Directing
Shubh Gaharwar
Born
2004-01-31 (22)
Place of birth
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Known for
Directing
Credits
4 titles
Shubh Gaharwar is a British Indian filmmaker based in London whose works focus on the intersection between the immigrant experience, queerness and family. Graduating with a BA in Filmmaking in London, this graduation short film 'The Lunchbox' premiered in 2026 and is currently on the international festival circuit and has been featured in multiple publications including Homegrown. He is currently in production on his next short 'Blue Iris' and in development on his debut feature.
Known for
NRRahul, a 7-year-old South Asian boy, is teased at school for his traditional food and decides to change himself in order to fit in. Meanwhile, his mother, Deepika, wants to celebrate Holi, a vibrant Hindu festival, with her son.
The Lunchbox
2026
In the backdrop of Diwali, a young British South-Asian man ventures into a gay club, away from his family, to find a fleeting connection, whilst a roaming cow follows him through the city.
BLUE IRIS
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Behind the camera
NRRahul, a 7-year-old South Asian boy, is teased at school for his traditional food and decides to change himself in order to fit in. Meanwhile, his mother, Deepika, wants to celebrate Holi, a vibrant Hindu festival, with her son.
The Lunchbox
2026
NRRahul, a 7-year-old South Asian boy, is teased at school for his traditional food and decides to change himself in order to fit in. Meanwhile, his mother, Deepika, wants to celebrate Holi, a vibrant Hindu festival, with her son.
The Lunchbox
2026
In the backdrop of Diwali, a young British South-Asian man ventures into a gay club, away from his family, to find a fleeting connection, whilst a roaming cow follows him through the city.
BLUE IRIS
—
In the backdrop of Diwali, a young British South-Asian man ventures into a gay club, away from his family, to find a fleeting connection, whilst a roaming cow follows him through the city.
BLUE IRIS
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