Quick Info
| Profession | Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Shakun Batra
31/08/2026
Netflix announced the premiere date for the third season of the anthology Lust Stories, which includes a segment directed by Shakun Batra. The announcement confirmed the series' return on the platform. Batra's segment is part of the 2026 season.
12/06/2026
Shakun Batra was named the face of Canon India's 'India In Motion' campaign. The role marked a brand partnership with the camera company.
08/05/2026
Shakun Batra spoke about his bullish outlook on artificial intelligence in filmmaking, tied to Jouska AI, an offshoot of his advertising firm. He argued that storytelling will matter more than execution as AI tools make production easier.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Screenwriter, Film Director, Producer |
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| Known For | Kapoor & Sons, Gehraiyaan, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu |
| Production Company | Dharma Productions (produced his films to date, per Wikipedia) |
| Advertising Venture | Jouska AI (offshoot of his advertising firm) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | A course in cinematography from Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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Personal Life
| School | St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sonam Nair (film director; rumoured) |
Family
| Siblings | Shubham Batra (architect) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Novel | Freedom by Jonathan Franzen |
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| Film Director | Woody Allen |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originated from Delhi, India. | |
| 2. Initially aimed for a post-graduation degree in the US but faced visa rejection, leading to pursuing cinematography studies in Canada. | |
| 3. Collaborated with renowned directors such as Errol Morris and Christopher Wilcha. | |
| 4. Directed the Netflix documentary 'Searching for Sheela' released in 2021. | |
| 5. Directed the Bollywood movie 'Gehraiyaan' in 2022, featuring Deepika Padukone, Sidhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Pandey. | |
| 6. Enjoys playing the guitar with a deep passion. | |
| 7. Worked as a side actor in the film 'Don: The Chase Begins Again' (2006). | |
| 8. Served as an assistant director on films like 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' (2008) and 'Rock On!!' (2008), and starred in a minor role in the former. |
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