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The life, vision, and creative discipline of Indo-Australian filmmaker and author Lom Harsh.
Film Director • Screenwriter • Author • UN Peace Ambassador
Born in the historic cultural city of Sikar, Rajasthan, Lom Harsh was shaped early by Rajasthan's oral traditions, majestic architectural proportions, and rich emotional folklore. An innate fascination with human behavior and space initially drew him to study interior design, instilling an acute sensitivity to composition, lighting, and texture that would later define his signature camera framing.
To broaden his horizons, Lom Harsh moved to Australia to formally pursue filmmaking and screenwriting. Immersed in international cinema aesthetics, he studied European, Hollywood, and Asian narrative traditions. Crucially, his years living abroad gave him an objective vantage point on how India was represented globally—often through reductionist cliches.
“True cinematic identity doesn't come from copying Western cinema or repeating formulaic Bollywood tropes. It comes from having the courage to place unadorned human emotion in front of the lens and trusting the audience to feel it.”
Upon returning to India, he founded Shilom Media LLP in Mumbai. His directorial feature debut, Yeh Hai India, challenged superficial perceptions of the country and won both Best Director and Best Film honors at the Festival of Globe in Silicon Valley, California.
His commitment to pacifism led him to write and direct the acclaimed short film duo Chicken Biryani and Chicken Biryani 2, which explored the common humanity of soldiers stationed across the Indo-Pak border. In 2018, this work led to his prestigious appointment as a Youth Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation and United Nations civil society branches at the Parliament of India.
In 2023, Lom Harsh expanded his creative legacy into literature with his bestselling debut novel, The Burning Man: Journey of a Father in Search of Hope and Happiness. Earning three premier literature trophies, the book solidified his reputation as one of South Asia's most versatile creative storytellers.
Whether through an anamorphic 35mm lens, an intimate short film on the snowy Line of Control, or 300 pages of raw literary prose, Lom Harsh believes stories possess an alchemical power: they dissolve geographic, political, and spiritual distances.
Examining the common aches, loyalties, and redemptions that connect human beings across every nationality and creed.
Rejecting sanitized, formulaic tropes in favor of raw atmospheric texture, evocative set designs, and honest performances.
Fluidly crossing between cinema, literature, architecture, and philanthropic arts to leave a lasting cultural footprint.
Honors across international film festivals, literature, and cinema guilds.
Recognitions celebrating storytelling depth and literary merit.
International directorial honors including Festival of Globe, USA.
Celebrated for musical excellence in the feature film 'Yeh Hai India'.
Tracing the arc from early roots to award-winning direction, literature, and global enterprise.
Sikar, Rajasthan & Aesthetic Sensibility
Born in Sikar, Rajasthan, Lom Harsh grew up immersed in the rich oral traditions, architecture, and folklore of royal India. His early immersion in space design, visual proportions, and classical narratives laid the bedrock of his distinct cinematic framing.
Cinematography & World Cinema Training
Ventured to Australia to study filmmaking, screenwriting, and international cinematic production techniques. Living abroad gave Lom Harsh a clear-eyed perspective on how world audiences perceived Indian culture and fueled his ambition to direct globally resonant stories.
Independent Film & Content Powerhouse
Returned to India and established Shilom Media LLP in Mumbai with the vision to produce uncompromising, culturally rich feature films, high-impact commercials, and docu-fiction that break free from formulaic tropes.
National & Global Release
Wrote and directed the critically acclaimed feature film 'Yeh Hai India', tackling modern diaspora identity and patriotic truth. The film was showcased at the prestigious Festival of Globe in Silicon Valley, California, where Lom Harsh was honored with the coveted Best Director Award.
Pacifism & Border Compassion
Directed the viral short film 'Chicken Biryani' and its sequel 'Chicken Biryani 2', exploring human empathy across war borders. The films gained massive critical traction and earned international short film festival accolades.
Universal Peace Federation & United Nations
Conferred the honorary appointment of 'Youth Ambassador for Peace' at the Parliament of India, recognizing the profound peace-building and cross-cultural dialogue championed through his cinematic portfolio.
Radio Mirchi Music Award & JIFF Special Jury Award
Honored with the Radio Mirchi Music Award for 'Best Raag-Inspired Song' ('Saiyan') and received the Special Jury Mention at the 11th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF).
Global OTT Acquisition (Prime Video & Apple TV)
Spearheaded creative production for the psychological thriller 'Mintoo' under Shilom Media, securing worldwide streaming distribution on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Novel Publication & 3 Literature Awards
Authored the celebrated novel 'The Burning Man: Journey of a Father in Search of Hope and Happiness', earning 3 major literature awards for profound emotional pacing and lyrical prose.
The Burning Man Feature & Docu-Series
Directing the big-screen feature adaptation of 'The Burning Man' alongside international co-productions and expanding Shilom Media's pan-global footprint across cinema, design, and cultural storytelling.