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Shah Alam

b. 1981

Indian documentary film maker

Documentary filmmaker Human rights defender
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About Shah Alam

Born 1981. Shah Alam is an Indian documentary filmmaker and human rights defender, known for Awam Ka Cinema, Chambal division and Sunil Janah.

Shah Alam (born 22 September 1981, Nakha, Basti) is a social activist and documentary film maker.

He is founder of Awam Ka Cinema (People's Cinema) & Sunil Janah School of Photography at Chambal Valley.

Early life and career Shah Alam born at Nakha, district Basti and he was an alumnus of the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad & Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

After completing his education he was working in TV news channels, later he founded an organisation named Awam Ka Cinema (People's Cinema) in 2006 & Sunil Janah School of Photography at Chambal Valley in 2017.

Personal life Now, Shah Alam lives in Chambal Valley. He is currently writing a book.

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Important facts

Born
22 September 1981, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Documentary filmmaker, human rights defender
Nationality
India
Known for
Awam Ka Cinema, Chambal division, Sunil Janah
Education
Jamia Millia Islamia, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University

People in Shah Alam's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Sunil Janah
1918 – 2012
Photographer
 Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shah Alam?

Indian documentary film maker

When was Shah Alam born?

Shah Alam was born on 22 September 1981 in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh.

What is Shah Alam's occupation?

Shah Alam is a documentary filmmaker and human rights defender.

What is Shah Alam known for?

Shah Alam is known for Awam Ka Cinema, Chambal division and Sunil Janah.

What nationality is Shah Alam?

Shah Alam is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shah Alam

· Wikidata: Q51865215

· DBpedia: Shah Alam (filmmaker)

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