Director

Manish Pandey

Writing

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1.6

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 4

TMDB ID: 229836

IMDb ID: nm3419321

Known for: Writing

Born: September 10, 1989

Age: 36

Place of birth: Simla, Punjab, India

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2010 - 2025

Years active: 16

Average TMDB rating: 8.11

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Writer (3)Executive Producer (1)

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Biography

Manish Pandey is a British-Indian filmmaker, writer, and producer renowned for his work in motorsport documentaries, particularly the acclaimed Formula 1 film Senna (2010). Born in the UK and with a background in medicine, Pandey shifted his career path to follow his passion for storytelling and filmmaking. His big break came when he co-wrote and produced Senna, a documentary about the life and legacy of Brazilian Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. Directed by Asif Kapadia, the film won numerous awards, including a BAFTA, and received widespread critical acclaim for its immersive storytelling and emotional depth. Pandey’s work on Senna is credited with bringing Formula 1’s human stories to a broader audience and establishing a new standard for sports documentaries. He has since continued to work on motorsport and other documentary projects, including Heroes (2019), which explores the lives of Formula 1 champions. Known for his detailed research and ability to capture the personal side of racing, Pandey has become a respected figure in documentary filmmaking, celebrated for his contributions to the motorsport narrative.

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