Aryan Kumar

Aryan

Aryan Kumar is a 20-year-old emerging filmmaker from Patna, India, pursuing a degree in Mass Communication. An alumnus of the Global U-Grad Exchange Program 2025, organised by the U.S. Department of State, his work centres on gender, caste, and social exclusion, driven by a passion for unveiling untold stories. He has produced several documentaries for various organisations, including UNICEF India, and actively empowers aspiring filmmakers through workshops with UNICEF to share essential skills and foster creativity. Notably, he was named one of the 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

My Work

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Darwaza Number 27

Creator: Aryan Kumar

Darwaza Number 27

Creator: Aryan Kumar
I chose to tell the story of Jiyalal, a retired postman, to highlight the growing social isolation in our fast-paced world. Having spent his life connecting others through letters, his own death goes unnoticed by a neighborhood busy with digital lives. Coming from a community-driven background in Bihar, I am fascinated by the irony of being connected online but disconnected in reality. I wanted to explore the 'unopened doors' of empathy and show that sometimes, the most important messages are the ones we fail to hear from our own neighbors
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Rail : A Journey of Inclusion

Creator: Aryan Kumar

Rail : A Journey of Inclusion

Creator: Aryan Kumar
"This documentary" narrates the remarkable life of a resilient young woman who battled blindness from birth, compounded by the loss of her father. Facing societal pressures, she endured a violent marriage but clung to her dream of experiencing train travel, a feat unimaginable for someone who had never seen a railway. Overcoming societal stereotypes, she mastered Braille and secured a job in the railway industry. Despite adversity, she embraced life's possibilities, challenging perceptions and proving that determination can triumph over limitations. Her journey inspires, highlighting the indomitable human spirit and the power of perseverance.