Anuparna Roy (Indian Film Director) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Film Director
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	09/05/1994
Age	31 years
Birthplace	Narayanpur, Purulia, West Bengal

Latest News about Anuparna Roy

2025

Anuparna Roy won the Best Director Award in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her debut feature film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees'. She became the first Indian director to achieve this recognition in this prestigious section of the festival.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Kulti College, Burdwan University
Degree	Bachelor's in English Literature; Master's in Mass Communication

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Travelling Reading

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Brahmananda Roy (Retired Colliery Officer)

Career

Overview	Anuparna Roy transitioned from a corporate IT career to become a filmmaker and screenwriter. She trained in acting at Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares institute and completed acting workshops before establishing herself as a director.
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. Made history by winning the Best Director Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025, becoming the first Indian director to achieve this in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section. Her film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' was presented by Anurag Kashyap and was the sole Indian entry in the Orizzonti section during that year.

Overview

Anuparna Roy transitioned from a corporate IT career to become a filmmaker and screenwriter. She trained in acting at Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares institute and completed acting workshops before establishing herself as a director.

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.
Made history by winning the Best Director Award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025, becoming the first Indian director to achieve this in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section.
Her film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees' was presented by Anurag Kashyap and was the sole Indian entry in the Orizzonti section during that year.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Before her foray into cinema, Anuparna faced struggles while living in a rented apartment with two other girls in Mumbai.
2. Financial support from her parents helped her pursue her passion for filmmaking.
3. She has a strong foundation in acting, having received formal training and attended workshops.
4. Her name was given by noted filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak.
5. She completed schooling at Ranipur Colliery High School and Napara High School.
6. She quit her stable IT job in 2021 to move to Mumbai and pursue filmmaking full-time, a decision that initially upset her family and conservative community.
7. She grew up in a small tribal village in the Purulia district of West Bengal.
8. She attended Narayanpur Primary School during her early schooling.

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