Anuparna Roy Age, Wiki and Bio

Anuparna Roy

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/05/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceNarayanpur, West Bengal

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionFilm Director

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBurdwan University
DegreeBachelor's in English literature

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
HometownNarayanpur, West Bengal
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherBrahmananda Roy (Retired Colliery Officer)

Career

OverviewAnuparna Roy began her career with a corporate background before transitioning into the film industry. She trained in acting at Anupam Kher’s actor prepares institute and completed acting workshops.
Experience
  • Worked in a call center in Delhi.
  • Served as an IT sales executive in Mumbai.
  • First worked as an assistant director on the film 'Run to the River' in 2023.
  • Debuted as a director and screenwriter in 2025 with 'Songs of Forgotten Trees'.
  • Made history by winning the Best Director Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025, marking her as the first Indian to achieve this in the Orizzonti section.
  • Her film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' was notable for being the sole Indian entry in the Orizzonti section during that year.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Before her foray into cinema, Anuparna faced struggles while living in a rented apartment with two other girls in Mumbai.
Financial support from her parents helped her pursue her passion for filmmaking.
She has a strong foundation in acting, having received formal training and attended workshops.