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Anurag Sinha (pronounced [ənurɑːɡ sɪnhə]; born 22 April 1991) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Hindi films.[1] He has garnered Best Actor awards at the Alternative Film Festival, Toronto and New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival in 2023 for his work in the film Shadow Assassins (2022).[2][3][4]

Anurag Sinha
Anurag Sinha in 2023
Born (1991-04-22) 22 April 1991 (age 32)
Patna, India
NationalityIndian
Education
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
SpouseMitakshara Kumar

Early life and background

Anurag Sinha was born in Patna, India on 22 April 1991. He did his schooling from The Scindia School, Gwalior. Later, he went to St. Stephen's College, Delhi for higher studies before joining Film and Television Institute of India.[5][6][7] He has pursued course study in ‘Exercising Leadership; Foundational Principles’ and ‘Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies’ from Harvard University.[3][8]

Career

After receiving his postgraduate diploma in acting from The Film and Television Institute of India, Sinha made his acting debut with a leading role in Mukta Arts’ crime thriller Black & White (2008),[9] directed by Subhash Ghai. He played a Suicide Bomber who transforms in the company of an Urdu professor and his family, starring Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah.[7][10][11] His work was critically acclaimed, earning him a nomination for Best Male Debut award for his role in Black & White at the 54th Filmfare Awards in 2009.[12]

He played the leading man in Shadow Assassins (2022), a film based on true events of secret killings in Assam,[13] for which he won Best Male Actor award at Alternative Film Festival, Toronto and New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival 2023.[14][15][16] Sinha portrays an Assamese youth who turns into a rebellion at the behest of impolitic movies of the system.[4][17]

Some of his notable works also include P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke (2017), Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), and Kaun Banegi Shikharwati (2022).

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards

Year Category Role Film Result Ref.(s)
2009 Best Male Debut Numair Qazi Black & White (2008) Nominated [18]

International Film Festival

Year Award Category Role Film Result Ref.(s)
2022 New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival(NJIFF) Best Actor (Male) Nirbhay Kalita Shadow Assassins (2022) Won [19][20]
2023 The Alternative Film Festival,Toronto Best Actor (Feature) Nirbhay Kalita Shadow Assassins(India) Won [21][22]

References

  1. ^ "Anurag Sinha". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  2. ^ TOI, The Times of India (23 October 2023). "Anurag Sinha wins Best Actor Award (Feature) for Shadow Assassins at Alternative Film Festival Toronto (ALTFF) 2023". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b The Week, theweek.in (2023-09-28). "Anurag Sinha Glitters with his powerhouse performance at the Alternative Film Festival Toronto ALTFF 2023 | Best Actor Award Feature for Shadow Assassins". The Week. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  4. ^ a b The Print, Press Release (2023-02-17). "Anurag Sinha dazzles in The New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival | Best Actor | Male for 'Shadow Assassins'". The Print.
  5. ^ "Anurag Sinha – Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  6. ^ Plus, Mirchi (2022-12-07). "In conversation with Anurag Sinha | Shadow Assassins | Samina Sheikh". Mirchi Plus. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  7. ^ a b "Striking it hot with Black and White". Hindustan Times. 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  8. ^ ANI News, Asian News International (28 September 2023). "Anurag Sinha Glitters with his powerhouse performance at the Alternative Film Festival, Toronto (ALTFF) 2023 | Best Actor Award (Feature) for Shadow Assassins". ANI News. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  9. ^ TOI, Etimes (2023-09-23). "I think I can handle the curiosity: Anurag Sinha". www.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
  10. ^ "Black and White Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  11. ^ Rediff Movies, Rediff (7 March 2008). "Black & White is a relevant watch". Rediff. Retrieved 7 March 2008.
  12. ^ bollywoodproduct (2021-05-24). "54th Filmfare Awards 2009". Bollywood Product. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  13. ^ "Shadow Assassins". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  14. ^ altff, Alternative Film Festival, Toronto (2023-09-26). "Alternative Film Festival Winners (Feature Category)" (PDF). altff.org. Retrieved 2023-09-26.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Anurag Sinha dazzles in The New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival | Best Actor | Male for 'Shadow Assassins'". Business Standard. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  16. ^ Festival (NJIIFF), New Jersey Indian and International Film. "New Jersey Indian and International Film Festival (NJIIFF)". New Jersey Indian and International Film Festival (NJIIFF). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  17. ^ Money Control (2022-09-12). "'Shadow Assassins': A rare Hindi film which gets the Northeast right, and other filmmakers from the region". www.moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  18. ^ bollywoodproduct (2021-05-24). "54th Filmfare Awards 2009". Bollywood Product. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  19. ^ Festival (NJIIFF), New Jersey Indian and International Film. "New Jersey Indian and International Film Festival (NJIIFF)". New Jersey Indian and International Film Festival (NJIIFF). Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  20. ^ ANI News, Asian News International (17 February 2023). "Anurag Sinha dazzles in The New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival | Best Actor | Male for 'Shadow Assassins'". ANI News. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  21. ^ altff, Alternative Film Festival, Toronto (2023-09-26). "Alternative Film Festival 2023 Winners" (PDF). altff.org. Retrieved 2023-09-26.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ The Times of India, ETimes (23 October 2023). "Anurag Sinha wins Best Actor Award (Feature) for Shadow Assassins at Alternative Film Festival Toronto (ALTFF) 2023". ETimes. Retrieved 23 October 2023.

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