Sridhar Rangayan, a celebrated Indian filmmaker, has been instrumental in shaping the country's burgeoning queer cinema movement with his deeply thought-provoking and emotionally resonant films that boldly tackle a wide range of complex and challenging social issues with a unique blend of warmth, compassion, and humor.
This distinguished individual's impressive canon of creative endeavors encompasses a diverse array of projects, boasting a remarkable range and depth that has garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards, including Evening Shadows, a notable work that has made a significant impact, followed by Breaking Free, a bold and innovative production that has pushed boundaries, Purple Skies, a striking and evocative piece that has captured the imagination, 68 Pages, a groundbreaking and thought-provoking work that has challenged conventions, Yours Emotionally!, a deeply personal and introspective exploration that has resonated deeply, and The Pink Mirror (Gulabi Aaina),a groundbreaking and influential film that has been widely acclaimed and recognized for its significance.
Beyond his illustrious career in filmmaking, Rangayan has also had the esteemed honor of serving as a member of the prestigious jury panel for numerous renowned film festivals, including the Image+Nation LGBT film festival in Montreal, which took place in the year 2020, where he was part of a distinguished group of industry professionals who carefully evaluated and selected the most outstanding films in the category.
He has also had the privilege of being a member of the esteemed jury for the Mardigras film festival in Sydney, which was held in the year 2018, where he was tasked with the responsibility of evaluating and selecting the most outstanding films in the festival's lineup.
Furthermore, Rangayan has also had the distinction of serving as a member of the jury for the Iris Prize in the United Kingdom, which took place in the year 2013, where he was part of a panel of industry experts who carefully evaluated and selected the most outstanding films in the category.
In addition, he has also had the privilege of being a member of the jury for the Outfest film festival in Los Angeles, which was held in the year 2012, where he was tasked with the responsibility of evaluating and selecting the most outstanding films in the festival's lineup.
Rangayan has also had the honor of serving as a member of the Teddy Jury at the Berlinale film festival in Berlin, which took place in the year 2010, where he was part of a distinguished group of industry professionals who carefully evaluated and selected the most outstanding films in the category.
Finally, he has also had the privilege of being a member of the jury for the Movies That Matter film festival in the Netherlands, which was held in the year 2010, where he was tasked with the responsibility of evaluating and selecting the most outstanding films in the festival's lineup.
Rangayan, the visionary Founder Festival Director of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, scripted a new chapter in the annals of Indian cinematic history by successfully hosting the inaugural queer film festival at a mainstream theater within the country's borders, thereby breaking down societal barriers and laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and tolerant environment.
Rangayan, a pioneering individual, holds the esteemed position of Founder Trustee and former Board member of The Humsafar Trust, a renowned community-based organization in India, distinguished for its tireless efforts to safeguard the fundamental rights and overall well-being of MSM and transgender individuals.
Rangayan, a dynamic and visionary individual, is the co-founder of Solaris Pictures, a pioneering film production and distribution company that has made a significant impact on the Indian entertainment industry by focusing exclusively on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues.
