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| |title=Jayanth Sinha – Indian Filmmaker & Writer
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| |description=Jayanth Sinha is an Indian filmmaker, writer and director known for Mehryaar, Udaipur Files, Emergency, and Hollywood projects like This Is Our Time and The Monkey Men.
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| | parents = Vasant Sinha (father), Shobha Sinha (mother) | | | parents = Vasant Sinha (father), Shobha Sinha (mother) |
| | religion = [[Hinduism]] | | | religion = [[Hinduism]] |
| }}'''Jayanth Sinha''' is an [[Indian]] filmmaker and writer known for his nuanced, character-driven storytelling and socially rooted cinema. He was raised in [[Mumbai]] and was born in Amravati, [[Maharashtra]]. Before turning to filmmaking, he worked as a software engineer for large IT companies. After graduating in Film Making from Canterbury University, he founded Cinedreams Productions, where he refined his unique cinematic voice—marked by poetic visuals, realistic narratives, and deep emotional sensitivity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Business Icons 2024: A Showcase of the Top 10 Companies Defining Success |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business-icons-2024-a-showcase-of-the-top-10-companies-defining-success20240604174500/ |website=ANI News |date=4 June 2024 |access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Business Icons 2024: A Showcase of the Top 10 Companies Defining Success |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/business-icons-2024-a-showcase-of-the-top-10-companies-defining-success/ |website=Lokmat Times |date=4 June 2024 |access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref> | | }}'''Jayanth Sinha''' is an [[Indian]] filmmaker and writer known for his nuanced, character-driven storytelling and socially rooted cinema. |
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| He has contributed to notable Hollywood productions such as ''The Monkey Men'' and ''This Is Our Time''. Beyond his work in international cinema, he is widely recognized for impactful Indian projects including ''Emergency'', ''Udaipur Files'', and ''Mehryaar''. Additionally, he is the author of ''Priyadarshini: The Daughter of India'', an important work in the acclaimed “Political Revolution” book series.
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| == Early Life & Education ==
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| Jayanth Sinha was born on 08 April 1978 in Amravati, [[Maharashtra]], and later raised in [[Mumbai]], where his early exposure to street theatre and the city’s socio-political environment played a significant role in shaping his creative perspective.
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| At Ganeshdas Rathi Mahavidyalaya, where he completed his early education, his interest in the arts and storytelling began to take shape. He later attended Canterbury University, where he refined his craft and graduated with a Master’s degree in Advertising and Filmmaking. These educational experiences strengthened his foundation in cinema and prepared him for a career focused on creating compelling and emotionally powerful narratives.
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| == Career ==
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| Jayanth began his professional journey in the IT industry, but his growing interest in narrative expression pushed him into creative fields, where he worked with multiple advertising agencies and crafted short-format stories. He established his production company, Cinedreams Productions, with a keen eye for detail and a penchant for subtlety over spectacle. He is renowned as a filmmaker for his understated, introspective, and profoundly human emotion-based filmmaking.
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| Among his daring and socially conscious films are Emergency, an autobiographical tale, where he contributed as Associate writer, Udaipur Files; which is about the vicious murder of Udaipur's tailor; in this he contributed as the writer and director and Mehryaar, a Hindu-Muslim love story, in this also he contributed as the writer and director . His films frequently address difficult and unsettling subjects in a poetic and approachable way. Jayanth's global reach has been further enhanced by his contributions to Hollywood productions like This Is Our Time and The Monkey Men. He is well-known for his low-budget feature films and keeps telling stories that are both deeply personal and culturally relevant.<ref>{{cite web |title=Business Icons 2024: A Showcase of the Top 10 Companies Defining Success |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/business-icons-2024-a-showcase-of-the-top-10-companies-defining-success/81868339.html |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |date=4 June 2024 |access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Business Icons 2024: A Showcase of the Top 10 Companies Defining Success |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/business-icons-2024-a-showcase-of-the-top-10-companies-defining-success-124060401328_1.html |website=Business Standard |date=4 June 2024 |access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>
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| == Notable Works ==
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| Jayanth Sinha’s significant works include the feature films Mehryaar, Udaipur Files, and Emergency, along with contributions to Hollywood films like This Is Our Time and The Monkey Men. He is also the author of Priyadarshini: The Daughter of India, which is a book in the "Political Revolution" series that examines important national figures and historical occurrences.
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| == Achievements and Recognition ==
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| Jayanth Sinha is widely recognized for his grounded, character-driven filmmaking style and for bringing sensitive social issues into the cinematic spotlight. Both critics and viewers have praised his ability to create emotionally charged stories on a microbudget. His journey from software engineer to globally acclaimed filmmaker emphasizes his adaptability and commitment to narrative. He continues to push boundaries and make a significant contribution to Indian and international cinema through his writings, films, and creative endeavors.
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| == External Links ==
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| * [https://www.jayanthsinha.in/ Official Website]
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| * [https://x.com/cineauteur X (Twitter) ]
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Aryan Khan]]
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| * [[Zeishan Quadri]]
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| * [[Rishab Shetty]]
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| * [[Naval Kishor Oraon]]
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| == References ==
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| [[Category:Living people]]
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| [[Category:1978 births]]
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| [[Category:Indian film directors]]
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| [[Category:People from Maharashtra]]
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| [[Category:Canterbury University alumni]]
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| [[Category:Indian writers]]
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