Onir

A master of meaningful storytelling, Onir was born in 1969 in Samchi, Bhutan and has been actively directing films since 2005, mainly in the drama and romance genres. His most notable works include "My Brother... Nikhil," "I Am," and "Shab," with "I Am" bagging him the National Film Award for Best Hindi Film in 2011. Onir's authorial style is marked by his candid representation of sensitive social issues and the raw, emotional depth of his characters. Despite the often tough subject matter of his films, Onir himself is known to be a warm and empathetic individual, using his work to shed light on the often overlooked corners of society.