Pavel (film director)

Pavel is an Indian film director and screenplay writer who primarily works in Bengali-language films. He made his debut with the film Babar Naam Gandhiji, which was followed by Rosogolla. His next film, Asur, was released on 3 January 2020, with Jeet, Abir Chatterjee and Nusrat Jahan.

He has also worked as an illustrator of book covers and has illustrated books by Nabarun Bhattacharya; Bhattacharjee made a documentary about Nabarun after his death titled Poet from Death Valley.

Early life
He has attended Kalighat High school & Mukul Bose memorial institution for schooling and went to Calcutta University for Bechalor's and master's degree in history. Besides studying in school, he was a very active participant in recitation, debate, quiz and drama.