Biography

Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta is a renowned figure in the Indian film industry, credited not just as a director, producer, and music composer across numerous critically acclaimed films, but he also stands as a pioneering innovator, influencing the industry with a global reach. He was the first person to mix 5.1 Dolby for Indian television as head of sound at Disney India. He is the only composer in India generating over a billion views per month on YouTube, positioning him as a key contributor to Indian online content for children. Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta holds the film-making rights to highly valuable intellectual properties like Disco Dancer and Savita Bhabhi.

Besides his accomplishments in digital content, his prowess in film direction and production has gained him numerous accolades. He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Director at the Maharashtra International Film Festival. His film 'Walk' won the Best Film Award at the Jammu Film Festival, Sundarban International Film Festival, and Film Affair Awards, and was nominated at the Mokkho International Film Festival and Bayelsa International Film Festival, and earned him the honor of being a Finalist at the Grand Pixel International Film Festival. His film L.A.C. won the Rashtriya Military School Award for Excellence in Portrayal of Martyrs. He also won the Mid-day and Filmfare awards as a director for his films Love in Ukraine and Sayonee.

As a filmmaker, his work often reflects the contemporary social themes. One such example is his film 'Walk', which was shot during the 2020 pandemic lockdown and is based on the experience of the migrant workers in India. Another example of Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta's visionary work is the film 'L.A.C', based on Indian border forces. Unprecedented in the Hindi film industry, this film was shot in a single shot and filmed in the rigorous terrain of Kargil after conducting an extensive recce of eleven cities.

However, the filming of 'L.A.C' was not without its challenges. Actor Rahul Roy, with whom Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta has frequently collaborated, suffered a brain stroke while shooting for the film in the challenging conditions of Kargil during November 2020. Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta supported Roy through his difficult recovery process and Roy returned to acting a year later for 'Walk'.

Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta's 2020 film 'Sayonee' was filmed entirely in Russia and Dubai. Featuring the Sayonee song by Pakistani band Junoon sung by Arijit Singh, the film marked one of the first theatrical releases in India after the lockdown and went on to win the Filmfare & Midday Icon Awards for Best Debut and Entertainer.

With a portfolio that spans across medical, musical, digital, and cinematic domains, Dr. Nitin Kumar Gupta's work invariably illustrates his unparalleled versatility, relentless creativity, and drive for innovation. Despite the diverse and challenging projects, he continues to push the boundaries of conventional cinema and seeks to influence the global filmmaking landscape.

- IMDb mini biography by: Neole Films