Ram Kamal Mukherjee Explained

Ram Kamal Mukherjee
Birth Date:1976 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India
Alma Mater:University of Calcutta
Occupation:Film Director/Author
Notable Works:Hema Malini Diva Unveiled

Season's Greetings
Rickshawala
Sanjay Dutt, One Man, Many Lives
Children:1
Website:Official Website
Signature:Ram_Kamal_Mukherjee_Signature.jpg

Ram Kamal Mukherjee (born 13 September 1976) is an Indian film journalist, the former editor in chief of Stardust film magazine, biographer of Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty and Sanjay Dutt. He made his debut as filmmaker with Cakewalk starring Esha Deol.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] He has been regarded as one of the best Indian short filmmaker by The Times of India.[11] In 2023 he won 69th National Film Award for his short film Ek Dua.

Personal information

Ram Kamal Mukherjee completed his graduation in History from the University of Calcutta. He completed his schooling from St Joseph's College in Calcutta, and later completed his senior schooling from Khalsa Model School. After graduation he completed a diploma course in communication from the British Council, later joined Media Studies Film and Television course in University of Calcutta.[12]

Career

Mukherjee is best known as a biographer of Hema Malini's authorized biography Beyond The Dreamgirl and India's first Power Brand Film Journalist. After working with Times of India (Mumbai Mirror) as assistant editor, he worked with Pritish Nandy Communication as vice president and wrote columns in Midday and Ananda Bazar Patrika. Later he worked as Associate Producer in Zee TV finite series Bin Kuch Kahe.

He is best known for writing India's first coffee table book on any actress, Hema Malini - Diva Unveiled, which was published by Magna Books in 2005.[13]

In 2019 he made his debut as filmmaker with Cakewalk starring Esha Deol in the lead role. In 2020 his film Season's Greetings, a tribute to Rituparno Ghosh fetched him national and international accolades. The film also marked return of former Miss India Celina Jaitly Haag into cinema. In 2021 he won the Best Human Rights Film at Cardiff International Film Festival for his film Rickshawala. As an author he penned six books, in English and Hindi languages. His biography Beyond The Dreamgirl published by HarperCollins India, was released by Deepika Padukone in Mumbai.[14] The foreword of the book was written by Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi.

He had also penned a biography, Sanjay Dutt - One Man Many Lives published by Rupa Books.[15] [16]

Bibliography

YearTitlePublishernotesref
2005Hema Malini Diva UnveiledMagna BooksCoffee table book on Hema Malini[17]
2016Long Island Iced TeaLeadstart Publishing Fiction[18]
2018Fitness Secrets of StarsPenguin Random House[19]
2018HarperCollinsAuthorized Biography of Hema Malini[20]
2019Sanjay Dutt, One Man, Many LivesRupa PublisherBiography on Sanjay Dutt[21]
2019MuktaakashCollection of Hindi poems
2021Rupa PublicationBiography[22]

Filmography

YearTitleCastnotesref
2018CakewalkEsha Deol, Tarun MalhotraShort Film[23]
2019Season's GreetingsCelina Jaitly, Lillette Dubeya tribute to Rituparno Ghosh, released on zee5[24]
2020RickshawalaAvinash Dwivedi, Kasturi ChakrabortyWon Best Director award at 13th Ayodhya International Film Festival and Cafe Irani Indo Iran Film Festival.[25]
2021Broken FrameRohit Roy, Ritabhari ChakrabortyShort Film[26]
2021Shubho BijoyaGurmeet Choudhury, Debina BanerjeeShort Film[27]
2021Ek DuaaEsha DeolHindi Film
2024Binodini: Ekti Natir UpakhyanRukmini Maitra, Kaushik Ganguly, Rahul Bose, Om SahaniBengali Film
DraupadiRukmini MaitraBengali Film
He was also producer of Bin Kuch Kahe TV series on Zee TV.

Awards

For writing

YearNotable workAwardsCategoryResultRef.
2005Hema Malini Diva UnveiledKalakar AwardBest Author
2006Lions ClubBest Journalist[28]
2018Beyond The DreamgirlSociety Icon AwardBest Author[29]
2018Beyond The DreamgirlPower Brand Film Journalist AwardBest Biographer [30]
2018Beyond The DreamgirlRajasthan International Film FestivalBest Author[31]
2018Beyond The DreamgirlStardust Achievers Award in LondonMost Promising Author[32]
2018Beyond The DreamgirlBengal Youth Award From West BengalBest Author[33]
2020One Man Many LivesRajasthan International Film FestivalBest Biographer[34]

As director

YearNotable workAwardsCategoryResultRef.
2019 CakewalkMidday Showbiz Icon AwardBest Director[35]
2019CakewalkMost Influential Content Professional Award[36]
2019CakewalkMTV IWM Buzz AwardBest Director[37]
2019CakewalkSociety Achievers AwardBest Short Film Director[38]
2019CakewalkKala Samriddhi AwardMost Promising Director[39]
2020Season's GreetingsRajasthan International Film FestivalBest Director Award[40]
2020Season's Greetings9th Best Shorts Film Festival in CaliforniaAward of Excellence[41]
2020Season's GreetingsBest Shorts [42]
2020RickshawalaAyodhya International Film FestivalMost Promising Director[43]
2020RickshawalaIndo-Iran International Film FestivalBest Emerging Director[44]
2020RickshawalaGlobal Film and Music Festival in USABest Director[45]
2020RickshawalaCafe Irani Chai International FestivalBest Emerging Director[46]
2020Rickshawala13th Ayodhya International Film FestivalBest Director[47]
2021Rickshawala7th Rajasthan International Film Festival Best Director
2021Season's GreetingsIWMBUZZ Digital AwardsBest Director[48]
2022Ek DuaIWMBUZZ Digital AwardsBest Director[49]
2023Ek Dua69th National Film AwardBest short film[50]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 13 August 2007 . PNC offers journalist Ram Kamal a new role! . Glamsham.com . 16 February 2016 . 30 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170630035953/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/news/07/aug/13_ram_kamal_rekha_hema_malini_080704.asp . dead .
  2. Change in PNC office bearers. indicine.com.
  3. 6 July 2007 . NEW APPOINTMENTS AT PNC . pritishnandycom.com . 16 February 2016 . 30 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170630112201/http://pritishnandycom.com/2011/07/new-appointments-at-pnc/ . dead .
  4. 27 April 2012 . Nari Hira appoints Ram Kamal as editor of Stardust . https://web.archive.org/web/20140520151602/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1433401/Nari-Hira-appoints-Ram-Kamal-as-editor-of-Stardust . dead . 20 May 2014 . Bollywood Hungama.
  5. 11 June 2012 . Ram Kamal Mukherjee quits PNC to join Stardust . Adgully.
  6. News: Actress Shamata Anchan enters Bin Kuch Kahe . The Times of India. 15 December 2016.
  7. News: Newbie Sameer Arora to be main lead in new show 'Bin Kuch Kahe'?. en-US. 15 December 2016.
  8. Web site: Ram Kamal Mukherjee – Beyond Bollywood and Biographies.. 14 November 2016. Mayura Amarkant. 15 December 2016.
  9. Ram Kamal Mukherjee's book inspired by Bollywood's DARK SECRETS!. www.santabanta.com. 15 December 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220194105/http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/119246/ram-kamal-mukherjees-book-inspired-by-bollywoods-dark-secrets/. dead.
  10. Web site: Interview: Ram Kamal Mukherjee on His First Fiction Book . sholoanabangaliana.in. 15 December 2016. 21 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221172510/http://sholoanabangaliana.in/blog/2016/12/05/interview-ace-journalist-ram-kamal-mukherjee-on-his-foray-into-fiction-writing-with-his-book-long-island-iced-tea/. dead.
  11. News: Five indie filmmakers whose short films are creating waves . 11 May 2021. The Times of India. 7 May 2021 . en.
  12. News: 22 March 2005 . The programme was conducted by author Ram Kamal Mukherjee, a noted film journalist and alumnus of the host department . https://web.archive.org/web/20060427051318/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050322/asp/calcutta/story_4520589.asp . dead . 27 April 2006 . Telegraph India.
  13. News: 19 January 2005 . Hema Malini - Diva Unveiled . https://web.archive.org/web/20150910172148/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1192071/Hema-Malini---Diva-Unveiled . dead . 10 September 2015 . Bollywood Hungama.
  14. Web site: Deepika Padukone Launches Hema Malini's Biography Beyond The Dream Girl. Pics Here. 14 April 2021. NDTV.com. 11 October 2017 .
  15. Web site: 'Nari Hira appoints Ram Kamal Mukherjee as the new Editor of Stardust' unveiled. Bollywoodtrade.com. 27 April 2012. 11 September 2011. 30 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120430085101/http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/nari-hira-appoints-ram-kamal-mukherjee-as-the-new-editor-of-stardust/DD7B9B3D-8612-4E81-87D1-A2778B6731A0/index.htm. dead.
  16. News: Nari Hira appoints Ram Kamal as editor of Stardust. 27 April 2012. Bollywood Hungama. en-US. 22 December 2016.
  17. Book: Mukherjee, Ram Kamal. Hema Malini, Diva Unveiled. 2005. Magna Books. 978-81-7809-286-7. en.
  18. Book: Mukherjee, Ram Kamal. Long Island Iced Tea. 12 February 2016. Leadstart Publishing Pvt Limited. 978-93-5201-766-9. en.
  19. Web site: 18 July 2018. Superstar Dev unveils author Ram Kamal Mukherjee's book titled Fitness Secrets of the Stars. 30 March 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  20. Web site: Rao. Sandhya. Book Review: Dream Girl dreams. 30 March 2021. @businessline. 10 December 2017 . en.
  21. Web site: Baddhan. Raj. 8 May 2019. Ram Kamal Mukherjee pens Sanjay Dutt's biography. 30 March 2021. BizAsia Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. en-GB.
  22. Web site: Mithun Chakraborty's Biographer Ram Kamal Mukherjee: 'This Book Is Two Years Of Research And 15 Years Of Experience'-EXCLUSIVE. 6 October 2021. www.spotboye.com. en.
  23. Web site: Ram Kamal Mukherjee's 'Cakewalk' starring Esha Deol comes to Rishtey Cineplex - Exchange4media. 30 March 2021. exchange4media. en.
  24. Web site: Zee5 to release Ram Kamal's Hindi film Season's Greetings on April 15. 30 March 2021. www.indulgexpress.com. 9 April 2020 . en.
  25. News: Ram Kamal on his film 'Rickshawala': Wanted to tell a simple story of Kolkata rickshaw pullers . 30 March 2021. The Times of India. 13 October 2020 . en.
  26. News: Ram Kamal Mukherjee ready to direct another Hindi short 'Broken Frame' . 30 March 2021. The Times of India. 26 May 2019 . en.
  27. News: Ram Kamal's next 'Shubho Bijoya' brings Gurmeet and Debina back after 11 years . 30 March 2021. The Times of India. 28 September 2019 . en.
  28. News: 26 April 2006 . Ram Kamal Mukherjee wins Best Film Journalist Award . https://web.archive.org/web/20230318032305/https://www.indiaglitz.com/ram-kamal-mukherjee-wins-best-film-journalist-award-hindi-news-22057.html . dead . 18 March 2023 . India-glitz.
  29. Web site: 19 January 2018. Ram Kamal Mukherjee bags Society Achievers Best Author Award for his book. 30 March 2021. The Asian Age.
  30. Web site: 19 January 2018. Ram Kamal Mukherjee bags Society Achievers Best Author Award for his book. 30 March 2021. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  31. Web site: . 1 February 2018. Ram Kamal bags prestigious Best Author Award at RIFF 2018. 30 March 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  32. Web site: The Wayback Machine has not archived that URL.. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905104738/https://www.pressreader.com/india/savvy/20180701/283283163500942 . dead . 5 September 2023 . 14 August 2023 .
  33. Web site: . 11 June 2018. Paoli Dam honours Ram Kamal with Bengal Youth Award as Best Author. 30 March 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  34. Web site: 24 January 2020. Ram Kamal bags Best Director Award for Season's Greetings at RIFF 2020. 30 March 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  35. Web site: . 4 October 2019. Ram Kamal Mukherjee receives Midday Showbiz Icon Best Director Award. 1 April 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  36. Web site: Director Ram Kamal Mukherjee To Be Conferred With Most Influential Content Professional Award. 1 April 2021. www.spotboye.com. en-US.
  37. Web site: 13 November 2019. Full List of Winners - MTV IWMBuzz Digital Awards 2019. 30 March 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  38. Web site: Dixit. Akriti. 14 September 2019. Judi Dench to attend Ram Kamal's 'Season's Greetings' world premiere at CIFF. 30 March 2021. www.oneindia.com. en.
  39. Web site: . 4 October 2019. Ram Kamal Mukherjee receives Midday Showbiz Icon Best Director Award. 30 March 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  40. Web site: . 24 January 2020. Ram Kamal bags Best Director Award for Season's Greetings at RIFF 2020. 1 April 2021. IWMBuzz. en-US.
  41. Web site: Celina Jaitly starrer Season's Greetings bags the prestigious Best Shorts Award in the US Indulgexpress. 1 April 2021. m.indulgexpress.com. 12 June 2020 .
  42. Web site: Celina Jaitly starrer Season's Greetings bags the prestigious Best Shorts Award in the US. 30 March 2021. www.indulgexpress.com. 19 June 2020 .
  43. News: Double celebration for team 'Rickshawala' . 30 March 2021. The Times of India. 19 December 2019 . en.
  44. Web site: Films & TV World. Café Irani Chaii International Film Festival ends on a successful note. 30 March 2021. en.
  45. News: Ram Kamal wins Best Director award for 'Rickshawala' . 1 April 2021. The Times of India. 26 March 2021 . en.
  46. Web site: Cafe Irani Chai International Festival 2020: Ram Kamal Mukherjee Bags Best Emerging Director Award For His Feature Film 'Rickshawala'. 1 April 2021. www.spotboye.com.
  47. Web site: Ram Kamal Mukherjee's film, Rickshawala, travels to Melbourne and Madrid festivals Indulgexpress. 1 April 2021. m.indulgexpress.com. 15 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210415105022/https://m.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2020/oct/13/ram-kamal-mukherjees-film-rickshawala-travels-to-melbourne-and-madrid-festivals-28878.amp. dead.
  48. Web site: R. M. Vijayakar . Celina Jaitly and Ram Kamal Mukherjee Bag Prestigious IWMBUZZ Digital Awards. 1 April 2021. India West. en. 22 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210322133455/https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/celina-jaitly-and-ram-kamal-mukherjee-bag-prestigious-iwmbuzz-digital-awards/article_c1f14652-89d3-11eb-9f11-9739c32a5fd9.html. dead.
  49. Web site: 20 May 2022 . Ram Kamal Mukherjee named 'Best Director' for his short film 'Ek Duaa' at IWMBuzz Digital Awards . 26 June 2022 . Nation Next . en-US . 4 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220704032910/https://www.nationnext.com/ram-kamal-mukherjee-named-best-director-for-his-short-film-ek-duaa-at-iwmbuzz-digital-awards/ . dead .
  50. News: 2023-08-26 . Ram Kamal Mukherjee on his National Films Award win . 2024-03-05 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ram Kamal Mukherjee".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.