Devendra Malviya
Devendra Malviya | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Filmmaker, director, screenwriter |
| Notable work | 2020 Delhi |
Devendra Malviya is an Indian filmmaker and director who is well known for the Hindi feature film 2020 Delhi.[1]
Career
Devendra Malviya gained attention for 2020 Delhi, a film produced in a single-shot format.[2] Coverage in Indian press described the film as drawing on incidents related to the 2020 Delhi riots.[3]
The film's trailer and release announcements were carried by multiple outlets in early 2025.[4]
2020 Delhi
2020 Delhi received attention for perceived similarities between certain characters and individuals connected to the 2020 Delhi riots, as reported in feature coverage by ThePrint.[5] India TV reported that the trailer presented scenes referencing riot-related events.[6]
Legal and political developments
Prior to the planned release, several petitioners approached the Delhi High Court seeking a postponement of the film's release.[7] Proceedings related to these petitions were reported by LiveLaw,[8] Aaj Tak,[9] ABP Live,[10] and Bharat Express.[11]
Political reactions were also reported, including calls to the Election Commission requesting that the release be deferred due to the timing of elections.[12]
Statements in the press
ThePrint reported statements from Devendra Malviya in which he denied political links and said that the film was not intended to support any political position.[13]
References
- ^ "India's first single-shot Hindi feature film '2020 Delhi' trailer released". Mid-Day. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Trailer of India's first single-shot Hindi feature film '2020 Delhi' out now". The Tribune. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "2020 Delhi trailer shares untold story of horrific Delhi riots". Sakshi Post. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "India's first single-shot Hindi feature film '2020 Delhi' trailer released". ANI. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "2020 Delhi film—does it feature a character based on Umar Khalid?". ThePrint. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "'2020 Delhi' to narrate untold story of Delhi riots". India TV. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Sharjeel Imam, others move Delhi High Court seeking stay on 'Delhi 2020'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Sharjeel Imam moves Delhi High Court to postpone release of film based on Delhi riots". LiveLaw. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Delhi riots accused moves HC against release of film based on riots". Aaj Tak. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Sharjeel Imam files petition in Delhi HC seeking postponement of film '2020 Delhi'". ABP Live. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Delhi High Court to hear petition to ban the film '2020 Delhi'". BharatExpress. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Congress urges EC to defer release of '2020 Delhi'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Row over film on 2020 Delhi riots ahead of polls; director denies political link". ThePrint. Retrieved 27 November 2025.