Abhinav Singh Kashyap (born 6 September 1974) is an Indian film director and screenwriter, who initially gained recognition for directing and co-writing Dabangg (2010).
Abhinav Kashyap | |
|---|---|
 Abhinav in 2010 | |
| Born | Abhinav Singh Kashyap 6 September 1974 Obra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse |
Chatura Rao
(m. 1997; div. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Anurag Kashyap (brother) Anubhuti Kashyap (sister) |
Early life and education
editKashyap was born in Obra, Uttar Pradesh where his father worked for the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation.[1]
He did his primary schooling from Hillgrange Prepratory School in Dehradun. He is an alumnus of The Scindia School, Gwalior and completed his graduation in English Hons from Hansraj College, University of Delhi in 1995.[2]
He is the younger brother of director Anurag Kashyap and Anubhuti Kashyap.[3][4][5]
Career
editIn 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.[6] 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.[7][8]
Controversy
editOn 15 June 2020, Kashyap released a statement on Facebook on the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, appealing the Maharashtra government to launch a detailed investigation.[16] He accused Salman Khan, his brothers Arbaaz and Sohail and father Salim of sabotaging his career and bullying him.[17][18] In response, Arbaaz said that the Khan family has started legal action against Kashyap.[19][20][21]
When Salim was asked to react to these claims, and he sarcastically said that of course they have ruined his career. Salim said watch his films first and then come to speak to him.[22] Salim further said that Abhinav probably forgot to take his father, Rashid Khan’s name along with his forefathers.[23] Salim concluded by saying that Abhinav can do whatever he wants and that he’s not going to waste time reacting to these accusations.[24][25]
Personal life
editKashyap was married to Chatura Rao from 1997 to 2017, they have two daughters.[26][27][28][29]
In 2015, Kashyap was involved with actress Simran Suri.[30]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Director | Screenwriter | Actor | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jung | Yes | ||||
| 2003 | Paanch | Yes | Salam | |||
| 2004 | Yuva | Yes | Trilok | Also assistant director | ||
| 2007 | Manorama Six Feet Under | Dialogues | ||||
| 2009 | 13B | Dialogues | Also creative supervisor | |||
| 2010 | Dabangg | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2012 | Photograph | Boom operator only | ||||
| 2013 | Besharam | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2016 | The Hatted Room | Short film; editor only | ||||
| 2018 | Forsake | Short film; cinematographer only | ||||
| 2019 | Wig | Yes | Customer | Short film; also production designer | ||
| 2023 | Nikita Roy and The Book of Darkness † | Creative consultant only |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Darr | Unknown episodes |
| 2001 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Episode: "Mumkin" |
| 2004-2005 | Siddhant | Unknown episodes |
| 2005 | Dil Kya Chahta Hai | |
| 2007 | Shakira: The End of Evil |
References
edit- ^ Parul Khanna (5 July 2013). "Anurag Kashyap, the Godfather". Hindustan Times, Brunch. Archived from the original on 9 July 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ "Abhinav Singh Kashyap: All my projects have been sabotaged by Salman Khan's family". The Indian Express. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "Anurag Kashyap's sister refuses his film? – Times Of India". 28 September 2013. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Abhinav Kashyap open to work with Salman Khan". www.indiatvnews.com. 31 July 2013.
- ^ "The Photograph" – via IMDb.
- ^ "Abhinav Kashyap releases 'The Crossfire of Love', a novel by US-based author Dhiren Tiwari". ANI News.
- ^ "Abhinav Kashyap – Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos". BookMyShow.
- ^ "Who is Abhinav Kashyap? Meet Anurag's brother who accused Salman Khan of 'bullying him'". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Directing Salman was harder than directing Ranbir: Abhinav Kashyap". The Times of India. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ "I've always lived under Anurag's shadow, says Abhinav Kashyap". India Today. 7 February 2014.
- ^ "Is being Anurag Kashyap's brother taking a toll on Abhinav Kashyap?". Bollywood Life. 7 February 2014.
- ^ "Abhinav Kashyap: My brother and I want to rule different areas of Bollywood". NDTV.com.
- ^ Uddin, Zakia (4 October 2013). "Abhinav Kashyap queries Besharam critics". Digital Spy.
- ^ Magan, Srishti (16 June 2020). "Dabangg Dir. Abhinav Kashyap Calls Out B-Town's Bullying, Alleges Salman's Family Sabotaged Films". www.scoopwhoop.com.
- ^ Bhatia, Akanksha (17 April 2021). "7 Bollywood Celebs Whose Careers Got Ruined Because They Pissed Off Someone Big". www.scoopwhoop.com.
- ^ Deol, Taran (16 June 2020). "My projects were sabotaged: Abhinav Kashyap says Salman Khan's family ruined his career". ThePrint. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "'Abhinav Kashyap should have approached us to resolve matters with Salman Khan,' says film association". The Indian Express. 20 June 2020.
- ^ "Abhinav Kashyap accuses Salman Khan & family of sabotaging his career, Arbaaz contemplates 'legal action'". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Abhinav Kashyap claims Salman Khan's Being Human is a money-laundering hub". The Tribune India. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "Bandra cartel exists: Director Abhinav Kashyap attacks Salman Khan, family for 'sabotaging' his career". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Salim Khan reacts to Abhinav Kashyap's accusations on Salman Khan and family". Bollywood Hungama. 17 June 2020.
- ^ Jain, Ravi (17 June 2020). "Exclusive: Salman's Father Salim Khan Lashes Out At Abhinav Kashyap, Calls Him 'Frustrated Man'". news.abplive.com.
- ^ "Search – Tulika Books". www.tulikabooks.com.
- ^ Alexander, Deepa (13 February 2017). "The long road home". The Hindu – via thehindu.com.
- ^ "Books by Chatura Rao (Author of Meanwhile, Upriver)". www.goodreads.com.
- ^ "Chatura Rao | The Caravan". caravanmagazine.in.
- ^ Hiren Kotwani (1 January 2015). "What's brewing between Abhinav Kashyap and Simran Suri?". Times of India.