Nikhil Mahajan is a National Award Winning Filmmaker based in Mumbai, India. He is a graduate in film from The International Film School Sydney. Nikhil is a writer, producer and director. Pune 52 (2012) is his directorial debut. He is known for his Godavari (2021) which won him the prestigious Golden Lotus for Best Direction as well as the Filmfare award for Best Direction and Best Screenplay. Nikhil comes from the small town Aurangabad in Maharashtra and his parents are both Academicians.