Quick Info
| Profession | Film Editor |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/02/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Do you like Aarti Bajaj?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Aarti Bajaj is a renowned Indian film editor known for her work in Hindi cinema, particularly in collaborations with directors Anurag Kashyap and Imtiaz Ali. | |
| She gained critical acclaim for editing 'Black Friday' (2004), which earned her a Star Screen Award nomination in 2008. | |
| Her editing on 'Rockstar' (2011), 'Highway' (2014), and 'Jab We Met' (2007) is considered iconic in Bollywood. | |
| In 2023, she won the Best Editing award for the web series 'Jubilee' at the Filmfare OTT Awards. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height: 175 cm | |
| Religion: Hindu | |
| Current Residence: Delhi, India |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Hans Raj College, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications | Graduation |
| School | Presentation Convent High School, New Delhi |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling, Listening to Music, and Reading Books |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Anurag Kashyap |
| Marriage Date | 1997 |
| Divorce Date | 2009 |
Family
| Mother | Krishna Bajaj |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Anurag Kashyap |
| Children | Aaliyah Kashyap |
Career
| Famous For | Editing Rockstar (2011), Highway (2014), and Jubilee (2023) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut |
| ||||
| Award |
| ||||
| Years Active | 1995–present | ||||
| Notable Works |
|
Favourites
| Favourite Editor | Walter Murch |
|---|---|
| Favourite Genre | Drama |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aarti Bajaj originally aspired to be a professional photographer. | |
| 2. She began her career assisting well-known editors Shyam Ramanna and Bardroy Baretto. | |
| 3. Her debut in Bollywood as an editor was in Anurag Kashyap’s film - Paanch (2003), which was unreleased in India. | |
| 4. Aarti Bajaj married Anurag Kashyap in 2003 and divorced in 2009. | |
| 5. She collaborated with director Imtiaz Ali and edited hit movies like Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar, and Highway. | |
| 6. Aarti Bajaj edited the Pakistani film 'Cake' by director Asim Abbasi and the Indian web series Sacred Games. | |
| 7. Aarti Bajaj married Anurag Kashyap in 1997 and divorced in 2009. | |
| 8. She prefers to work on one project at a time to ensure complete focus. | |
| 9. She has won several awards for her work, including the Zee Cine Award for Best Editor in 2012. | |
| 10. An article on describes her as 'one of those rare new-age film editors who lets the narrative breathe, supremely confident of her pacing'. | |
| 11. She has also worked in TV advertisements and music videos. | |
| 12. She moved from Delhi to Mumbai at the age of 21 to pursue her dream of working in films. |