RUSHAN
JESANI

Rushan Jesani is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer based between Los Angeles and Bombay.  Trained at the New York Film Academy, his debut short film Khaddaga gained international recognition across 30+ film festivals, including the Beverly Hills Film Festival, Chicago South Asian Film Festival, and Indian Film Festival Stuttgart, earning awards for Best Debut Director and Best Jury Short Film. Following its success, Rushan completed his debut feature film, O’ Sitara, a rooted coming-of-age drama inspired by true events, currently in post-production and being prepared for a theatrical release.