Odisha-born filmmaker Jaimin Bal making mark in Hollywood

Bhubaneswar: Odisha-born, Indian Film Director Jaimin Bal has started making his mark in Hollywood with his artistic style of storytelling. After successfully shooting his first Hollywood film ‘Virginity For Sale,’ which is expected to be released soon on the American OTT platform Hulu, the director has more projects lined up. The star-studded film featuring talents like Emma Larman, Jennifer Warren, and Daniel Levy has already generated considerable excitement in the industry.

Not just stopping here, Mr Bal is also in the post-production stage of another movie named ‘THE Salacity,’ featuring an ensemble cast of international artists like Vladimir Angelove, Kyla Nichole, Niklas Iwannek, Abigail Elizabeth, and Wayne Edge. The film will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime.

The Odisha-born filmmaker also has another ambitious project on hand. The movie ‘THE MISSING COUPLE’ had its production initiated in January 2023, but was held up due to certain creative aspects. Now the film is all set to resume. Intriguingly, the script has already received approval from Netflix US, and they are ready to acquire the movie once it’s completed. The film is a thriller centered around the investigation of a missing couple in Thailand by two journalists and is sure to be a nail-biting experience for the audience.

From working as an Assistant Director at 15 years old to leading as a Director in Hollywood, Mr Bal’s journey is inspiring. His experience includes working with esteemed Indian Directors like Raj Kanwar, Farah Khan, and Rohit Shetty. Some of his earlier films include small-budget movies like ‘Wanton’, ‘The Down up the Exit’, and many others.

Getting the opportunity to direct a film in Hollywood has opened new avenues for the director. Now, he even has a chance to work with renowned actress Cameron Diaz, who showed interest in one of his scripts. Through his hard work and unique vision, Jaimin Bal is sure to create a name for himself in Hollywood. And with several exciting projects on the horizon, there’s no slowing down for this ambitious filmmaker.

Bal’s journey in Hollywood, which started as a ripple, seems destined to turn into a wave, touching more audiences worldwide with his unique brand of storytelling. His simple yet powerful goal to narrate compelling stories through cinema continues to inspire and push him to achieve more in the film industry.