Short Bio
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He is known for his work in the Hindi film industry. Sanjay Chauhan was an immense fan of comic books. He used to read them a lot, which locked in his interest in storytelling. Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan was a kickboxing champion, but the storytelling was in his veins, so after that, he packed his bags and went to Mumbai to make films. Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan’s first film was Lahore, which earned him a National Film Award without any prior experience.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan |
Nick Name: | N/A |
Profession: | Director and Story Writer |
Known For: | 83, 72 Hoorain, and Lohore |
Date of Birth: | 8 October 1975 |
Age (as in 2023): | 47 years old |
Place of Birth: | Gwalior |
Father: | N/A |
Mother: | N/A |
Spouse: | Kiran Singh Chauhan |
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Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Hinduism |
Height: | 5’11” |
Weight: | 65 Kgs |
Zodiac Sign: | Libra |
Early Life
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan was born on October 8, 1975. He is currently 47 years old. Sanjay had been into storytelling since childhood, as reading comics was always his priority, which piqued his interest. Besides this, Sanjay was into sports a lot, as he was a champion in them, and he used to like watching cricket a lot.
Career
“I believe that if your heart is in the right place and your conviction is strong, you can make anything happen in this world.” Words by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan in an interview.
Sanjay’s journey starts when he tells his father and wife that he wants to be a filmmaker, and without any hesitation, his father replies, ‘Follow your passion.” Sanjay went to Mumbai without any prior experience in filmmaking or assisting any director, and he made his film ‘Lahore.” The movie gained him a reputation, recognition, a National Film Award, and commercial success. After that, Sanjay did not stop; he went on listening to his heart and making films, the films gained him huge recognition and success in the industry.
Sanjay believes that if it is in your heart and you deeply want it, then go for it. Things are not that hard, but we make them. Seeing obstacles as challenges and going forward on your journey will surely lead you to success. Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan’s film 72 Hoorain is all set to hit cinemas on July 7.
Education
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan was not so much into studies; he used to read comic books a lot. Sanjay used to carry 500 comics to his home, through which kickboxing and storytelling caught his interest, and he went on to make a career in that field, putting his studies aside.
Family & Affairs
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is married to his wife, Kiran Singh Chauhan. Sanjay shares a close bond with his family. When Sanjay put forward the idea of pursuing filmmaking, it was his father who supported him and said, ‘Follow your passion,” and his wife said, ‘I’ll join you soon’. Sanjay’s father was always aware of the thought that whatever his son did would be worth it, and he would surely gain something from it.
Appearance
47-year-old Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is 5 feet 11 inches tall and possesses a handsome persona. Sanjay has both hair and eyes black. Sometimes Sanjay keeps a clean shave, sometimes a very light beard, Sanjay likes to keep bob-cut hair.
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Achievement
Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan has given a lot to Indian cinema; his movies have been critically acclaimed and have earned him many national and international awards. Sanjay Chauhan’s notable works are listed here.
- Two National Film Awards for Best Debut Film Lahore in 2009 and for best direction for Bahattar Hoorain in 2021.
- In 2022 Sanjay received Best writer story (Adapted) at IIFA for 83.
- Best Film, Special Jury Award at 42nd Worldfest, Houston International Film Festival, US for Lahore in 2009.
Besides receiving awards, Sanjay’s films were nominated for numerous awards. Sanjay was also appointed as a jury member at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2016, the 51st International Film Festival of India in 2021, and ’75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow” at the 52nd International Film Festival of India, Goa, in 2021.
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Trivia & Facts
- Sanjay’s films are few but his every film has gained him commercial success and recognition.
- Sanjay works on the stories that inspire him, which touch him somewhere.
- Sanjay Chauhan is an underrated and down-to-earth director.
- Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan did not have any experience in filmmaking nor he ever assisted any director yet his first film ‘Lahore’ fetched him National Film Award.
- Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is a Kickboxing champion.
- The upcoming movie of Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan is 72 Hoorain.
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