Priyanka Raina
| Priyanka Raina | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20 March 1982 Panvel, Mumbai, India |
| Residence | Panvel, Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | director, Film Critic |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for |
Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai Azaad Bharat Clean and Green India |
| Website | |
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directorpriyankaraina | |
Priyanka Raina (born 20 March 1982) is an Indian film director and film critic. She is the daughter of ex-defence officer, Trilok Chand Raina who has travelled the world, settled in Mumbai, India.
Priyanka Raina started her career with the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, playing a small cameo role. In 2006, when she completed college, she joined the theatre with the Ekjute group.
In 2010, her first short film was Azaad Bharat. She then made Clean and Green India in 2011, which won many awards in film festivals. Then in year 2014 She made Short film Zindagi which will bring Sahila Chadha first time ever to short films. Film also stars lead actor Yuvraaj Parashar. It's Written by Kapil Sharma I. Zindagi is also a Tribute to her Dad Trilok Chand Raina, as Priyanka Raina released on on her Dad's Birthday 5 May 2014.
She writes for the Bharat Cine & TV writers Association and has also written for Universal Newsline.
Awards and nominations
- Best Short Film Maker Award at the KAF Awards 2013
- Short film Zindagi Honoured as Best Making Film at Nashik Film festival 2014
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Azaad Bharat | Director | |
| 2011 | Clean and Green India | Director | Best Short Film Maker Award |
| 2012 | Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai | Assistant director | |
| 2013 | Black Currency | Actor (director: Sanjay Sharma) | |
| 2014 | Zindagi | Director | Screened at Nashik film fest |