directors- Indian
by sunny-sarfraz | created - 03 Oct 2011 | updated - 02 Nov 2011 | Public1. Prakash Mehra
Director | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Prakash Mehra, Born on 13th July 1939 in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh was a legendary film maker of Indian Cinema, also known as the Godfather of Amitabh Bachchan, a public and media given title, at which he often frowned upon, always clarifying that he was nobody's Godfather, fate introduced talent to ...
brilliant to awesome 1.Zanjeer 2.Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 3.Sharaabi v.good to average 1.Laawaris bad to worse
2. Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Director | Anand
By no means is he any glamorous director, yet Hrishikesh Mukherjee is one of the most popular and beloved filmmakers in Indian cinema. His magic lay not in the glamor or largeness so often associated with cinema, but in its simplicity and warmth.
He began his career in Bombay, 1951, as an editor and...
1. Abhimaan
3. J. Om Prakash
Director | Agnee
J. Om Prakash was born on January 24, 1927 in Sialkot, Punjab, British India. He was a director and producer, known for Agnee (1988), Aandhi (1975) and Gateway of India (1957). He died on August 7, 2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Aap Ki Kasam
4. A. Bhimsingh
Director | Joroo Ka Ghulam
A. Bhimsingh was born on July 15, 1924 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a director and writer, known for Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972), Bhagapirivinai (1959) and Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968). He was married to Sukumari. He died on January 16, 1978 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
1. Naya Din Nai Raat
5. Mehmood
Actor | Do Phool
Mehmood, born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, was a legendary Indian actor, comedian, and filmmaker who left an indelible mark on Bollywood. Known for his impeccable comic timing, versatile performances, and unique ability to bring laughter to audiences, Mehmood remains one of the most iconic ...
1. Kunwara Baap
6. Ravi Tandon
Director | Anhonee
Ravi Tandon was born on February 17, 1935 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was a director and assistant director, known for Anhonee (1973), Khel Khel Mein (1975) and Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (1986). He was married to Veena. He died on February 11, 2022 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Majboor
7. Ramesh Sippy
Director | Sholay
Ramesh Sippy was born on January 23, 1947 in Karachi, Sind Province, British India. He is a director and producer, known for Sholay (1975), Saagar (1985) and Shaan (1980). He is married to Kiran Juneja.
1. Sholay
2. Zamaana Deewana
8. Shankar Mukherjee
Director | Pyar Mohabbat
Shankar Mukherjee is known for Pyar Mohabbat (1966), Faraar (1975) and Banarasi Babu (1973).
1. Faraar
9. Yash Chopra
Producer | Veer-Zaara
Labeled the eternal romantic and with one of the best musical senses in the business, Yash Chopra is arguably India's most successful director of romantic films. Although he made action-oriented films like the ever-popular Deewaar (1975), it is in tackling love and its various aspects that he has ...
1. Deewaar
2. Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life
3. Silsila
4. Chandni
5. Lamhe
6. Darr
7.Dil To Pagal Hai
8.Veer-Zaara
10. Manmohan Desai
Director | Naseeb
Manmohan Desai was born on February 26, 1937 in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. He was a director and producer, known for Naseeb (1981), Kismat (1969) and Mard (1985). He died on March 1, 1994 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
1. Amar Akbar Anthony
2. Naseeb
11. Raj N. Sippy
Assistant_director | Koshish
Raj N. Sippy is known for Koshish (1972), Satte Pe Satta (1982) and Jeeva (1986).
1. Satte Pe Satta
2.Thanedaar
12. Mohan Kumar
Writer | Amir Garib
Mohan Kumar was born on June 1, 1934 in Sialkot, British India. He was a writer and producer, known for Amir Garib (1974), Aas Ka Panchhi (1961) and Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971). He died on November 10, 2017 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Avtaar
13. Bapu
Director | Seeta Kalyanam
Popularly known as Bapu was born on 15th December,1933 in Narsapur, Andhrapradesh. Before this Bapu met Ramana in Taylor high school in Narasapur where they studied as classmates for three years until second world war ended. Later when their families moved to Madras where they continued their ...
1. Woh 7 Din
14. Rahul Rawail
Director | Arjun
Rahul Rawail was born on April 7, 1951 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is a director and producer, known for Arjun (1985), Mast Kalandar (1991) and Dacait (1987).
1.Betaab
2. Bekhudi
3. Anjaam
4. ..Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
5. Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
15. Kundan Shah
Director | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kundan Shah was born on October 19, 1947 in India. He was a director and writer, known for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) and Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000). He died on October 7, 2017 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
2. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
3. Kya Kehna
4. Dil Hai Tumhaara
5. Ek Se Badhkar Ek
16. Basu Chatterjee
Director | Sara Akash
Basu Chatterjee was born on January 10, 1930 in Ajmer, British India. He was a director and writer, known for Sara Akash (1969), Rajnigandha (1974) and Swami (1977). He died on June 4, 2020 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1.Chameli Ki Shaadi
17. Bhagyaraj
Director | Oru Kai Osai
Bhagyaraj was born on January 7, 1953 in Vellangkoil, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Oru Kai Osai (1980), Munthanai Mudichu (1983) and Pavunnu Pavanuthan (1991).
1. Aakhree Raasta
18. Shekhar Kapur
Director | Elizabeth
Shekhar Kapur was born on December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]. He is a director and actor, known for Elizabeth (1998), Bandit Queen (1994) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). He was previously married to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi.
1.Mr India
19. Vishwamitra
Director | Bhala Manus
Vishwamitra is known for Bhala Manus (1976) and Mere Baad (1988).
1. Mere Baad
20. Tinnu Anand
Actor | Ghajini
Tinnu Anand is an Indian actor and director from Bollywood, who is most known as the director of Amitabh Bachchan's movies including, Kaalia (1981), Shahenshah (1988), Main Azaad Hoon (1989) and Major Saab (1998).He is the son of veteran writer Inder Raj Anand and uncle of director Siddharth Anand....
1. Shahenshah
2.Main Azaad Hoon
21. Mansoor Khan
Director | Josh
Mansoor Khan was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He is known for Josh (2000), Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988).
1. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
2. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
3. Akele Hum Akele Tum
4. Josh
22. J.K. Bihari
Director | Biwi Ho To Aisi
J.K. Bihari is known for Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), Inteha Pyar Ki (1992) and Chunaoti (1980).
1. Biwi Ho To Aisi
23. K.R. Reddy
Director | Veeru Dada
K.R. Reddy is known for Veeru Dada (1990), Garajna (1991) and Mohabbat Ki Aag (1997).
1. Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
24. Kawal Sharma
Director | Jeete Hain Shaan Se
Kawal Sharma is known for Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988), Delhi Eye (2012) and Heera Lal Panna Lal (1999).
1. Maalamaal
25. N. Chandra
Writer | Tezaab
N. Chandra was born on April 4, 1952 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is a writer and director, known for Tezaab (1988), Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India (2008) and Ankush (1986).
1. Tezaab Is Acid
2. Style
3. Xcuse Me
26. Rajiv Rai
Writer | Gupt: The Hidden Truth
Rajiv Rai was born on July 18, 1955 in Bombay, India. He is a writer and director, known for Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997), Mohra (1994) and Vishwatma (1992). He is married to Sonam. They have one child.
1. Tridev
2. Mohra
3. Gupt: The Hidden Truth
27. Pankaj Parashar
Director | Jalwa
Pankaj Parashar is known for Jalwa (1987), Chaalbaaz (1989) and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge (2002).
1. ChaalBaaz
2. Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge
28. Mukul Anand
Director | Khuda Gawah
Mukul Anand was born on October 11, 1951 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He was a director and writer, known for Khuda Gawah (1992), Agneepath (1990) and Sultanat (1986). He died on September 7, 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Agneepath
2. Hum
3. Khuda Gawah
29. David Dhawan
Director | Aankhen
David Dhawan was born on August 16, 1955 in Agartala, Tripura, India. He is a director and editor, known for Aankhen (1993), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). He is married to Karuna Chopra Dhawan. They have two children.
1. Swarg
2. Shola Aur Shabnam
3. Bol Radha Bol
4. Aankhen
5. Eena Meena Deeka
6. Judwaa
7. Deewana Mastana
8. Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
9. Biwi No. 1
10. Haseena Maan Jaayegi
11. Chal Mere Bhai
12. Jodi No.1
13. Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
14. Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
15. Yeh Hai Jalwa
16. Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
17. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
18. Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
19. Shaadi No. 1
20. Partner
21. Do Knot Disturb
30. Tahir Hussain
Producer | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
Tahir Hussain was born in 1938. He was a producer and actor, known for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Tum Mere Ho (1990) and Caravan (1971). He died on February 2, 2010 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Tum Mere Ho
31. Indra Kumar
Director | Raja
Indra Kumar, born Indra Irani, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.
Born in a simple family, his siblings made a big name for themselves in the Hindi film industry. He owes his upbringing and success to his eldest sister Aruna Irani, who looked after all her siblings after their mother ...
1. Dil
2. Beta
3. Raja
4. Ishq
5. Mann
6. Rishtey
7. Masti
8. Pyare Mohan
9. Dhamaal
10. Double Dhamaal
32. Mahesh Bhatt
Producer | Raaz
Mahesh Bhatt was born on September 20, 1948 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is a producer and director, known for Raaz (2002), Zakhm (1998) and Saaransh (1984). He has been married to Soni Razdan since 1986. They have two children. He was previously married to Lorraine Bright "Kiran Bhatt".
1. Aashiqui
2. Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
3. Sadak
4. Saatwan Aasman
5. Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee
6. Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
7. Gumrah
8. Dastak
9. Duplicate
33. A. Kodandarami Reddy
Director | Veta
A. Kodandarami Reddy was born on July 1, 1950 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Veta (1986), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) and Jebu Donga (1987).
1. Jamai Raja
34. Anil Sharma
Director | Gadar 2
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 ...
1. Farishtay
2. Veer
35. K. Ravi Shankar
Director | Gharana
K. Ravi Shankar is known for Gharana (1989), Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) and Benaam Badsha (1991).
1. Benaam Badsha
36. M.R. Shahjahan
Producer | Kick
M.R. Shahjahan is known for Kick (2014), Gandhi (1982) and Karma: Crime. Passion. Reincarnation (2008).
1. Afsana Pyar Ka
37. Randhir Kapoor
Producer | Henna
Randhir Kapoor is one of the most influential men in Bollywood apart being the head of RK Studios in Chembur, Bombay - a studio that was started by his father - the showman Raj Kapoor. Randhir played the lead hero in 34 films from 1971-1987 and had 23 of them as box-office hits. Randhir Kapoor was ...
1. Henna
38. Subhash Ghai
Writer | Pardes
Ram Lakhan (1989), Khalnayak (1993), Hero (1983), Karz (1980), these are some grand films made by a grandiose director. Since 1976, Subhash has been directing films. But recently where has the fanfare and the fire has gone from Mukta arts main director? Subhash started in 1976 with the film ...
1. Ram Lakhan
2. Saudagar
3. Khal Nayak
4. Pardes
5. Taal
6. Yaadein...
7. Kisna: The Warrior Poet
39. Lawrence D'Souza
Producer | Jodhaa Akbar
Lawrence D'Souza is an Indian director, who is famous primarily for Bollywood movies.He has been working since the 1990s. He was born in Valencia, Mangalore and his parents are the Late Shri. Baptist, and Late Smt. Piyad of Pane-Mangalore. He did his education at Kapitanio school. He is married to ...
1. Saajan
2. Dil Ka Kya Kasoor
3. Dil Tera Aashiq
40. Suresh Krishna
Director | Baasha
Suresh Krishna was born on June 25, 1959 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a director and writer, known for Baasha (1995), Rocky (2006) and Love (1991). He has been married to Chandra Suresh since 1989.
1. Love
2. Jaagruti
41. Aziz Mirza
Director | Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
Aziz Mirza is known for Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Chalte Chalte (2003) and Yes Boss (1997).
1. Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
2. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
3. Chalte Chalte
42. Rakesh Roshan
Actor | Koi... Mil Gaya
Rakesh Roshan was born on September 6, 1949 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) and Krrish (2006). He is married to Pinky.
1. Khoon Bhari Maang
2. Khel
3. King Uncle
4. Karan Arjun
5. Koyla
6. Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
7. Koi... Mil Gaya
8. Krrish
43. Deepak Anand
Director | The Rally
Deepak Anand is known for The Rally (2017), Balwaan (1992) and Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai (2002).
1. Yaad Rakhegi Duniya
44. Ravindra Peepat
Director | Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi
Ravindra Peepat was a director and producer, known for Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi (1993), Kash... Aap Hamare Hote (2003) and Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul (1992). He died on October 14, 2023 in India.
1. Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul
45. Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
Director | Baazigar
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 ...
1. Khiladi
2. Baazigar
3. Soldier
4. Baadshah
5. Ajnabee
6. Humraaz
7. Taarzan: The Wonder Car
8. Aitraaz
9. 36 China Town
10. Naqaab
11. Race
46. Vijay Sadanah
Director | Chor Ke Ghar Chor
Vijay Sadanah was a amazing director when he made films. He directed such hits like Janam Janam and Ek Ladka Ek Ladki. Vijay came a family full of directors. His brother's were producer Chander Sadanah and director Brij Sadanah. Vijay was known to always get a good performance out of his star cast....
1. Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
47. Raj Kanwar
Director | Daag: The Fire
Raj Kanwar was born in 1961 in India. He was a director and writer, known for Daag: The Fire (1999), Itihaas (1997) and Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006). He was married to Anita Kanwar. He died on February 3, 2012 in Singapore.
1. Deewana
2. Laadla
3. Judaai
4. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega...
5. Andaaz
48. Rajiv Mehra
Director | Office Office
Rajiv Mehra is known for Office Office (2000), Shararat (2003) and Chamatkar (1992).
1. Chamatkar
2. Ram Jaane
49. Esmayeel Shroff
Director | Bulundi
Esmayeel Shroff was born on February 3, 1957 in Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a director and writer, known for Bulundi (1981), Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) and Ahista Ahista (1981). He died on October 26, 2022 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Nishchaiy
2. Majhdhaar
50. Pramod Chakravorty
Director | Jugnu
Pramod Chakravorty was born on August 15, 1929 in West Bengal, India. He was a director and producer, known for Jugnu (1973), Azaad (1978) and Love in Tokyo (1966). He died on December 12, 2004 in India.
1. Deedar
51. Priyadarshan
Director | Oppam
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked in the Hindi and Malayalam film industry for almost 40 years and has directed over 90 films.
He completed his early education at Government Model School in Thiruvananthapuram. He later pursued his bachelor's degree from Mahatma ...
1. Muskurahat
2. Gardish
3. Virasat
4. Hera Pheri
5. Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
6. Hungama
7. Hulchul
8. Garam Masala
9. Kyon Ki...
10. Malamaal Weekly
11. Chup Chup Ke
12. Bhagam Bhag
13. Dhol
14. Bhool Bhulaiyaa
15. Billu
16. De Dana Dan
17. Khatta Meetha
18. Aakrosh
52. J.P. Dutta
Writer | Border
J.P. Dutta was born on October 3, 1949 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is a writer and director, known for Border (1997), LOC: Kargil (2003) and Refugee (2000). He is married to Bindiya Goswami. They have two children.
1. Kshatriya
2. Border
3. LOC: Kargil
53. Satish Kaushik
Director | Tere Naam
Satish Chandra Kaushik was a well-known Indian actor and comedian. He was also a director, producer, and screenwriter. Kaushik graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi, and received professional training from the National School of Drama, Delhi, and the Film and Television Institute, Pune.
In his ...
1. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
2. Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
3. Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
4. Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
5. Badhaai Ho Badhaai
6. Tere Naam
54. Rajkumar Santoshi
Writer | Andaz Apna Apna
Rajkumar Santoshi is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter of Hindi films. Counted as one of the most successful filmmakers in the Hindi film industry, he has received several accolades,including three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.
Santoshi made his directorial debut ...
1. Damini - Lightning
2. Andaz Apna Apna
3. Barsaat
4. Lajja
5. Khakee
6. Family: Ties of Blood
7. Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
55. Deepak Sareen
Assistant_director | Deewaar
Deepak Sareen is known for Deewaar (1975), Ranbhoomi (1991) and Albela (2001).
1. Aaina
56. Talat Jani
Director | Taaqat
Talat Jani is known for Taaqat (1995), Jeeo Shaan Se (1997) and Rang (1993).
1. Rang
57. Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Writer | 12th Fail
Producer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra was born on 5th September, 1952 in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. After attending the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, he made his directorial debut with the short film Murder At Monkey Hill in 1976. This won him the National Award, an honor given by ...
1. 1942: A Love Story
2. Eklavya: The Royal Guard
58. Surendra Kumar Bohra
Director | Saajan Ka Ghar
Surendra Kumar Bohra is known for Saajan Ka Ghar (1994) and Maa Mhane Kyon Parnai (1988).
1. Saajan Ka Ghar
59. Naresh Malhotra
Director | Achanak
Naresh Malhotra is known for Achanak (1998), Dil Ka Rishta (2003) and Yeh Dillagi (1994).
1. Yeh Dillagi
2. Kranti
3. Dil Ka Rishta
60. Sooraj R. Barjatya
Producer | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Sooraj Barjatya is a film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the chairman of Rajshri Productions. All of his films are released under Rajshri Productions, which was founded by his grandfather Tarachand Barjatya in 1947.
Barjatya attended St. Mary's School in Mumbai and The Scindia School in...
1. Maine Pyar Kiya
2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!
3. Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United
4. Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
5. Vivah
61. Saawan Kumar Tak
Director | Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
Saawan Kumar Tak was born on August 9, 1936 in Jaipur, India. He was a director and producer, known for Chaand Kaa Tukdaa (1994), Ab Kya Hoga (1977) and Sanam Bewafa (1991). He was married to Usha Khanna. He died on August 25, 2022 in Mumbai, India.
1. Sanam Bewafa
2. Bewaffa Se Waffa
3. Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
62. Sameer Malkan
Director | Divya Shakti
Sameer Malkan is known for Divya Shakti (1993), Keemat: They Are Back (1998) and Car Thief (1986). He has been married to Mamta since 1989. They have two children. He was previously married to Vijayata Pandit.
1. Main Khiladi Tu Anari
63. Ashutosh Gowariker
Writer | Swades: We, the People
His passion for cinema immediately draws your attention, making you realize that Ashutosh Gowariker would not have been anywhere except behind the camera, however tempting the choice. An actor who took to film direction after almost a decade in front of the camera, Ashutosh has acted in Hindi films...
1. Baazi
2. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
3. Swades
4. Jodhaa Akbar
64. Prem Lalwani
Producer | Guddu
Prem Lalwani is known for Guddu (1995), Aatank (1996) and Aanchal (1980).
1. Guddu
65. Ram Gopal Varma
Director | Rangeela
Ram Gopal Varma was born in Hyderabad, the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He initially was a video store owner before eventually becoming one of India's leading film directors. A film buff during his youth, Varma would watch both American and Indian cinema regularly. As a young...
1. Bollywood Dreams
2. Company
3. Bhoot
4. Sarkar
5. You Must Be Scared
6. Rakhta Charitra
66. Aditya Chopra
Writer | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Aditya Chopra is a successful writer, producer, director, master storyteller, a visionary and also the driving force behind creativity at Yash Raj Films. He became an avid film buff from his early childhood. At the age of 18, his own film career kicked off. He started working as an assistant to his...
1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
2. Mohabbatein
3. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
67. Harry Baweja
Director | Love Story 2050
Harry Baweja was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He is known for Love Story 2050 (2008), Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera (2006) and Trinetra (1991).
1. Diljale
2. Deewane
3. Qayamat: City Under Threat
4. Main Aisa Hi Hoon
68. Dharmesh Darshan
Writer | Raja Hindustani
Dharmesh Darshan is known for Raja Hindustani (1996), Dhadkan (2000) and Lootere (1993). He has been married to Bindiya since March 2, 2005.
1. Raja Hindustani
2. Bewafaa
3. Aap Ki Khatir
69. Guddu Dhanoa
Director | Big Brother
Guddu Dhanoa is known for Big Brother (2007), Aflatoon (1997) and Bichhoo (2000).
1. Ziddi
2. Bichhoo
3. Hawa
70. Kamal Haasan
Actor | Vishwaroopam
Kamal Haasan was born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960). Since then, he has starred in nearly 220 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a...
1. Chachi 420
71. Sohail Khan
Producer | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Sohail Khan, born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer. He belongs to the illustrious Khan family in Bollywood, being the younger brother of superstar Salman Khan and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan. Sohail's father, Salim Khan, is a renowned screenwriter in the ...
1. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
2. Hello Brother
3. Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
72. Vikram Bhatt
Director | Raaz
Vikram Bhatt was born on January 27, 1969 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He is a director and writer, known for Raaz (2002), Ghulam (1998) and Maaya: Slave of Her Desires (2017).
1. Ghulam
2. Kasoor
3. Awara Paagal Deewana
4. Aetbaar
5. Deewane Huye Paagal
6. 1920
7. Haunted - 3D
73. Anees Bazmee
Director | Ready
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 ...
1. Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
2. No Entry
3. Welcome
4. Singh Is Kinng
5. No Problem
6. Thank You
7. Ready
74. Mani Ratnam
Writer | Dil Se..
The man who revolutionized Tamil-language cinema, Mani Ratnam is the biggest director in south India and one of the most respected directors in all of India. Each of his films contain its own unique style, with beautifully photographed songs and unique back-lighting. However, his films contain ...
1. Dil Se..
2. Guru
75. John Mathew Matthan
Director | Sarfarosh
John Mathew Matthan is known for Sarfarosh (1999), Shikhar (2005) and Gandhi (1982).
1. Sarfarosh
76. E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Writer | Fitting Master
E.V.V. Satyanarayana was born on June 10, 1956 in Dommeru, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a writer and director, known for Fitting Master (2009), Nuvvante Nakistam (2005) and Hello Brother (1994). He died on January 21, 2011 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
1. Sooryavansham
77. Jyotin Goel
Writer | Safari
Jyotin Goel is known for Safari (1999), Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987) and Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke (2013).
1.Safari
78. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Producer | Bajirao Mastani
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is among the most celebrated Film Makers of the Bollywood. Having worked with the biggest stars of Indian Film Industry, Bhansali is the most sought-for director of the Bollywood. He started his career as an assistant director to Vidhu Vinod Chopra. If one has to name his '...
1. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
2. Devdas
3. Black
4. Saawariya
79. Mahesh Manjrekar
Actor | Kaante
Born as Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar, Mahesh Manjrekar is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer who works primarily in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, and Bhojpuri films. Manjrekar has acted in several films, including some of his productions. He studied at Don Bosco High School, Mumbai, and...
1. Vaastav: The Reality
2. Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
3. Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality
4. Rakht
5. Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
6. Viruddh... Family Comes First
7. Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
80. Sunny Deol
Actor | Ghayal
Ajay Singh Deol popularly known as Sunny Deol was born to actor Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur. Sunny began acting with super hit film Betaab (1983) which was a love story also featuring another new comer Amrita Singh; this film was a major success and then he goes on making films which portrayed him ...
1. Dillagi
81. K. Muralimohana Rao
Director | Rakhwala
K. Muralimohana Rao is known for Rakhwala (1989), Dilwaala (1986) and Bandhan (1998).
1. Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye
2. Daddy Cool: Join the Fun
82. Shashilal K. Nair
Director | Angaar
Shashilal K. Nair is known for Angaar (1992), One 2 Ka 4 (2001) and Kroadh (1990).
1. One 2 Ka 4
83. Eeshwar Nivas
Director | Your Honor
Eeshwar Nivas was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He is known for Your Honor (2020), Shool (1999) and Dum (2003).
1. Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
2. Dum
3. Bardaasht
4. De Taali
84. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Producer | Rang De Basanti
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is a director, writer and producer who established Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures (Romp) in India. Romp has cultivated in them an attitude to pioneer the way for the new wave and new age cinema from India, by identifying talent (writers & directors) from India and telling ...
1. Aks
2. Rang De Basanti
3. Delhi-6
85. Anubhav Sinha
Director | Article 15
Anubhav Sinha was born on June 22, 1965 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Article 15 (2019), Mulk (2018) and Thappad (2020).
1. Tum Bin...: Love Will Find a Way
2. Dus
86. Deepak S. Shivdasani
Director | Dadagiri
Deepak S. Shivdasani is known for Dadagiri (1987), Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001) and Ladaai (1989).
1. Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
87. Farhan Akhtar
Producer | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
An accomplished and award-winning producer-director-writer-actor-singer, Farhan Akhtar is the ultimate Bollywood multi-hyphenate. Born in 1974 to prolific Indian film writer and poet, Javed Akhtar and writer-director, Honey Irani , Farhan was raised in an environment where creativity and ...
1. Dil Chahta Hai
2. Lakshya
3. Don
88. S. Shankar
Writer | Enthiran
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He started his career as an assistant director to SA Chandrasekar and now he is the highest paid director in the country. He made his debut in Gentleman (1993) and since 2015 he has directed 12 movies. He won the ...
1. Nayak: The Real Hero
89. Gautham Vasudev Menon
Actor | Vaaranam Aayiram
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973), also known as GVM, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He has also directed Telugu and Hindi films, which are remakes of his own Tamil films. Many of his films have been critically acclaimed, ...
1. Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
90. Asshu Trikha
There was a strange crossroad in the early days of life when his father laid down a condition, "you continue playing with your friends or you work in films." Ashuu loved sports and spending time with his friends. It was a near impossible choice to make. But one has to guess that he loved films over...
1. Deewaanapan
91. Karan Johar
Writer | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
A close friend of Shahrukh Khan, he assisted Yash Chopra's Yash Raj Films during the early days of of his career, making his directorial debut with the mega-hit Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). He also had a popular chat show named Koffee with Karan (2004) The success of "KKHH" made him one of the most ...
1. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
4. My Name Is Khan
92. Vipul Amrutlal Shah
Producer | Holiday
Vipul Amrutlal Shah was born on April 3, 1973 in Kutch, Gujarat, India. He is a producer and director, known for Holiday (2014), The Kerala Story (2023) and Aankhen (2002). He is married to Shefali Shah. They have two children.
1. Aankhen
2. Waqt: The Race Against Time
3. Namastey London
93. Mehul Kumar
Director | Krantiveer
Mehul Kumar was born on July 1, 1949 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is a director and writer, known for Krantiveer (1994), Kitne Door... Kitne Paas (2002) and Mrityudaata (1997).
1. Kitne Door... Kitne Paas
94. K.S. Adiyaman
Writer | Thoondil
K.S. Adiyaman is known for Thoondil (2008), Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006) and Amali Thumali.
1. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
95. Sanjay Gadhvi
Director | Dhoom:2
Sanjay Gadhvi was born on November 22, 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was a director and writer, known for Dhoom 2 (2006), Dhoom (2004) and Kidnap (2008). He was married to Gina. He died on November 19, 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
1. Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
2. Dhoom
3. Dhoom:2
4. Kidnap
96. Kunal Kohli
Director | Hum Tum
Kunal Kohli was born on October 28, 1970 in India. He is a director and writer, known for Hum Tum (2004), Fanaa (2006) and Teri Meri Kahaani (2012).
1. Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
2. Hum Tum
3. Fanaa
4. Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
97. Rajkumar Kohli
Producer | Nagin
Rajkumar Kohli was born on September 14, 1930 in Lahore, British India. He was a producer and director, known for Nagin (1976), Badle Ki Aag (1982) and Inteqam (1988). He was married to Nishi. He died on November 24, 2023.
1. Bees Saal Baad
2. Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani
98. Tanuja Chandra
Director | Hush Hush
Tanuja Chandra was born on June 3, 1969 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is a director and writer, known for Hush Hush (2022), Sur (2002) and Qarib Qarib Single (2017).
1. Sur: The Melody of Life
99. Krishna Vamsi
Writer | Khadgam
Krishna Vamsi was born on July 28, 1962 in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is a writer and director, known for Khadgam (2002), Govindudu Andari Vaadele (2014) and Anthahpuram (1998). He has been married to Ramya Krishnan since June 12, 2003. They have one child.
1. Shakthi: The Power
100. Manoj Agrawal
Director | Pardesi Babu
Manoj Agrawal is known for Pardesi Babu (1998), Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002) and Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000).
1. Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
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