Ashim Samanta

Ashim Samanta is an Indian film and television director and producer, and the son of notable film director Shakti Samanta, who founded the Shakti Films banner.

Early life and education
He received his Bachelors degree in Commerce from Bombay University in 1978

Career
He started his career in the Film industry in India in 1976 working as an assistant director to Mr. Brij Sadanah on “Bombay 405 Miles”. In 1980, he directed his first film “Amne Samne” (1982). He has directed several films since then.

He also directed a 52-episode sitcom “Dil Vil Pyar Vyar” for Sony TV, which won him Best Director Award for Comedy Serial. In 2005 he started working on “Antariksh – Ek Amar Katha”, the first sci-fi TV Series for Star Plus that was launched in October 2006.

Filmography

 * Aamne Samne (1982)
 * Main Awara Hoon (1983)
 * Palay Khan (1986)
 * Aakhri Baazi (1989)
 * Ahankaar (1995)
 * Ankhon Mein Tum Ho (1997)
 * Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (1999) TV Series
 * Durga (2002) TV Series
 * Kalchakra (2004) TV Series
 * Antariksh – Ek Amar Katha (2006) (TV Series)
 * Don Muthu Swami(2008)