Arka Sinha/Orko Sinha (born 12 May 1987) is an Indian film maker, actor, writer, lyricist, singer, composer, producer and a former computer science engineer from the movie industry of West Bengal, Kolkata. He marked his debut with

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in December 2013. The script-screenplay-lyrics-dialogues and direction of the film were all by Orko.

Early life

Orko completed his schooling from Sibpur Bengal Engineering College Model School and then, went on to complete his graduation in computer science and engineering from the

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. After getting placed in a MNC, he left the job to join the film industry.

Career

During his school and college days, Orko was actively involved in many professional cultural activities. He was the first assistant director in

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’s ''

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'' (The Window) and was an observer in

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’s ''

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''. Then he worked as script writer and floor director for a documentary feature – ''Inspiration'', directed by

about the

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. He made his acting debut on Bengali television (Sananda TV) as a supporting actor in ''Sobinoy Nibedon''. In 2013, at the age of 26, Orko directed his debut feature ''

'', a story of a few scattered souls, chasing their dreams in the city. He wrote the story, script, dialogue, screenplay and lyrics, and received the "Best Upcoming Lyricist Award" for the song "Onno Keu Thakbe Kachakachi" at the 4th Mirchi Music Awards Bangla. In 2015, Orko made his second film for Zee Bangla Originals, titled ''Amoler Cabin''. The film received a positive response after its screening. In ''Amoler Cabin'', for the first time Orko composed a song by himself and also worked as a playback singer. .

Filmography

As director *''

'' – 2014 *''Amoler Cabin'' – 2016 (Zee Bangla Originals) As assistant director *''

'' – The Window (2009) *''

'' (Uncredited) (2010) As Script writer *''Sudhamoy Babur Odbhut Galpo'' (Short) (2010) *''

'' (2014) *''Amoler Cabin'' (2016) As actor *''Sobinoy Nibedon'' (TV) (2011) *''Loadsheding'' (2015) (Zee Bangla Original) As lyricist *''

'' (2014) *''Amoler Cabin'' (2016) As singer *''Amoler Cabin'' (2016) As music composer *''Amoler Cabin'' (2016)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sinha, Orko 1987 births Living people Bengali film directors Indian male screenwriters Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Film directors from Kolkata