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Sujoy Ghosh was born on May 21, 1966 in Kolkata, India and is credited as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. As of 2026, Sujoy Ghosh is 60 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Manchester. Listed accolades include National Film Award for Best Screenplay (2012), Filmfare Award for Best Director (2013), Zee Cine Award for Best Story (2013) and 2 more.
My Take
Sujoy Ghosh interests me because he proves Indian cinema is far wider than its musical reputation suggests. With a Manchester education and Kolkata roots, he carved a niche in taut, intelligent thrillers when convention pushed toward spectacle. Kahaani earned him a National Film Award for screenplay and a Filmfare directing prize, and I respect that he won acclaim through craft and restraint rather than noise. To me he represents the storytellers quietly modernizing Hindi film from the inside, and I always pay attention when his name appears on a project.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sujoy Ghosh
- Name (Japanese)
- スジョイ・ゴーシュ
- Reading
- すじょい・ごーしゅ
- Born
- May 21, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Kolkata, India
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Manchester
Awards & achievements
- 2012 National Film Award for Best Screenplay
- 2013 Filmfare Award for Best Director
- 2013 Zee Cine Award for Best Story
- 2013 Apsara Award for Best Director
- 2013 Zee Cine Award – Critics' Choice Best Film
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sujoy Ghosh born?
Born May 21, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Sujoy Ghosh from?
Sujoy Ghosh is from Kolkata, India.
What does Sujoy Ghosh do?
Sujoy Ghosh works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor.
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