Amit Masurkar

Writer, Director

Indian Mahim, Mumbai, India

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Director
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMahim, Mumbai, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAmit Masurkar

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolIES Modern English School, Dadar, Mumbai
College/University
  • D. G. Ruparel College, Matunga, Mumbai
  • Manipal University, Karnataka
  • Mumbai University
  • Manipal Institute of Technology
Educational Qualification
  • Studied Engineering (Industrial Production) at Manipal University and ended up dropping out
  • BA (correspondence) from Mumbai University
  • Dropped out of an engineering course at Manipal Institute of Technology at the age of 20
  • B.A. History from Mumbai University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Watching Films
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherName Not Known (worked at a pharmaceutical company)
MotherName Not Known (worked in desktop publishing)
SiblingsNot Known
SpouseNot Known
ChildrenNot Known

Career

Debut
Film (Writer)Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012)
Film (Director)Sulemani Keeda (2014)
TV (Writer)The Great Indian Comedy Show (2004-2006)
Some Career Milestones
  • In October 2004, joined the writing team of The Great Indian Comedy Show featuring performers like Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, and Suresh Menon
  • In 2012, started writing the script for Sulemani Keeda, which received glowing reviews upon release in 2014
  • In September 2017, directed the film Newton, which became India's official entry for the Oscars
  • Won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Screenplay for Newton (2017)
Filmography
  • Year: 2011 Title: Murder 3 Role: Additional Screenplay
  • Year: 2013 Title: Sulemani Keeda Role: Director, Screenplay, Story
  • Year: 2017 Title: Newton Role: Director, Screenplay, Story
  • Year: 2021 Title: Sherni Role: Director, Producer

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born and raised in Mumbai's Mahim area to a middle-class family.
2. Later moved to Manipal in Karnataka to continue his studies.
3. Was first exposed to Cinema in Manipal through illegal 'video parlours'.
4. Discovered his love for cinema and decided to drop out to pursue it further.
5. Balanced working as a cartoonist at a magazine with pursuing a BA through correspondence.
6. A chance encounter with a young filmmaker helped kickstart his career.
7. He is close friends with stand-up comedian Varun Grover.
8. Fluent in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, and English languages.
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