Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Screen Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Agartala, Tripura |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal |
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| Educational Qualification | Film Editing |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Controversy | In 2024, faced story plagiarism allegations for Laapataa Ladies, with social media users claiming similarities to the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City. Goswami denied the allegations and provided documentary proof, including registration certificates from the Screenwriters Association showing the story was registered as Two Brides on July 3, 2014, predating the Arabic film. |
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Career
| Debut | Film (as an editor): End of Love (2010) |
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| Recognition | Biplab has been recognized at various film festivals in countries such as Australia, Austria, Syria, Germany, and India. Laapataa Ladies earned 2.2 million views in its debut week on Netflix and claimed the fifth spot globally. The film was selected as India's official entry to the 2025 Oscars. |
| Notable Work | Screenwriter and creative force behind Laapataa Ladies (2024), directed by Kiran Rao. Moved from Tripura to Mumbai where he edited two Hindi films, then transitioned to writing and directing. Produced numerous documentaries and short films. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/biplabgoswamicinema/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/biplab.goswami.54/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/biplab-goswami-697b6b179/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Always aspired to be a film writer and director from a young age. | |
| 2. After graduating in Tripura, he pursued advanced film studies at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. | |
| 3. Started his career in the regional film industry before moving to Mumbai and eventually Kolkata. | |
| 4. Edited numerous films including Jo Dooba So Paar: It’s Love in Bihar! (2011) and (2015). | |
| 5. Clarified his stance on plagiarism accusations by showcasing his original documentation and emphasising respect for artistic integrity. | |
| 6. Initially conceived Laapataa Ladies with the intention of directing it himself. | |
| 7. The concept of veils and disguises resulting in mistaken identities is a classical form of storytelling used for centuries by writers such as William Shakespeare, Alexandre Dumas, and Rabindranath Tagore. | |
| 8. Registered the detailed synopsis of Laapataa Ladies (originally titled Two Brides) with the Screenwriters Association on July 3, 2014, and the feature-length script on June 30, 2018. | |
| 9. Delivered a TEDx talk titled Weaving Tales: A Journey of Dedication and Craft, exploring his journey in storytelling and the power of perseverance in the film industry. |