Jag Mundhra

A visionary of indie cinema, Jag Mundhra, was born in 1948 in Nagpur, India, and his filmmaking career spanned from 1982 to 2010. He was predominantly involved in the drama and thriller genres, with some of his most renowned works being "Kamla" and "Bawandar" (Sandstorm), the latter of which won the Best Film award at the Santa Monica Film Festival. Mundhra's directorial style was distinctive for its focus on social issues and marginalized communities in India, adeptly blending narrative storytelling with poignant realism. Beyond his films, Mundhra was a man of great resilience and determination, always willing to confront challenging themes head-on in his relentless pursuit of cinematic truth.