About

I am a Delhi based documentary filmmaker and primarily focus on politics and social justice.

My last three feature length documentaries:
Muzaffarnagar Baaqi Hai (Muzaffarnagar Eventually) straddles between various socio-political-economic dynamics in North India that were affected by sectarian violence in 2013.

Izzatnagri ki Asabhya Betiyan (Immoral Daughters) documents stories of five young North Indian women who confront "honour" crimes, injustice and social boycotts.

'Once upon a time in Chheharta' on the history of the working class movement of Chheharta, Amritsar.


I directed my first film in 2005, 'With a little help from my friends', which won the award for the 2nd best film at the 60 Seconds to Fame film festival in Chennai. I then completed a course in TV direction at the FTII, Pune, during 2005-06. At the Film Institute, I directed 'Agaurav' and 'Undecided' that won awards for the 2nd Best Film and Best Director respectively at the Hyderabad International Film Festival. I also worked with theatre and was actively involved with Jana Natya Manch for a decade.

I can be contacted at nakulss@gmail.com
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