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Manas Shashidharan Jacob

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Manas Shashidharan Jacob

Born May 27, 1989 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (age 37)

Manas Shashidharan Jacob is a Mumbai-based filmmaker drawn to everyday stories that uncover deeper truths. A Political Science graduate from St. Xavier’s College (2013), his real education has come from closely observing people and the world around him. His work blends realism with a fresh perspective, focusing on emotion, character, and the small moments that carry weight. Through his company, Tr…

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The Audition
Dec 27, 2026
The Audition · 2026
The Audition
2026
MovieDrama
A struggling actor, Nikhil Dagga , 31 stands at the brink of surrender. Broke and beaten down, he retreats to a claustrophobic Mumbai apartment where intrusive neighbors and mounting debts test his resolve. When his final chance at redemption collapses, one desperate, late-night performance becomes an unexpected act of rebellion.
SeherSeher · 2017
Seher
2017
Movie
Somewhere in the bylanes of South Mumbai a girl boards a taxi.An old taxi driver as a companion, is this just another journey for the girl or is it something else ?
Making of TalaashMaking of Talaash · 2012
Making of Talaash
★ 10.02012
Movie
One of two documentaries in the dvd release of Talaash, this shows the making of the film with interviews from the cast and crew.
Accident : Making of TalaashAccident : Making of Talaash · 2012
Accident : Making of Talaash
★ 10.02012
Movie
One of two documentaries available on the dvd release of Talaash showing the making of the film, this collection of docu-pods shows the filming of the accident sequence along with production and costume design.

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