Only Onir

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Onir (born on May 1, 1969) is an Indian film director, editor, writer and producer. He was born as Onirban Dhar in a small town in Bhutan. In 1986, he moved to Kolkata where he studied comparative literature. He graduated from Jadavpur University in 1989. He can speak Bengali, Russian, German and Tamil. His directorial debut, My Brother... Nikhil (2005), deals with themes such as AIDS and homosexuality.[1] Onir is currently shooting I Am which consists of four short films exploring such themes as child abuse and same-sex relationships.[2]. The film was awarded by the 2008/9 The Triangle Media Group Honorary Award Announced by Professor David Flint and presented by Actor, Lawyer & Teacher Mr. Haresh Sood on February 7 2010. Onir is an atheist. [3]
[edit] Filmography

* My Brother… Nikhil (2005)
* Bas Ek Pal (2006)
* Sorry Bhai! (2008)
* I Am (completed)

[edit] References

1. ^ Sengupta, Somoni (April 6, 2005). "Gay-Themed Film Tests Sensibilities in India". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/06/movies/06bomb.html?_r=1&ex=1185422400&en=07040162d8ab8996&ei=5070. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
2. ^ "Onir's next ventures into issues of gay sex, child abuse". Indian Express. August 12, 2009. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Onir--s-next-ventures-into-issues-of-gay-sex--child-abuse/501190. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
3. ^ "facebook profile". http://www.facebook.com/Onir.Onir?ref=search.