Vijaygiri Bava

Vijaygiri Bava (born 24 March 1987) is an Indian film maker and screenwriter who mainly known for his works in Gujarati cinema. He made his debut as a director in the film Premji: Rise of a Warrior (2015), for which he received the State Film Award in best film category.[1]

Vijaygiri Bava
Bava at the trailer launch of Montu Ni Bittu, July 2019
Born (1987-03-24) 24 March 1987
Chansol, Kheralu, Gujarat, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter
Known for
Spouse(s)
Twinkle Bava (m. 2011)
WebsiteOfficial website

His second film Montu Ni Bittu (transl. Montu's Bittu), starring Maulik Nayak and Aarohi Patel and written by Raam Mori, was released in 2019.[2][3] Its story follows a love triangle between the two title characters Montu and Bittu.[4] Bava won the GIFA award of 2019 for Montu Ni Bittu in best director category.[5]

Bava also directed a short film Mahotu (transl. a filthy rag), which again written by Raam Mori. It won the National Award for short film.[1][6]

Filmography

As Director and Writer:

Films
Year Film Director Writer
2015 Premji: Rise of a Warrior Yes Yes
2019 Montu Ni Bittu Yes

Accolades

Bava's Premji: Rise of a Warrior won the State Film Award for best film category. Premji received 10 State Award for Films from Gujarat government, and Transmedia Screen and Stage Award. Bava received Transmedia Screen and Stage Award for best dialogue category.[1][7][8]

GIFA -Gujarati Iconic Film Award
Year Films Category Result
2019 Montu Ni Bittu
(As director)		 Best Director Won

Personal life

Bava completed his schooling at his native place Kheralu. He received Bachelor of Arts in 2007 from L. D. Arts College, Ahmedabad. He married Twinkle Bava in 2011, and they have a daughter.[1]

References
  1. Vala, Bhupen, ed. (1 November 2019). "Interview with Director Vijaygiri Bava". The Footage : Reflection of Gujarati Cinema (in Gujarati). Ahmedabad: Gujarat Movement. p. 3.
  2. "Aarohi Patel: 'Montu Ni Bittu' film trailer will be out on 27 July". The Times of India. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  3. "Photo: Aarohi Patel clicked on the sets of her next venture with director Sandeep Patel". The Times of India. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  4. "Esha Kansara, Ojas Rawal attend the glamorous premiere of 'Montu Ni Bittu'". The Times of India. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  5. "GIFA 2019: Pratik, Aarohi get Best Actor and Best Actress awards". Revoi. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  6. "Short is Beautiful: 12 Spectacular Indian Short Films You Need to Watch ASAP!". The Better India. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  7. "VIJAYGIRI FILMOS". VIJAYGIRI FILMOS. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  8. "Transmedia Awards 2015". RJ Aditi. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
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