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{{short description|Indian film director and writer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Nupur Asthana
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| birth_place = [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
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| occupation = Director, writer
| yearsactive = 1998–present
|known_for= [[Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge]]
[[Hip Hip Hurray]]
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'''Nupur Asthana''' is an Indian film director and writer known for her work in [[Hindi cinema]] and television. She made her debut on [[Indian television]] with the 1998 TV series ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (TV series)|Hip Hip Hurray]]''.
Her film debut was the 2011 youth film ''[[Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/15-mujhse-fraaandship-karoge-movie-review-1011104.asp|title = Bollywood Movie Critic Review {{pipe}} Rating {{pipe}} Comment {{pipe}} Glamsham|date = 7 August 2021}}</ref> produced by the [[Y-Films]] banner - the youth arm of [[Yashraj Films]].

==Early life==
Asthana grew up in Kolkata and Hyderabad. She studied English literature at [[Lady Shri Ram College for Women]] (LSR), [[Delhi University]]. She was actively involved in amateur theatre and headed the dramatics society in her college. She did her post graduation in Social Communications Media from [[Sophia Polytechnic]], Mumbai{{Citation needed|date=March 2016}}.

==Career==
* She started her career as an intern with film maker [[Ketan Mehta]]''.'' Later she was the Chief Assistant Director on the film ''[[Aar Ya Paar]]'' where she was also the voice of Kamal Sidhu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/film/features/interview-nupur-asthana|title=Welcome to timeoutmumbai.net}}</ref>
* She debuted as a writer and director on Indian Television with the prime time TV series ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (TV series)|Hip Hip Hurray]] on [[Zee Tv]].'' The story is based on the lives of 12th grade students, their adventures, their fears and hopes, and their relationships and interactions. The show is considered to be a cult hit to this date.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.etc.in/gossip/7-unknown-facts-about-your-favorite-%E2%80%9890s-series-hip-hip-hurray|title=7 Unknown Facts About Your Favorite '90s Series Hip Hip Hurray|date=2016-01-07|work=ZETC Bollywood|language=en}}</ref>
* She then moved on to direct the prime time drama miniseries ''[[Hubahu]] ''on [[Sony TV]] .The story revolves around a pair of twin sisters who exchange places for a lark but end up getting intricately involved in each other's lives. Hubahu starred [[Sandhya Mridul]] in the lead who played the double role of twins Aditi and Ananya who exchange lives. It also starred [[Rajat Kapoor]], [[Mohan Kapoor]] and [[Suchitra Pillai-Malik|Suchitra Pillai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k2/director/nupur.htm|title="The absence of a powerful script can undo all efforts that go into direction." : Nupur Asthana|work=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref>
* After the success of the shows Hip Hip Hurray and Hubahu she co-directed the action adventure miniseries ''[[Time Bomb 9/11]]'' with [[Ketan Mehta]].
* She then directed the TV miniseries ''[[Mahi Way]] ''on [[Sony TV]] produced by [[YRF Television]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.outlookindia.com/default.aspx?ddm=10&pid=2336|title = Outlook India Magazine Online- Read News India, Latest News Analysis, World, Sports, Entertainment {{pipe}} Best Online Magazine India}}</ref> The story traces the journey of a large girl Mahi Talwar,essayed by [[Pushtiie Shakti]]e, who is a target of body shaming and who also struggles with her own insecurities and rejections.The show is an amazing journey of self-discovery as Mahi finally embraces her true self amidst all odds and crumbling relationships.
* Nupur debuted as a director with the film ''[[Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge]]'' which was produced by Y - Films, the youth banner under [[Yash Raj Films|Yashraj Films]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-mujhse-fraaandship-karoge-is-enjoyable/193132-47-84.html |title=Masand: "Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge" is enjoyable - Reviews - Masand's Verdict - ibnlive |website=ibnlive.in.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015202826/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-mujhse-fraaandship-karoge-is-enjoyable/193132-47-84.html |archive-date=15 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/oct/151011-Bollywood-Mujhse-Fraaandship-Karoge-movie-review.htm |title=Mumbai reports 1,011 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; active tally at 5,852 |publisher=Mid-day.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Mujhse-Fraaandship-Karoge/movie-review/10339642.cms|title=Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge by Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/reviews/type/view/id/1142/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115123934/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/reviews/type/view/id/1142/|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 January 2012|title = Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge Review 3/5 {{pipe}} Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge Movie Review {{pipe}} Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge 2011 Public Review {{pipe}} Film Review| website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2562512.ece| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111024170230/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2562512.ece| archive-date = 2011-10-24| title = The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Creative pay-offs| website = [[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge is a young teen film that explores today's obsession with the online world that constantly clashes with the real world and the tussle between them. It unanimously got excellent reviews. Midday called it "A fantastic debut by Nupur Ashtana, who has managed to keep the movie light and breezy just like the relationships and friendships in campuses generally are."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mujhse-fraaandship-karoge--fun-and-frolicking/138834|title=Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge? : Fun and frolicking|work=mid-day|language=en}}</ref>
* She directed the romantic comedy ''[[Bewakoofiyaan]]'' which was produced by [[Yashraj Films]] .<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/bewakoofiyaan-movie-review-936 |title=Bewakoofiyaan movie review {{!}} NDTV Movies.com |website=movies.ndtv.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314092102/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/bewakoofiyaan-movie-review-936 |archive-date=2014-03-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Fim-review-Bewakoofiyaan/articleshow/32010622.cms|title = Fim review: Bewakoofiyaan}}</ref> The film stars Sonam Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurranna and Rishi Kapoor.
* She directed another miniseries Romil and Jugal on Alt Balaji.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/848348/i-wanted-a-fun-narrative-about-same-sex-romance-says-romil-and-jugal-director-nupur-asthana|title='I wanted a fun narrative about same sex romance,' says "Romil and Jugal" director Nupur Asthana|work=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> The show is a modern, homosexual, spin on the classic tale of Shakespeare's Romeo-Juliet where Punjabi playboy Romil and shy Tam-Brahm Jugal come to terms with their sexuality and face the orthodox society.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://altbalaji.com/show/129|title=Alt Balaji Romil and Jugal|website=altbalaji.com}}</ref> The show was greatly appreciated for breaking the stereotypes and received rave reviews by both the audience and the critics.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/reviews/romil-and-jugal-review-manraj-singh-and-rajeev-siddhartha-are-fabulous-in-this-heartwarming-tale-of-same-sex-relationships/|title=Romil and Jugal Review: Manraj Singh and Rajeev Siddhartha are fabulous in this heartwarming tale of same sex relationships}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/when-boy-meets-boy-4634998/|title=Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is a modern, gay take on Romeo-Juliet. Actors Rajeev Siddhartha and Manraj Singh reveal more|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
* Nupur Asthana was nominated for the best debut director at The Screen Awards for her film [[Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge|Mujhse Fraandship Karoge]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.veethi.com/india-people/nupur_asthana-profile-5641-14.htm|title=Nupur Asthana|website=veethi.com}}</ref>

==TV shows==
* [[Hip Hip Hurray]] (1998-2000)
* [[Hubahu]]
* [[Mahi Way]]
* [[Romil & Jugal]] (2017)
* [[Four More Shots Please!]] (2020)
* [[Modern Love: Mumbai]] (2022)

==Filmography==
* [[Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge]] (2011)
* [[Bewakoofiyaan]] (2014)

==References==
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