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

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

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