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Abhishek Chaubey

Writer, Director, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn March 30, 1977 (48 years)
Abhishek Chaubey (born 30 March 1977) is an Indian director, screenwriter and film producer known for his works in Hindi cinema.

He began his career as an associate director and co-writer to Vishal Bhardwaj for his debut Makdee (2002). He went on to assist him in his subsequent films, and most notably co-wrote Vishal's trendsetting Omkara (2006) and Kaminey (2009). Abhishek's directorial debut, the dark comedy Ishqiya (2010) and its sequel Dedh Ishqiya (2014), both starring Naseeruddin Shah received rave reviews. His following film, Udta Punjab (2016), highlighted the heroin epidemic in Punjab and was released to critical acclaim. His next directorial venture Sonchiriya (2019) presented a rooted tale set in Chambal and released to positive reviews from critics.

Known For

  • Raat Akeli Hai
  • Udta Punjab
  • Sonchiriya
  • Ishqiya
  • Kaminey
  • Dedh Ishqiya
  • Omkara
  • Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
  • Ray
  • Sharmaji Namkeen
  • Killer Soup
  • A Death in the Gunj
  • The Web of the Witch
  • Ek Thi Daayan
  • Ullozhukku
  • The Blue Umbrella
  • Ankahi Kahaniya

Abhishek Chaubey Filmography

2024
Killer Soup (TV Series)
2016
Udta Punjab · as Screenplay
2014
Dedh Ishqiya · as Screenplay
2013
2010
Ishqiya · as Screenplay
2009
Kaminey · as Screenplay
2006
Omkara · as Screenplay
2005
The Blue Umbrella · as Screenplay

2024
Killer Soup (TV Series)
2021
2021
Ray (TV Series)
2019
2016
2014
2010

2024
Ullozhukku · as Co-Producer
2024
Killer Soup (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2022
2016

2020
Raat Akeli Hai · as Supervising Producer
2019
Sonchiriya · as Story
2013
Ek Thi Daayan · as Creative Producer
2002
The Web of the Witch · as Assistant Director

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