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Quick Info
Date of birth21 July 1989
Age37 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
ProfessionFilmmaker, Screenwriter, Photographer, Journalist
NationalityIndian
Marital statusUnmarried
FamilyFather - R. P. Singh; Mother - Seema Mustafa; Sister - Gayeti Singh
Agneya Singh Biography
Indian filmmaker Agneya Singh is best known for directing the 2014 Hindi road film M Cream and his documentary work.
Early life and backgroundAgneya Singh was born on 21 July 1989 in New Delhi, India. He grew up in a family connected to journalism and public life: his mother, Seema Mustafa, is a journalist and founding editor, and his father is R. P. Singh. He has a sister, Gayeti Singh, who has worked as an editor. Singh attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Cinema/Video studies and later worked as a teaching assistant from 2009 to 2011.
Career
Singh began his filmmaking career directing short documentaries and working across roles behind the camera. Between 2006 and 2010 he directed several documentary projects, and he has credits as a cinematographer and screenwriter on a number of short films and independent projects from that period.
In 2010 Singh founded a production company called Agniputra Films. Using that banner, he wrote and directed his debut feature, the Hindi road film M Cream, which premiered in 2014. The film drew attention on the festival circuit and earned several awards and honours over the following years, including recognition at festivals such as Rhode Island International Film Festival, Jaipur International Film Festival, WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, and others.
M Cream was also included among outlets’ lists of notable independent films for 2014 and was screened internationally, including at the San Antonio Film Festival in the United States in 2015.
After his debut feature, Singh moved into broader production roles. In 2018 he became the managing director of Marigold Media Limited. His earlier production company, Agniputra Films, was later dissolved in 2018.
Creative interests and other work
Alongside narrative and documentary filmmaking, Singh has worked as a screenwriter and cinematographer on a variety of short film projects. His background encompasses photography and journalistic writing as well; he shares photography, travel images, and political commentary through his online presence and official website.
Singh has participated in projects spanning documentary direction, cinematography, and screenwriting, building a varied portfolio that bridges independent feature work and shorter documentary and experimental pieces.
Public profile
Singh is publicly identified as unmarried. He is known to travel frequently and posts photographs and videos from his trips. He also shares images of his pet dogs and photographs from water-sport outings. He lists travelling and swimming among his hobbies and has described involvement in community causes related to human rights, animal welfare, civil rights, poverty alleviation, health, education, and economic empowerment.
Personal details
Physically, available public information lists Singh’s height at approximately 170 cm (5 ft 7 in), with dark brown eyes and natural black hair. His birthplace and hometown are given as New Delhi. His parents separated when he was young.
Latest updates
Singh’s early feature M Cream remains the most widely noted work in his filmography, with festival awards and screenings continuing to form the core of his public recognition. In 2018 he took on a leadership role at Marigold Media Limited, indicating a move into production and management alongside his creative pursuits. He continues to work in photography, writing, and film-related projects and to maintain an active presence online where he shares his visual work and commentary.
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Recent Work
Hindi road film directed and produced by Agneya Singh; recognized at multiple international film festivals and screened at SAFILM 2015.
2014Career Highlights
- Directorial debut with the feature film M Cream (2014).
- M Cream won festival awards including Grand Prize for Best Feature at Rhode Island International Film Festival and honours at Jaipur and WorldFest-Houston.
- Served as managing director of Marigold Media Limited beginning in 2018.
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