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Indian film director duo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abbas–Mustan is an Indian filmmaker duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, working in Hindi cinema known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in with dark-lighted themes.[1][2]
Abbas–Mustan | |
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Born | 1950 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation(s) | Film directors, producers |
Years active | 1985–present |
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (September 2021) |
Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla they began their career with as an editor in films. They later joined as assistant director with Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct Gujarati film Sajan Tara Sambharana (1985), Abbas–Mustan received their first break to direct the movie, launching their career.
Their first Hindi movie as directors was Agneekaal in 1990.[3] Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called Burmawalla Partners.[citation needed]
Asian Academy of Film & Television honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film And Television Club.[citation needed]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Directors | Producers |
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1985 | Sajan Tara Sambharna (Gujarati film) | Yes | |
1987 | Moti Veerana Chowk (Gujarati film) | Yes | |
1990 | Agneekaal | Yes | |
1992 | Khiladi | Yes | |
1993 | Baazigar[4] | Yes | |
1996 | Daraar | Yes | |
1998 | Soldier | Yes | |
1999 | Baadshah | Yes | |
2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Yes | |
Ajnabee | Yes | ||
2002 | Humraaz | Yes | |
2004 | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Yes | |
Aitraaz | Yes | ||
2006 | 36 China Town | Yes | |
2007 | Naqaab | Yes | |
Evano Oruvan | Yes | ||
2008 | Race | Yes | |
2009 | Life Partner | Yes | |
2012 | Players | Yes | Yes |
2013 | Race 2 | Yes | |
2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon[5] | Yes | Yes |
2017 | Machine[6] | Yes | Yes |
2023 | 3 Monkeys † | Yes | |
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