Robinder Uppal

Robinder Uppal

Director

BIO

Robinder Uppal is an Indian-born director and producer who has been in the film industry since the mid-1990s. He has worked on a number of award-winning films, including the critically acclaimed indie drama Meerabai Not Out and the musical comedy The Great Indian Butterfly.

Robinder was born in Punjab, India and moved to Canada in 1994 to pursue his career in film. He attended the Vancouver Film School, where he earned his degree in directing and producing. He quickly found work as a director for television and commercials, and then began developing his own feature films.

In 2008, Robinder released his debut feature, Meerabai Not Out, which received acclaim both in India and at international film festivals. The film won several awards, including the Best Film Award at the Indian Television Awards. Following the success of Meerabai Not Out, Robinder went on to direct The Great Indian Butterfly. The film was released in 2010 and was a financial success. It was also well-received by critics, garnering numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Hindi Film.

Robinder's other films include the romantic drama Love Aaj Kal and the action thriller Zila Ghaziabad. He has also directed a number of television shows, including the comedy series Kuch Toh Log Kahenge and the drama series Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani.

Robinder has also collaborated with a number of other directors, including Tigmanshu Dhulia and Anurag Kashyap. His production credits include the horror film Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai and the psychological thriller Black Friday.

Robinder is passionate about creating meaningful and entertaining films, and his work has earned him numerous awards and accolades. He continues to work on projects that push the boundaries of Indian cinema, and his work has been appreciated by both audiences and critics.

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