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Rakesh Ranjan Kumar

b. 1972

Indian film director and writer

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About Rakesh Ranjan Kumar

Born 1972. Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is an Indian film director and screenwriter.

Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is an Indian film director and writer. He directed Dear Friend Hitler which was premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2011. It was described by Duane Byrge as inept, "contrived" and "uber-awful" in The Hollywood Reporter.

Kumar has a post-graduate degree in Hindi Literature from Hindu College, University of Delhi. He participated in several stage plays as director, writer, actor including productions such as Oedipus, Punch Light, Sakharam Binder, Jaati Hi Poocho Sadhu Ki, Holi, Antigone, and West Side Story. He also produced and directed TV serials such as Zameer for DD1 in partnership with Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts.

He started his filming career as a writer with the Hindi writer Manohar Shyam Joshi and the filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap and Abhinav Kashyap.

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Important facts

Born
15 January 1972, Darbhanga
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter
Nationality
India
Education
Hindu College, University of Delhi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rakesh Ranjan Kumar?

Indian film director and writer

When was Rakesh Ranjan Kumar born?

Rakesh Ranjan Kumar was born on 15 January 1972 in Darbhanga.

What is Rakesh Ranjan Kumar's occupation?

Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality is Rakesh Ranjan Kumar?

Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rakesh Ranjan Kumar

· Wikidata: Q20685234

· DBpedia: Rakesh Ranjan Kumar

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