Anurag Singh (filmmaker)


Anurag Singh is an Indian documentary filmmaker known for his socio-political, human rights oriented films. He has worked with mass peoples’ movements, including the Narmada Bachao Andolan, National Campaign for People's Right to Information, and Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan His most famous films are "Kaise Jeebo Re", and "Right to Information", which have been screened and won awards internationally. In 1991 along with Jharana Jhaveri he set up Janmadhyam Productions.

Biography

Born in 1968 in Varanasi, India, Anurag comes from a small tribal village in Madhya Pradesh. His father was a noted poet and social reformer who worked extensively on education and tribal rights. Anurag's local wisdom and understanding are reflected in the themes and treatment of his films. Involved in photography, cinematography and filmmaking since 1984, Anurag directed his first film 'Manibeli' in 1989, and has since made more than half a dozen films including 'Battle For Peace', 'Kaise Jeebo Re', and 'Main Nahi Manga'.
Anurag has also worked with Center for Development of Instructional Technology, an organization that pioneered using of audiovisual technology to communicate sociopolitical issues in India. In 1992 Anurag set up his own film production company & in 2004 Rough Cut Productions with Jharana Jhaveri.

Filmography