National Film Award Winner | Samarth Mahajan | IIT Kharagpur

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Samarth Mahajan, the acclaimed non-fictional film director. His films "The Unreserved" and "Borderlands" has won National Film Award. As an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Samarth shares his journey from KGP to the film industry, offering insights into his creative process, the real-life stories behind his documentaries, and his thoughts on the future of Indian cinema.


1. What was your hall at KGP?
2. Were you fascinated by movies as a child? Who was your idol?
3. Did TVF Pitchers inspire you? Have you worked with them?
4. How did the idea for 'The Unreserved' come about?
5. What surprising stories did you find while filming 'Borderlands'?
6. Thoughts on the lack of films celebrating scientific achievements? Any plans in this genre?
7. How do you view the future of Indian cinema with big budgets and international collaborations?
8. How will AI shape the Indian film industry in the next 5-10 years?
9. Did you have a 'Abba nahi Maanenge' moment when deciding on filmmaking?
10. Any advice for KGPians entering the creative filmmaking industry?

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