An Austrian filmmaker of Indian origin from Vienna and focuses not only on fictional feature films but also on documentaries which depict exciting life stories. Kumar created the genre ‘Austro-Bollywood’, a wild crossover between Bollywood and Austria.

In 2010 he released the first Austro-Bollywood film ‘Kesariya Balam (Love Without Borders)’ which received many awards including ‘Best Director’ and ‘Best Film’. ‘Servus Ishq’ (2014), his second film within that genre, had a nationwide release and was produced by Oscar winning producer Josef Aichholzer. In both movies Kumar was also the lead actor. Since then he writes and makes feature films and documentaries in different genres.

In 2018, Kumar partnered with PlanetNZX Studios upon directing and creating an adaption from screenwriter Mo Harawe called “Another Day in Manhattan”. Originally the idea being set in Austria, Kumar decided to take upon a new route internationally, to film within the US as his first directed American short film. Kumar is member of the Austrian Film Academy and the Association of Austrian Directors.