Om Raut is an Indian film director, scriptwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the famous 2020 film Tanhaji for which he received the Best Popular Film award at the 68th National Film Awards. He is also the director of the 2015 film Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush, which earned him many awards and accolades. Also He is currently working on his next film Adipurush, which is an adaptation of Ramayana and stars Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan.
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Early Life and Education
Om Raut was born on 21 December 1981 in Mumbai, India. His mother Neena Raut is a television producer and his father Bharatkumar Raut is a senior journalist, well-known author, and successful Rajya Sabha member. His grandfather J.S. Bandekar was a documentary filmmaker and editor.
Om Raut started his career as a child artist in several theatre plays and ad films. His feature film acting debut came with a lead role in Karamati Coat in 1993. He attended Junior college at D.G. Ruparel college in Matunga and also holds a bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering from the Shah & Anchor College of Engineering in Mumbai. He joined Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts in New York State to study film and television.
Om Raut Career
After completing his education, Om Raut worked as a writer and director for MTV Network in New York City. He moved back to India and later became the creative head of DAR Motion Pictures, before he produced City of Gold and Haunted – 3D.
Om directorial debut was the Marathi film Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush (2015), the first production of Neena Raut Films, which he had co-founded with his mother. It was a biopic on the life of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak and starred Subodh Bhave, Chinmay Mandlekar and Priya Bapat in the key roles. The film was a critical and commercial success and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
The 2020 Hindi period action film Tanhaji marked the first Hindi directorial venture of Om Raut. The film starred Ajay Devgn as Tanhaji Malusare, a Maratha warrior who fought against the Mughal invasion of Kondhana fort. The film also featured Saif Ali Khan as Udaybhan Rathod, Kajol as Savitribai Malusare and Sharad Kelkar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. These film was praise for its visual effects, action sequences and performances. It became one of the highest-grossing films of 2020 and earned Om the Best Popular Film award at the 68th National Film Awards.
He’s next film is Adipurush, which is an adaptation of Ramayana and stars Prabhas in the titular role of Lord Rama. The film also features Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh (Ravana), Kriti Sanon as Sita and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. The film is being made in Hindi and Telugu languages and will be dubbed in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and other languages. These film release on June 16, 2023.
Personal Life
Om Raut is married to Aparna Raut and they have two children together. He lives in Mumbai with his family.
Om Raut Net Income and Adipurush Fees
Om Raut’s net income is not publicly known but he is estimated to be one of the highest-paid directors in Bollywood. According to some reports, he has charged Rs 50 crore as his fees for directing Adipurush. This makes him one of the most expensive directors in India.
Om Raut Car Collection
Om Raut owns a luxurious car collection that includes brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and Range Rover. He often posts pictures of his cars on his Instagram account.
Om Raut Instagram
Om Raut is active on Instagram where he has over 200k followers. He posts pictures and videos of his personal and professional life. He also shares updates and behind-the-scenes of his films. His Instagram handle is @omraut.
Awards and Achievements
Om Raut has won several awards and accolades for his work as a director. Some of them are:
- Filmfare Award 2016: Best Debut Director for Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush
- 52nd Maharashtra State Awards 2015: Best Director for Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush
- 66th Filmfare Awards 2021: Best Director for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
- 68th National Film Awards 2022: Best Popular Film for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
Conclusion
Om Raut is one of the most talented and successful directors in the Indian film industry. Om has made a mark with his films that are based on historical and mythological themes. He is known for his grand vision, spectacular visuals and engaging storytelling.
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