Biography

Arjun Lal is a Mumbai-based writer and director whose work spans fiction, documentary, and advertising. A graduate of Prague Film School with a Master’s in Filmmaking (Direction & Screenwriting), he has directed short films, commercials, and documentaries that blend strong storytelling with visual sensitivity. He recently wrote and directed a 20-minute short film titled - Mother Tongue (2025), commissioned by LXL Ideas & School Cinema and produced under Eclectic Films. Arjun previously served as Associate Director on 1947: Brexit India — a two-hour international documentary hosted by Boman Irani and featuring Dr. Shashi Tharoor and William Dalrymple amongst others — officially selected at IFFI and MIFF.