Director

Soumik Sen

Soumik Sen is a multi-talented filmmaker who's worn pretty much every hat in the industry—director, screenwriter, and music composer. He really made his mark with Gulaab Gang in 2014, a crime thriller that showcased his sharp storytelling instincts, but his journey includes writing some solid scripts before that (Anthony Kaun Hai?, Hum Tum Aur Ghost) and directing the Madhuri Dixit-led film that earned praise for its witty, confident script work. Beyond Hindi cinema, he's ventured into Bengali filmmaking with Mahalaya, a biopic of legendary broadcaster Birendra Krishna Bhadra, proving his range extends across industries. His contributions have been recognized at the highest levels—he was handpicked by CNN-IBN to help curate The 100 Greatest Indian Films list for cinema's centennial, and in 2024, he received the Pride of Bengal award from the Indian Chamber of Commerce. What sets Sen apart is his ability to blend entertainment with substance, crafting narratives that don't just entertain but leave you thinking. Beyond films, he's created Jubilee for Amazon Prime, a show that's earned serious acclaim and showcased his talent for prestige storytelling on the digital platform. Whether it's the gritty crime drama of Gulaab Gang, the social commentary in Why Cheat India, or the ambitious scope of Jubilee, Sen consistently brings a thoughtful, layered approach to his work—the kind that elevates Bollywood and Indian cinema as a whole.