Saurav Vishnu

Saurav Vishnu
Born
Jharkhand, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materSt. Johns University,
New York
Occupation(s)Director
Producer
Documentary film maker
Years active2015−present
Known forTailing Pond (2021 Film)

Saurav Vishnu is an Indian director and producer,[1][2] known for his works on films like Tailing Pond and Guilty Not Guilty.[3] Tailing pond qualified for consideration for the 93rd Academy Awards in the Documentary – Short category.[4][5]

Early life

Saurav Vishnu was born in Jharkhand, India, and moved from Jamshedpur, India to New York City in 2003.[6] A graduate of engineering, Saurav Vishnu pursued an MBA in finance and risk management at St. John's University.[7]

Career

Jadugora was Saurav's first filmmaking project, as his father, Ashok Kumar Tiwary, was posted as the officer-in-charge of Jadugora police station twice.[8] The film took 5 years to complete.[9] A non for profit (501(c)(3) organization was formed in 2017 to raise funds for the Jadugora communities.[10]

The documentary exposes the plight of the tribal families in the small town of Jadugora because of the tailing ponds containing mildly radioactive, unguarded waste. As per the reports "47% of women in Jadugora have reported miscarriages, disruptions in menstrual cycles, and other fertility issues. Further, 51% of the children are afflicted with limb deformities and skeletal distortions, right at birth".[11]

This is contrary to claims made by UCIL regarding their investments in healthcare, ecology, and environmental protection, in their annual report for the session 2019-20 that also recorded income of Rs 2,420 crores/$310 million.[12] The documentary shows the abysmal healthcare facilities, and how the only medical centre remains closed for most part of the year.

Per Vishnu, subsequent documentary films would delve deeper into the issue of tailing ponds. (UCIL has acquired new pieces of land to construct new tailing ponds).[citation needed]

Saurav's upcoming projects includes a crime drama titled One (writer, producer, and director). The New Me, a horror film, is in its production stage.[citation needed]

Filmography

  • Tailing Pond (2021) (Producer & Director)
  • Guilty Not Guilty (2018) (Producer)
  • The New Me (Post Production)

References

  1. ^ IANSLive. "Filming fission reaction like tragedies in Jadugora". IANS Live. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Among Bollywood-backed Indian short films, a documentary on Jadugora eyes spot in Oscars shortlist". The Indian Express. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  3. ^ "पुरस्कार विजेता शॉर्ट फिल्म 'टेलिंग पॉन्‍ड' को डॉक्यूमेंट्री सीरीज में बनाया जाएगा". www.navodayatimes.in (in Hindi). 12 November 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  4. ^ Release, ANI Press (28 January 2021). "Documentary short film 'Tailing Pond' tracing the impact of uranium mining in Jadugora in consideration for 93rd Academy Awards". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Award-winning short film Tailing Pond to be made into documentary series". The Statesman. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  6. ^ "film detail – NYIFF – New York Indian Film Festival". Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  7. ^ "AWARD-Winning Short Film 'Tailing Pond' Announces WORLDWIDE TV PREMIERE". Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Saurav Vishnu's Tailing Pond puts the spotlight on the ill-effects of uranium mining in Jharkhand". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Tailing Pond: The Story of Jadugora". Best Indian American Magazine | San Jose CA | India Currents. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  10. ^ "AWARD-Winning Short Film 'Tailing Pond' Announces WORLDWIDE TV PREMIERE". Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  11. ^ "'Tailing Pond' is Just the First Step in Saurav Vishnu's Quest to Unveil the Horrors of Uranium Contamination in an East Indian Village". Silverscreen India. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Annual Report of UCIL". ucil.gov.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.


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