Amir Hashmi | Films – National Award-Winning Filmmaker | Author

Short Films

🏆 NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

Mirror of the Clean India

Short Film • 2016 • 3m 35s

National Film Excellence Award winner. A man's obsession with creating litter spirals into chaos, revealing the psychological impact of waste on individuals and society. Certificate of Excellence presented by NFDC and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India in the Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival competition. Amir Hashmi played the lead role.

Cast: Gajendra Joshi, Gaurav Sharma, Monty Nayak, Abhishek Soni

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Break Up | When love fades, and life takes over

Hindi Short Film

Arjun is about to meet Riya for the last time, a final confrontation before he marries someone else. Heartbroken and angry, Riya struggles to comprehend how their love story turned into a mere chapter of his past. A heated exchange unfolds, each word laden with the weight of their shared history. Unspoken Goodbye is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complex interplay of personal choices and societal pressures.

Cast & Crew: Director: Amir Hashmi. Producer: Amit Jain. Assistant Director: Ravishankar Thakur. Music: Anmol Pandey. Cinematographer: Jitendra Bhardwaj. Actors: Anisha Mohanty (Riya), Mayank Sharma (Arjun).

Khandahar (Teaser)

Short Film / Teaser • 2020

A gripping mystery thriller directed by Amir Hashmi. When deception hides in plain sight, every shadow tells a lie. This teaser introduces a world of drama, deceit, and suspense.

Cast: Amir Hashmi, Akash Giri Goswami, Sachin Soni, Deepali Kalihari, Rajkumar Sinha, Prisha Motwani, Chitranshu Sinha, Nancy Gajendra, Somnath Sahu
Crew: Writer: Ayushman Singh, Cinematography: Sagar Kaushik, Music: Laxmikant Gajendra, BGM/Sound/Mastering: Amir Hashmi
Production: Meer Corporation ©2020

Khandahar (Full Film)

Short Film • 2020

A complete short film experience. Drama, mystery, and deceit unfold in this suspenseful narrative. Produced and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Amir Hashmi.

Culture of Silence

Social Awareness • 2018 • 3m 13s

A 13-year-old girl stands in court representing trafficked women and girls. This powerful short film highlights India's struggle with human trafficking while acknowledging its strong anti-trafficking laws. A call for justice and awareness.

Cast: Unnati, Arrnika, Himanshu
Music: Laxmikant Gajendra

"Films are the best communication tool for social causes. New media must be considered in anti-trafficking efforts."

Documentaries

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Bolti Nadi – Save River Documentary

Environmental Documentary

A documentary following Amir Hashmi's 90-kilometer journey along the Sakri River in Chhattisgarh. The river had been dry for nearly 30 years. This film documents the revival efforts, community mobilization, and environmental restoration. A landmark initiative for river conservation in India.

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Lac & Tamarind – A Story of Change

Social Documentary

A documentary showcasing lac cultivation in Kanker district and tamarind processing in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. Women transform from collectors to decision-makers, driving economic empowerment and rural development. Produced for PRADAN.

High Impact Mega Watershed Project

Rural Development Documentary

A collaborative initiative of MGNREGA Cell (Government of Chhattisgarh), BRLF, Axis Bank Foundation, and Ford Foundation. Presented by Agrocrats Society for Rural Development. Produced and directed by Amir Hashmi for Meer Corporation.

Partners: MGNREGA, BRLF, Axis Bank Foundation, Ford Foundation, CSO Partners

HDFC Bank Parivartan Project

Social Transformation Documentary

A documentary presented by Pradan, produced and directed by Amir Hashmi. Showcasing social transformation initiatives and community development under the HDFC Parivartan project.

Gangrel Dam – Safarnama

Travel Documentary

A silent travel documentary on Gangrel Dam (Ravishankar Sagar), the longest dam in Chhattisgarh. Built across the Mahanadi River in Dhamtari district, located 17 km from Dhamtari and 90 km from Raipur.

Transforming Rural Livelihoods – Chhattisgarh High-Impact Mega Watershed Project

Rural Development Documentary • 2018

A groundbreaking initiative covering 6.9 lakh hectares across 26 blocks in 12 districts of Chhattisgarh. A collaboration between Government of Chhattisgarh, Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF), Axis Bank Foundation, and Ford Foundation. Launched on October 5, 2018, this four-year project aims to uplift 100,000 small and marginal households through watershed management, soil conservation, and improved farm productivity. Aligned with the NARWA treatment program of the state government.

Partners: MGNREGA, BRLF, Axis Bank Foundation, Ford Foundation, CSO Partners
Coverage: 12 districts, 26 blocks, 6.9 lakh hectares catchment area
Beneficiaries: 100,000 small and marginal households

Music Videos

Saiyaan | Kailash Kher | Dance Cover

Music Video • Dance Cover

A Kathak dance cover of the super hit song "Saiyaan" by Kailash Kher. Choreographed and performed by Deepali Kalihari and team. A beautiful fusion of classical and contemporary dance. Video directed by Amir Hashmi.

Credits: Choreography: Deepali Kalihari. Performances: Deepali Kalihari, Kaleshwari Sahu, Nikita Rajput, Vashistha Sahu. Video Credit: Amir Hashmi. Original Song: "Saiyaan" by Kailash Kher.

Namo Namo | Kedarnath | Kathak dance cover

Music Video • Dance Cover

A beautiful Kathak dance cover of the super hit song "Namo Namo" from the film Kedarnath, originally sung by Amit Trivedi. Choreographed and performed by Deepali Kalihari and team. A Shivaratri special presentation. Video directed by Amir Hashmi.

Credits: Choreography by Deepali Kalihari. Performances by Deepali Kalihari, Kaleshvari Sahu, Vashistha Sahu, Yugantika Powar, Dipa Druw. Costumes by Om Fancy Collection. Video Credit: Amir Hashmi. Original Song by Amit Trivedi.

Kathak | Shiv Vandana | by Deepali Kalihari

Music Video • Devotional

A classical Kathak presentation of Shiv Vandana, directed by Amir Hashmi. Music and vocals by Ustad Irshad Ahmad Warsi, choreography by Priya Shriwastav. A devotional tribute through dance.

Credits: Directed by Amir Hashmi. Assistant Director: Shambhavi Tiwari. Music/Vocals: Ustad Irshad Ahmad Warsi. Choreography: Priya Shriwastav. Original choreography: Amit Sakre.