Ushmey Chakraborty Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Career, Awards

Ushmey Chakraborty, an Indian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter, is recognized for his creative contributions to independent cinema.

As the son of veteran Bollywood actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali, he has carved his own path in the industry, focusing on writing, directing, and producing films like Life, Somewhere and Lucky Man.

Profile

• Full Name: Ushmey Chakraborty
• Stage Name: Ushmey Chakraborty
• Born: 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mithun Chakraborty (father), Yogeeta Bali (mother)
• Siblings: Mahaakshay (Mimoh) Chakraborty, Namashi Chakraborty, Dishani Chakraborty
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ushmey Chakraborty was born in 1988, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to renowned Bollywood actors Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali. Growing up in a film-centric family, he was exposed to the industry early, with his father guiding his interest in filmmaking.

The second of four siblings—Mahaakshay (Mimoh), Namashi, and Dishani—he developed a passion for storytelling and direction rather than acting. Ushmey attended The Monarch International School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, for his primary education.

He later moved to the United States to pursue higher education in filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where he honed his skills in screenwriting and directing. His time on film sets during his teenage years, combined with his formal training, shaped his career trajectory.

Career

Ushmey Chakraborty began his career as an actor, debuting in the 2008 Hindi film Phir Kabhi, playing the younger version of his father, Mithun Chakraborty. Shifting focus to behind-the-scenes work, he wrote, directed, and produced his debut feature film, Life, Somewhere (2010), an independent English-language project that won the Royal Reel Award at the Canada International Film Festival in 2011.

In 2013, he directed Lucky Man, featuring Marathi actress Amruta Subhash, further showcasing his storytelling skills. His 2017 short film Holy Smoke! starred his siblings Mimoh, Namashi, and Dishani and was streamed on Vimeo.

In 2022, he wrote and directed the short film Gay, Asian, Immigrant, screened at the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles.

Ushmey has worked as a development associate at INE Entertainment and a development intern at Foundation Films since August 2018, and has experience with Eros International PLC, RCK Films, and Paparazzi Productions. He assisted directors on films like Enemmy (2013) and Ishqedarriyaan (2015) and took over Chariot Films India from his father, aiming to produce stories about underrepresented voices.

His screenwriting achievements include reaching the top 15% of 6,000 submissions at the Academy Nicholl Fellowship and becoming a quarterfinalist at the Screencraft TV Pilot Launch Competition.

Awards and Nominations

• 2011: Royal Reel Award, Canada International Film Festival for Life, Somewhere (Winner)
• Unknown Year: Academy Nicholl Fellowship, Top 15% of 6,000 submissions for a feature screenplay
• Unknown Year: Screencraft TV Pilot Launch Competition, Quarterfinalist for a TV pilot

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Ushmey Chakraborty

Personal Life

Ushmey Chakraborty, a 37-year-old filmmaker, is single and has no publicly documented relationships, spouse, or children. Based in Los Angeles, California, for his career, he previously resided in Mumbai.

He is passionate about storytelling, particularly for underrepresented voices, and enjoys playing the video game BATMAN – The Telltale Series.

Ushmey is also the nephew of Aditya Raj Kapoor, his mother’s cousin. He maintains a low-profile personal life, focusing on his creative work and avoiding public controversies.

Discography:

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Filmography:

• Phir Kabhi (2008) – Actor (Young Mithun Chakraborty)
• Life, Somewhere (2010) – Writer, Director, Producer (English Feature Film)
• Lucky Man (2013) – Writer, Director, Producer
• Enemmy (2013) – Assistant Director
• Ishqedarriyaan (2015) – Assistant Director
• Holy Smoke! (2017) – Writer, Director, Producer (Short Film)
• Gay, Asian, Immigrant (2022) – Writer, Director (Short Film)

Net Worth

Ushmey Chakraborty’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $5 million USD. His income is derived from his work as a writer, director, and producer, including his award-winning film Life, Somewhere, and contributions to projects like Lucky Man and Holy Smoke!.