. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  18. ^ "Sanoj's next to be shot in Lucknow & Unnao!". Hindustan Times. 13 June 2021. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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