Gopal Bodepalli, a software engineer based in New York, has gained global acclaim for his passion-driven filmmaking. His latest short film, 'Hunger', produced and directed by him, has achieved significant recognition worldwide. The film received an Honorable Mention Award at the International New York Film Festival and has also been honored at festivals in Paris, London, and 10 other international venues. Previously, Gopal Bodepalli's 'Maranam' garnered awards at 34 international film festivals. Both 'Hunger' and 'Maranam' have been selected for the official lineup at the Dada Saheb Film Festivals.