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	~~{{short description\|Indian film director duo}}~~		#REDIRECT [[Abbas–Mustan]]
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	~~{{Infobox person~~
	~~\| name = Abbas–Mustan~~
	~~\| image = Abbas–Mustan 61st Filmfare Awards (cropped).jpg~~
	~~\| caption = Abbas–Mustan at the [[61st Filmfare Awards]] in 2016~~
	~~\| birth_date =~~
	~~\| birth_place = [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]], India~~
	~~\| nationality =~~
	~~\| children = '''Abbas:'''<br> Mustafa Alibhai Burmawalla (son)~~
	~~\| occupation = {{hlist\|Directors\|Writers\|Producers}}~~
	~~\| years_active = 1990–present~~
	~~\| relatives = Hussain A. Burmawalla (brother)}}~~

	'''Abbas–Mustan''' is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] [[film director]], [[film producer]] & [[writer]] duo which was created by brothers '''Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla''' & '''Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla''', known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in [[Bollywood]] with dark-lighted themes.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abbas-Mustan-havent-spent-a-single-day-apart-in-54-years/articleshow/17781186.cms}}</ref> The duo directed Bollywood films like ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)\|Khiladi]]'', ''[[Baazigar]]'', ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)\|Soldier]]'', ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)\|Ajnabee]]'', ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)\|Baadshah]]'', ''[[Aitraaz]]'', ''[[Humraaz]]'', ''[[36 China Town]]'', ''[[Race (2008 film)\|Race]]'', ''[[Race 2]]'' and comedian [[Kapil Sharma (comedian)\|Kapil Sharma]]'s debut movie ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''.In 2021, they entered the Online Space with Penthouse which will release on [[Netflix]]. They have prominently worked with production houses like Venus Worldwide Entertainment, Mukta Arts and [[Tips Industries\|Tips Films]].

	~~== History ==~~
	The duo began their career with [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]] films. In 1990, the duo made their Hindi directorial debut with the film [[Agneekaal]], starring [[Raj Babbar]], Jeetendra, Madhavi and Sonu Walia.

	~~== Early life and career ==~~
	~~Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla are from [[Surat]] in Gujarat state.~~ Abbas–Mustan wanted to do something different from their family business of furniture, which led them to seek guidance from their Hindi film editor uncle, S.D. Kura, who advised them to undertake film editing to learn the craft and then progress to their goal of film direction. They joined [[Sultan Ahmed (director)\|Sultan Ahmed]] as assistant director who was directing the movie ''[[Ganga Ki Saugandh]]'' (1978). 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.

	After Abbas–Mustan's film journey began as director, they initially stuck to directing Gujarati movies, before moving onto directing Hindi movies. Their first Hindi movie as directors was ''[[Agneekaal]]'' starring [[Jeetendra]], [[Raj Babbar]], and [[Madhavi (actress)\|Madhavi]] in 1990. Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called ''Burmawalla Partners''. In most of their films, name of the lead actor is Raj and lead actress is Priya.{{cn\|date=July 2020}} On 2020 both brothers revealed that they are working for Netflix untitled suspense thriller series.

	~~[[Asian Academy of Film & Television]] honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film And Television Club.~~

	~~== Filmography ==~~

	~~=== Directors ===~~
	~~{\|class="wikitable sortable"~~
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	~~! Year !! Title !! Cast !! Notes~~
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	~~\| 1990 \|\| ''[[Agneekaal]]'' \|\| [[Jeetendra]], [[Raj Babbar]], [[Madhavi (actress)\|Madhavi]] \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 1992 \|\| ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)\|Khiladi]]'' \|\| [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Ayesha Jhulka]] \|\| Based on ''[[Khel Khel Mein]]'' (1975)~~
	\|-
	\| 1993 \|\| ''[[Baazigar]]'' \|\| [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Shilpa Shetty]], [[Kajol]] \|\| Remake of ''[[A Kiss Before Dying (1991 film)\|A Kiss Before Dying]]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140630/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/10-iconic-indian-movies-were-actually-copied \|title=10 'Iconic' Indian movies that were actually copied \|publisher=Deccanchronicle.com \|date= 30 June 2014}}</ref>
	\|-
	~~\| 1996 \|\| ''[[Daraar]]'' \|\| [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Arbaaz Khan]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] \|\| Based on ''[[Sleeping with the Enemy]] ''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 1998 \|\| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)\|Soldier]]'' \|\| [[Bobby Deol]], [[Preity Zinta]] \|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\| 1999 \|\| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)\|Baadshah]]'' \|\| [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Twinkle Khanna]] \|\| Based on ''[[Nick of Time (film)\|Nick of Time]]''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2001 \|\| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' \|\| [[Salman Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji\|Rani Mukherjee]], [[Preity Zinta]] \|\| Inspired by ''[[Avan Aval Adhu]], [[Doosri Dulhan]]'' and [[pretty woman]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2001 \|\| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)\|Ajnabee]]'' \|\| [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] \|\| Based on ''[[Consenting Adults (1992 film)\|Consenting Adults]]''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2002 \|\| ''[[Humraaz]]'' \|\| [[Bobby Deol]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Ameesha Patel\|Amisha Patel]] \|\| Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Director <br> Based on ''[[A Perfect Murder]]''~~
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	~~\| 2004 \|\| ''[[Taarzan: The Wonder Car]]'' \|\| [[Vatsal Sheth]], [[Ayesha Takia]] \|\| Based on ''[[Christine (1983 film)\|Christine]]''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2004 \|\| ''[[Aitraaz]]'' \|\| [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Priyanka Chopra]] \|\| Based on ''[[Disclosure (1994 film)\|Disclosure]]''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2006 \|\| ''[[36 China Town]]'' \|\| [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Isha Koppikar]], [[Tanushree Dutta]] \|\| Based on ''[[Once Upon a Crime]]''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2007 \|\| ''[[Naqaab]]'' \|\| [[Bobby Deol]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Urvashi Sharma]] \|\| Inspired by ''[[Dot the i]]''~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2008 \|\| ''[[Race (2008 film)\|Race]]'' \|\|[[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Sameera Reddy]] \|\| Adaptation of ''[[Goodbye Lover]]''~~
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	\| 2012 \|\| ''[[Players (2012 film)\|Players]]'' \|\| [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Bipasha Basu]] \|\| Remake of ''[[The Italian Job (2003 film)\|The Italian Job]]''
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	~~\| 2013 \|\| ''[[Race 2]]'' \|\| [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Jacqueline Fernandez]], [[John Abraham]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Ameesha Patel]] \|\|~~
	\|-
	\| 2015 \|\| ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''<ref>{{cite news\|title=KAPIL SHARMA GETS FIT FOR DEBUT FILM KIS KISKO PYAR KARU \|url=http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207062634/http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ \|archive-date=7 December 2014 }}</ref>\|\|[[Kapil Sharma (comedian)\|Kapil Sharma]], [[Elli Avram]], [[Manjari Fadnis\|Manjari Phadnis]], [[Simran Kaur Mundi]], [[Arbaaz Khan]] \|\| Based on [[Kannada film]] ''[[Nimbehuli]]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/siraj_syed/kis_kisko_pyar_karoon_review_odd_kapils\|title=Kis Kisko Pyar Karoon, Review: Odd Kapils\|website=www.filmfestivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kapil-Sharmas-debut-film-served-with-legal-notice-citing-similarities-to-a-Kannada-film/articleshow/49034169.cms\|title=Kapil Sharma's debut film served with legal notice citing similarities to a Kannada film – Times of India}}</ref>
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	\| 2017 \|\| ''[[Machine (2017 film)\|Machine]]''<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mustafa-on-working-with-abbas-mustan-after-failure-of-machine-i-think-i-should-also-work-with-others/story-lqbScqOKHvRu0XzlUgWtpM.html \|title = Mustafa on working with Abbas-Mustan after failure of Machine: I think I should also work with others\|date = 4 July 2018}}</ref>\|\|[[Mustafa Burmawalla]], [[Kiara Advani]] \|\|
	\|-
	~~\|2021~~
	~~\|Penthouse~~
	\|Bobby Deol, Arjun Rampal, Sharman Joshi, Mouni Roy, Cyrus Broacha, Tisca Chopra, Abrar Zahoor \|\| Will release on Netflix, mid-2021 <ref>{{Citation\|title=2021’s Upcoming Netflix Original Films {{!}} #AbMenuMeinSabNew {{!}} Netflix India\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcKtsdSysyk\|language=en\|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref>
	\|}

	~~=== Producers ===~~
	* ''[[Evano Oruvan]]'' (7 December 2007)
	* ''[[Life Partner (film)\|Life Partner]]'' (14 August 2009)
	* ''[[Players (2012 film)\|Players]]'' (6 January 2012)
	* ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]'' (25 September 2015)
	* ''[[Machine (2017 film)\|Machine]]'' (17 March 2017)

	~~== References ==~~
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

	~~== External links ==~~
	~~{{Commons category}}~~
	* {{IMDb name\|0122216\|Abbas}}
	* {{IMDb name\|0122217\|Mustan}}

	~~{{Abbas-Mustan}}~~

	~~{{Authority control}}~~

	~~{{DEFAULTSORT:Abbas Mustan}}~~
	~~[[Category:Hindi-language film directors]]~~
	~~[[Category:Dawoodi Bohras]]~~
	~~[[Category:Indian filmmaking duos]]~~
	~~[[Category:20th-century births]]~~
	~~[[Category:Living people]]~~
	~~[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]~~
	~~[[Category:People from Surat]]~~
	~~[[Category:20th-century Indian film directors]]~~
	~~[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]]~~
	~~[[Category:Film directors from Gujarat~~]]

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	'''Abbas–Mustan''' is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] [[film director]], [[film producer]] & [[writer]] duo which was created by brothers '''Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla''' & '''Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla''', known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in [[Bollywood]] with dark-lighted themes.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abbas-Mustan-havent-spent-a-single-day-apart-in-54-years/articleshow/17781186.cms}}</ref> The duo directed Bollywood films like ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)\|Khiladi]]'', ''[[Baazigar]]'', ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)\|Soldier]]'', ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)\|Ajnabee]]'', ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)\|Baadshah]]'', ''[[Aitraaz]]'', ''[[Humraaz]]'', ''[[36 China Town]]'', ''[[Race (2008 film)\|Race]]'', ''[[Race 2]]'' and comedian [[Kapil Sharma (comedian)\|Kapil Sharma]]'s debut movie ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''.In 2021, they entered the Online Space with Penthouse which will release on [[Netflix]]. They have prominently worked with production houses like Venus Worldwide Entertainment, Mukta Arts and [[Tips Industries\|Tips Films]].		'''Abbas–Mustan''' is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] [[film director]], [[film producer]] & [[writer]] duo which was created by brothers '''Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla''' & '''Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla''', known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in [[Bollywood]] with dark-lighted themes.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abbas-Mustan-havent-spent-a-single-day-apart-in-54-years/articleshow/17781186.cms}}</ref> The duo directed Bollywood films like ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)\|Khiladi]]'', ''[[Baazigar]]'', ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)\|Soldier]]'', ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)\|Ajnabee]]'', ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)\|Baadshah]]'', ''[[Aitraaz]]'', ''[[Humraaz]]'', ''[[36 China Town]]'', ''[[Race (2008 film)\|Race]]'', ''[[Race 2]]'' and comedian [[Kapil Sharma (comedian)\|Kapil Sharma]]'s debut movie ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''.In 2021, they entered the Online Space with Penthouse which will release on [[Netflix]]. They have prominently worked with production houses like Venus Worldwide Entertainment, Mukta Arts and [[Tips Industries\|Tips Films]].

	==History==		== History ==
	The duo began their career with [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]] films. In 1990, the duo made their Hindi directorial debut with the film [[Agneekaal]], starring [[Raj Babbar]], Jeetendra, Madhavi and Sonu Walia.		The duo began their career with [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]] films. In 1990, the duo made their Hindi directorial debut with the film [[Agneekaal]], starring [[Raj Babbar]], Jeetendra, Madhavi and Sonu Walia.

	==Early life and career==		== Early life and career ==
	Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla are from [[Surat]] in Gujarat state. Abbas–Mustan wanted to do something different from their family business of furniture, which led them to seek guidance from their Hindi film editor uncle, S.D. Kura, who advised them to undertake film editing to learn the craft and then progress to their goal of film direction. They joined [[Sultan Ahmed (director)\|Sultan Ahmed]] as assistant director who was directing the movie ''[[Ganga Ki Saugandh]]'' (1978). 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.		Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla are from [[Surat]] in Gujarat state. Abbas–Mustan wanted to do something different from their family business of furniture, which led them to seek guidance from their Hindi film editor uncle, S.D. Kura, who advised them to undertake film editing to learn the craft and then progress to their goal of film direction. They joined [[Sultan Ahmed (director)\|Sultan Ahmed]] as assistant director who was directing the movie ''[[Ganga Ki Saugandh]]'' (1978). 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.

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	[[Asian Academy of Film & Television]] honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film And Television Club.		[[Asian Academy of Film & Television]] honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film And Television Club.

	==Filmography==		== Filmography ==

	===Directors===		=== Directors ===
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	\| 1993 \|\| ''[[Baazigar]]'' \|\| [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Shilpa Shetty]], [[Kajol]] \|\| Remake of ''[[A Kiss Before Dying (1991 film)\|A Kiss Before Dying]]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140630/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/10-iconic-indian-movies-were-actually-copied \|title=10 'Iconic' Indian movies that were actually copied \|publisher=Deccanchronicle.com \|date= 30 June 2014}}</ref>		\| 1993 \|\| ''[[Baazigar]]'' \|\| [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Shilpa Shetty]], [[Kajol]] \|\| Remake of ''[[A Kiss Before Dying (1991 film)\|A Kiss Before Dying]]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140630/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/10-iconic-indian-movies-were-actually-copied \|title=10 'Iconic' Indian movies that were actually copied \|publisher=Deccanchronicle.com \|date= 30 June 2014}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1996 \|\| ''[[Daraar]]'' \|\| [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Arbaaz Khan]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] \|\| Based on ''[[Sleeping with the Enemy ]]''		\| 1996 \|\| ''[[Daraar]]'' \|\| [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Arbaaz Khan]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] \|\| Based on ''[[Sleeping with the Enemy]] ''
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	\| 1998 \|\| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)\|Soldier]]'' \|\| [[Bobby Deol]], [[Preity Zinta]] \|\|		\| 1998 \|\| ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)\|Soldier]]'' \|\| [[Bobby Deol]], [[Preity Zinta]] \|\|
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	* ''[[Machine (2017 film)\|Machine]]'' (17 March 2017)		* ''[[Machine (2017 film)\|Machine]]'' (17 March 2017)

	==References==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	==External links==		== External links ==
	{{Commons category}}		{{Commons category}}
	* {{IMDb name\|0122216\|Abbas}}		* {{IMDb name\|0122216\|Abbas}}

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	\| 1999 \|\| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)\|Baadshah]]'' \|\| [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Twinkle Khanna]] \|\| Based on ''[[Nick of Time (film)\|Nick of Time]]''		\| 1999 \|\| ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)\|Baadshah]]'' \|\| [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Twinkle Khanna]] \|\| Based on ''[[Nick of Time (film)\|Nick of Time]]''
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	\| 2001 \|\| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' \|\| [[Salman Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji\|Rani Mukherjee]], [[Preity Zinta]] \|\| Inspired by ''[[Avan Aval Adhu]], [[Doosri Dulhan]]'' and [[pretty woman ]]		\| 2001 \|\| ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' \|\| [[Salman Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji\|Rani Mukherjee]], [[Preity Zinta]] \|\| Inspired by ''[[Avan Aval Adhu]], [[Doosri Dulhan]]'' and [[pretty woman]]
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	\| 2001 \|\| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)\|Ajnabee]]'' \|\| [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] \|\| Based on ''[[Consenting Adults (1992 film)\|Consenting Adults]]''		\| 2001 \|\| ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)\|Ajnabee]]'' \|\| [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] \|\| Based on ''[[Consenting Adults (1992 film)\|Consenting Adults]]''
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	\| 2013 \|\| ''[[Race 2]]'' \|\| [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Jacqueline Fernandez]], [[John Abraham]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Ameesha Patel]] \|\|		\| 2013 \|\| ''[[Race 2]]'' \|\| [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Jacqueline Fernandez]], [[John Abraham]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Ameesha Patel]] \|\|
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	\| 2015 \|\| ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''<ref> {{cite news\|title=KAPIL SHARMA GETS FIT FOR DEBUT FILM KIS KISKO PYAR KARU \|url=http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207062634/http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ \|archive-date=7 December 2014 }}</ref>\|\|[[Kapil Sharma (comedian)\|Kapil Sharma]], [[Elli Avram]], [[Manjari Fadnis\|Manjari Phadnis]], [[Simran Kaur Mundi]], [[Arbaaz Khan]] \|\| Based on [[Kannada film]] ''[[Nimbehuli]]''<ref> {{cite web\|url=http://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/siraj_syed/kis_kisko_pyar_karoon_review_odd_kapils\|title=Kis Kisko Pyar Karoon, Review: Odd Kapils\|website=www.filmfestivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kapil-Sharmas-debut-film-served-with-legal-notice-citing-similarities-to-a-Kannada-film/articleshow/49034169.cms\|title=Kapil Sharma's debut film served with legal notice citing similarities to a Kannada film – Times of India}}</ref>		\| 2015 \|\| ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''<ref>{{cite news\|title=KAPIL SHARMA GETS FIT FOR DEBUT FILM KIS KISKO PYAR KARU \|url=http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207062634/http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ \|archive-date=7 December 2014 }}</ref>\|\|[[Kapil Sharma (comedian)\|Kapil Sharma]], [[Elli Avram]], [[Manjari Fadnis\|Manjari Phadnis]], [[Simran Kaur Mundi]], [[Arbaaz Khan]] \|\| Based on [[Kannada film]] ''[[Nimbehuli]]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/siraj_syed/kis_kisko_pyar_karoon_review_odd_kapils\|title=Kis Kisko Pyar Karoon, Review: Odd Kapils\|website=www.filmfestivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kapil-Sharmas-debut-film-served-with-legal-notice-citing-similarities-to-a-Kannada-film/articleshow/49034169.cms\|title=Kapil Sharma's debut film served with legal notice citing similarities to a Kannada film – Times of India}}</ref>
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	\| 2017 \|\| ''[[Machine (2017 film)\|Machine]]''<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mustafa-on-working-with-abbas-mustan-after-failure-of-machine-i-think-i-should-also-work-with-others/story-lqbScqOKHvRu0XzlUgWtpM.html \|title = Mustafa on working with Abbas-Mustan after failure of Machine: I think I should also work with others\|date = 4 July 2018}}</ref>\|\|[[Mustafa Burmawalla]], [[Kiara Advani]] \|\|		\| 2017 \|\| ''[[Machine (2017 film)\|Machine]]''<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mustafa-on-working-with-abbas-mustan-after-failure-of-machine-i-think-i-should-also-work-with-others/story-lqbScqOKHvRu0XzlUgWtpM.html \|title = Mustafa on working with Abbas-Mustan after failure of Machine: I think I should also work with others\|date = 4 July 2018}}</ref>\|\|[[Mustafa Burmawalla]], [[Kiara Advani]] \|\|

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{{Infobox person
| name = Abbas–Mustan
| image = Abbas–Mustan 61st Filmfare Awards (cropped).jpg
| caption = Abbas–Mustan at the [[61st Filmfare Awards]] in 2016
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]], India
| nationality =
| children = '''Abbas:'''<br> Mustafa Alibhai Burmawalla (son)
| occupation = {{hlist|Directors|Writers|Producers}}
| years_active = 1990–present
| relatives = Hussain A. Burmawalla (brother)}}

'''Abbas–Mustan''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[film director]], [[film producer]] & [[writer]] duo which was created by brothers '''Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla''' & '''Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla''', known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in [[Bollywood]] with dark-lighted themes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Abbas-Mustan-havent-spent-a-single-day-apart-in-54-years/articleshow/17781186.cms}}</ref> The duo directed Bollywood films like ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]'', ''[[Baazigar]]'', ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]'', ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]'', ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]'', ''[[Aitraaz]]'', ''[[Humraaz]]'', ''[[36 China Town]]'', ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]'', ''[[Race 2]]'' and comedian [[Kapil Sharma (comedian)|Kapil Sharma]]'s debut movie ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''.In 2021, they entered the Online Space with Penthouse which will release on [[Netflix]]. They have prominently worked with production houses like Venus Worldwide Entertainment, Mukta Arts and [[Tips Industries|Tips Films]].

==History==
The duo began their career with [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] films. In 1990, the duo made their Hindi directorial debut with the film [[Agneekaal]], starring [[Raj Babbar]], Jeetendra, Madhavi and Sonu Walia.

==Early life and career==
Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla are from [[Surat]] in Gujarat state. Abbas–Mustan wanted to do something different from their family business of furniture, which led them to seek guidance from their Hindi film editor uncle, S.D. Kura, who advised them to undertake film editing to learn the craft and then progress to their goal of film direction. They joined [[Sultan Ahmed (director)|Sultan Ahmed]] as assistant director who was directing the movie ''[[Ganga Ki Saugandh]]'' (1978). 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.

After Abbas–Mustan's film journey began as director, they initially stuck to directing Gujarati movies, before moving onto directing Hindi movies. Their first Hindi movie as directors was ''[[Agneekaal]]'' starring [[Jeetendra]], [[Raj Babbar]], and [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]] in 1990. Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called ''Burmawalla Partners''. In most of their films, name of the lead actor is Raj and lead actress is Priya.{{cn|date=July 2020}} On 2020 both brothers revealed that they are working for Netflix untitled suspense thriller series.

[[Asian Academy of Film & Television]] honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film And Television Club.

==Filmography==

===Directors===
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! Year !! Title !! Cast !! Notes
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| 1990 || ''[[Agneekaal]]'' || [[Jeetendra]], [[Raj Babbar]], [[Madhavi (actress)|Madhavi]] ||
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| 1992 || ''[[Khiladi (1992 film)|Khiladi]]'' || [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Ayesha Jhulka]] || Based on ''[[Khel Khel Mein]]'' (1975)
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| 1993 || ''[[Baazigar]]'' || [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Shilpa Shetty]], [[Kajol]] || Remake of ''[[A Kiss Before Dying (1991 film)|A Kiss Before Dying]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140630/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/10-iconic-indian-movies-were-actually-copied |title=10 'Iconic' Indian movies that were actually copied |publisher=Deccanchronicle.com |date= 30 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Daraar]]'' || [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Arbaaz Khan]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] || Based on ''[[Sleeping with the Enemy ]]''
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| 1998 || ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]'' || [[Bobby Deol]], [[Preity Zinta]] ||
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| 1999 || ''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]'' || [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Twinkle Khanna]] || Based on ''[[Nick of Time (film)|Nick of Time]]''
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' || [[Salman Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji|Rani Mukherjee]], [[Preity Zinta]] || Inspired by ''[[Avan Aval Adhu]], [[Doosri Dulhan]]'' and [[pretty woman ]]
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| 2001 || ''[[Ajnabee (2001 film)|Ajnabee]]'' || [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] || Based on ''[[Consenting Adults (1992 film)|Consenting Adults]]''
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Humraaz]]'' || [[Bobby Deol]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Ameesha Patel|Amisha Patel]] || Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Director <br> Based on ''[[A Perfect Murder]]''
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Taarzan: The Wonder Car]]'' || [[Vatsal Sheth]], [[Ayesha Takia]] || Based on ''[[Christine (1983 film)|Christine]]''
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| 2004 || ''[[Aitraaz]]'' || [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Priyanka Chopra]] || Based on ''[[Disclosure (1994 film)|Disclosure]]''
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| 2006 || ''[[36 China Town]]'' || [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Isha Koppikar]], [[Tanushree Dutta]] || Based on ''[[Once Upon a Crime]]''
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| 2007 || ''[[Naqaab]]'' || [[Bobby Deol]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Urvashi Sharma]] || Inspired by ''[[Dot the i]]''
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| 2008 || ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]'' ||[[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Sameera Reddy]] || Adaptation of ''[[Goodbye Lover]]''
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| 2012 || ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]'' || [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]], [[Bipasha Basu]] || Remake of ''[[The Italian Job (2003 film)|The Italian Job]]''
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| 2013 || ''[[Race 2]]'' || [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Jacqueline Fernandez]], [[John Abraham]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Anil Kapoor]], [[Ameesha Patel]] ||
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| 2015 || ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]''<ref> {{cite news|title=KAPIL SHARMA GETS FIT FOR DEBUT FILM KIS KISKO PYAR KARU |url=http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207062634/http://indialive.today/kapil-sharma-gets-fit-debut-film-kis-kisko-pyar-karu/ |archive-date=7 December 2014 }}</ref>||[[Kapil Sharma (comedian)|Kapil Sharma]], [[Elli Avram]], [[Manjari Fadnis|Manjari Phadnis]], [[Simran Kaur Mundi]], [[Arbaaz Khan]] || Based on [[Kannada film]] ''[[Nimbehuli]]''<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/siraj_syed/kis_kisko_pyar_karoon_review_odd_kapils|title=Kis Kisko Pyar Karoon, Review: Odd Kapils|website=www.filmfestivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Kapil-Sharmas-debut-film-served-with-legal-notice-citing-similarities-to-a-Kannada-film/articleshow/49034169.cms|title=Kapil Sharma's debut film served with legal notice citing similarities to a Kannada film – Times of India}}</ref>
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| 2017 || ''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/mustafa-on-working-with-abbas-mustan-after-failure-of-machine-i-think-i-should-also-work-with-others/story-lqbScqOKHvRu0XzlUgWtpM.html |title = Mustafa on working with Abbas-Mustan after failure of Machine: I think I should also work with others|date = 4 July 2018}}</ref>||[[Mustafa Burmawalla]], [[Kiara Advani]] ||
|-
|2021
|Penthouse
|Bobby Deol, Arjun Rampal, Sharman Joshi, Mouni Roy, Cyrus Broacha, Tisca Chopra, Abrar Zahoor || Will release on Netflix, mid-2021 <ref>{{Citation|title=2021’s Upcoming Netflix Original Films {{!}} #AbMenuMeinSabNew {{!}} Netflix India|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcKtsdSysyk|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref>
|}

=== Producers ===
* ''[[Evano Oruvan]]'' (7 December 2007)
* ''[[Life Partner (film)|Life Partner]]'' (14 August 2009)
* ''[[Players (2012 film)|Players]]'' (6 January 2012)
* ''[[Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon]]'' (25 September 2015)
* ''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]'' (17 March 2017)

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{IMDb name|0122217|Mustan}}

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