Abbas–Mustan
Abbas–Mustan | |
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.jpg) Abbas-Mustan in 2016 | |
| Born | 1950 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film directors, producers |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Abbas–Mustan are 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]
Early life and career
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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]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Directors | Producers | Notes |
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| 1985 | Sajan Tara Sambharna (Gujarati film) | Yes | ||
| 1987 | Moti Veerana Chowk (Gujarati film) | Yes | ||
| 1990 | Agneekaal | Yes | ||
| 1992 | Khiladi | Yes | Core plot based on Khel Khel Mein (1975), itself adaption of the French novel Good Children Don't Kill by Louis Thomas | |
| 1993 | Baazigar[4] | Yes | Loosely adapted from A Kiss Before Dying (1991) | |
| 1996 | Daraar | Yes | Inspired by Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) | |
| 1998 | Soldier | Yes | ||
| 1999 | Baadshah | Yes | Combined plot elements from Nick of Time (1995) and Rush Hour (1998) | |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Yes | Conceptual resemblance to Pretty Woman (1990) | |
| Ajnabee | Yes | Unofficial remake of Consenting Adults (1992) | ||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Yes | Loosely inspired by A Perfect Murder (1998) | |
| 2004 | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Yes | Loosely based on Christine (1983) | |
| Aitraaz | Yes | Drew heavily from Disclosure (1994) | ||
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Yes | Adapted from the black comedy Once Upon a Crime (1992) | |
| 2007 | Naqaab | Yes | Loosely inspired by Dot the I (2003) | |
| Evano Oruvan | Yes | |||
| 2008 | Race | Yes | Inspired by Goodbye Lover (1998) | |
| 2009 | Life Partner | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Players | Yes | Yes | Official remake of The Italian Job (1969) |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Yes | ||
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon[5] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Machine[6] | Yes | Yes | |
| TBA | 3 Monkeys † | Yes |
References
[edit]- ^ Gupta, Priya (28 December 2012). "Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years". Times of India. TNN.
- ^ Baliga, Shash (31 January 2013). "Abbas-Mustan's reel deal". BusinessLine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Agneekaal, 15 July 2022, retrieved 4 August 2022
- ^ "SRK will remain the Shah Rukh of Baazigar: Abbas Mustan". The Hans India. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Abbas-Mustan won't venture into adult comedies". The Indian Express. PTI. 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Sinha, Sayoni (10 March 2017). "Burmawalas and son". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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