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Karan Gour is a filmmaker whose debut was marked by the psychological drama film, Kshay ("Corrode")[1][2]. Gour wrote, edited, and directed the film, which premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival and received the Asian New Talent Award at the 2012 Shanghai International Film Festival[3] as well as the Jury Award at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.[4]
Karan Gour | |
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| Born | New Delhi, Delhi NCR |
| Occupation | Director - producer - screenwriter - editor - composer - sound designer |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Spouse | Aarti Sinha (m. 2013) |
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Gour is also a music composer and sound designer, having contributed to a number of films including NH10, Phobia, Titli, and Haraamkhor.[5]
Early life[edit]
Karan Gour was born in New Delhi, and at the age of 6, he moved to Kodaikanal..[6] He spent his formative years studying at Kodaikanal. He moved back to New Delhi for university, where he spent much of his time in-front of a television set.[7] He is a sound engineer and music composer.[8] He eventually began writing his first script, Kshay ("Corrode"), while also working as a writer for an audio-visual technology magazine.[6]
Career[edit]
In 2012, Gour released his first feature film, Kshay ("Corrode"), which he wrote, directed, edited, composed the music and sound design for. The film was made on a budget of $10,000 over the course of four years with the help of cinematographer Abhinay Khoparzi.[9] "Kshay" was a success, winning several awards at film festivals such as the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Indian Film Festival, Stuttgart.[10][11] Its theatrical run was followed by a digital release on Netflix and Amazon Prime[12][13]
Gour's second feature film, Fairy Folk, premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in June, 2022[14] and went on to compete for the Q-Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival[15]. Between the release of Kshay and Fairy Folk, Gour worked on the background scores for several films, including Titli (2015)[16], which competed for the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival[17]. He also composed background scores for the films NH10 (2015) and Phobia (2016).[18]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Composer | Sound Design | |||
| 2023 | Agra | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | |
| 2022 | Fairy Folk | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | Natkhat | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Short Film |
| 2016 | Dear Dad | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Phobia | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2015 | NH10 | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Haraamkhor | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | End Credits Score | |
| 2014 | Titli | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | |
| 2011 | Kshay (Corrode) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Kshay[edit]
Kshay (Corrode) is a 2012 independent film written and directed by Karan Gour, which took the small crew four years to complete. The film follows Chhaya, a housewife played by Rasika Dugal, who becomes obsessed with an unfinished statue of the goddess Lakshmi after visiting a sculpture workshop. The film was shot on location in Mumbai and uses natural light to give it a documentary-like feel. Gour notes that he is happy for the film to be available on digital platforms, stating that with the arrival of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon in India, independent films have a chance to reach audiences beyond their limited theatrical release.[19]
Fairy Folk[edit]
Fairy Folk premiered at the Sydney Film Festival on the 12th of June, 2022[14]; it is one of India's first improvisational, new age fantasy films and was written and directed by Karan Gour.[20] The film marks the first feature film appearance for real life husband and wife actor duo Mukul Chadda and Rasika Dugal.[21] Chadda and Dugal both enjoyed working on the film, which was made using improvisation and gave them the freedom to explore their characters in unexpected situations.[22]
Awards[edit]
| Status | Award |
|---|---|
| Nominated | Golden Hugo – Chicago International Film Festival |
| Winner | Asian New Talent Award – Shanghai International Film Festival |
| Winner | Jury Award – Los Angeles Indian Film Festival |
| Winner | Best Feature Film – Indian Film Festival, Stuttgart |
| Nominated | Q-Hugo – Chicago International Film Festival |
References[edit]
- ^ Thirani, Neha (2012-06-05). "A Conversation with: Director Karan Gour". India Ink. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "When Rasika went shopping for her character's chappals with 'Kshay' director - Yes Punjab - Latest News from Punjab, India & World". 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Mubi, Films, Corrode
- ^ Filmslate Magazine, Kshay Wins Top Award at Indian Film Festival, LA
- ^ "Bollywood Writer Karan Gour Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ^ a b "Karan Gour – Dharamshala International Film Festival". diff.co.in. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ Thirani, Neha (2012-06-05). "A Conversation with: Director Karan Gour". India Ink. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ "A sound approach to filmmaking". Hindustan Times. 2012-05-20. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ The Times of India,Karan Gour
- ^ India, Press Trust of (2013-06-18). "18 Indian films showcased at Shanghai film festival". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ "Winners". Indisches Filmfestival. Archived from the original on 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ Bhushan, Nyay (2015-11-24). "Netflix to Stream Indian Epic 'Gangs of Wasseypur' as Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Prime Video: Kshay". www.primevideo.com. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ a b George2022-05-11T10:46:00+01:00, Sandy. "Sydney Film Festival unveils 2022 competition line-up". Screen. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Digital, G. T. (2024-03-04). "'Fairy Folk' brings relationships under the lens". Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "TITLI". Festival de Cannes. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Aftab, Kaleem (2014-05-21). "First-time director from India in the running for Camera d'Or at Cannes". The National. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Keeping The Score - Digital Studio India". Digital Studio India. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Scroll, India, Kshay Shows the Way to Make Low Budget Films
- ^ Bollywood Hungama, News, Film, Fairy Folk
- ^ Sen, Subhadrika (2024-02-29). "Rasika Dugal and Mukul Chadda on Fairy Folk". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Bollywood Hungama, Karan Gour Improv Dramedy Fair Folk Starring Real Life Husband-Wife Duo
External links[edit]
- Karan Gour at IMDb