Vijay Kumar (British filmmaker)

Vijay Kumar is a long-standing member of the film and media industry.[1] Having started in his early days as an actor in theatre productions, Vijay then moved on to becoming a fully fledged actor appearing in a number of feature films in Bollywood, such as: Gangster,[2] Main Solah Baras Ki, Master,[3] King of Bollywood and Love U Mr Kalakaar. Vijay also played a comic role in the hit TV series Dekh Bhai Dekh. During Vijay's career as an actor, he was always involved in presenting, whether it was on air or TV.[4][5] Vijay had amassed a large following with his featured show on BBC and Asian Sound Radio in the early 2000s. Vijay still, however, had not satisfied his creative flow and took up the chance to be the Director, Writer and Producer of his own short films. Vijay has gone on to create over 5 short films since 2003, many of which have been featured in film festivals such as: Cannes Film Festival,[6] Ekotop Film Festival, JIFF India, Wirral International Film Festival[7] and the Edinburgh Film Festival.

Not to be confused with Vijay Kumar (Tamil filmmaker).

Vijay Kumar
Vijay Kumar Makol
Vijay Kumar
Born
New Delhi, India
NationalityBritish
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
OccupationActor / Director / Presenter
Years active1988 – Present
OrganisationLondonToBollywood
Notable work
Gangster, Johnny
Height5ft7in (170cm)
Spouse(s)Geeta (Kashyap) Makol (1986 – Present)
Websitewww.vijaykumar.co.uk

Short films

Vijay took part in the Met Film School script to screen course in filmmaking. Following which, he created the short film, Johnny, which was shown at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and also viewed on Sky TV by millions of viewers. Vijay was then picked up by Basement films of John Moore University, Liverpool to direct A Fatal Accident.[8][9] This film went to festivals such as the Edinburgh film Festival and Jaipur International Film Festival. He then went on to make Unwanted Bride,[10] before making Bombay Beauty,[11][12] a short film shown in the Ekotop Film Festival for a number of consecutive days. Vijay's latest foray into short films was Audition, Vijay's first India based short film.

Filmography
Films Production Director
8119 Miles (2016) Joe Eshwar Productions Joe Eshwar
Vagatore Mixer (2015) Navketan Films Suneil Anand
Love U Mr Kalakaar (2014) Rajshri Productions S. Manasvi
King of Bollywood (2002) I Dreams Piyush Jha
Master (2001) Navketan Films Suneil Anand
Main Solah Baras Ki (1998) Navketan Films Dev Anand
Gangster (1995) Navketan Films Dev Anand
Sau Crore (1990) Navketan Films Dev Anand
Roti Kee Keemat (1988) Rohitasha Films Ramesh Ahuja
Taqdeer Ke Rang (1988) Balram Movies Ashok Mann
Television Production Director
Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) Sarasvati Audio Visual Aanand Mahendroo
Better Safe Than Sorry (2000) Dragons Garden Film Tim Royale
Chicken Karma (2002) Six Foot High Films Emma Farrel
Bombay Beauty (2002) Planet Productions Vijay Kumar
Going for Green (2002) Scottish Television Charlie Stuart
Liver Birds (1998) BBC Television John Mcbride
Carry On Biff (1991) Granada Television Peter Smith
Aaj Ki Biwi (1990) Cineface Productions Ajay Kumar
Theatre Production Director
Parvarish Ekjute Theatre Vijay Kumar
Looking Back in Anger Roundabout Players Colin Roper
Kitney Naye Kitney Purane Geeta Arts A.K. Chaterjee
Gorian Ranna Da Shoukeen Lokantar Productions B.K. Sood
Tram Track Tragedy Roundabout Players Val Sanders
Liver Birds (1998) BBC Television John Mcbride
Carry On Biff (1991) Granada Television Peter Smith
Aaj Ki Biwi (1990) Cineface Productions Ajay Kumar
Short films Production Director
Johnny (2005) Met Film School Vijay Kumar
Bombay Beauty (2004) Planet Productions Vijay Kumar
Audition (2009) Planet Productions Vijay Kumar
Fatal Accident (2006) Basement Film Unit Vijay Kumar
Transitional Driver (2003) Planet Productions Vijay Kumar
Unwanted Bridge (2007) Planet Productions Vijay Kumar
Presenting Role Organisation
Open House/News (800 Shows) Presenter BBC
Top 30/Chat Show (1000 Shows) Presenter Asian Sound Radio
IFFA Awards Coverage Planet Productions Asia 1 TV / Sky TV
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References
  1. "Exclusive with Vijay Kumar", Evening Standard, London, 1995.
  2. "Gangster Casting", "[IMDB]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  3. "Master Full Casting", "[IMDB]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  4. Hookam, Mark. "We'll make Liverpool Bollywood of the UK", Daily Post , Liverpool, October 2003.
  5. "Liverpool, Bollywood of the UK", "[Daily Post]", Retrieved on 12 October 2014.
  6. "Cannes Festival Profile" Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, "[Cannes Film Festival Website]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  7. "Wirral Film Festival" Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, "[Liverpool-Live]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  8. "Fatal Accident on British Film Council", "[British Film Council]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  9. Taggart, Gareth. "Two day film hit", Wirral News Group, Wirral, March 2003.
  10. "Unwanted Bride on British Film Council", "[British Film Council]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  11. "Bombay Beauty on British Film Council", "[British Film Council]", Retrieved on 2 October 2014.
  12. Mann, Manjit. "Bollywood in Britain", Eastern Eye, London, 2003.


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