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After working in theatre, Gurjar moved into filmmaking in the mid-2010s. In 2023, his short film ”Baasan” was screened in the Indian Panorama (Non-Feature) section at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film was also sent to the Marché du Film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), representing Indian independent cinema. |
After working in theatre, Gurjar moved into filmmaking in the mid-2010s. In 2023, his short film ”Baasan” was screened in the Indian Panorama (Non-Feature) section at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film was also sent to the Marché du Film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), representing Indian independent cinema. |
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Gurjar’s debut feature film, ”Vimukt”, also referred to internationally as ”In Search of the Sky”, is predominantly in the Braj language and addresses social themes related to mental health and disability |
Gurjar’s debut feature film, ”Vimukt”, also referred to internationally as ”In Search of the Sky”, is predominantly in the Braj language and addresses social themes related to mental health and disability The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival as part of the Centrepiece programme. It later received international recognition at the festival circuit, including the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. |
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Indian filmmaker and theatre artist
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Jitank Singh Gurjar |
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Jitank Singh Gurjar in 2021 |
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| Born | 31 October
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, theatre artist |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Jitank Singh Gurjar (born 31 October) is an Indian filmmaker and theatre artist. He is known for his debut feature film In Search of the Sky (also titled Vimukt), which premiered in the Centrepiece programme at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). His short film Baasan (2023) was screened in the Indian Panorama (Non-Feature) section at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Early life and background
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Gurjar was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He began his creative journey as a theatre artist in his hometown, collaborating with local performers and theatre groups. This grounding in stagecraft later influenced his directing and casting choices when he transitioned into filmmaking. He is largely self-taught and has independently worked across writing, direction, and editing.
After working in theatre, Gurjar moved into filmmaking in the mid-2010s. In 2023, his short film Baasan was screened in the Indian Panorama (Non-Feature) section at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film was also sent to the Marché du Film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), representing Indian independent cinema.
Gurjar’s debut feature film, Vimukt, also referred to internationally as In Search of the Sky, is predominantly in the Braj language and addresses social themes related to mental health and disability, The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival as part of the Centrepiece programme. It later received international recognition at the festival circuit, including the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film.
Gurjar’s films are characterized by a naturalistic approach, emphasizing visual storytelling, silences, and understated performances over dialogue-driven narratives. His work often explores rural and regional settings and socially conscious themes. He frequently collaborates with theatre-trained or non-professional local actors, reflecting his background in stage performance.
- Baasan (short film, 2023)
- In Search of the Sky (Vimukt) (feature film, 2025)
Awards and recognition
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- NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film – In Search of the Sky (Vimukt) at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
