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Abhishek, a renowned Indian filmmaker who co-wrote and directed the critically acclaimed dacoit action film, Sonchiriya, an RSVP production. He began his career as an associate director and co-writer to Vishal Bhardwaj for his debut Makdee (2002) & went on to assist him in his subsequent films, and most notably co-wrote Vishal's trendsetting Omkara (2006) and Kaminey (2009). Abhishek's directorial debut, the dark comedy Ishqiya (2010) and its sequel Dedh Ishqiya (2014), both starring Naseeruddin Shah received rave reviews. His following film, Udta Punjab (2016), highlighted the heroin epidemic in Punjab and was released to critical acclaim. He made his debut as a producer with Konkona Sen Sharma's A Death in the Gunj (2016), which premiered at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

Abhinay Deo was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is known for Delhi Belly (2011), Game (2011) and Savi (2024). He is married to Smita Deo.

Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla is known for Baazigar (1993), Race 2 (2013) and Soldier (1998).

Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla is an Indian filmmaker. He co-directs films with his brother Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla. Together they are known as the Abbas-Mustan duo, recognised for directing action, suspense, and thriller films.

Burmawalla started his career with Gujarati films. He and his brother Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla worked as assistant directors before getting their first break to direct a film.

Burmawalla's directorial debut in Hindi was Agneekaal (1990), which he co-directed with his brother. Since then, he has co-directed 14 Hindi films.

His repertoire of films includes superhit movies like Khiladi (1992), Baazigar (1993), Baadshah (1999), Ajnabee (2001), Aitraaz (2004), and Race (2008), among others.

Burmawalla is the recipient of the Life Membership of the International Film and Television Club, conferred by the Asian Academy of Film & Television.

Abhishek Jain is a film maker and the founder of CineMan Productions Limited. At the age of 26, he got recognized as 'Trendsetter of the year 2012' followed by 'Innovation achievers award for contribution in Films & Advertisement' by the Gujarat Innovation Society- a felicitation initiated by the Government of Gujarat. He has spent nine years of his childhood doing theatres, got a degree in management and joined the very prestigious Whistling Woods Institute to pursue his further studies in filmmaking. Abhishek has the unique distinction of working with some of the top-notch filmmakers of Bollywood. He was assistant director to Subhash Ghai for the films Yuvraaj and Black & White. Later, he was associate director with Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films for the movies Guzaarish and Chenab Gandhi. He has also assisted Ram Madhvani (Director of highly acclaimed film Neerja) for advertising campaigns. At one point he realised his dream to revive the film industry in Gujarat, and left the secured profile in the main stream film industry to devote his talent for the regional cinema. Abhishek's conviction has already created a benchmark in the Gujarati Film Industry with his path breaking debut feature film- 'Kevi Rite Jaish' which settled a milestone as a revival of the Gujarati film industry and ran in cinemas for 112 days, his second feature film- 'Bey Yaar' went up to become the widest released Gujarati film with a theatrical release in more than 14 countries and a domestic run in cinemas for 54 weeks, his latest Feature Film- 'Wrong Side Raju' raised the standards and proved to be the first Gujarati film to have a national collaboration with Phantom Films headed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap et al. In the year 2017, CineMan received a National Award for the best feature film in Gujarati language. After successfully paving path into Gujarat's regional film industry, his company CineMan has now got into a 2 film co-production deal with Maddock films for making Hindi feature length films. Abhishek has just completed the shoot of his first Hindi Feature Film tentatively titled as 'Hum Do, Humare Do' starring Rajkumar Rao, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Ratna Pathak Shah and Aparshakti Khurana. Keeping the advent of new found audience base for OTT platforms, Abhishek has recently launched his latest venture- OHO Gujarati, which is Gujarat's first premium content streaming platform, catering to the Gujarati audience globally. Abhishek has also penned a biographical book, 'aa to just vaat che' which talks about his journey of making Gujarati feature films. This book has already gained the stature of being a handbook on making of Gujarati films for youngsters. Before his foray into feature films, he started CineMan Productions Limited in 2010 to cater to the advertising industry. Having produced television commercials and advertisement films, he has carved a unique identity of delivering finest productions contributing towards the brand's value. As an entrepreneur, Abhishek has innate understanding of the business of films and as a filmmaker he has distinct creative sensibilities that marry the market and imaginative. Today, CineMan is a fully functioning film production house engaged in activities ranging right from script to screen, Film Production, Film Distribution and Film Marketing along with Advertisement Films, OTT platform and this makes CineMan one of the finest film production houses in the industry.

Abhishek Sharma was born on 22 July 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a writer and director, known for Ram Setu (2022), Tere Bin Laden (2010) and Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018).

Aditya Datt is known for Karenjit Kaur - The Untold Story of Sunny Leone (2018), Dil Diya Hai (2006) and Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over (2005).

Aditya Dhar is a celebrated Indian director, writer and producer who made a sensational debut with the blockbuster film "Uri: The Surgical Strike" in 2019. The film dramatized the retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack, starring Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, and Paresh Rawal, and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under RSVP Movies. Filmed in Serbia with a mere budget of 3 million dollar, the film grossed Rs. 2.4 billion in India and over Rs. 3.5 billion (approximately 50 million dollar) worldwide, making it the tenth highest-grossing Indian film domestically and the highest-grossing debutante-directed Indian film. This commercial and critical success earned him significant recognition, including the National Film Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director at the 65th Filmfare Awards in 2020, along with nominations and wins at the Jagran Film Festival, Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and IIFA Awards.

In 2019, Dhar co-founded B62 Studios with his brother Lokesh, named after their childhood address in Delhi, marking his entry into production. Recent works include producing and writing Article 370 (2024), which became one of India's top 10 grosses of 2024, and Dhoom Dhaam (2025), a comedy directed by Rishab Seth, co-written by Dhar, and starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi, released on February 14, 2025, as a smash hit Netflix Original.

His second directorial Dhurandhar (2025), an espionage thriller set in the world of R&AW, featuring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and others, is produced by B62 Studios and Jio Studios. Slated for a second-half 2025 release, it's one of the most awaited films from India.

Advait Chandan was born on 26 January 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a director and assistant director, known for Secret Superstar (2017), Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) and Like Stars on Earth (2007).

Ahmed Khan was born on 3 June 1974 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He is a director and actor, known for Kick (2014), Baaghi 2 (2018) and Bang Bang (2014). He has been married to Shaira Khan since 7 February 1998. They have two children.

Ajay Bahl is known for Section 375 (2019), B.A. Pass (2012) and The Ladykiller (2023).

Vishal Veeru "Ajay" Devgn was born on April 02, 1969, in New Delhi, Delhi to action director Veeru Devgan and his wife Veena Devgan. He is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in the Bollywood industry and is one of the highest-paid celebrities in India. Devgn started his film career with Phool Aur Kaante (1991). He is known for films like All The Best: Fun Begins (2009), Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999), Ishq (1997), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Singham (2011), Total Dhamaal (2019) etc. He is married to actress Kajol with whom he has two children (i.e son Yug and daughter Nysa). He is also the founder and owner of the production banner Ajay Devgn Ffilms.

Akarsh Khurana was born in India. He is known for Krrish 3 (2013), Rashmi Rocket (2021) and Karwaan (2018).

Renowned for directing & producing the National Award Winner Badhaai Ho in 2018, directing the Septimius Award-winner Maidaan in 2024, directing Tilchatta in Lust Stories 2 and producing the critically acclaimed 2023 comedy-drama Trial Period. Sharma made his directorial debut with Tevar in 2015.

Born in Delhi, Sharma moved to Mumbai soon. In 2004, Sharma along with Aleya Sen and Hemant Bhandari, founded their entrepreneurial venture Chrome Pictures, an advertisement and film production house in Mumbai which is one of the top 3 ad production houses in the country.

Sharma has produced and directed over 6000 ads over two decades for leading brands like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Idea, Dove, Expedia, Tata Sky, Titan, Samsung, Nokia, ZeeTV, Pepsi, Tide, Lifebuoy, HLL, Nestle, Parle. He has collaborated with reputed agencies like Lowe Lintas, JWT, McCann, Contract, Ogilvy and Mather, Mudra, BBDO, Leo Burnett, FCB Ulka, Bates, Rediffusion, and many more.

His work & style of direction have received a lot of appreciation across nationally and internationally recognized platforms including The Cannes Lion, ProMax Asia Awards, New York Film Festival, Spikes Awards, and many more.

As an entrepreneur, Sharma has expanded his expertise across multiple verticals. He heads Planet Chrome, a post-production studio; and Minikin DGWorks, the digital arm of his parent company, Chrome Pictures. Additionally, he leads a non-profit organization, the Phool Versha Foundation (PVF).

Amole Gupte is an Indian screenwriter, actor, and director, known for his work on Bollywood films like Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth), Stanley ka dabba, Kaminey and others. He is also an actor in Bheja Fry 2 (2011), stanley Ka Dabba (2011),Urumi (2011) Phas gaye re obama (2010) and Kaminey.

Born 26th September 1980 in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Anand started writing and directing plays in school at the age of 12. At 19, he wrote a total of hundred episodes of two television soap operas, which went on to become the most popular shows in the history of Indian Television. The same year his play "Sugandhi" was awarded the prestigious National Award. After dropping out from formal education and finishing a diploma in philosophy (his passion for philosophy has been evident in all his works), he traveled across India, exploring, meeting people, writing, performing and attending a series of workshops on subjects varying from Gandhian economics to Quantum physics. He made Right Here, Right Now in 2003 with borrowed money and believing friends. The film immediately achieved a cult status among Mumbai filmoholics, later backed up by its award-winning international acclaim. Anand is a visiting lecturer at a Mass Media college in Mumbai and has facilitated creative workshops for students all over India. His first feature length film is expected to release in 2006.

Aanand L. Rai is a Hindi film director and producer known for romantic-comedy movies Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Raanjhanaa (2013), Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015) and Zero (2018). Rai started assisting his elder brother television director Ravi Rai in television series. Eventually he made his directorial debut with the psychological thriller Strangers, followed by Thodi Life Thoda Magic (2008).

Anant Mahadevan in a famous actor, director, writer in both the Marathi and Hindi film industry. He was born on 28th August in the year 1950 in Thrissur, United State Of Travancore And Cochin, India. He is also known as Anant Narayan Mahadevan. He started his film career in the year 1984. At present (2021) he is 71 years old. Having been an integral part of the Indian television serials and Hindi movies since the 1980s,he is also involved in the professional English and Hindi theatre. His favorite actors are Guru Dutt and Stephen Lang.

Anant Mahadevan along Sanjay Pawar received the National Award in the year 2010 for the Best Screenplay and Dialogues for the successful Marathi movie Mee Sindhutai Sapkal. And also this film fetched him the special jury award at the National Film awards in the year 2010. His film Gour Hari Dastaan was part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India(2014) in Goa, at the International Film Festival of Kerala IFFK(2014),at the International Film Festival of Bangalore, and at the International Film Festival of Chennai(2014). And his film Rough Book Created excitement in the festival circuit and the Film Bazaar held in Goa.

Anant played a role of Damodar in the movie Evening shadows which is released in the year 2018 in Hindi. Anant directed many movies in his career. Some of his best works are Gough Book, Aksar 2 (2017), Gour Hari Dastaan (2015), The Xpose (2014), Life's Good, Staying Alive (2012), Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (Marathi) (2010), Red Alert:The War Within (2009), Aksar (2006). And he also worked as a writer for some films. They are Anamika:The Untold Story (2008), Aksar, Dil Maange More!!! (2004), Mee Sindhutai Sapkal. Anant Mahadevan acted in many films till now. Some of them are 2.0 (2018,Tamil), Evening Shadows (2018,Hindi), Vishwaroopam 2 (2018,Tamil/Hindi), The Xpose, Staying Alive, Papanasam (2015,Tamil), Barood:(The Fire)-A Love Story (2010), Aap Kaa Surroor, Sandwich, Joggers' Park, Baadshah(1999), Mann, Dil Kya Kare, Kudrat(1998), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Ishq, Yes Boss, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Khiladi (1992), Nagin Aur Lootere (1992), Vishkanya, The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990). These are the most famous movies in the Indian film industry of Anant Mahadevan in his career as a director, writer and a actor. At present Anant is known as a renowned actor, director and a writer in the Marathi and Hindi film Industry as well as in Tamil industry also.

Anees Bazmee was born on November 1, 1962 in a remote town of Modasa in Gujarat, India. Born to an Urdu poet Abdul Hameed 'Nerang' Bazmee and housewife Khatoon Begum, he realized his cinematic inclination at a very early age. He started working as a Child artist at the tender age of 12 and showcased his acting chops in films like 'Bhayanak' and 'Kitab'. He was greatly applauded for his portrayal of young Shatrughan Sinha in 'Naseeb'.

Poetry and lyricism courses through his blood and he credits his father for passing his hold over words to him. At age 13, in the year 1976, he landed in Mumbai to follow his dreams of being a filmmaker. He dabbled in a number of jobs in his initial years viz, art direction, editing and sound recording to gain hands on experience and knowledge about the workings of the industry and filmmaking. He worked as an assistant writer to some of the most prominent writers of that time mainly Mr Ravinder Pippat and Jainendra Jai. During these years, the desire to become a director took root in his heart.

His consistent hard work and belief in himself turned this desire into reality when in 1982, he worked alongside the legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor in the film 'Prem Rog' as an assistant director. Thereafter he assisted many more eminent Bollywood directors and ghost-wrote for more than 15 films.

In 1990, the film 'Swarg' starring superstars Rajesh Khanna and Govinda marked Anees Bazmee's debut as a screenplay writer. A certified box-office hit, the film received critical acclaim for its spectacular writing. He was soon engulfed by writing projects and delivered consecutive hits, each one bigger than the last, like 'Shola Aur Shabnam', 'Raja Babu', 'Aankhen', 'Deewana Mastana', 'Bol Radha Bol', 'Laadla' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge', to mention a few. He has earned the title of being the most prolific writer among his generation, penning over 60 films in Hindi, Tamil and Marathi across varied genres including comedy, romance, suspense, thriller, action, etc.

In the year 1995, his long overdue aspiration of being a full-fledged director was fulfilled. He wrote and directed the box-office success film 'Hulchul' which starred Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Vinod Khanna. In 1998, he delivered his next blockbuster 'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha', once again starring Ajay Devgn and Kajol. The film 'Deewangee' followed in 2002. In 2005, he created a revolutionary wave in Indian Cinema with the comedy film 'No Entry'. This film permanently marked him as one of the most accomplished directors of recent times. The following years saw him breaking records with hit after hit movies like 'Welcome','Singh is Kinng' and 'Ready', to name a few.

A writer-director of great virtuosity, Anees Bazmee has worked with an illustrious set of stars like Irrfan Khan, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Govinda, Paresh Rawal and Nana Patekar among others. He has also maintained prolonged and healthy relations with highly regarded production houses like UTV, Boney Kapoor Productions, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Baba Films, Firoz Nadiadwala and Studio 18.

A career traversing over three and a half decades and counting, he has mastered the art of filmmaking and has captured millions of hearts through his storytelling, all over the world. He has made people cry, fall in love and fall off their seats laughing. Truly a master, he has carved a niche for himself in the world of blockbuster and entertainment of Indian cinema.

Anil Sharma has been one of the most prolific, renowned and passionate film makers on Indian soil. He started his debut at the very young age of 21 years as a director with an outstanding film, "Shraddhanjali". His first film brought him tremendous recognition and acclaim as the movie proved to be a huge success at the box office. After that, he made a number of magnificent films and carved an indelible niche for himself as a successful film maker in Indian Film Industry. The movie, Gadar ek prem katha, turned out to be a milestone in his career as it created history at the box office and is rated among the most successful movies of Indian cinema.

Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury is an Indian film director. He is the director and producer of multiple Bengali and Hindi films. He directed the highly successful Hindi movie Pink (2016 film) which received accolades from film critics and movie lovers alike. He received National Awards for both Pink (2016 film) and Anuranan. He received a National Film Award in the Best Film category for his 2008 movie Antaheen. He also made a cameo appearance in the 2015 Hindi film Piku. Winner of multiple awards, he has made movies on important societal themes, enthralling fans and encouraging them to think about issues.

Anu Menon is known for Waiting (2015), Shakuntala Devi (2020) and Four More Shots Please (2019).

Anubhav Sinha was born on 22 June 1965 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Anubhav is a director and writer, known for Article 15 (2019), Mulk (2018) and Thappad (2020).

Anurag Basu, a Bollywood director and writer explores relationships and adversity on reel. He had his share of tough times when he was diagnosed with leukemia.

Basu directed television serials among which is Tara (1993), which became one of the first soap operas on Indian television. He also directed Balaji Telefilms' Koshish Ek Aasha (1997) and Miit (2002), which was based on Rabindranath Tagore's Noukadubi.

He made his debut in movies with Kucch Toh Hai (2003). It starred Tusshar Kapoor and Esha Deol. The movie wasn't anywhere near a major success. He made movies under the Vishesh Films banner. Saaya (2003) belonged to the supernatural genre about a doctor who communicates with his dead wife through his patients. It starred John Abraham and Tara Sharma.

Murder (2004) was based on Hollywood's hit Unfaithful. It starred Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat. The movie along with it's soundtrack became a big success. During the filming of his next movie Tumsa Nahin Dekhan (2004), Basu was diagnosed with blood cancer. The movie was later completed by Mohit Suri and Mahesh Bhatt.

In 2006, Anurag Basu came back to make Gangster with Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja. It was supposed to be based on Abu Salem's real life affair with actress Monica Bedi. The movie did well.

It was followed by the critically acclaimed Life in a Metro.

He wrote the screenplays for Gangster, Life in a Metro and Kites and won the Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Life in a Metro.

Anurag Singh Kashyap (born 10 September 1972) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Kashyap made his directorial debut with as yet unreleased Paanch, with Kay Kay Menon as the lead. As a filmmaker, he is known for Black Friday (2004), a controversial and award-winning Hindi film about the 1993 Mumbai bombings, followed by No Smoking (2007), Dev D (2009), Gulaal (2009), That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). As a screenwriter, he wrote the scripts for the Filmfare Award-winning Satya (1998) and the Academy Award-nominated Canadian film Water (2005). He founded his film production company, Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd. in 2009.