A distinguished alumnus of The Doon School, Sudhanshu Saria furthered his education at Ithaca College in New York, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Photography. He made his mark in the film industry with his directorial debut, the 2015 romantic drama Loev. His talent was further acknowledged when he won a National Film Award for his direction of the short film Knock Knock Knock.
Saria's latest notable work includes directing and co-writing the high-octane espionage drama Ulajh for Junglee Pictures.
The director is busy promoting Sanaa, his next project. In the midst of all the pre-release madness, he takes time off to answer a few questions.
How has your journey been so far in the Hindi film industry?
I'm incredibly grateful and blessed for the opportunities I've had.
It's amazing to think about how far I've come, given that many people had to trust and support me to reach this point.
There were years when I struggled just to get meetings or responses. But I kept working diligently on my craft and building a body of work. Those efforts have led to significant achievements in recent years, like leading a series for Amazon, making a film like Sanaa for my company, and undertaking a major project like Ulajh.
I owe much to Junglee Pictures for their faith and innovative thinking, trusting me with such a project in today's market.
Reading the script, I saw its potential to redefine the spy thriller genre and offer something fresh.
How did you come on board for Ulajh?
I've always admired Junglee Pictures for their selectivity and trendsetting taste. I first encountered them while they were working on Badhaai Do. I received a thanks credit in that film.
Later, when the script for this project arrived, I read it quickly and had a 45-minute discussion with my producer, Uzma, about it. At that time, I wasn't aware I was being considered for the project.
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