Omung Kumar

Omung Kumar Bhandulais an Indian film director, film production designer, and television host known for his work in Hindi films. He worked as an art director for the films Black (2005), and Saawariya (2007), before making his directorial debut in 2014 with the biographical sports drama Mary Kom starring Priyanka Chopra. The film was a critical and commercial success. He and the film received several awards and nominations, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. His second film, Sarbjit (2016) was a biopic on Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, played by Randeep Hooda.

Career

Kumar hosted the game show Ek Minute which was broadcast on Zee TV. He then worked as a production designer for films, such as Black (2005) and Saawariya (2007). He made his directorial debut with the 2014 biographical sports drama Mary Kom based on the eponymous boxer. The film, starring Priyanka Chopra as Kom, was a critical and commercial success. Mary Kom grossed ₹940 million (US$11 million) at the box office against a budget of ₹150 million (US$1.8 million). He and the film received several awards and nominations, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Filmography

External links

• at IMDb