Manthan Chauhan is an independent filmmaker from Rajkot, India, creating visually expressive and emotionally resonant films. Self-taught and resourceful, he writes, directs, shoots, and edits his own work, focusing on vision and storytelling over budget. Working under his label The Popcorn Paradox, he crafts cinema that blends atmosphere, symbolism, and human experience. His films aim to leave a lasting impression, exploring themes of life, mortality, and the unseen layers of everyday existence.