Vishakha Bokil
Vishakha Bokil is an Indian sound designer and production sound mixer based in Mumbai who works in Hollywood, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam films[1][2][3][4][5]. She started her career as an associate production sound mixer with the Academy Award winning sound designer Resul Pookutty[6]. She has been nominated for Top Indie Film Awards for Best Sound Mixing in 2017 for the move Who[7].
Vishakha Bokil | |
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विशाखा बोकिल | |
| Born | |
| Nationality |  |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Delhi University (B.A, Hons) FTII (DFT - Audiography) |
| Alma mater | Film Institute of India |
| Occupation | Sound designer Production sound mixer |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
Notable work | Who |
| Home town | Mumbai |
| Spouse(s) | Ajay Devaloka |
| Children | Sanvika |
| Parents |
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Education & Career
Bokil completed her schooling from Springdales School, graduation in B.A, Hons from Delhi University in 2003 and obtained diploma in DFT - Audiography from Film and Television Institute of India in 2007. After obtaining her diploma DFT - Audiography Bokil joined with Resul Pookutty as associate production sound mixer.
Personal life
Bokil is married to Ajay Devaloka an Indian film director. They have a daughter, Sanvika.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Category | Director | Language | Production sound mixer | Sound designer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Phir Kabhi | Feature film | V. K. Prakash | Hindi | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2011 | Ra.One[4] | Feature film | Anubhav Sinha | Hindi | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2012 | The Last Vision | Feature film | Sajan Kurian | English | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2012 | English Vinglish | Feature film | Gauri Shinde | Hindi | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2013 | Katiyabaaz | Documentary film | Deepti & Fahad | Hindi | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Kunjananthante Kada | Feature film | Salim Ahamed | Malayalam | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2014 | Gulaab Gang | Feature film | Soumik Sen | Hindi | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2014 | Million Dollar Arm[4] | Feature film | Craig Gillespie | English | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey[4] | Feature film | Lasse Hallström | English | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2014 | Independent Lens | TV series | Lasse Hallström | English | Yes | No | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Talvar | Feature film | Meghna Gulzar | Hindi | Yes | No | Additional Sound mixer |
| 2016 | Riding on a Sunbeam | Documentary | Brahmanand S. Siingh | Hindi | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Niruttara | Feature film | Apoorva Kasaravalli | Kannada | Yes | No | Associate Sound mixer |
| 2016 | Traffic | Feature film | Rajesh Pillai | Hindi | Yes | No | Additional Sound mixer |
| 2017 | Kaagaz Ki Kashti | Documentary | Brahmanand S. Siingh | Hindi | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Who[2][3][5] | Feature film | Ajay Devaloka | Malayalam | No | Yes[8] | |
| 2018 | Bandeya | Feature film | Rahul Rohit | Hindi | No | Yes | |
| 2018 | Desert Dolphin | Feature film | Manjari Makijany | Hindi | Yes | No | |
| 2020 | In-Deewar | Feature film | Niddhish Puuzhakkal | Hindi | Yes | No | |
Awards
| Year | Award | Film | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Top Indie Film Awards | Who[8] | Best Sound | Nominated[7] | |
References
- "Carving a niche for herself: Vishakha Bokil". 12 December 2017 – via Deccan Chronicle.
- "Ajay Devaloka's WHO to be released on October 26". 11 October 2018 – via Cinema Express.
- "'Who' - A story told differently". 31 October 2018 – via The Hindu.
- "'I'm targeting only a niche audience'". 9 April 2018 – via Cinema Express.
- "Who by Ajay Devaloka selected for Cannes Fest". 19 March 2018 – via Cinema Express.
- "സ്വപ്നം, യാഥാര്ഥ്യം, മിഥ്യ ഇത് 'ഹൂ'". 17 May 2018 – via Mathrubhumi.
- "Top Indie Film Awards" – via Top Indie film Awards.
- "Who to release on October 26". 12 October 2018 – via New Indian Express.