The Artist Behind the Timeline
Niladri Roy is a prominent Kolkata-based film editor whose work spans narrative features, documentaries, and post-production consulting. Born and raised in Kolkata, he grew up in the city's rich cultural and musical fabric, where he developed a deep affinity for visual storytelling and editorial pacing.
An alumnus of Patha Bhavan and Calcutta University, Roy entered the film industry at a young age. As a film editor in Kolkata, he has built a reputation for handling complex narrative structures across feature films and documentaries. His major narrative feature films include Shankhachil (winner of the 63rd National Film Award for Best Bengali Film), Raahgir (The Wayfarers), Mahalaya, and the international project Parikrama.
In 2025, Niladri was honored with the National Film Award for Best Editing (Non-Feature Film) for the documentary Moving Focus, celebrating Gautam Ghose's cinematic journey. This accolade highlights his commitment to precision, clarity, and rhythm in film editing.
Beyond his core editing work, Niladri is an active multi-instrumentalist playing the dotara, mandolin, and banjo. This deep musical background informs his unique approach to visual rhythm and structural pacing, injecting an organic acoustic cadence into his editing timeline. Based in Kolkata, West Bengal, he continues to shape impactful cinematic storytelling across India and internationally.