Kumar and Mr. Jones is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Sugith Varughese and released in 1991. The film centres on the relationship between Mr. Jones (John Gilbert), a bedridden older man, and Kumar (Ivan Smith), his Indo-Canadian caretaker whose power in the relationship is threatened when Mr. Jones begins responding favourably to treatment by Melissa (Michelle Duquet), a new physical therapist. The film was made while Varughese was a student at the Canadian Film Centre. The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 13th Genie Awards in 1992.