With roots that date back to his street theatre days, Shoojit Sircar has carved a distinct place in the world of contemporary Indian cinema. His films, their characters, and the cinematic worlds he builds reflect rooted, real, and uniquely human shades of life.
His directorial debut, Yahaan, focused on the turmoil faced by the Kashmiri people and won him the Best Director Award at the Osian Film Festival in 2005. He followed it up with Vicky Donor, a film that brought the taboo topic of sperm donation into dining table conversation. Vicky Donor went on to win three National Awards, including ‘Best Entertainer of the Year'.
He then directed the hard-hitting political thriller Madras Café, shedding light on one of the most tumultuous periods in the subcontinent's history — the Sri Lankan civil war. A year later, he brought audiences the much-loved slice-of-life drama Piku, a father–daughter relationship comedy featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone, which went on to win over 18 awards across India.
As a producer, he presented Pink — a film that became more than just cinema; it was termed a movement. With October, Sircar offered a poetic, soulful, and deeply personal take on love. The absurdist satire Gulabo Sitabo delivered an unapologetic commentary on human greed, while Sardar Udham, a historical drama featuring Vicky Kaushal as the revolutionary Udham Singh, brought powerful storytelling to the screen once again.
In 2024, his film I Want To Talk was released, adding yet another compelling story to his filmography.
Beyond directing, Shoojit Sircar has also backed quality cinema as a producer, supporting critically appreciated Bengali features such as Aparajita Tumi and Open Tee Bioscope.
As an ad filmmaker, Sircar has earned international acclaim — most notably for the Cannes award-winning Lead India campaign, which featured some of India's most respected icons. His advertising credits include notable campaigns for Gujarat Tourism, Airtel, Coca-Cola, Tata Sky, and Wrigley's Doublemint. His recent commercials — Mirinda #ReleaseThePressure and All Out #MujheSabNahinPata — both offered strong commentaries on modern parenthood and went on to garner millions of views on social media.
With a resolute passion for quality storytelling, Shoojit Sircar continues to be one of the most prolific and gifted voices in Indian cinema — a filmmaker whose work audiences consistently await, time and again.
