A. B. Raj
Age: 99Antony Basker Raj (born 21 April 1925), also known as A. B. Raj, is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since 1951 to 1960, he directed ten Singalese movies followed by directing 65 Malayalam movies from 1963 till 1984. He has also directed two Tamil movies. He is the father of National Award-winning actress Saranya Ponvannan. She is a leading actress in Tamil cinema. A. B. Raj was the Second Unit Assistant Director of The Bridge on the River Kwai by David Lean- Birthplace: Alappuzha, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Adima Changala, Agnisaram, Neethi
- A. Bhimsingh or Bhim Singh (1924–1978) was an Indian filmmaker, producer, editor, and writer who worked predominantly in the Tamil film industry. Apart from Tamil, he made films in other languages that include 18 films in Hindi, 8 films in Telugu, 5 films in Malayalam and 1 film in Kannada. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he started his film career as an assistant editor with the film-making duo Krishnan-Panju in the late 1940s. Later, he became an assistant director before evolving as an independent director. His films mainly dealt with family and relationships. He made a series of films all of which started with the Tamil syllable pa, mainly with Sivaji Ganesan.
- Birthplace: Chittoor district, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Pachhai Vilakku, Padhi Bhakti, Rakhi, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Raja Rani
A. K. Sajan
A. K. Sajan is an Indian Malayalam screenwriter and film director who is best known for his directorial debut Stop Violence (2002). The movie had debutant Prithviraj Sukumaran and Chandra Lakshman in the lead roles. He is also best known for scripting many superhits in the industry. His notable works include Dhruvam (1993), Butterflies (1993 film), Kashmeeram (1994), Crime File (1999), Chinthamani Kolacase (2006), Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007) and Puthiya Niyamam (2016). His brother AK Santhosh is also a script writer and have scripted various movies like Sooryaputhran, Minnaminuginum Minnukettu, and a Tamil - Malayalam bilingual movie Vande Matharam.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Stop Violence, Lanka, Asuravithu
- A. Karunakaran (born 25 December 1971) is a Telugu film director.
- Birthplace: Kerala, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Ullasamga Utsahamga, Tholi Prema, Vasu, Krishnarjuna, Yuvakudu
- Kodandarami Reddy (born July 1, 1950) is an Indian film director best known for his works in Telugu cinema. His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters in multiple genres such as Nyayam Kavali (1981), Khaidi (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Goonda (1984), Challenge (1984), Donga (1985), Rakshasudu (1986), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Kondaveeti Donga, (1990), and Muta Mestri (1993). In 2013 he received the "Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy National Award" for Life Time Achievement. etc.
- Birthplace: Nellore, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Khaidi, Pokiri Raja, Goonda, Neram Nadi Kadu, Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu
- Vijay, is a film director who works in the Tamil film industry. A disciple of ace director Suraaj, he debuted as director with films such as Kireedam and the critically acclaimed Madrasapattinam. Vijay later directed big budget films Deiva Thirumagal and Thaandavam, starring Vikram in both films.
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Gods Own Child, Poi Solla Porom, Kireedam, Thaandavam, Madharasapattinam
A. M. Rathnam
A. M. Rathnam is an Indian film producer from Andhra Pradesh, known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Under the gamut of Sri Surya Movies Entertainment, Hyderabad, a movie production house owned by him, he has produced blockbusters in Telugu such as Karthavyam (1990), Peddarikam (1992), Sneham Kosam (1999) and Kushi (2001). He ventured into Tamil cinema in 1996 with the blockbuster Indian, which was India's Official Entry for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Awards. He then produced films such as Kushi, Run, Boys, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Dhool, Ghilli, 7G Rainbow Colony, Arrambam, Bangaram, Yennai Arindhaal and Vedalam.- Birthplace: Nellore, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Peddarikam
A. P. Nagarajan
Dec. at 48 (1928-1977)Akkamappettai Paramasivan Nagarajan (24 February 1928) – 5 April 1977 was an Indian film director, producer, actor and writer who set a trend in film making in Tamil cinema in 1960s and 1970s.- Birthplace: India, Mannargudi
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Thiruvilayadal, Rajaraja Cholan, Thirumal Perumai, Thillaanaa Mohanambal, Saraswati Sabatham
- Murugadoss Arunasalam, commonly known by his stage name AR Murugadoss, is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who predominantly works in the Tamil Film Industry. He is best known for his action Tamil films and Telugu films and for remaking them in Hindi cinema. This includes the Suriya, Asin-starrer Ghajini (2005) and its Hindi remake of the same name (2008) starring Aamir Khan and Asin Thottumkal who was the part of both the movies, along with the Vijay-starrer Thuppakki (2012) and its Hindi remake Holiday (2014) starring Akshay Kumar. His 2002 Tamil film Ramanaa was remade in Hindi as Gabbar Is Back (2015) starring Akshay Kumar as well. Murugadoss won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for his 2014 Tamil action-drama film Kaththi.
- Birthplace: India, Kallakurichi
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Ghajini, Ghajini, Dheena, 7th Sense, Thuppakki Hindi Remake
A. Veerappan
Age: 91A. Veerappan is a film producer and film director.- Birthplace: Tiruchirappalli, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Zameen Aasmaan
- A. Venkatesh is a Indian film director and actor working in Tamil cinema. Beginning his career as a assistant, he directs his first film Mahaprabhu (1996).
- Birthplace: India, Thoothukudi
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Durai, Petrol, Vaadaa, Vathiyar, Aai
- Aloysius Vincent (14 June 1928 – 25 February 2015) was an Indian cinematographer and director of Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. From the mid-1960s on, he directed some 30 movies including the landmark Malayalam films Bhargavi Nilayam, and Murappennu. He also won the Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award for Prem Nagar (1974) starring Rajesh Khanna. His penultimate Malayalam movie were the 1985 3D film Pournami Ravil and Kochu Themmadi (1986). He is also known for directing Tamil films like Engalkku Kalam Varum, Thulabharam, Iru Veedugal and Jayalalitha's 100th film Thirumangalyam. In 2003, the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) awarded him an Honorary Membership, along with K. K. Mahajan and V. K. Murthy. He received the J. C. Daniel Award in 1996.
- Birthplace: Kozhikode, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Nadhi, Naam Pirandha Mann, Murappennu, Asuravithu, Agaani
- Aamir Bashir (आमिर बशीर) is an Indian actor and film director.
- Birthplace: India, Kashmir
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Autumn
- Aamir Khan, born on March 14, 1965, is an esteemed actor and filmmaker from India with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. His journey in the glitzy world of Bollywood began in 1973 as a child artist in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat, but it was his leading role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988 that catapulted him to nationwide fame. Khan's contribution to the Indian film industry is not confined to acting alone. He made his directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par in 2007, a movie which earned him the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare. Beyond his directorial ventures, Khan co-founded the production company, Aamir Khan Productions, which has produced several critically acclaimed movies, including Lagaan (2001) and Dangal (2016). Both films became international hits, with Lagaan earning a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Off-screen, Khan is recognized for his social activism and philanthropy. He hosted and produced the television talk show Satyamev Jayate, which discussed social issues in India, raising awareness and sparking national debates. His commitment to social causes fetched him the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) ambassadorship for South Asia, further underlining his status as a national icon. Despite being one of the biggest celebrities in India, Aamir Khan manages to maintain a low-profile lifestyle, thereby endearing himself to millions of fans worldwide.
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Like Stars on Earth
- Abbas Burmawalla is a film director, producer and screenwriter.
- Birthplace: India, Surat
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Khiladi, Players, Agneekaal, Race 2, Humraaz
Abbas Mustan
Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla are brothers known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in Bollywood with dark-lighted themes. Their films mostly have all the characters with shades of grey. Even the main hero or central character in their films also has grey or negative shades with selfish desire and passion to do anything to meet his/her goal and does anything to succeed their goal. They have frequently cast Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor in their work. They recently launched Abbas's son Mustafa in the film Machine, a musical sports love story with Kiara Advani which was a failure at the box office. The duo directed landmark Bollywood films like Khiladi, Baazigar, Soldier, Ajnabee, Baadshah, Aitraaz, Humraaz, 36 China Town, Race, Race 2 and comedian Kapil Sharma's debut movie Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. They have prominently worked with the production house Venus Worldwide Entertainment and Tips Films, all of which were blockbusters.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Soldier, Daraar, Baazigar, Ajnabee
- Abbas Tyrewala is an Indian film screenwriter and director. After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in early 2000s, with award-winning films like Maqbool (2003), Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003), he made his debut as a director with a breezy romantic comedy, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008).
- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Jhootha Hi Sahi
Abdul Majid
Age: 92Abdul Majid is a film director.- Birthplace: Kolkata, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Chameli Memsaab
Abhimanyu Ray
Abhimanyu Ray is a casting director.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Hello Goodbye, Thank You For Now
- Abhinav Singh Kashyap is an Indian film director and screenwriter.
- Birthplace: India, Obra
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Dabangg
Abhinay Deo
Abhinay Deo is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in bollywood, television, and advertising. He made his mainstream directorial debut through Game and followed it with Delhi Belly, for which he received Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director and also known for directing works such as Game (2011) and Force 2 (2016).- Birthplace: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Game, Delhi Belly
- Abhishek Chaubey is a writer, director, and producer who is known for writing "Killer Soup," "Omkara," and "Udta Punjab."
- Birthplace: Faizabad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Dedh Ishqiya, Ishqiya
- Abhishek Kapoor (born 6 August 1971) is an Indian film actor, director and producer. He started his career as an actor in Uff! Yeh Mohabbat in 1996, opposite Twinkle Khanna, directed by Vipin Handa. He made his directorial début with Aryan in 2006 which was a critical and commercial flop.In 2008, he wrote and directed Rock On!! an Indian Rock musical film starring Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal that did average but is hailed as a veritable cult classic and won the prestigious "National Award for Best Hindi Film" for outstanding artistic contribution towards cinema. The film went on to become a major success, bringing not just accolades but also a Filmfare Award in 2009.In 2013, "Kai Po Che" (2013) based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, ‘The 3 Mistakes of my Life’ had its world premiere at the 63rd Berlin Film Festival’s World Panorama segment and won the Filmfare Award in 2014 for Best Screenplay. In 2016, "Fitoor", an adaptation of Charles Dicken’s Great Expectations was a worthy follow-up showcasing his unique expression and venturing into the field of production. Abhishek has launched his production company Guy in the Sky Pictures with the vision to create exciting content and tell stories that he believes in.
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Aryan, Rock On!! 2, Kai Po Che!, Rock On!!
Abhishek Pathak
Age: 37Abhishek Pathak is a producer and director who is known for producing "Omkara," "Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2," and "Section 375."- Birthplace: Punjab, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: A Drop
- Abrar Alvi (Hindi: अबरार अल्वी; Urdu: ابرار علوی; 1 July 1927 – 18 November 2009) was an Indian film writer, director and actor. Most of his notable work was done in the 1950s and 1960s with Guru Dutt. He wrote some of the most respected works of Indian cinema; Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Pyaasa, which have an avid following the world over. Pyaasa is included in the All-Time 100 Movies by Time, as chosen by Time movie critics Richard Corliss and Richard Schickel.
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Zamane Se Poocho, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Aditya Bhattacharya
Age: 60Aditya Bhattacharya (born 1965) is an Indian film director and screenwriter, most known for his feature film, Raakh (1989), starring Aamir Khan and Pankaj Kapur, which garnered three National Film Awards. He is the son of film director Basu Bhattacharya.- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Raakh
- Fiercely private and notoriously press-shy, Aditya Chopra is an award-winning actor, writer, and director whose credits include such popular Indian films as "Dhoom" and "Veer-Zaara." Chopra, the son of successful Bollywood producer and filmmaker Yash Chopra, began working for his father on films like "Lamhe" and "Darr." After spending several years working as an assistant director, in 1995 Chopra wrote and directed "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," about a couple who must overcome cultural and familial differences in order to be together, a theme in many of Chopra's films. It was an immediate critical and commercial success and won numerous awards. Chopra next worked as a writer on his father's 1997 blockbuster film, "Dil To Pagal Hai," for which he also served as producer. Preferring to direct only films he has written, he released the romantic drama "Mohabbatein" in 2000 to commercial and critical success. The film, which was nominated for numerous acting and writing awards, also helped launch his brother Uday's acting career. Chopra produced many popular films through the early 2000's, and in 2004 he wrote the screenplay for "Veer-Zaara," which became the top-grossing Bollywood film that year. In 2006, Chopra and his father built Yash Raj Studios, which has released many popular Indian and Bollywood films, including "Fanaa,""Partner," and "Dostana." In 2008 Chopra directed his third film, "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi," a romantic comedy about a a timid office worker who is transformed by his love for a woman.
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Mohabbatein
Aditya Raj Kapoor
Age: 68Adtiya Raj Kapoor is the son of Shammi Kapoor.- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Don't Stop Dreaming, Sambar Salsa
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer. and is regarded as one of the most notable filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film Swayamvaram (1972), Adoor pioneered the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. In a career spanning over five decades, Adoor has made only 12 feature films to date. His films are made in the Malayalam language and often depict the society and culture of his native state Kerala. Nearly all of his films premired at Venice, Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival. Along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Adoor is one of the most recognized Indian film directors in world cinema.For his films, Adoor has won the National Film Award 16 times, next only to Ray and Sen. He also won the Kerala State Film Awards a record 17 times. He was awarded the State honours Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2006. He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2004 for his valuable contributions to Indian cinema.
- Birthplace: Pathanamthitta, Adoor, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Mathilukal, Kodiyettam, The Man of the Story, Vidheyan, Kalamandalam Gopi
- Adurthi Subba Rao (16 December 1912 – 1 October 1975) was an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, bollywood, and Tamil cinema. Rao is widely regarded as the intellectual fountain head of Indian drama films. He has garnered seven National Film Awards. Rao made his foray into cinema as Associate to Uday Shankar in the 1948 dance film Kalpana, which was showcased in the "Treasures from National Film Archive of India" at the 39th International Film Festival of India. The 1960 film Nammina Bantu was a work of drama in the broader sense achieved by means of actors who represented mimesis throughout the narrative. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Pattaliyin Vetri. Upon release both versions received critical acclaim. The Telugu work was screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.The 1964 film Doctor Chakravarthy was adapted by Rao based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's Novel Chakrabhramanam. The film was the first film to win the Nandi Award, instituted by Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1964. The box office success was awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year. Rao's next work was Mooga Manasulu based on the concept of reincarnation, the first of its kind in Indian cinema in the genre of semi-fiction intended to be more serious in tone with elements that encourage a broader range of moods throughout the narrative. The film was remade in Hindi as Milan (1967) directed by Rao himself, while the Tamil Praptham (1971) was adapted from Rao's work. The Telugu version received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, and the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) in 1964 and was screened at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.In 1968, Rao experimented with courtroom drama and detective fiction in his work Sudigundalu, the film received special mention at the Tashkent and Moscow Film Festivals for its inherent "film with a key" narrative. The film has garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, The Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu for that year and was featured at the International Film Festival of India.
- Birthplace: Rajahmundry, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Nammina Bantu, Mahakavi Kshetrayya, Rakhwala, Jwaar Bhata, Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
Agni Shridhar
Agni Shridhar (Kannada: ಅಗ್ನಿ ಶ್ರೀಧರ) is a Kannada former gangster, writer, critic and artist. He founded Karunada Sene. Later he founded the weekly Kannada newspaper and turned a professional writer, Agni. He has written a book called "Dadagiriya dinagalu", meaning the days of goondaism. He hails from Kanakapura and studied in Bangalore.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Thamassu
Ahmed Jamal
Age: 75Ahmed Jamal is a film producer and director.- Birthplace: India, Lucknow
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Mad Dogs, The Journalist and the Jihadi, Who Will Cast the First Stone?
- Ahmed Khan (born 3 June 1974) is an Indian choreographer, producer, actor, director, and writer. He has choreographed several films after a brief acting stage, and has moved onto writing, producing, and directing other Bollywood films. He is the judge of nach baliye 9
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Fool and Final, Lakeer - Forbidden Lines
- Aishwarya Rajinikanth Dhanush (born 1 January 1982) is an Indian film director. She is the elder daughter of actor Rajinikanth. She made her feature film debut with 3 (2012) starring her husband Dhanush. She has occasionally done playback singing. In August 2016, Aishwarya was selected as India's goodwill ambassador for the UN Women organization.
- Birthplace: Chennai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: 3
- Ajay Devgan, born Vishal Veeru Devgan on April 2, 1969, is a renowned Indian actor, director, and producer who has made significant contributions to the Bollywood film industry. Known for his dynamic acting skills and versatility, Devgan has portrayed an array of roles across various genres, from romantic comedies to action thrillers, leaving a notable imprint in Indian cinema. The son of legendary action director Veeru Devgan, Ajay was born into a family deeply rooted in the film industry, which sparked his interest in acting at a young age. His debut came in 1991 with the film Phool Aur Kaante, earning him the prestigious Filmfare award for Best Male Debut. Since then, Devgan's career has been marked by a string of successful films including Dilwale, Ishq, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Golmaal. He has won numerous awards for his performances, including two National Film Awards for Best Actor. In addition to his acting prowess, Devgan has also made his mark as a producer and director. His production company, Ajay Devgn FFilms, established in 2000, has produced some of the highest-grossing Bollywood films. As a director, Devgan has shown immense talent with films like U Me Aur Hum and Shivaay, displaying his keen sense of storytelling and cinematic vision.
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: U Me Aur Hum
- Jiiva, also written Jeeva, is an Indian film actor who predominantly appears in Tamil films. Son of film producer R. B. Choudry, he started his career as a child actor in his father's films in 1996. He performed his first lead role in the 2003 romantic film Aasai Aasaiyai, before starring in Raam, for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Cyprus International Film Festival. In his subsequent films, he has taken on roles of various types such as a stuntman in Dishyum, a slum dweller in E and a psychopath in Kattradhu Thamizh.
- Birthplace: Chennai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Anumanaspadam
- Ajay Monga (born 1968) is an Indian scriptwriter and film director. He has written films like Corporate which starred Bipasha Basu and Kay Kay Menon and Fashion both directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.He has also written a supernatural thriller Flat! which was released in 2010. Recently he completed the shooting of his debut film Padduram as a writer-director.
- Birthplace: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Padduram
Ajay Sastry
Age: 50Ajay Sastry is a Director/Writer who directed his maiden film called ' Nenu Meeku Telusa ' starring Manchu Manoj, Sneha Ullal and Riya Sen. His journey started with a short film called "12"(Baarah) that was produced by KAD Movies And Rana Daggubati (of dum marro dum Fame). In the past, he played the role of Associate Director & Screenplay writer for movies such as Rakhi and Danger. He had served as president of YOCS(Young Orators Club) for many years. He had been an active participant and winner at youth festivals in and around Hyderabad. To add to this Ajay has been the lead singer of Rock bands like "Alter Egoz" and "Jekyll and Hyde". An orator and a poet, his poems have been published in the "American Anthology Of Poetry". During his schooling, he had an opportunity through the YMCA to attend the 'World Championship Of Modern Western Dances' at London and ran a dance school for almost five years before he shifted to being an ad film maker. His first movie as a director 'Nenu Meeku Telusa' hit the silver screen on October 10, 2008- Birthplace: Hyderabad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
Ajayan
Ajayan, also known as Thoppil Ajayan, (8 April 1950 – 13 December 2018) was a Malayalam film director who is of note for his only feature film Perumthachan (The Master Carpenter). The film received positive reviews from critics worldwide. For this film, Ajayan won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director in 1990. The film also won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film in 1990 and was nominated for the Golden Leopard award at the Locarno International Film Festival in 1992. In the afterword to his book The Master Carpenter, author M. T. Vasudevan Nair wrote that Ajayan first approached him for a screenplay of his story Manikkakkallu. That did not materialise and later he approached with another dream project Perumthachan. In the end of the afterword, M. T. thanks Ajayan for persuading him to write the screenplay for Perumthachan.In 2010, he directed the music video based on Kumaranasan's Chandala bikshuki - Manjari - Actors Tom George Kolath and Jyothirmayi. He died on 13 December 2018.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Perumthachan
- Ajith Kumar is an actor who appeared in "Vivegam," "Nerkonda Paarvai," and "Aegan."
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Biwi Kiraya Ki
Ajoy Biswas
Ajoy Biswas is a film director, actor and screenwriter.- Birthplace: Bengal, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Do Aankhen
- Akbar Khan (born 7 July 1949) is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, producer and director. He is the youngest brother of the Indian actor, producer, editor and director, Feroz Khan and Abbas Khan, popularly known as Sanjay Khan.
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
Akkineni Kutumba Rao
Akkineni Kutumba Rao is an Indian filmmaker in Tollywood, known for his work in Telugu Parallel Cinema.- Birthplace: Hyderabad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Bhadram Koduko
- Ali Abbas Zafar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, art director, He is well known for directing Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Gunday
- Ali Kazimi (born 1961) is a Canadian film-maker, media artist and writer.
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: Canada, India
- Films Directed: Narmada: A Valley Rises, Rex vs Singh, Shooting Indians: A Journey With Jeffrey Thomas
Allan Amin
Allan Amin is an action director in India's Bollywood, Tollywood and Mollywood film industries. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Action in 2001, 2004 and 2006 for Mission Kashmir (2000), Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003) and Dus (2005). He was also nominated by Flimfare Award for Best action in 2018 for the movie Jagga Jasoos (2017).- Nationality: India
- Aluri Chakrapani or Aluri Venkata Subbarao (5 August 1908 – 24 September 1975) was an Indian film multilingual writer, producer and director known for his works in predominantly in Telugu cinema and he won two Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. He was also notable for his association with Vijaya Vauhini Studios, one of the largest studios in Asia, at that time. Chakrapani was also a partner of Vijaya Productions along with B. Nagi Reddy and founder of Chandamama children magazine.
- Birthplace: Tenali, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Arasa Kattali
- Amal Neerad (born 7 October 1976 to C. R. Omanakuttan in Kollam, Kerala, India) is an Indian cinematographer, film director, and producer. He is well known for his stylish cinematography. He attended the Satyajit Ray Film And Television Institute of India, Kolkata (first batch) and went on to film and direct several movies in India. He was awarded National Award in 2001 for best cinematography for the diploma film Meena Jha during graduation (short feature section).
- Birthplace: Kollam, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Sagar alias Jackie, Arivaal Chuttika Nakshatram, Big B, Anwar, Bachelor Party
Amar Choudhury
Age: 127Amar Choudhury (Bengali: অমর চৌধুরী, Born 1897, Died 30 August 1948) was a Bengali film actor, director, editor and writer. He wrote and directed Jamai Shashthi (Bengali: জামাই ষষ্ঠী) in 1931 produced by Madan Theatre Limited, credited as the first Bengali talkie.He acted in this film too as in all of the films written and directed by him. It was released on 11 April 1931 at Crown Cinema Hall in Calcutta in the same year as Alam Ara, the first Indian talkie was released.- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Jamai Shashthi
Amar Mullick
Dec. at 73 (1899-1972)Amar Mullick was an actor, a film director and screenwriter.- Birthplace: India, Kolkata
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Badi Didi, Bardidi
- Amardeep Singh Kaleka is an Indian-American film director. He won an Emmy Award for his direction of the short film Jacob's Turn in 2010. Following his father's death in the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting in 2012, Kaleka became involved in politics, supporting gun control. He is running for the United States House of Representatives in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, currently represented by Paul Ryan.
- Birthplace: Patiala, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Sirius, Baby Blues
- ف Amarjeet Shukla made his debut in Bollywood in a lead role in K.Ravi Shankar’s Iqraar By Chance (2006). It was a romantic comedy. His next movie due to release in 2009 is Runway, which also stars Tulip Joshi and Lucky Ali.
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Hum Dono, Teen Devian, Gambler
- Ameer Sultan (born 5 December 1967) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He has directed four films and was critically acclaimed for three of them, the romantic comedy Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002), the mystery thriller Raam (2005) and the drama Paruthiveeran (2007). He made his acting debut in Yogi (2009).
- Birthplace: India, Madurai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Paruthiveeran, Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan, Raam, Mounam Pesiyadhe
Amin Q. Chaudhri
Age: 82Amin Q. Chaudhri is a cinematographer, film producer, film director, film editor and screenwriter.- Birthplace: Gujarat, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: An Unremarkable Life, Tiger Warsaw
Amit Bose
Age: 94Amit Bose (born 26 February 1930) is an Indian filmmaker, film director and editor, who directed all-time classics like Abhilasha (1968) and, as an Editor, worked on movies like Madhumati (1958), Sujata (1959), Parakh (1960), Usne Kaha Tha (1960), Kabuliwala (1961), Prem Patra (1962), Bandini (1963) and Shakespeare Wallah (1965). He worked as Chief Film Editor for Bimal Roy and with several other directors including Sanjay Khan.- Birthplace: Jamshedpur, India
- Nationality: India
- Amit Dutta is an Indian experimental filmmaker and screenwriter. He is considered to be one of the most significant contemporary practitioners of experimental cinema, known for his distinctive style of filmmaking rooted in Indian aesthetic theories and personal symbolism resulting in images that are visually rich and acoustically stimulating. His works mostly deal with subjects of art history, ethno-anthropology and cultural inheritance through cinema, many times merging research and documentation with an open imagination.
- Birthplace: Jammu, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: The Golden Bird, Museum of Imagination, Nainsukh
- Amit Kumar Ganguly (born 3 July 1952) is an Indian versatile film playback singer, actor, entertainer, producer and director of Hindi films. Recent years he sung songs in his own compositions. Kumar launched his own music production company, named Kumar Brothers Music . Amit released many music videos on YouTube. He has sung many Bollywood and regional film songs since the 1970s, including 170 Hindi compositions by R.D. Burman, and was actively singing in Indian films from 1970 to 1994. After Burman's death in 1994, citing a lack of quality music composition, Kumar withdrew from playback singing and concentrated on live orchestra shows. In addition to singing in Hindi, has also performed in Bengali, Bhojpuri, Odia, Assamese, Marathi and Konkani.
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: The Bypass
Amit Madeshia
Amit Madeshia is a cinematographer.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Jijivisha
- Amit Mitra is an Indian economist and politician representing All India Trinamool Congress and the current Finance,Commerce & Industries Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal. He is the incumbent MLA in the West Bengal state assembly from the Khardaha state assembly constituency. Cited as a giant killer in the West Bengal state assembly election, 2011 defeating Asim Dasgupta, the former West Bengal Finance Minister. Mitra previously served as the Secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: The Unwanted Cloud, Jagte Raho
- Amjad Khan, a name synonymous with fear and terror on the silver screen, was an Indian actor and director who enjoyed a successful career in Bollywood spanning over two decades. Born on November 12, 1940, in Hyderabad, India, Khan's acting journey began in his childhood with appearances in several stage plays. However, it wasn't until the 1975 blockbuster Sholay, where he portrayed the iconic villain Gabbar Singh, that his star truly started to rise. Khan's portrayal of Gabbar Singh, a heartless outlaw, not only fetched him nationwide fame but also established him as one of the most formidable villains in the Indian film industry. His booming voice, menacing laugh, and intense gaze sent chills down the spine of audiences, making his performances unforgettable. Despite being typecast as a villain, Khan's versatility as an actor was evident in films like Qurbani and Yaarana, where he played more nuanced characters with a comedic touch. In addition to his acting prowess, Amjad Khan also dabbled in directing and producing, showcasing his creative vision. His debut as a director came in 1986 with the movie Chambal Ki Rani. He was also noted for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his commitment to the cause of polio eradication. Khan passed away prematurely at the age of 51, leaving behind a rich legacy of memorable performances.
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, British India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Chor Police
- Ammtoje (or Amitoj) Mann (Punjabi: ਅਮ੍ਮ੍ਤੋਜੇ "ਅਮਿਤੋਜ" ਮਾਨ) is a Punjabi actor, director, author, and screenwriter. He made two films: Kaafila based on the concept of illegal immigration and Hawayein, based on the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination. Hawayein was well received, however Mann was less successful with Kaafila, which was banned in Pakistan due to the film's perceived anti-Pakistan material.
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Kaafila, Hawayein
- Amol Palekar worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. Palekar's career beginnings included film roles in "Bhumika" (1977) with Smita Patil and "Aanchal" (1980) with Rajesh Khanna. Film credits such as the Chandrakant Kulkarni dramatic adaptation "Bangarwadi" (1996) and the Nirmal Pandey drama "The Square Circle" (1997). were subsequently directed in the eighties and the early 2000sMore recently, Palekar directed the romantic fantasy "Paheli" (2005) with Shah Rukh Khan.
- Birthplace: Bombay, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: The Raw Mango, Samaantar, The Square Circle, Dum Kaata, Paheli
- Amole Gupte (born c. 1962) is an Indian screenwriter, actor, and director, particularly known for his work on the 2007 Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) as creative director and screenwriter. He conceived the film along with his wife, Deepa Bhatia (concept, research, and editing). He was the chairperson of the Children's Film Society, India from 2012 to 2015. And presently serves as a member of the advisory board of the Kautik International Student Film Festival
- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Stanley's Tiffin Box, Like Stars on Earth
Anand Gandhi
Age: 44Anand Gandhi (born Anand Modi; 26 September 1980 in Mumbai, India) is an Indian filmmaker, entrepreneur, media producer, innovator and systems researcher. He is also the founder/CEO of the Mumbai-based new media studio and systems think tank Memesys Culture Lab. His debut feature film Ship of Theseus (2013), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival won the National Film Award for Best Picture.Gandhi's second film (as a creative director, executive producer and co-writer) 'Tumbbad' opened the Critics' Week at the 75th Venice Film Festival, released to a wide critical acclaim in October 2018. It was presented by the filmmaker Aanand L. Rai. In 2017, he produced An Insignificant Man – a nonfiction thriller directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla on the rise of the Aam Aadmi Party in India. It was released to widespread international and domestic acclaim. The film was picked up by Vice for International distribution.Actor and producer Ajay Devgn bought rights to Gandhi's play Beta Kaagdo. It is being made into a feature film titled 'Helicopter Eela', starring Bollywood actress Kajol. Gandhi is also the co-creator of ElseVR, India’s first virtual reality (VR) platform aiming to bring “extraordinary and urgent stories” to the digital mainstream. Gandhi delivered his INK Talk at the annual INK conference in 2013 where he enumerated his motivations behind making films while expounding on the role of memes in choice-creation. He was a mentor at the Xprize Visioneers 2016 Summit, an annual gathering of the Xprize enterprise, a leading global non-profit dedicated to encouraging “radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity” through incentivized prize competitions.While on the steering committee of the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Gandhi served as the creative director of the new VR chapter of the festival.- Birthplace: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Ship of Theseus, Right Here, Right Now, Continuum
- Anand Kumar (born 1 January 1973) is an Indian educator and a mathematician best known for his Super 30 programme, which he started in Patna, Bihar in 2002, and which coaches underprivileged students for IIT-JEE, the entrance examination for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). By 2018, 422 out of 480 students had made it to the IITs and Discovery Channel showcased his work in a documentary. Kumar has spoken at MIT and Harvard about his programs for students from the underprivileged sections of Indian society. Kumar and his school have been the subject of several smear campaigns, some of which have been carried in Indian media sources. His life and work are portrayed in the 2019 film, Super 30, where Kumar is played by Hrithik Roshan.
- Birthplace: Patna, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Zila Ghaziabad, Zindgi Aur Hum, Jugaad, Delhii Heights
Anand P Raju
Anand P Raju is a film director.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Astra
- Anand Patwardhan (born 18 February 1950) is an Indian documentary filmmaker known for his socio-political, human rights-oriented films. Some of his films explore the rise of religious fundamentalism, sectarianism and casteism in India, while others investigate nuclear nationalism and unsustainable development. Notable films include Bombay: Our City (Hamara Shahar) (1985), In Memory of Friends (1990), In the Name of God (Ram ke Nam) (1992), Father, Son, and Holy War (1995), A Narmada Diary (1995), War and Peace (2002) and Jai Bhim Comrade (2011), which have won national and international awards. A secular rationalist, Anand Patwardhan is a vocal critic of Hindutva ideology.
- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: In the Name of God, War and Peace, Prisoners of Conscience, Father, Son and Holy War
Anand Prasad Kapoor
Dec. at 74 (1892-1966)Anand Prasad Kapoor was a film director.- Birthplace: Varanasi, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Jadugar
Anand Ranga
Age: 49Anand Ranga (Telugu:ఆనంద్ రంగ), born as T E Anand on 23 May 1975 is a Telugu film director.- Birthplace: Hyderabad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Oy!
Anand Sagar
Anand Sagar is a film director and television producer.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Ram Bharose, Pyaara Dushman, Baadal, The Desires
- Anant Balani (1962 – 29 August 2003) was a Bollywood film director and screenwriter. He directed films such as Patthar Ke Phool in 1991 which starred Salman Khan and Raveena Tandon in lead roles. He also wrote the script for Insaaf: The Justice, released in 2004. He died of a heart attack on 29 August 2003 in Mumbai. 2003 had been a strenuous year for him and he had finished three films and was working on a fourth at his time of death. Three of the films that he had directed, namely, Joggers' Park, Mumbai Matinee and Ek Din 24 Ghante were released after his death.
- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Patthar Ke Phool, Jazbaat, Mumbai Matinee, Joggers' Park, Ek Din 24 Ghante
- Anant Mahadevan, also credited as Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, is a screenwriter, actor, and director of Hindi and Marathi films and television serials in India. 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.
- Birthplace: India, Kerala
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Red Alert: The War Within, Life's Good, Victoria No. 203, Aggar, I am Sindhutai Sapkal
Anant Mane
Dec. at 81 (1914-1995)Anant Mane was a film director.- Birthplace: Kolhapur, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Saata Janmachi Sobti, Sawaal Majha Aika!, Bandhan
- Anant Mathur is a film director, editor and screenwriter.
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Rahul's Arranged Marriage
Anees Bazmee
Anees Bazmee (born November 1, 1962) is an Indian film director, writer and producer who is known for his works in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over three and a half decades, he has written and directed over 60 films in Hindi, Tamil and Marathi across varied genres. He is best known for directing several successful comedy films like No Entry, Welcome and Singh Is Kinng, among others.- Birthplace: Modasa, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Hulchul, Naam, Thank You, No Entry, Deewangee
- Angela D'Angelo is a film director.
- Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Nationality: Republic of Ireland, Italy, India, United States of America
- Films Directed: Ass Smokers, Cock Smokin' Blowjobs 8
Anik Dutta
Age: 99Anik Dutta is a film director and screenwriter.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Bhooter Bhabishyat
Anil Abhishek
Anil Abhishek is a film director.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Bhagwant Mann Non Stop
Anil Devgan
Age: 55Anil Devgan is the son of Veeru Devgan, brother of actor Ajay Devgan, and brother-in-law of actress Kajol. Anil Devgan has also tried his hand with directing, and has directed his brother in two of his films: Raju Chacha and Blackmail (2005 film).- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Blackmail, Haal–e–dil, Raju Chacha
- Anil Mehta is a cinematographer, writer, actor, and director of Bollywood movies. He has studied cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He is the founding member of Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). He has shot Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), Lagaan (2001), Saathiya (2002),Veer-Zaara (2004) and Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012). Mehta's first feature film, Aaja Nachle, was produced by Yash Raj Films. Released on 9 November 2007 the film stars Madhuri Dixit (in her comeback film), Konkona Sen Sharma, Akshaye Khanna and Kunal Kapoor.He won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Aaja Nachle
- Anil Sharma is an Indian film director and producer.
- Birthplace: India, Mathura
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Farishtay, Tahalka, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Hukumat
Anjan Choudhury
Dec. at 62 (1944-2007)Anjan Choudhury (25 November 1944 – 21 February 2007) was a Bengali film director, writer, and screenplay writer. He was survived by his wife Jaysree Choudhury and two daughters and son. His two daughters, namely Chumki Chowdhury (elder) and Rina Choudhury, and his elder son in law Sajal. His son Sandip Choudhury is a T.V serial and film director. His daughter in law Bidisha Choudhury is also a film actor.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Bangali Babu, Jibon Niye Khela
- Anjan Dutt (born 19 January 1953) is an Indian film director, actor, and singer-songwriter- and a professional of the 1991s Bengali music scene defined by anyodharar gaan (alternative music), reminiscent of western folk music. His music is said to be influenced by blues, bluegrass, folk and country music. He is also an accomplished actor, having started his career in Bengali cinema. His first film was Chalachirto , directed by Mrinal Sen, for which he won the prize for the best newcomer actor at the Venice Film Festival. He acted in Aparna Sen's hit film, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer. In 2018 he featured in Swapnasandhani's new play Taraye Taraye, as Vincent Van Gogh, under the direction of Kaushik Sen. He is also a national award-winning filmmaker and is one of the most prominent directors of Bengali cinema, directing "Dutta Vs Dutta","Madly Bangali", The Bong Connection, Chalo Let's Go, and Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona. In recent years, he has directed the Byomkesh Bakshi movie series.
- Birthplace: India, Kolkata
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Abar Byomkesh, Ek Mutho Chabi, BBD, The Bong Connection, Badadin
- Antara Mali (born 20 October 1975) is an Indian actress, director, and screenwriter, who predominantly works in Bollywood films, and has also acted in a Malayalam and Telugu film.
- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Mr Ya Miss
- Antony Thomas (born 26 July 1940) is an English documentary filmmaker, director and author who has made films for, among others, Channel 4, the BBC and HBO.
- Birthplace: India, Kolkata
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Hang Up Your Brightest Colours, Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She, Thy Kingdom Come ... Thy Will Be Done, Death of a Princess, Frontline: The Tank Man
- Putting his musical talent to use, Anu Malik's music was featured in Hollywood productions. Malik worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Daraar" (1996), "Hameshaa" (1997) starring Saif Ali Khan and "Khauff" (2000). He also contributed to "Main Khiladi Tu Anari" (1994) starring Akshay Kumar, "Mela" with Aamir Khan (2000) and "Vijaypath" (1994) starring Ajay Devgan. In the early 2000s, Malik's music increasingly set the pace for comedies, including films like "Munna Bhai M.B.B.S." (2003) starring Sunil Dutt and "Main Hoon Na" (2004) starring Shah Rukh Khan. Malik had a number of different projects under his belt in the early 2000s, including "My Faraway Bride" with Jason Lewis (2007), "Anamika" (2008) and "Don Muthuswami" with Hrishitaa Bhatt (2008). His credits also expanded to "Hastey Hastey" with Nisha Rawal (2008) and "Woodstock Villa" (2008). Malik most recently worked on the John Abraham action movie "Shootout at Wadala" (2013).
- Birthplace: India, Mumbai
- Nationality: India
Ashu Trikha
Age: 55Ashu Trikha is an Indian film director and producer of Bollywood. He started his career with Arjun Rampal movie Deewaanapan which was produced by Vashu Bhagnani's Sheesha in 2005, followed by Mithun Chakraborty movie Zindagi Tere Naam which also saw the return of Ranjeeta Kaur to Bollywood. His next venture Baabarr had Mithun and Om Puri in lead roles followed by Mithun Chakraborty's home production Enemmy with an ensemble cast of Mithun Chakraborty, Sunil Shetty, Mahakshay Chakraborty, Kay Kay Menon and Zakir Hussain. Trikha's new film Koyelaanchal shows the dark side of coal mafia.- Birthplace: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Enemmy, Baabarr, Deewaanapan, Oh God! Saare Hain Fraud, Sheesha
Anubhav Sinha
Age: 59Anubhav Sinha (born 22 June 1965) is an Indian film director, producer and writer known for his work in Tum Bin (2001), Dus (2005), Ra.One (2011) and Mulk (2018).- Birthplace: Allahabad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Dus, Ra.One, Cash, Airport, Tathastu
Anubhav Srivastava
Age: 38Anubhav Srivastava is an Indian filmmaker and motivational speaker who gained attention as the creator and director of Carve Your Destiny, a documentary film which researched the qualities that make people "successful". Working independently, he interviewed prominent Indian and foreign personalities for his project and his efforts received attention in the Indian and UK media.- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Carve Your Destiny
- Anupam Kher, a name synonymous with versatility in the Indian film industry, has established an indelible mark not only in Bollywood but also in international cinema. Born on March 7, 1955, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, Kher's journey from a small-town boy to an internationally acclaimed actor is a tale of determination, resilience, and sheer passion for the craft. He attended the National School of Drama in New Delhi, where he nurtured his acting skills, which later helped him portray a wide range of characters across various genres. Kher's career took off in 1984 with his stellar performance in the movie Saaransh, where he played a middle-aged father who loses his son, a role that fetched him his first Filmfare Best Actor Award. His ability to embrace diverse roles and deliver compelling performances earned him critical acclaim and popularity. Over the years, Kher has appeared in over 500 films and plays, making him one of the most prolific actors in the industry. His body of work spans across successful films like Daddy, Lamhe, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Khosla Ka Ghosla, among others. Beyond Bollywood, Anupam Kher has also made significant strides in international cinema. He has worked in critically acclaimed international films such as Bend It Like Beckham, Silver Linings Playbook, and The Big Sick. Kher's remarkable contribution to cinema was recognized when he was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 by the Government of India. A man of many talents, Kher is also a motivational speaker, author, and has served as the Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India. His life and career remain an inspiration to aspiring actors worldwide, testifying to his commitment to his craft and the art of storytelling.
- Birthplace: Shimla, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Om Jai Jagadish
Anupam Sinha
Age: 62Anupam Sinha is an Indian comic book artist and writer, credited as the creator of the Raj Comics superhero Super Commando Dhruva. The BusinessWorld website said that Sinha revolutionised Indian comics with his work at Raj Comics. Starting his career in 1975 at the age of 13 for a small magazine called Deewana Tej at Kanpur, Sinha got his “big break” four years later, when he joined Diamond Comics. While working on popular comics such as Tauji aur Jadoo Ka Danda, Tauji aur Jadugar Sambha, Sinha also attended Kanpur’s Christchurch College. He worked with Diamond Comics creating Fauladi Singh comics Fauladi Singh Aur Shaitan Tarwill, Fauladi Singh Ki Tarwill se Takkar and Fauladi Singh aur Vinash Ke Pujari.In 2012, he published his very first full-length fiction, The Virtuals.- Birthplace: Kanpur, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
- Anurag Basu is an Indian reality show-judge, director, actor, screenwriter and producer. He began his directing career in television, moving to feature films in 2002. Basu achieved initial success with his films tackling the themes of passion and adultery such as Life in a... Metro, Kites, Gangster and Murder. Later, he directed comedy-drama films such as the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Barfi!
- Birthplace: India, Bhilai
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Kucch To Hai, Murder, Kites, Gangster, Life In A... Metro
- Anurag Kashyap is a writer, director, and producer who is known for writing "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Black Friday." Kashyap was nominated for a BAFTA Award in 2015 for "The Lunchbox."
- Birthplace: Gorakhpur, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Black Friday, Mumbai Cutting, No Smoking...!, Gulaal, Bombay Velvet
- Anusha Rizvi is an Indian film director and screenwriter. Formerly a journalist, Anusha's directorial debut Peepli Live. (2010) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2010 in the World Competition Section. Peepli (Live) was the first Indian film to be accepted in the 25 years of the festival’s existence.The film also won the Best First Film Award at the Durban film festival and the Gollapudi Srinivas Award.The film was later nominated as India's official entry to the 83rd Academy awards. She also directed a National Geographic documentary Hijack IC-814 and two BBC documentaries Amul and Khadi. Anusha is currently developing a series for leading Indian platform, Hotstar.
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Peepli Live
- Birthplace: India, Kolkata
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: An Unfinished Letter, The Japanese Wife, Paroma, Jewellery Box, House of Memories
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Apoorva Lakhia
Apoorva Lakhia is an Indian film director.- Birthplace: India, Ahmedabad
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Sarkar Raj, Mission Istaanbul, Dus Kahaniyaan, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
- Apurba Kishore Bir is a cinematographer.
- Birthplace: Odisha, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Aadi Mimansa, Baaja, Shesha Drushti, Loving Hearts
Apurva Asrani
Age: 46Apurva Asrani (born 21 March 1978) is a National Award winning filmmaker based in Mumbai, India. He is best known for editing the films Satya (1998) and Shahid (2013), the webseries Made in Heaven (2019), for directing the Tera Mera Pyar (2005) music videos for Sony Music India, and for writing the acclaimed human rights drama Aligarh (2016). In May 2019, it was announced that Apurva would don the director's hat for a film starring actor Manoj Bajpayee. His script, about a forgotten genius battling mental health issues, is being produced by Bajpayee's production house. Apurva is also an influential voice in the fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ in India.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Out of Control
- Arbaaz Khan, an accomplished figure in the Indian film industry, has made his mark as an actor, director, and film producer. Born into a prestigious Bollywood family on August 4, 1967, he is the son of scriptwriter Salim Khan and the younger brother of renowned actor Salman Khan. Arbaaz's career in the cinematic art extends over two decades, demonstrating his enduring passion and commitment to the craft. Debuting as an actor in 1996 with the film Daraar, Khan quickly established himself as a versatile talent. His performance in this thriller won him the Filmfare Best Villain Award, setting the stage for a string of successful roles in subsequent films. Despite his acting prowess, it was his venture into film production with Dabangg in 2010 that earned him widespread acclaim. The film, starring his brother Salman Khan, bagged numerous awards and was deemed a blockbuster hit by critics and fans alike. In addition to his work in front of and behind the camera, Arbaaz Khan broadened his creative horizons by donning the director's hat for the sequel, Dabangg 2, in 2012. His directorial debut showcased not only his diversified skill set but also his inherent understanding of the viewer's pulse. The second installment of the Dabangg franchise mirrored the success of the first, further cementing Khan's position in the industry. From villainous roles to production and direction, Arbaaz Khan's journey in Bollywood reflects a dynamic and multifaceted career, firmly placing him among the industry's most influential figures.
- Birthplace: Bombay, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Dabangg 2
Ardeshir Irani
Dec. at 82 (1886-1969)Khan Bahadur Ardeshir Irani (5 December 1886 – 14 October 1969); popularly known as Ardeshir Irani, was a writer, director, producer, actor, film distributor, film showman and cinematographer in the silent and sound eras of early Indian cinema. He was renowned for making films in Hindi, Telugu, English, German, Indonesian, Persian, Urdu and Tamil. He was a successful entrepreneur who owned film theatres, a gramophone agency, and a car agency.- Birthplace: Pune, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Alam Ara, Lor Girl
Aribam Syam Sharma
Age: 88Aribam Syam Sharma is a film director and composer from Manipur in India. He debuted in the Manipur film scene as an actor in the movie Matamgi Manipur. In 1974, he directed his first movie Lamja Parshuram. Lamja Parshuram became the first Manipur film to run for 100 days in the box office. His 1980 film Olangthagee Wangmadasoo was the first ever and the only Manipur film to run for more 25 weeks. The film ran for 32 weeks at the box office. His fourth film as a director, Imagi Ningthem (My Son, My precious) brought him international recognition when the film received the Montgolfiere d' Or at the Festival of Three Continents, Nantes in 1982. His 1990 film Ishanou (The Chosen One) was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.He was honoured with the Padmashri in 2006. But, he returned the award in February 2019 to protest against the Indian Government's decision to enact the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019.He was conferred with the Jewel of Manipuri Cinema Award on 14 May 2015 by the Film Forum of Manipur and the Manipur State Film Development Society.- Birthplace: Imphal, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: The Chosen One, Sanabi, Manipuri Pony
Arin Paul
Age: 44Arin Paul is a Bengali film director and writer. He has made few documentaries and short films but he came to limelight after directing the commercial film 10:10.- Birthplace: Belur, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Sabdhan Pancha Aashche, Documentary on Nripen Ganguly, Terrorist, 10:10, Durga Live
Arindam Chaudhuri
Arindam Chaudhuri is an Indian author and the director of IIPM Think Tank at Indian Institute of Planning and Management.He has produced movies that have collected three National Film Awards.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Rok Sako To Rok Lo
Arjun Chakraborty
Arjun Chakraborty (Bengali: অর্জুন চক্রবর্তী) is an Indian actor and director based in Kolkata. He made is debut as an actor in the 1983 Hindi film Zara Si Zindagi, and his first major role was in the 1986 film Ankush starring Nana Patekar. Later he shifted mainly to the Bengali film industry starting with the 1989 film Kari Diye Kinlam. He made his directorial debut in 2008 with the film Tollylights.- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Tolly Lights
Arjun Sablok
Arjun Sablok is an Indian film director working under the Yashraj Films banner. Before his foray into film directing, he made brief appearances in two of director Yash Chopra's films, Vijay and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He made his directorial debut with the 1997 TV film Humko Ishq Ne Maara. His first film as a director was Na Tum Jaano Na Hum starring Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan and Esha Deol. He took a break for three years before returning with another film Neal N Nikki, which was produced by Yash Chopra's production company Yash Raj Films. The film starred Yash Chopra's son Uday Chopra and Tanisha. Both his movies flopped at the box-office.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Yaadein, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum, Neal N Nikki, Humko Ishq Ne Mara
- Srinivasa Sarja (born 15 August 1964), known professionally as Arjun, is an Indian actor, producer and director. Referred to by the media and his fans as "Action King", he has worked predominantly Kannada, Tamil and Telugu language films, while also performing in a few Malayalam and Hindi films. As of 2017, Arjun had acted in more than 150 movies. Until his 150th film, he has mostly performed in lead roles and is one of few South Indian actors to attract fan following from multiple states of India. He has directed 11 films and also produced and distributed a number of films.In 1993, he starred in S. Shankar's blockbuster Gentleman which opened to positive reviews, while Arjun went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. During this time, he starred in hits such as Jai Hind (1994), Karnaa (1995), and the crime drama film Kurudhipunal (1995), for which Arjun won acclaim for his role while the film became India's official entry for the 68th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.In 1999, he starred in the political thriller Mudhalvan (1999). Portraying an ambitious TV journalist who receives the opportunity to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for a day, Arjun offered bulk dates for filming the project to Shankar. The film subsequently won positive reviews with Arjun described as having "acquitted himself with aplomb in the challenging role". Arjun received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his role as well as numerous other nominations. Arjun then briefly experimented in softer roles with Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999) and as an energetic civil service officer in Vaanavil (2000). He was then featured in Vasanth's romantic drama film Rhythm, where he played a photographer, who eventually falls in love with a widow. Featuring a popular soundtrack and opening to positive reviews, Rhythm also became a commercial success. He carried on with a lighter theme in his next directorial venture, the love story Vedham (2001), while he ventured into Telugu cinema again by appearing in Raja's Hanuman Junction and the Kannada devotional film Sri Manjunatha (2001). In 2012, he appeared in the Kannada film Prasad screened at the Berlin Film Festival. Arjun won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his work in the film. Jaihind 2 in Tamil, Abhimanyu in Kannada is a 2014 Indian bilingual action-masala film produced and directed by Arjun. This film won the Karnataka State Film Award for Second Best Film.
- Birthplace: Madhugiri, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Vedham, Shivakashi, Jai Hind, Thaayin Manikodi, Aaj Ka Laawaris
- Arun Kaul (12 August 1933 – 21 July 2007) was a noted Kashmiri film maker and screenwriter. His film Diksha (1991), won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie for the year 1992. In the same year he went on to win the Golden Lotus Award for the Best Hindi Film for Diksha (1992) at the National Film Awards India. He was the screenplay assistant to veteran filmmaker Gulzar, for the films Ijaazat(1987) and Lekin(1990). He was one of producers of the noted Science Serial TURNING POINT. He also produced a Serial on Kashmir called KASHMIR FILE. He also wrote screenplay for the film Yash Chopra's Chandni (1989). He produced a film named Ek Adhuri Kahani directed by Mrinal Sen, a Bengali film maker in 1972. Kaul, 74, died on 21 July 2007, New Delhi.
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Diksha
Arun Khopkar
Age: 79Arun Khopkar is a film director.- Birthplace: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Nirnaya, Haathi Ka Anda
Arun Kumar Aravind
Age: 47Arun Kumar may refer to: Arun Kumar (Bihar politician) (born 1959), Member of Parliament in Arun Kumar (Uttar Pradesh politician) (born 1948), Indian physician and member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Arun Kumar (administrator) (born 1953), Indian civil servant Arun M. Kumar (born 1952), chairman and CEO at KPMG India Arun Kumar Aravind, Indian film director, editor and producer Arun Vijay, previously credited as Arun Kumar Uttam Kumar, birth name Arun Kumar Chatterjee- Birthplace: Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Cocktail, In Recent Times, Left Right Left
- Aruna Raje is a screenwriter, film director and editor.
- Birthplace: Pune, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Rihaee, Gehrayee, Shaque, Tum – A Dangerous Obsession
- Ashim Ahluwalia (born 1972 in Mumbai, India) is a film director and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut with the feature-length documentary John & Jane (2005), which had a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and a European premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, and won him the 2005 National Film Award for Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director. This was followed by his first narrative feature film Miss Lovely, premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. which won him India's National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature film), and Best Production Design at the 61st National Film Awards.Working outside the mainstream Bollywood film system, Ashim Ahluwalia is part of a new generation of Indian directors which prefers to eschew working with Hindi film stars. His unconventional films blur the lines between documentary and fiction. His short films have shown at the Tate Modern, the Centre Pompidou and at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
- Birthplace: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Miss Lovely, John & Jane
Ashim Samanta
Age: 50Ashim Samanta is an Indian film and television director and producer, and the son of film director and Shakti Films founder Shakti Samanta.Shortly after receiving his bachelor's degree in commerce from Bombay University in 1976, Samanta started his career in India's film industry as assistant director to Brij Sadanah on Bombay 405 Miles. In 1982, he directed his first film, Aamne Samne. He has directed several films since then. He also directed the 52-episode sitcom Dil Vil Pyar Vyar for Sony TV in 1999. In 2005, he started working on Antariksh – Ek Amar Katha, a science fiction series for Star Plus.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Ankhon Mein Tum Ho, Aamne Samne, Ahankaar, Don Muthu Swami
- Ashok Dinda (born 25 March 1984) is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Bengal in domestic cricket and played for Rising Pune Supergiant in the Indian Premier League. Earlier he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India and Kolkata Knight Riders. He is currently the highest wicket taker for Bengal in Ranji Trophy.
- Birthplace: Kolkata, India
- Nationality: India
Ashok Gaekwad
Age: 63Ashok Gaikwad is an Indian film director who has directed several feature films. He was prominent in the 1990s with many Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff starrers. Some of his films are Phool Aur Angaar, Izzat, Police Officer and Krishan Avtaar.- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Hasti, Gair, Police Officer, Qatil, Gunehgar Kaun
Ashok Kheny
Age: 74Ashok Maharudrappa Kheny is an Indian film actor, politician, film director, film producer, businessman, owner of karnataka bulldozers cricket team, chairman of the Indian Institute of Cartoonists. Managing Director of the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises. the officially known as the Bangalore–Mysore Infrastructure Corridor project. He is also the Director of the IIIE Limited, former MLA of the Bidar South Vidhan Sabha constituency He is a graduate of Electrical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka.Kheny has been in the news for his scuffles with former Prime Minister of India H. D. Deve Gowda over the land acquisition for the BMIC project.Kheny received the Outstanding Businessman of the Year from a Minority community award for 1987, conferred by the then President of the United States Ronald Reagan.Kheny owns the cricket team Karnataka Bulldozers in the Celebrity Cricket League.- Birthplace: Bidar, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Prem Kaa Game
- Ashok Kumar, born as Kumudlal Ganguly, was an iconic figure in the Indian film industry. Born on October 13, 1911, in Bhagalpur, Bihar (then part of British India), Kumar was the first in his family to try his luck in the thriving Bombay film industry. He juggled multiple roles throughout his illustrious career, including acting, producing, and directing, making him one of the most versatile figures in the history of Bollywood. Kumar's journey with cinema began during the 1930s when he was spotted by filmmaker Himanshu Rai. His acting debut was in the movie Jeevan Naiya in 1936. Over the course of his six-decade-long career, he transcended the realm of acting to excel behind the camera as well. His directorial debut, Eight Days, released in 1946 was met with critical acclaim. Known for his naturalistic style of acting, Kumar paved the way for future generations of actors to be more relaxed and subtle on screen. His contribution to cinema is not confined to India; it had a global impact as well. In 1962, Ashok Kumar won the Best Actor award at the Filmfare Awards for his role in Rakhi. He was also conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honor in Indian cinema, in 1988. Though he passed on December 10, 2001, Ashok Kumar's phenomenal work continues to influence artists worldwide, underscoring his enduring legacy.
- Birthplace: Bhagalpur, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Thiranottam, Thenum Vayambum
Ashokan
Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with Peruvazhiyambalam (1979). He's best known for his roles in Yavanika (1982), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Amaram (1990), and 2 Harihar Nagar (2009).- Birthplace: Haripad, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Kundakka Mandakka
- Mohammed Ashraf Ghori, better known as Ashraf Ghori, is a Dubai-based Indian comic book artist, filmmaker and entrepreneur. He is best known for creating UAE's first CGI Science Fiction film Levity Xero Error Minus 1 which won recognition at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. He is the CEO and founder of digital design agency Xpanse CGI. Ghori has produced work for comic book publishers including Dark Horse Comics and IDW Publishing.
- Birthplace: India, Hyderabad
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Xero Error
- Ashutosh Gowariker is a screenwriter director, producer, and actor in film and television. After roughly a decade in acting, Gowariker directed his first film (which he also wrote the screenplay for), the mystery thriller "Pehla Nasha." In 1995, he directed Bollywood star Aamir Khan in the crime-thriller "Baazi," a three-hour film about the framing of an inspector and his struggle for justice. After completing his acting career through the late-1990s, Gowarider returned to directing in 2001, with the even longer epic "Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India," which starred Khan again, who also produced. The film, about a cricket match between India and its British rulers, won numerous awards, including a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2002. Other Gowarkier-directed epics, running over 200 minutes each, include the 2004 drama "Swades" and the 2008 love story "Jodhaa Akbar," each multiple-award winners in their home country.
- Birthplace: Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: India
- Films Directed: Pehla Nasha, What's Your Raashee?, Jodhaa Akbar, Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, Baazi
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