Prosit Roy

Prosit Roy is a significant figure in contemporary Indian cinema, primarily recognized for his work as a director and cinematographer. His career trajectory is marked by a distinct visual style and a successful transition from advertising to feature films. Roy first gained major industry attention as the cinematographer for the 2015 supernatural horror film 'Tumbbad,' a project celebrated for its atmospheric, shadow-laden visuals that became integral to its cult classic status. His directorial debut came with the 2018 thriller 'Pari,' starring Anushka Sharma, which further established his niche in crafting visually compelling and atmospheric horror-thrillers within the mainstream Hindi film industry. Roy's contribution lies in elevating the aesthetic and narrative ambition of genre cinema in India, particularly in horror, by applying a meticulous, cinematic visual language often associated with his background in high-end advertising. He co-founded the production house Clean Slate Filmz with Karnesh Ssharma, which has been instrumental in backing content-driven projects like 'Bulbbul' (2020), which he produced. While his filmography is select, his influence is evident in pushing for a more artful and internationally palatable presentation of genre stories, moving away from conventional Bollywood tropes. His work demonstrates how strong directorial vision and cinematography can define a film's identity, inspiring a wave of filmmakers to explore horror and thriller genres with greater visual sophistication and narrative depth.