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Beenu Rajpoot
Born (1979-08-31) August 31, 1979 (age 44)
Talwara, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film director, producer and Writer
Notable workBorn to Dance, Kaba-e-Hindostan, Bhakt Bhagwat, Lama Mani
Websitebeenurajpootfilms.com

Beenu Rajpoot (born August 31, 1979) is an Indian film director and producer.[1] She has directed multiple films and produced several national and international documentary films.[2][3][4] She is the founder of Beenu Rajpoot Films, a production house based in Delhi. Her films are based on Indian Art & Culture and literature with a thought-provoking message to society.[5][6]

In March 2021, Beenu Rajpoot selected as a Fit India Champion by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.[7][8][9]

Career[edit]

In 2023, Beenu Rajpoot launched "Wings of Vision" magazine, approved by Registrar of the Newspapers for India. The Governor of Punjab, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, released the first copy of the magazine.[10][11]

Film career[edit]

Beenu Rajpoot started her film career with the Mentor Mike Pandey, and she worked with him as a researcher on an episode of his TV show Earth Matters.[12] Most of her films have been approved by (CBFC) Central Board of Film Certification.[13]

In 2016, she came up with her first film independently and she gave extensive research and two long years to give shape to the film. "Born to Dance" was based on the life of Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan.[14] This film was released on 11th Oct 2016 at India International Centre (IIC), Delhi.[15] This film was later shown in Chandigarh, where it was well-received by the audience.[16][17]

In 2017, Rajpoot directed "Wall of Valour - A Tribute to Martyrs". The film was based on Border Security Force (BSF) martyr Rocky, who sacrificed his life to save a bus carrying 44 BSF personnel during a terrorist attack. The film was screened at Punjab University. This film has been screened to many cities.[18][19] The film is first released in Yamunanagar, Haryana, where Rocky lived.[20] After that, Punjab University, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and BSF screened the film in Chandigarh.[21] Rajasthan Police Academy also screened this film many times.[22]

In the year 2018, Beenu Rajpoot directed and produced a film "Kaba-e-Hindostan: Ghalib’s Ode to Banaras: Charagh-e-dair". The film is based on the journey of Mirza Ghalib to Banaras while he was on his way from Delhi to Calculate to petition with the British for resumption of his royal pension. Ghalib's much acclaimed poem “Chirag-i-Dair” (Temple lamps) was composed during his trip to Banaras in the spring of 1827.[23] This film was first screened on 17 February 2018 at India Islamic Cultural Centre Delhi in 2018.[24][25] This film has been screened in Banaras, Jalandhar (Punjab), Panjab University Chandigarh, Sangeet Natak Academy Chandigarh, and Hamdard University, Delhi.[26][27]

In 2024, Rajpoot directed "Bharat Ki Awaaz: Acharya Rama Kant Shukla", based on Rama Kant Shukla's work and life. The film was screened at Alliance Francaise Auditorium in Delhi. And the show was housefull.[28][29]

Filmography[edit]

As director[edit]

  • Born to Dance: A Glimpse into the life of a dancer (2016)
  • Mera Safer (2016)
  • Wall of Valour (2017)
  • Kaba-e-Hindostan: Ghalib's Ode to Banaras: Charagh-e-dair (2018)
  • Mapping Kathak Villages (2018)
  • Banaras: The Sacred City of World (2019)
  • Beyond Belief: The real Mythbuster (2019)
  • Reunion (2020)
  • Hamari Dharohar (2021)
  • Kathak Lok of Kathak Villages (2022)
  • Bhakt Bhagwat: A Tiny Lover of Lord Krishna (2023)
  • Lama Mani (2023)
  • Bharat Ki Awaaz: Acharya Rama Kant Shukla (2024)
  • The Experimental Ecologist (2024)
  • Tashi Norbu (2024)

As producer[edit]

  • Born to Dance: A Glimpse into the life of a dancer (2016)
  • Kaba-e-Hindostan: Ghalib's Ode to Banaras: Charagh-e-dair (2018)
  • Beyond Belief: The real Mythbuster (2019)
  • Oneness (2019)
  • An Artist (2019)
  • Bhakt Bhagwat: a Tiny Lover of Lord Krishna (2023)

As writer[edit]

  • Born to Dance: A Glimpse into the life of a dancer (2016)
  • Kaba-e-Hindostan: Ghalib's Ode to Banaras: Charagh-e-dair (2018)
  • Beyond Belief: The real Mythbuster (2019)
  • Oneness (2019)
  • Our Own Planet (2021)
  • Pink Moon (2001)
  • Wall of Valour (2017)
  • Surra Di Malika: Surinder Kaur
  • Gurmeet Bawa: The queen of Punjabi ‘Folk’
  • Jai Hind
  • Dancing Wheels
  • BRU Reangs
  • Yoga: The Union of Mind, Body & Soul
  • LAMA MANI - A Story Teller in Art (2023)

Philanthropy[edit]

Beenu Rajpoot always promotes Indian Art & Culture and literature. In the year 2019, she formed a society named “AGRIMAA Society of Arts” in Delhi. She is the founder member of Precious Planet Charitable Trust (PPCT), Delhi.[30]

Awards and honors[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ C.M.C, SR Vijaya (20 May 2023). General Knowledge Times Book 7 (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward. Goyal Brothers Prakashan. ISBN 978-93-95941-66-2.
  2. ^ "A journey of a never-say-die woman, from a small village to tinsel town". The Times of India. 8 March 2019.
  3. ^ Sharma, Suridhi (5 April 2018). "A yen for all things cultural!". Deccanchronicle.com.
  4. ^ a b Banerjee, Ashish. "BeenuRajpoot: A Rising Star Redefining Indian Documentary Cinema". Bru Times News.
  5. ^ Kaushal, Bhavya (8 March 2019). "Women in Art". Entrepreneur.
  6. ^ "Documenting a genius". Tribune.
  7. ^ "FIT India Champions". Fitindia.gov.in.
  8. ^ Tankha, Rajkumari Sharma (18 May 2021). "Free fitness gyaan and goals". The New Indian Express.
  9. ^ "Working Long Hours? This is How to Keep Your Body and Mind Active". News18. 11 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Chandigarh Government College of Education celebrates International Women's Day". Hindustan Times.
  11. ^ "Release of 'Wings of Vision' Magazine by Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Hon'ble Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh". Indianewscalling.
  12. ^ "Earth Matters with Mike Pandey | Ep # 17". YouTube. Doordarshan. 1 April 2022.
  13. ^ "List of the feature films Indian" (PDF). CbfcIndia.gov.in.
  14. ^ "A gaze at danseuse Shovana Narayan's journey". The Indian Express. 7 October 2016.
  15. ^ "Celebrating an iconic performer". Deccan Herald.
  16. ^ "Born to dance: Basic philosophy is to preserve art, culture for future generations, says Beenu Rajpoot". The Indian Express. 23 November 2016.
  17. ^ "Danseuse par excellence: A glimpse into life of a maestro who amazed the world". Hindustan Times.
  18. ^ "Documentary on martyrs screened at PU". The Times of India. 20 July 2018.
  19. ^ "Film based on BSF martyr Rocky screened". Tribune.
  20. ^ "Film based on BSF martyr Rocky screened". Tribune India.
  21. ^ "Paramilitary honoured in documentary". theweek.in.
  22. ^ "RPA में डॉक्यूमेन्ट्री फिल्म Wall of Valour – A Tribute to Martyrs की स्क्रिनिंग..." khas khabar (in Hindi). 17 November 2017.
  23. ^ "Banaras - Ka'ba-e-Hindostan". FilmFreeway.
  24. ^ "Mirza Ghalib's ode to Banaras captured in a short film". The Times of India. 26 April 2018.
  25. ^ "Kaba-e-Hindostan: Exploring Ghalib's love for Benares". Tribune.
  26. ^ "Coming soon: Film to depict Benares through Ghalib's verses". Hindustan Times.
  27. ^ "An unknown legacy". The Pioneer.
  28. ^ "Housefull show of 'Bharat Ki Awaaz' documentary film". News Nation English.
  29. ^ "Dr. Rishiraj Pathak to pay cinematic tribute to his guru Acharya Ramakant Shukla with a documentary film". Ibtimes. 25 February 2024.
  30. ^ "Art Society Unveiled". Pressreader.com. The Asian Age.
  31. ^ "Filmmaker Beenu Rajpoot Strikes Gold with PSA Photography Medal". News Nation English.
  32. ^ "डॉक्यूमेंट्री फ़िल्में खोलती हैं दिमाग : फिल्म निर्माता बीनू राजपूत | Documentary films open the mind: Filmmaker Beenu Rajpoot". Patrika News (in Hindi). 31 May 2024.

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