Abhishek Chaubey
Writer, Director, Producer
March 30, 1977 (49 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.
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
Filmography
| 2024 | |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab · as Screenplay |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2013 | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola · as Screenplay |
| 2010 | Ishqiya · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2009 | Kaminey · as Screenplay |
| 2006 | Omkara · as Screenplay |
| 2005 | The Blue Umbrella · as Screenplay |
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| 2021 | |
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| 2019 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2014 | Dedh IshqiyaOn Plex |
| 2010 | IshqiyaOn Plex |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | Ullozhukku · as Co-Producer |
| 2024 | Killer Soup · 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 |