Devesh Ranjan
Acting
Biography
Devesh Ranjan is an Indian actor who made his debut in the internationally acclaimed film 'Vara: A Blessing' where his performance won global appreciation. Ranjan also represented the film at the Busan International film Festival as the opening guest. 'Vara' went on to winning awards around the world including Tribeca best feature film. Born in a small village in the East Indian state of Odisha to an educated family, Ranjan always had an interest in performing arts however he was expected to pursue academic studies and graduated with a commerce degree. After graduating, Ranjan gravitated towards fulfilling his dreams leading him to do a diploma in acting along with mastering the Indian classical dance form Chhau. Ranjan spent many years doing theater with renowned directors where he gained extensive experience, leading him to films.
Known For
In a small Indian village, Lila is learning to dance from her mother, Devadasi, a Bharatanatyam dancer. She falls in love with low class Shyam, who dreams of becoming a sculptor. Shyam asks Lila to model for him as he sculpts a goddess, and the two become very close. However, their relationship is discovered by the village chief Subha, and Lila decides to sacrifice her happiness for her mother and Shyam.
Vara : A Blessing
Chutney is a short film written and directed by Jyoti Kapur Das. Produced by Tisca Chopra The stars Adil Hussain and Tisca Chopra in the lead.
Chutney
When two strangers meet by a fluke they open up about their criminal past. While one retains the crime, the other seeks redemption.
Jajabara 2.0
Budhni, a poor girl from Bihar’s Mushar community, is split between her desire to study and her family’s demand for marriage. She agrees to marry Sugan after he promises her to let her continue her studies. After marriage, she faces another challenge ending the practice of open defecation. Sugan again supports and facilitates her with innovative makeshift toilet in the house. Bhor captures the nuances and emotions that define the relationship between Budhni and Sugan as she fights for education and sanitation.
Bhor
A young lad witnesses an infant girl being abandoned and later discovers that she had already passed away. He gets determined to perform her last rites against all odds.