Documentaries and Short Films
Rajesh has made several short films and documentaries on human trafficking, HIV/AIDS and communal riots that support the media advocacy initiatives of the United Nations and NGOs, national and international. His most recent film for the United Nations, One Life, No Price for social sensitization against human trafficking was well received by civil society organizations internationally. Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta and John Abraham appear in the film as spokespersons for the cause.
Another recent success is Anamika, the Nameless on a similar theme which was adventurously shot in the red light areas of India in Mumbai, Kolkatta, Poona and Delhi. The film won the AC award under the "Best Foreign Award - Documentary Short Film" category and the Best Documentary Film Award at the Hyderabad International Film Festival. The film has been included in the curriculum of National Police Academy and National Judicial Academy.
The Sacred Face, a short film on child sexual abuse, sent the audience back home unsettled at its screening in Hyderabad. Rajesh himself writes the screenplays for most of his documentaries.
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