Director

1. Umesh Shukla

Umesh Shukla was born in India. He is known for OMG: Oh My God! (2012), Dhoondte Reh Jaoge (2009) and All Is Well (2015).

Neeraj is among India's leading contemporary filmmakers and is a National Award-winning director of the critically acclaimed Indo-French drama Masaan. The film received widespread acclaim from critics, mainstream media, and audiences alike, currently ranks among the top 250 films of all time from ...

3. Abhishek Varman

Director | 2 States

Abhishek Varman is known for 2 States (2014), My Name Is Khan (2010) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).

4. Abhishek Chaubey

Writer | Udta Punjab

Abhishek, a renowned Indian filmmaker who co-wrote and directed the critically acclaimed dacoit action film, Sonchiriya, an RSVP production. He began his career as an associate director and co-writer to Vishal Bhardwaj for his debut Makdee (2002) & went on to assist him in his subsequent films, and...

5. Abhishek Pathak

Writer | Drishyam 2

Abhishek Pathak started his career at the age of 17. He worked in production and direction for over 3 years before he went to USA for a full fledged film making course from New York Film Academy to effectively execute his passion. He has a clear vision of producing films which are unconventional ...

6. Neeraj Pandey

Writer | A Wednesday

Neeraj Pandey (born 17 December 1973) is an acclaimed Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. In his first movie A Wednesday, his work was largely praised by audiences as well as the critics. A Wednesday also won many awards in different categories. His second film Special 26 (2013) was ...

7. Abhishek Kapoor

Director | Kai po che!

Writer-Director of the successful Bollywood feature films Kai Po Che, Rock On!! and Kedarnath. He is the founder of production company Guy in the Sky Pictures (India). His latest movie Kedarnath released on 7th December 2018. Abhishek lives and works in Mumbai, India where he is preparing for his ...

8. Neeraj Pathak

Writer | Inspector Avinash

Neeraj Pathak was born on August 30, 1971. He is a writer and director, known for Inspector Avinash (2023), Right Yaaa Wrong (2010) and Brother, Superhit! (2018).

9. 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 '...

10. Kabir Khan

Producer | Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Kabir Khan is presently one of the most sought after Bollywood directors. His beat of cinema is very different from the rest of his league. He comes from documentary style of film making. He is known for his brilliant cinematographic skills. He graduated from Delhi University's Kirori Mal College. ...

11. Anurag Basu

Director | Ludo

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

Basu directed television serials among which is Tara (1993), which became one of the first soap operas on Indian television. He also ...

12. Sabbir Khan

Director | Nikamma

Sabbir Khan is an Indian film director and screenwriter. His father was a lyricist in the late 60's and 70's, therefore, his formative years were marked by a strong influence from the Indian film industry. He made his directorial debut in the 2009 film Kambakkht Ishq, followed by Heropanti in 2014,...

13. Imtiaz Ali

Writer | Jab We Met

Imtiaz Ali is an Indian film director, actor and writer. In 2005, he made his directorial debut with the film Socha Na Tha. However, it was his second film Jab We Met (2007) that brought him success and fame. His 2009 film Love Aaj Kal gained much critical success, and was declared a super hit at ...

14. Tigmanshu Dhulia

Actor | Gangs of Wasseypur

Tigmanshu Dhulia was born on July 3, 1967 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and actor, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011).

15. Sudhir Mishra

Director | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi

Sudhir Mishra was born on January 22, 1959 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a director and writer, known for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Calcutta Mail (2003) and Dharavi (1992).

16. Vikas Bahl

Writer | Queen

Vikas Bahl is an Indian film producer, screenwriter, and director, know for his works predominantly in Hindi Cinema. He produces films under Phantom Films, and was the former head of UTV Spot Boy. One of the most respected Media Executives India has seen, headed the Marketing for Radio Mirchi and ...

17. 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 ...

18. Shoojit Sircar

Director | Piku

Cinema entered the ordinary life of a young, sports and soccer enthusiast Shoojit Sircar, studying in Delhi, India, quite by chance when during the XIIth grade a friend suggested accompanying him for the viewing of a film. Unbeknownst to Sircar, this film would mark for him the beginning of a whole...

19. Aanand L. Rai

Producer | Tanu Weds Manu Returns

Aanand L. Rai is a Hindi film director and producer known for romantic-comedy movies Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Raanjhanaa (2013), Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015) and Zero (2018). Rai started assisting his elder brother television director Ravi Rai in television series. Eventually he made his ...

20. 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 ...

21. 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 ...

22. 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).

23. 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...

24. R. Balki

Writer | Paa

R. Balakrishnan, also known as Balki, is a prominent Indian filmmaker and screenwriter known for his unconventional storytelling style.

After completing his education, Balki began his career in advertising and made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Cheeni Kum (2007) in 2007. ...

25. 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".

26. Radhika Rao

Director | Yaariyan 2

Radhika Rao is known for Yaariyan 2 (2023), Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) and Lucky: No Time for Love (2005).

27. Mahesh Pandey

Producer | Yeh Vaada Raha

Mahesh Pandey is known for Yeh Vaada Raha (2015), Hum Bal Brahmachari Tu Kanya Kunwari (2006) and Lovepantii (2021). He is married to Madhu Pandey. They have one child.

28. Shree Narayan Singh

Editor | Baby

Shree Narayan Singh is known for Baby (2015), Toilet: A Love Story (2017) and Special 26 (2013).

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.

30. 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 The Four Feathers (2002). He was previously married to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi.

31. Deepa Mehta

Director | Fire

Deepa Mehta is a transnational artist and a screenwriter, director, and producer whose work has been called "courageous", "provocative" and "breathtaking". Her visually lush and emotionally resonating films have played at every major international film festival; receiving numerous awards and ...

32. Deepak Tijori

Director | Fox

Deepak Tijori is a household name in India and across the world for his path breaking work in the entertainment industry and is one of the most popular Indian film directors and actors who has created his niche in Bollywood and is well known for his memorable roles in Aashiqui (1990), Khiladi (1992...

33. Sujoy Ghosh

Writer | Kahaani

Born on 21st May 1966 in Kolkata, Sujoy Ghosh is an Indian film writer, director, actor and producer who is well known for his critically acclaimed movies like Jhankar Beats, Kahaani, Ahalya and Badla.

The film maker started the trend of multiplex movies in Bollywood with his directorial debut ...

34. Rahul Dholakia

Director | Raees

Rahul Dholakia was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is known for Raees (2017), Parzania (2005) and Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir (2010).

35. Ali Abbas Zafar

Director | Sultan

Ali Abbas Zafar was born 17 January, 1982 in Dehradun, India. He is an Indian screenwriter-director, known for his acclaimed, blockbuster films Sultan (2016) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017).

After majoring in Chemistry at Delhi University, he assisted various directors in Mumbai before making his ...

36. Anil Singh

Producer | Pranaam

Anil Singh is known for Pranaam (2019).

37. Ketan Mehta

Director | Mirch Masala

Ketan Mehta is one of the most internationally acknowledged filmmakers from India. He has a received many National and International awards for his well-known films like 'The Rising - Ballad of Mangal Pandey', 'Mirch Masala', 'Maya Memsaab', 'Sardar', 'Holi' and 'Bhavni Bhavai'. Received Best Film ...

38. Azad Hussain

Director | Task

Azad Husain is an Indian film director, Editor and actor known for his works exclusively in Hindi cinema. A stand-out film from his earlier crime based film "Delhi Bus" (2017), in which he played a very important character is Screened at the 2017 Canes International Film Festival. He begun his ...

39. Nikkhil Advani

Director | Kal Ho Naa Ho

Nikkhil Advani was born on April 28, 1971 in Mumbai, Maharahstra, India. He is a writer and producer, known for Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), P.O.W. Bandi Yuddh Ke (2016) and D-Day (2013).

40. Manoj Shidheshwari Tiwari

Director | P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar

Manoj Shidheshwari Tiwari is known for P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar (2019), Captured by You (2003) and Global Baba (2016).

41. Mukesh Chhabra

Casting_director | Dil Bechara

Mukesh Chhabra is the driving force behind streamlining the casting field in the Hindi Film Industry. After training for 2 years to understand the craft of acting from Shri Ram Centre, he completed a 9 year acting and teaching stint with the 'Theatre in Education' Company (TIE) affiliated with the ...

42. Sagar Sarhadi

Writer | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Sagar Sarhadi was born on May 11, 1933 in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He was a writer and director, known for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), Kabhi Kabhie (1976) and Chausar (2018). He died on March 22, 2021 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.