Raajhorshee De
Raajhorshee De is an Indian film director[1] and screenwriter known for his work in Bengali cinema.[2][3]
Raajhorshee De | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Notable work | Purbo Paschim Dakhhin Uttor Ashbei, A Separate Sky, Abbar Kanchenjungha, Mayaa |
Early life
changeRaajhorshee De completed his schooling at SUNBEAM School, Bhagwanpur, Varanasi, and went on to study English at Jaipuria College, Kolkata. He began pursuing an M.Phil. but left during his first year to join Reliance Broadcast Network Limited in Mumbai as a Programming Head.[4][5]
Career
changeWhile working as a Programming Head at 92.7 BIG FM, De was actively involved in Kolkata's Bengali professional theatre circuit. He performed in various productions, including Rudhha Sangeet and was a founding member and Secretary of Kalindi Bratyajon.[6][7]
In 2010, De joined Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited as part of the creative team for Zee Bangla. He launched Zee Bangla Cinema, the first 24x7 Bengali cinema channel, which gained a record GRP of 105 at its inception. Additionally, he led the launch of Zee Bangla Cinema Originals, overseeing the production of 22 original Bengali films.[8][9]
In 2016, he joined Viacom 18, where he ideated Big Boss Bangla Season 2 with Jeet as the host. De subsequently shifted focus to his filmmaking career and went on to direct multiple acclaimed films.[10][11]
Filmography
changeAs a Writer
change| Year | Title | Role | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Production | Shubho Nababorsho[12][13] | Writer (as Rajorshi Dey) | |
| In Production | Birpurush[14] | Writer (as Rajorshi Dey) | |
| 2024 | Sada Ronger Prithibi[15] | Writer | 8.3 |
| 2023 | Mayaa[16][17][18] | Writer | 8.5 |
| 2022 | Abbar Kanchanjangha[19] | Writer | 6.3 |
| 2019 | Purbo Paschim Dakkhin Uttor Ashbei[20][21][22][23] | Writer (as Rajorshi Dey) | 8.4 |
| 2017 | Curzoner Kalom | Idea (as Rajorshi Dey) | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Terrorist | Script (as Rajorshi Dey) | 7.3 |
| 2008 | ...And There Wasn't Everafter... | Additional Dialogue (as Rajorshi Dey) |
As a Director
change| Year | Title | Role | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Production | Shubho Nababorsho[24] | Director (as Rajorshi Dey) | |
| In Production | Birpurush[25] | Director (as Rajorshi Dey) | |
| 2024 | Sada Ronger Prithibi | Director | 8.3 |
| 2023 | Mayaa[26][27] | Director | 8.5 |
| 2022 | Abbar Kanchanjangha[28] | Director | 6.3 |
| 2021 | A Separate Sky[29][30] | Director | |
| 2019 | Purbo Paschim Dakkhin Uttor Ashbei | Director (as Rajorshi Dey) | 8.4 |
As an Actor
change| Year | Title | Role | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ektu Sore Boshun | Actor | 8.9 |
| 2021 | Unicorn | Actor (as Rajorshi Dey) | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Pornomochi | Actor (as Rajorshi Dey) | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Chotushkone | Subroto (as Rajorshi Dey) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Terrorist | Man 1 (as Rajorshi Dey) | 7.3 |
Notable Works and Achievements
change- A Separate Sky (2021) - This short film won 26 international awards, including Best Global Shorts and the Winner of Best Indie Feature Film at the Istanbul Film Awards.[31][32]
- Purbo Paschim Dakkhin Uttor Ashbei (2019) - Won Best Bengali Feature Film at the Kalakar Awards 2019.[33][34]
- Abbar Kanchenjungha (2022) - Tribute to 100 years of Satyajit Ray, featuring 17 top actors of Bengal.[35]
References
change- ↑ "'Chal Saathiyaan' from Raajhorshee De's 'A Separate Sky' winning hearts". The Times of India. 2021-03-31. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Latest in entertainment, lifestyle, fashion | t2ONLINE - Vibe With The tRIBE". www.t2online.in. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Srabanti Chatterjee in a negative character for the first time, set to play double role in Raajhorshee De's film". The Times of India. 2023-03-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Exclusive! Ritwick Chakraborty to play Hamlet with Srabanti Chatterjee as Ophelia in Raajhorshee De's next film?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/raajhorshee-de-on-abbar-kanchanjanghas-international-recognition/cid/1883122
- ↑ "Latest in entertainment, lifestyle, fashion | t2ONLINE - Vibe With The tRIBE". www.t2online.in. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Raajhorshee De's next 'Mayaa' is a subversion of Macbeth from a woman's perspective". The Times of India. 2022-12-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ Ganguly, Dharitri (2024-02-29). "Glimpses from the premiere of Sada Ronger Prithibi". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Srabanti & Ritwick in Raajhorshee De's next Shakespeare adaptation". The Times of India. 2023-09-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Latest in entertainment, lifestyle, fashion | t2ONLINE - Vibe With The tRIBE". www.t2online.in. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/film-maker-raajhorshee-de-writes-about-binodini-opera-and-sudipta-chakraborty/cid/1941886
- ↑ "Subhashree's sister Deboshree ties the knot". The Times of India. 2021-04-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/nusrat-jahan-swastika-mukherjee-srabanti-chatterjee-and-many-more-stars-are-in-raajhorshee-de-back-to-back-two-films-dgtlx/cid/1522568
- ↑ "Mayaa : এবং ঈপ্সিতার কলমে রাজর্ষির 'লেডি ম্যাকবেথ' মিথিলা! কীভাবে সম্ভব হল?". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Nusrat Jahan: যশের হাত ছাড়িয়ে এবার বলিউডের নায়কের প্রেমে ডুব নুসরতের!". Zee24Ghanta.com. 2024-10-27. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Latest in entertainment, lifestyle, fashion | t2ONLINE - Vibe With The tRIBE". www.t2online.in. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "'Mayaa': Raajhorshee De's film adaptation of Macbeth to release on July 7". The Times of India. 2023-06-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Rafiath Rashid Mithila joins the cast of Raajhorshee De's Maya". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "'Abar Kanchanjungha' Trailer: Rupankar Bagchi and Rahul Banerjee starrer 'Abar Kanchanjungha' Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ Indulge, Team (2024-02-08). "In pics: Trailer launch of Sada Rong er Prithibi". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei: Raajhorshee De's Paranormal Thriller Officially Selected For The Jaipur International Film Festival | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei: This film is dedicated to Krishnananda, one of the most prolific persons of the millennium, says director Raajhorshee De | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ Sarkar, Roushni. "Love is the greatest Tantra, says Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei director Raajhorshee De". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "যিশু-নীলাঞ্জনার সম্পর্কে ভাঙন? মুখ খুললেন রুদ্রনীল, 'কষ্ট পাচ্ছি', লিখলেন পরিচালক রাজর্ষি". sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "'মন খারাপ হচ্ছে...' নীলাঞ্জনা-যিশুর বিচ্ছেদের গুঞ্জনের মাঝে কী লিখলেন রাজর্ষি?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Raajhorshee De's next 'Maya' based on Shakespeare's Macbeth". The Times of India. 2021-07-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Shooting of Mithila's Tollywood debut film 'Maya' to wrap up on 28 July". The Business Standard. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Raajhorshee De's Satyajit Ray tribute film 'Abbar Kanchenjungha' is finally releasing". The Times of India. 2022-01-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/lifestyle/international-honours-for-raajhorshee-des-a-separate-sky/cid/1841042
- ↑ Ghosal, Sharmistha (2020-09-17). "Filmmaker Raajhorshee De is ready to shoot his first Hindi short, A Separate Sky". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Bratya Basu had a deep influence on my life as a teacher: Raajhorshee De". The Times of India. 2020-09-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Srabanti Chatterjee New Film: এবার দ্বৈত চরিত্রে শ্রাবন্তী, রাজর্ষির নতুন ছবিতে কাস্টিংয়ে চমক". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Raajhorshee De's paranormal thriller receives uncut U/A, film to release on November 22". The Times of India. 2019-10-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ Sarkar, Roushni. "Abbar Kanchanjangha review: Weak character arcs make this multi-starrer film predictable". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ "Sudipta Banerjee bags a meaty role in Raajhorshee De's film 'Maya'". The Times of India. 2021-07-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-01.