SANDEEP MOHAN
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Love, Wrinkle-free marked Sandeep Mohan’s debut as both a writer and director. Released in Indian cinemas in 2012, the film starred Shernaz Patel, Ash Chandler, Seema Rahmani, and Ashwin Mushran in key roles. Distributed under PVR Director’s Rare, it offered audiences a unique indie experience. The film made its festival debut at the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) in New York in 2011, and it went on to screen at various notable film festivals, including the Cinequest Film Festival (San Jose), the Indian Film Festival of Tampa Bay, and MAMI Film Festival in Mumbai.
Love, Wrinkle-free garnered attention from audiences and critics alike, and its worldwide rights were eventually acquired by Shemaroo Films. Today, the film is accessible on various digital platforms, including Prime Video, allowing new viewers to discover this charming and quirky indie gem.
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Sandeep Mohan's second film, Hola Venky, was an experimental comedy that had a limited theatrical release in San Francisco and San Jose in 2013. This microbudget indie film, shot guerilla-style across the U.S. and India, had a production crew of just three people—the director, a cameraperson, and a sound recordist. With a modest budget of just over ₹10 lakhs (less than $20,000), Hola Venky was an example of creative ingenuity in filmmaking. The film starred Roger Narayan, who later gained fame in films like U-Turn, and Mexican actress Sonia Balcazar. Rather than following traditional distribution routes, Sandeep employed an innovative model he called "The Great Indian Travelling Cinema." Armed with a mini projector, he personally screened the film in over 90 alternative spaces across India, Singapore, and the U.S., going beyond the usual cinema halls. This unconventional approach helped Hola Venky develop a mini-cult following, particularly among fans of indie and microbudget films. The film’s spirit of breaking free from traditional filmmaking and distribution norms has resonated with audiences who appreciate the authenticity and boldness of such projects.
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WATCH THE TRAILER: (Email for private link - the film is still travelling and screening at various alternative venues)
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Sandeep Mohan’s third film, Shreelancer, had a theatrical release in 2017 across seven cities in India. True to his guerilla-style filmmaking, the movie was shot in diverse locations across India, including Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Manali, Kasol, and Kerala. The film stars Arjun Radhakrishnan, whose performance earned him the Best Actor award at the 2017 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival in Chicago. Since his debut in Shreelancer, Arjun has gone on to star in films like Kannur Squad, Dear Friend, Ullozhuku, Pada, and the series Rocket Boys. The cast also includes Salmin Sheriff and Monica Mahendru in significant roles.
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Shreelancer was also well-received on the festival circuit and was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 2017 New York Indian Film Festival. It was also showcased at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, among other international events. In addition to its Indian release, the film had a limited theatrical run in Fremont (San Jose) and New Jersey.
The worldwide rights to Shreelancer were acquired by Shemaroo Films, and the film is now available to stream on several OTT platforms, including Amazon Prime.
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https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/shreelancer-movie-review-2
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https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/shreelancer-movie-review-quirky-and-captivating-2033730.html
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​NIRMAL ANAND KI PUPPY (2021)
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Sandeep Mohan's fourth film, Nirmal Anand ki Puppy, was released in September 2021, in a limited theatrical run across seven cities in India following the Covid-19 lockdown. The film features Karanveer Khullar, Gillian Pinto, Khushboo Upadhyay, and Salmin Sheriff in prominent roles. The film made its way to various international film festivals, earning accolades such as the Best Script Award at the DCSAFF South Asian Film Festival in Washington DC and the Best Film Audience Choice Award at the Indic Filmotsav in Los Angeles. It also screened at prestigious festivals like the Jagran Film Festival (Mumbai), Indo-Berlin Filmweek (Berlin), and Cinequest Film Festival (San Jose), among others.
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A reviewer from Cinequest Film Festival praised Nirmal Anand ki Puppy, calling it "full of tenderness, warmth, and emotional resonance," and a testament to "the endurance and quality of Indian Independent Cinema."
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https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Nirmal-Anand-Ki-Puppy/0FYEO0IDW5S7XLHRW3QZUXS7BQ​
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nirmal-Anand-Puppy-Sandeep-Mohan/dp/B0DX84FBKJ
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Sandeep Mohan's fifth and latest film, Danny Goes Aum, which he also produced, is currently making its way through the international film festival circuit. The film has already garnered accolades, including the Best Feature Film (Jury) award at the DCSAFF Washington DC Film Festival. It received a warm reception at the IndoGerman Filmweek in Berlin and was selected for prominent festivals such as the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose (August 2023) and the Imagine India International Film Festival in Madrid (September 2023). At the inaugural Cinema Cappuccino Film Festival in Jaipur in January 2023, Danny Goes Aum won multiple awards, including Best Film, Best Actor for Andrew Sloman, and Best Actress for Anjali Patil. Notably, the film's poster was unveiled by the team at the Cannes Marche du Film in 2022.
Shot by a dedicated five-member crew, Danny Goes Aum continues Sandeep’s tradition of creating compelling, independent cinema that resonates with audiences worldwide.
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WATCH THE TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh8UveIdjZs
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