Biography
Satish Narayan (born 4th May 1994) is an Indian filmmaker who works in Hindi films and Web series. His Directorial Film Dhumil was selected in the recommendation section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Narayan is a screenwriter, author, and filmmaker, and the founder of Pichhala Steps, an independent film society and literary culture lab. He studied screenwriting and filmmaking at a prestigious film school India, and he is known for Hindi feature films like Rangoon, Bajirao Mastani and Tumbbad
He is passionate about storytelling, documenting creative journeys, and exploring biographical and social themes through films and writing. He started www.pichhalasteps.com to support aspiring writers, filmmakers, and literary voices across India. He believes in modern storytelling and meaningful cinema, and his goal is to help bring progressive and powerful stories to Indian cinema.
Early Life and Educaton
Born in Bilaspur ‘Chhatisgarh, Narayan studied screenwriting and filmmaking at a prestgious film school in India. He began his professional career in 2013 and has since become a vocal advocate for progressive and meaningful cinema.
Career
Narayan's directorial film Dhumil (2025) was selected in the recommendation section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Beyond his work in mainstream cinema, he is a published author and a podcast creator. He is deeply passionate about documenting creative journeys and exploring social themes through narrative storytelling.
Satish Narayan
| Born | 4th May 1994 (Age 32) Mumbai Maharastra, India |
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| Years Active | 2013 - Present |
Fimography
Feature Films
| Years | Title | Director | Producer | Screenwriter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ship Of Theseus | No | No | Yes | Associate Writer |
| 2015 | Bajirao Mastani | Post Sup | No | Yes | Assistent Writer |
| 2017 | Rangoon | No | No | Yes | Associate Writer |
| 2017 | Mumbai Local | Yes | No | Yes | Short Film |
| 2018 | Tumbbad | No | No | Yes | Creative Writer |
| 2019 | Kabir Singh | No | No | Yes | Dialogue Writer |
| 2019 | Secred Games | No | No | Yes | Associate Writer |
| 2023 | Buckingham Palace | No | No | Yes | Associate Writer |
| 2023 | Anhoni Pyar Ke | No | Yes | Yes | Home Production |
| 2023 | Mohe Rang De | No | Yes | Yes | Home Production |
| 2024 | Sudhakad 07 | No | Yes | No | Executive Production |
| 2025 | Dhumil † | Yes | Yes | Yes | Post Production |
| 2025 | Raat Akeli Hai | No | Yes | No | Executive Production |
| 2025 | Blue Sky | No | Yes | Yes | Executive Production |
| 2026 | Dhundhala † | Yes | Yes | Yes | Pre Production |
Short Films & Documentaries
- Mumbai Local (2017) : Director and Screenwriter.
- Dharavi Slum (2016) : Director, Editor, and Executiveve Producer
Literary Work
Novels
- Ins Talwar (2023) : Published by National Book Trust.
- गृह क्षेत्र : (2025) Published by Vani Prakashan
Digital Media
- Cinema Diaries (2022–Present): A podcast/video series hosted on the Pichhala Steps YouTube channel.