Shakun Batra Age, Wiki and Bio

Shakun Batra

Quick Info

ProfessionScreenwriter, Film Director, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationA course in cinematography from Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, ‎British Columbia‎, ‎Canada

Personal Life

Zodiac signCapricorn
HometownNew Delhi
SchoolSt. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Delhi
College/University
  • St Stephen’s College, Delhi (2001-2004)
  • Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, ‎British Columbia‎, ‎Canada

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSonam Nair (film director; rumoured)

Family

FatherName Not Known (owns a business of mosquito repellent machines)
MotherName Not Known (charitable doctor)
Siblings
BrotherShubham Batra (architect)
SisterName Not Known

Career

Debut
Film (Director)Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
Awards
  • 2016: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne- People’s Choice Award for the Hindi film Kapoor & Sons
  • 2017: Filmfare Awards for Best Story, Best Screenplay for the Hindi film Kapoor & Sons
  • 2017: IIFA Awards for Best Story for the Hindi film Kapoor & Sons
  • 2017: Stardust Awards for Best Story for the Hindi film Kapoor & Sons
  • 2017: Zee Cine Awards for Best Story for the Hindi film Kapoor & Sons

Favourites

NovelFreedom by Jonathan Franzen
Film DirectorWoody Allen
Films
  • Monsoon Wedding (2001)
  • Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Originated from Delhi, India.
Initially aimed for a post-graduation degree in the US but faced visa rejection, leading to pursuing cinematography studies in Canada.
Collaborated with renowned directors such as Errol Morris and Christopher Wilcha.
Directed the Netflix documentary 'Searching for Sheela' released in 2021.
Directed the Bollywood movie 'Gehraiyaan' in 2022, featuring Deepika Padukone, Sidhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Pandey.
Enjoys playing the guitar with a deep passion.