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{{Short description|Indian film director, producer, writer}}
{{Distinguish|Moazzam Begg}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Muazzam Beg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1978|4|18}}
| birth_place = [[Shahjahanpur]], Uttar Pradesh, India
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| alma_mater = [[Jamia Millia Islamia]]
| occupation = Film director, producer, writer
| years_active = 1994–present
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'''Muazzam Beg''' (born 18 April 1978)<ref name="in.linkedin.com">{{cite web |url=http://in.linkedin.com/pub/muazzam-beg/10/178/509 |title=Muazzam Beg - India | LinkedIn |accessdate=2014-01-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140128162408/http://in.linkedin.com/pub/muazzam-beg/10/178/509 |archivedate=28 January 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=January 2014}} is an Indian [[Bollywood]] film writer and director.

==Early life==
Beg was born in [[Shahjahanpur]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of India.<ref name="in.linkedin.com" /> He attended St. Paul's High School, [[Shahjahanpur]], U.P., and has been actively involved in theatre and writing since his school days. His initial brush with theatre was during his school days when he started acting in stage plays. Bitten by the creativity bug, he joined a theatre group in Shahjahanpur and started acting in stage plays while he was a student. From acting, he progressed toward writing and directing plays which also marked his initial foray into the creative world.

In 1996, Beg co-founded a theatre group ABHIVYAKTI Natya<ref>https://www.facebook.com/muazzam.beg?v=wall {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> Manch in his home town with fellow theatre friends. The group staged their first play ''Aakhiri Salaam'' based on the life of Freedom Fighter Ashfaqulla Khan. Buoyed by its success, they followed it up with ''Antrim Yudh'' based on the life of Shaheed Bhagat Singh as well as ''Gandhi ne Kaha Tha'' based on Gandhian philosophy. These plays were written and directed by famous play writer Rajesh Kumar.

In 1997, he moved to Delhi to pursue his graduation in Economics (Honours) from [[Jamia Millia Islamia]] University in New Delhi. He then studied at the [[AJK Mass Communication Media Center|Mass Communication Research Centre]], Jamia Millia Islamia.

==Career==
He started his career as an in-house writer in under director [[Subhash Ghai]]'s production house [[Mukta Arts]].<ref>[http://www.dailypioneer.com/vivacity/bond-with-the-bhais.html Bond-with-the-Bhais], The Pioneer, 30 April 2013</ref> Apart from working closely with Ghai, Beg worked under the guidance of veteran screenwriters like Shabd Kumar and Sachin Bhowmick.<ref>{{cite web |title=the Bollywoodland |url=http://www.thebollywoodland.com/bollywoodland/about_writer_director.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222044201/http://www.thebollywoodland.com/bollywoodland/about_writer_director.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |access-date=8 February 2014}}</ref>

His first independent work was as dialogue writer of the 2007 film ''[[Swami (2007 film)|Swami]]'', starring [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Juhi Chawla]] in lead roles. The screenplay was co-written with Bhavani Ayyer, writer of ''[[Black (2005 film)|Black]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie Review – Swami |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/bollywood/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=2425&id=14467832 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316045911/http://www.sify.com/movies/bollywood/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=2425&id=14467832 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |accessdate=16 January 2014 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

His debut as a solo writer<ref>{{Cite web |title=Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Review 1/5 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Movie Review | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai 2008 Public Review | Film Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/reviews/type/view/id/436/Money%20Hai%20Toh%20Honey%20Hai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203074528/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/reviews/type/view/id/436/Money%20Hai%20Toh%20Honey%20Hai |archive-date=3 February 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> came in the 2008 film, ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]''.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2012 |title=New Releases – Sadda Adda |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120113/ttlife1.htm |accessdate=17 January 2014 |newspaper=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]}}</ref>

Along with director [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]], Beg co-wrote the 2011 film ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' which earned him wide critical reception and [[Zee Cine Awards|Zee Cine Award 2011]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Mauli Singh and Shakti Shetty |date=15 February 2012 |title=Writer block-ed? |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/feb/150212-Writers-block-ed.htm |accessdate=15 January 2014 |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |place=Mumbai}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Soumyadipta Banerjee |date=27 October 2011 |title=Is Imtiaz Ali the real story-teller of Rockstar? |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-is-imtiaz-ali-the-real-story-teller-of-rockstar-1603917 |accessdate=15 January 2014 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref>

In 2012, Beg came up with his directorial debut film ''[[Sadda Adda]]'', a teen-comedy of six bachelors.<ref name="Adda">{{cite news |author=Sharma, Garima |date=3 September 2011 |title=Muazzam Beg's Madhouse is complete |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/muazzam-begs-madhouse-is-complete/articleshow/9834991.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116113832/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-03/news-interviews/30106386_1_alma-maters-film-du |archive-date=16 January 2014 |access-date=15 January 2014 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

In 2013 he announced his new project titled ''Munna Bhai, Sallu Bhai – Killers or Healers'' which would be a docu-drama of the lives of actors [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Salman Khan]].<ref>{{cite news |date=14 December 2013 |title=Now a film on Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/now-a-film-on-salman-khan-sanjay-dutt/article1-1162474.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214094226/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/now-a-film-on-salman-khan-sanjay-dutt/article1-1162474.aspx |archive-date=14 December 2013 |accessdate=15 January 2014 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> The film will be produced by Beg under his NGO banner "Indian Film Fraternity".<ref>{{cite news |date=12 April 2013 |title=Docu-drama on Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan's real life |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/docudrama-on-sanjay-dutt-and-salman-khans-real-life/ |accessdate=15 January 2014 |newspaper=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref>

==Career graph==
===Writer===
* Critically acclaimed film ''[[Swami (2007 film)|Swami]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibaburao.com/celebrity/muazzam-beg-o5EFiSd#.UvX05mKSyHU | title=Muazzam Beg is Director movies Swami | publisher=www.ibaburao.com}}</ref> starring [[Manoj Bajpayee]] and [[Juhi Chawla]] was Muazzam Beg's first independent movie as a writer. He shared the screenplay credit with Bhavani Iyer (writer of [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali|Sanjay Leela Bhasali]]'s ''[[Black (2005 film)|Black]]'').
* ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' (2008)<ref>http://philippines.tv7pm.com/movie/aSwtHC4= {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> starring [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]], Manoj Bajpayee, [[Aftab Shivdasani]], [[Hansika Motwani]], [[Upen Patel]], [[Ravi Kishan]] and [[Celina Jaitley]] and jointly produced by [[Eros International]] and Kumar Mangat was Muazzam Beg's first movie as a solo writer.
* Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri starrer ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' (2011) earned him wide critical reception and his first award ([[Zee Cine Award]]). A semi-autobiographical account of a musician who finds success after a heartbreak was appreciated by critics and audience for Beg's innovative story.

===Director/producer===
* ''[[Sadda Adda]]'' (2012)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/friday-release-sadda-adda-a-tale-of-six-boys/220145-8-66.html |title=Friday Release: 'Sadda Adda', a tale of six boys - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive |website=ibnlive.in.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114102604/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/friday-release-sadda-adda-a-tale-of-six-boys/220145-8-66.html |archive-date=14 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> marked Beg's directorial debut in Bollywood. This critically acclaimed movie, though initially unnoticed, went on to be considered as one of the best youth comedies revolving around college campuses in recent times.
* 2013 marked a new beginning for Beg when he donned the producer's mantle and started his production house, Hindustan Light and Sound Movie Service<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/crew/21253/munna-bhai-sallu-bhai | title=MUNNA BHAI SALLU BHAI}}</ref> which will produce his latest directorial venture ''Munna Bhai Sallu Bhai''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Salman-Khan-and-Sanjay-Dutt-fans-in-Munna-Bhai-Sallu-Bhai/articleshow/27464518.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219114342/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45254917_1_salman-khan-sanjay-dutt-muazzam-beg | url-status=live | archive-date=2013-12-19 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt fans in Munna Bhai Sallu Bhai}}</ref> This film is designed to be a cinematic ode to superstars [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Salman Khan]] and will also mark the first congregation of 25,000<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/what-did-salman-khan-get-from-the-cast-of-munna-bhai-sallu-bhai-on-his-birthday/|title = What did Salman Khan get from the cast of Munna Bhai Sallu Bhai on his birthday?|date = 30 December 2013}}</ref> die-hard fans for a movie. It was scheduled to be may be released in the third quarter of 2014.

===Festival===
Along with the movie the director is organising a one-of-a-kind festival during this winter. A melodromantic saga of love, the Bollywoodland<ref>[http://www.thebollywoodland.com/bollywoodland/ Bollywoodland Festival] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202194535/http://www.thebollywoodland.com/bollywoodland/ |date=2 February 2014 }}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/Thebollywoodland {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> will be a festival by, of and for die-hard fans. This festival aims to unite fans across India to celebrate their love and passion for all things Bollywood.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.centralchronicle.com/munna-bhai-sallu-bhai-cast-launch-first-look.html |title=Munna Bhai Sallu Bhai cast launch first look {{!}} Central Chronicle |website=www.centralchronicle.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213040318/http://www.centralchronicle.com/munna-bhai-sallu-bhai-cast-launch-first-look.html |archive-date=2014-02-13}}</ref> The inaugural ceremony will attract 25,000-odd fans<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/some-b-town-folk-piggyback-on-salman-khan/15003033|title = Latest Mumbai News | India news | Entertainment News | Latest News in Mumbai, Headlines, Live Updates and Coverage}}</ref> across the nation.

The live action from this festival will be captured by multiple cameras placed at strategic locations across the site, very similar to a television reality show. An edited ten-minute footage of the festival thus captured will be included in Muazzam Beg's directorial venture, ''[http://www.centralchronicle.com/munna-bhai-sallu-bhai-cast-launch-first-look.html Munna Bhai Sallu Bhai] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213040318/http://www.centralchronicle.com/munna-bhai-sallu-bhai-cast-launch-first-look.html |date=13 February 2014 }}'' thus giving a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 25,000 fans to live their Bollywood dreams. The festival will provide a mind-blowing experience to the visitors with its innovative décor, ambience, enchanting acts, and performances. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140202194535/http://www.thebollywoodland.com/bollywoodland/ The Bollywoodland] will provide opportunities for talented youngsters to get a foothold in the industry by conducting contests and shows. The festival would provide the perfect platform for talented aspirants across the nation to perform and showcase their skills to a large audience and to people from the film industry.

==Filmography==
* 2007 – ''[[Swami (2007 film)|Swami]]'' as co-writer
* 2008 – ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' as writer
* 2011 – ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' as co-writer
* 2012 – ''[[Sadda Adda]]'' as writer, director

==Awards==
;[[Zee Cine Award]]
'''Won'''
*2011: [[Zee Cine Award Best Screenplay]] – ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]''

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|2813440}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140202194535/http://www.thebollywoodland.com/bollywoodland/ Bollywoodland Festival]
* https://www.facebook.com/Thebollywoodland
* [https://muzzam.net Web site]

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[[Category:Hindi-language film directors]]
[[Category:Film directors from Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Film producers from Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:1978 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Jamia Millia Islamia alumni]]

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