Meenu Gaur
| Meenu Gaur | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Meenu Gaur Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Residence | London, UK |
| Education | Lady Shri Ram College for Women |
| Alma mater |
Jamia Millia Islamia SOAS, University of London |
| Occupation | Film director and Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Notable work | Zinda Bhaag |
| Spouse(s) | Mazhar Zaidi |
Meenu Gaur is a London-based Indian director and screenwriter. She is best known for her 2013 Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag which she co-directed with Farjab Nabi. Zinda Bhaag earned her a critical recognition worldwide.
Zinda Bhaag
In 2013 Meenu co-directed a Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag, under the film production company Matteela Films which earned her a critical acclaimed and recognition in film world. Meenu got immense praise from Pakistani film directors and critics for putting forward the Pakistani cinema into limelight again.[1] Zinda Bhaag became one of the highest-grossing of Pakistan and has won many accolades and recognition including an official selection for Best Foreign Language Film[2][3] at 86th Academy Awards however was out of the competition for the final race.[4] Zinda Bhaag was only the third Pakistani film in 50 years to get recognition at the Oscars, after 1959's The Day Shall Dawn and 1963's The Veil.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag | Won: ARY Film Award for Best Story (shared with Farjad Nabi) Nom: ARY Film Award for Best Director (nom with Farjad Nabi) |
| 2018 | Saat Din Mohabbat In |
References
- ↑ Panaji (28 November 2013). "Pak Directors Congratulate Meenu for her Success". Business Standard. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "Pakistan sends official entry to Oscars after 50 years". Arab News. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ↑ "The Pakistani Academy Selection committee nominates Zinda Bhaag for Oscar consideration". Apnahub. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
- ↑ "Pakistani film 'Zinda Bhaag' out of Oscar race". Tribune. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
External links
- Meenu Gaur on IMDb