Mr. Patwardhan is one of the most exciting contemporary directors coming out of India in recent times, producing a broad section of intelligent, challenging, and interesting films from many parts of the globe. He has created some truly original and compelling work, and his outstanding record of achievement and collection of awards speaks for itself.,
Andrew Adamson, Oscar Winning Film Director
As an acclaimed music composer, one of the most important things for me is to have a director who has a clear vision for his film and knows what he is looking for in the film's background score. Moreover, the director needs to know that the composer needs to have the freedom to compose and write music on their
own. This is even more important for a horror film, where music, sound effects, and background are essential elements for creating suspense and an intriguing experience. I am happy to say that such was my and Aditya's collaboration, and he is one of those directors who I want to work with again. ,
David E. Russo, Composer for Fox's Gotham, and Pennyworth
As much as the varied body of his work impresses me, what stands out is the ease and finesse with which he has directed film across different genres and languages. Aditya Patwardhan is a filmmaker with a strong industry presence and a bright future. With his work I’ve seen, along with the work that has yet to come out, I see a promising future for Aditya as a film director and producer.,
Stephenie Sperber, President - Imagine Kids (Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment)
I can say with complete confidence that Aditya Patwardhan is one of the top directors that I have had the chance to associate with. With a deeply perceptive vision, and a unique narrative style. Mr. Patwardhan has time
and again made films that outshine those of his peers. I have seen Mr. Pativardhan handle socially relevant and sensitive subjects with impeccable expertise and well-thought intellectual insight.,
Ian La Frenais O.B.E., Emmy-winning writer and Order of British Empire recipient
Aditya Patwardhan was a guest lecturer in my classes and contributed to hands-on studio work with our students on the fundamentals of film making, his experiences as a film director and as a member of the Hollywood film fraternity. His experiences, training and insight as an artist was truly inspirational to our theatre students and we will always welcome him on to our campus for future artistic, academic and cultural opportunities.,
Daniel L. Miller, Professor of theatre, Dakota Wesleyan University
I had the pleasure of first working with Aditya on the set of the feature film Web of Life, that I was producing. A coming-of-age story about a surfer and his family set in Santa Barbara, the production featured acclaimed talents like Corbin Bernsen and Aaron Douglas. I am extremely thankful that we chose Aditya to lead the direction of this film and lead our project, as not only did he do so with aplomb but his creative eve enhanced the performance of everyone working on that set. From being an ingeniously creative director to an extraordinary problem-solver, Aditya's leadership ensured that the project was finished in a timely and successful manner.,
Peter J. Wacks, acclaimed Author and Producer known for Predators franchise, NBC's Heroes, etc.
Aditya has a clear vision of what he wants out of his performers, his crew, the script, and the shot. He has the ability to convey this vision in a positive, concise, and clear way that helps foment a desire in everyone to put their best effort forward. He is an excellent talent and I believe that the world will soon see that gift realized.,
Aaron Douglas, Actor (Battlestar Galactica, Hemlock Grove)
Regarding 'A Touch of Aurora", Thaila says that it is important to note here that the executive producers of this project could have chosen any other talented Portuguese-speaking producer and director, especially considering that the cast and crew were predominantly made up of Portuguese-speaking personnel. However, they chose to go with Aditya, not only because of his extraordinary talent as a director and producer but also because of his ability to understand the theme and crux of the story and his skill of working with the actors beyond the boundaries of language.,
Thaila Ayala, Brazilian Celebrity and Actress
Aditya has a unique ability to grasp the understanding of human nature and portray it correctly on screen. It comes as no surprise that he has done such amazing work in Spanish and Portuguese as well as made a mark in documentary filmmaking with taking up such a complicated and socially relevant subject.,
Ronit Roy, Award Winning Indian Actor