Abhirup Ghosh

Biography

Abhirup Ghosh is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and editor known for his innovative contributions to Bengali cinema and web series. He has garnered attention for his unique storytelling, particularly in the thriller and horror genres.

Career Highlights

Early Works: Ghosh began his directorial journey with the short film Sanda Da: Year One in 2013, which he also wrote. He later directed Chobi vs Boi (2013) and made his feature film debut with the sci-fi thriller K: Secret Eye in 2017.

Zombiesthaan (2019): Ghosh directed Zombiesthaan, the first Bengali-language zombie film, set in a post-apocalyptic Bengal. The film starred Rudranil Ghosh, Rajatava Dutta, and Tanusree Chakraborty.

Rahasya Romancha Series (2019–2020): He directed all three seasons of this Bengali thriller web series, which was initially conceived as a film but later adapted into a series format for the Hoichoi platform.

Byadh (2022): Ghosh directed this crime thriller web series based on Rajarshi Das Bhowmick's story Chorai Hatya Rohoshya. The series, released on Hoichoi, revolves around a mysterious case involving the killing of sparrows in West Bengal.

Banglar Shera Bhooter Golpo (2024): He directed this anthology series comprising Bengali horror stories, which streamed on the Aaro Ananda app. The series received positive responses, highlighting the audience's interest in the horror genre.

Upcoming Projects

Ghosh is set to direct a big-budget Hindi web series based on a popular pulp fiction story. The series, produced by Hotstar, will feature Bollywood actors and is scheduled to begin shooting in August. While the project is in its early stages, Ghosh has confirmed his involvement and is actively working on the script.