Abhinav Kashyap

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Abhinav Kashyap
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Abhinav in 2010
BornAbhinav Singh Kashyap
(1974-09-06) 6 September 1974 (age 47)
Obra, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materScindia School
Hansraj College
Occupation
  • Director
  • writer
  • actor
Years active1995–2014
Spouse(s)
Chatura Rao
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(m. 1997; div. 2017)​
Children2
RelativesAnurag Kashyap (brother)
Anubhuti Kashyap (sister)

Abhinav Kashyap (born 6 September 1974) is an Indian director, writer and actor who works predominantly in Hindi Cinema.[1][2] He is the younger brother of noted director Anurag Kashyap.[3][4][5] He is best known for directing and co writing Dabangg (2010) and Besharam (2013), the former one earned him a nomination in Filmfare Awards in the category of Best Director in 2011.[6] Before entering into the film industry, Abhinav has worked in some television serials as a director such as Darr (1995), Ssshhhh...Koi Hai (2001), Siddhant (2004) and Shakira - The End Of Evil (2007).

Early life[]

Abhinav was born in Obra, Uttar Pradesh where his father worked for the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation.[7] He is an alumnus of The Scindia School, Gwalior and completed his graduation in English Hons from Hansraj College, University of Delhi in 1995. He is the younger brother of director Anurag Kashyap and Anubhuti Kashyap.[8][9][10]

Personal life[]

Abhinav Kashyap was married (now divorced) to the writer Chatura Rao and lives in Mumbai with his two daughters.[11][12][13][14]

Career[]

In 2000, he was involved in writing the script of the film Jung. He worked as an assistant to film maker Mani Ratnam for the film Yuva (2004). He also wrote dialogue for the films Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) and 13B (2009). He made his debut as a director in the 2010 action film Dabangg, which he also co-wrote, along with Dilip Shukla. Bollywood actor Salman Khan and debutant actress Sonakshi Sinha played the lead roles in the film. Dabangg was released on 10 September 2010.[15] His second film Besharam was released on 2 October 2013. It was a critical and commercial failure. He also worked as a boom operator in 2012 short film named The Photograph.[16][17]

Controversy[]

On 14 June 2020, Kashyap released a statement on the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, appealing to the Maharashtra government to launch a detailed investigation. He also accused Salman Khan of sabotaging his career and bullying him.[18][19][20] In response, Arbaaz Khan said that the Khan family has started legal action against Kashyap.[21][22][23][24][25] When Salim Khan was asked to react to these claims, and he sarcastically said that of course they have ruined his career. Khan said watch his films first and then come to speak to him. Salim Khan further said that Abhinav probably forgot to take his father, Rashid Khan’s name along with his forefathers. Salim Khan concluded by saying that Abhinav can do whatever he wants and that he’s not going to waste time reacting to these accusations.[26][27]

Filmography[]

Title Year Director Writer Actor Role Notes Ref.
Darr 1995 Yes Television Serial [28]
Jung 2000 Yes
Ssshhhh...Koi Hai 2001 Yes Television Serial [29]
Paanch 2003 Yes Police Salam Unreleased [30]
Siddhant 2004-2005 Yes International Emmy nominated Tv show
Yuva 2004 Yes Trilok [31]
Shakira - The End Of The Evil 2007 Yes Television show [32]
Manorama Six Feet Under 2007 Yes Dialogues
13B 2009 Yes Dialogues
Dabangg 2010 Yes Yes
Osthi 2011 Yes
Gabbar Singh 2012 Yes
Besharam 2013 Yes Yes [33][34]

References[]

  1. ^ "Abhinav Kashyap - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos". BookMyShow.
  2. ^ "Who is Abhinav Kashyap? Meet Anurag's brother who accused Salman Khan of 'bullying him'". Free Press Journal.
  3. ^ "I've always lived under Anurag's shadow, says Abhinav Kashyap". India Today. 7 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Is being Anurag Kashyap's brother taking a toll on Abhinav Kashyap?". Bollywood Life. 7 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Abhinav Kashyap: My brother and I want to rule different areas of Bollywood". NDTV.com.
  6. ^ "Directing Salman was harder than directing Ranbir: Abhinav Kashyap". The Times of India. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
  7. ^ Parul Khanna (5 July 2013). "Anurag Kashyap, the Godfather". Hindustan Times, Brunch. Archived from the original on 9 July 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Anurag Kashyap's sister refuses his film? - Times Of India". 28 September 2013. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
  9. ^ ""Now Anurag will be called Abhinav Kashyap's brother" - Abhinav Kashyap". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 19 September 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
  10. ^ "Anurag Kashyap says he doesn't see eye-to-eye with brother Abhinav Kashyap on many topics: 'We have different political ideologies'". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Search - Tulika Books". www.tulikabooks.com.
  12. ^ Alexander, Deepa (13 February 2017). "The long road home". The Hindu – via thehindu.com.
  13. ^ "Books by Chatura Rao (Author of Meanwhile, Upriver)". www.goodreads.com.
  14. ^ "Chatura Rao | The Caravan". caravanmagazine.in.
  15. ^ "Abhinav Kashyap open to work with Salman Khan". www.indiatvnews.com. 31 July 2013.
  16. ^ "The Photograph" – via IMDb.
  17. ^ "Abhinav Kashyap releases 'The Crossfire of Love', a novel by US-based author Dhiren Tiwari". ANI News.
  18. ^ Magan, Srishti (16 June 2020). "Dabangg Dir. Abhinav Kashyap Calls Out B-Town's Bullying, Alleges Salman's Family Sabotaged Films". www.scoopwhoop.com.
  19. ^ Bhatia, Akanksha (17 April 2021). "7 Bollywood Celebs Whose Careers Got Ruined Because They Pissed Off Someone Big". www.scoopwhoop.com.
  20. ^ Deol, Taran (16 June 2020). "My projects were sabotaged: Abhinav Kashyap says Salman Khan's family ruined his career". ThePrint. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  21. ^ "'We have taken legal action, complained to film body,' says Arbaaz Khan as Abhinav Kashyap targets Salman Khan's Being Human". Hindustan Times. New Delhi. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  22. ^ "'Abhinav Kashyap should have approached us to resolve matters with Salman Khan,' says film association". The Indian Express. 20 June 2020.
  23. ^ "Abhinav Kashyap accuses Salman Khan & family of sabotaging his career, Arbaaz contemplates 'legal action'". The Economic Times.
  24. ^ "Abhinav Kashyap claims Salman Khan's Being Human is a money-laundering hub". The Tribune India. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  25. ^ "Bandra cartel exists: Director Abhinav Kashyap attacks Salman Khan, family for 'sabotaging' his career". The New Indian Express.
  26. ^ "Salim Khan reacts to Abhinav Kashyap's accusations on Salman Khan and family". 17 June 2020.
  27. ^ Jain, Ravi (17 June 2020). "Exclusive: Salman's Father Salim Khan Lashes Out At Abhinav Kashyap, Calls Him 'Frustrated Man'". news.abplive.com.
  28. ^ "Darr". 1 February 1995 – via IMDb.
  29. ^ "Ssshhhh... Koi Hai". 1 January 2001 – via IMDb.
  30. ^ "Paanch". 9 December 2009 – via IMDb.
  31. ^ "Yuva". 22 May 2004 – via IMDb.
  32. ^ "Shakira the end of evil (TV Series 2007–2008) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  33. ^ "Besharam". 2 October 2013 – via IMDb.
  34. ^ Uddin, Zakia (4 October 2013). "Abhinav Kashyap queries Besharam critics". Digital Spy.

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