Biswanath Rath
Biswanath Rath | |
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Biswanath Rath being honoured at Prabasi Odia Business Summit, Chennai in April 2017 | |
| Born | 18 June 1984 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, editor, producer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Archana Rath |
| Children | 1 |
Biswanath Rath is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and producer. His films have received a total of 550 recognition/awards in various International Film Festivals across the globe. He is the first Odia filmmaker to achieve the milestone of winning 500 film festival accolades which includes 143 awards. He is the founder of production company BnR Films LLP.
In 2024, Biswanath has created history in Festival de Cannes by showcasing Odisha's Kotpad Handloom for the first time in the festival.