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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Lakhia was born and brought up in [[Ahmedabad]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Apoorva-Lakhia-45-has-had-his-share-of-affairs-but-is-happily-single-He-loves-playing-cricket-for-Sohail-Khans-CCL-team-and-is-living-his-dream/articleshow/22227767.cms?intenttarget=no | title=Sanju sir was larger than life even in school: Apoorva Lakhia | work=The Times of India | date=3 September 2013 | | Lakhia was born and brought up in [[Ahmedabad]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Apoorva-Lakhia-45-has-had-his-share-of-affairs-but-is-happily-single-He-loves-playing-cricket-for-Sohail-Khans-CCL-team-and-is-living-his-dream/articleshow/22227767.cms?intenttarget=no | title=Sanju sir was larger than life even in school: Apoorva Lakhia | work=The Times of India | date=3 September 2013 | access-date=4 March 2014}}</ref> He was educated at the [[Lawrence School, Sanawar]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Lawrence-School-founders-day-from-Oct-2/articleshow/10098239.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Lawrence School founder's day from Oct 2 - The Times of India}}</ref> He dropped out of a filmmaking course in New York University to assist [[Mira Nair]] on ''The Perez Family''.<ref name=apoorva>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointscene.com/bollywood-actors/apoorva_lakhia/biography.html|title=Apoorva Lakhia biography|access-date=2012-04-12}}{{dead link|date=July 2013}}</ref> He had been an assistant on American films such as ''[[The Ice Storm (film)|The Ice Storm]]'', ''[[A Perfect Murder]]'' and ''[[Addicted to Love (film)|Addicted to Love]]''.<ref name="apoorva"/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Before becoming a film director, Apoorva was an assistant director for [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s period [[epic film]] ''[[Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India]]''. As [[Aamir Khan]] was looking for someone with Hollywood experience for ''Lagaan'', [[Farhan Akhtar]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/4175-7.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110618164700/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/4175-7.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-06-18|title=10 years of Lagaan: 10 things you didn't know}}</ref> recommended Apoorva, who had worked with casts and crews in Hollywood. He also worked as the second assistant director for the film ''[[Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love]]'' (1996).<ref name="apoorva"/> | Before becoming a film director, Apoorva was an assistant director for [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s period [[epic film]] ''[[Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India]]''. As [[Aamir Khan]] was looking for someone with Hollywood experience for ''Lagaan'', [[Farhan Akhtar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/4175-7.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110618164700/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/4175-7.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-06-18|title=10 years of Lagaan: 10 things you didn't know}}</ref> recommended Apoorva, who had worked with casts and crews in Hollywood. He also worked as the second assistant director for the film ''[[Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love]]'' (1996).<ref name="apoorva"/> | ||
He made his debut as a film director with the 2002 film ''[[Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost]]''. His second film ''[[Ek Ajnabee]]'' released in 2005 which starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Arjun Rampal]] in the leading role was a [[remake]] of the 2004 American film ''[[Man on Fire (2004 film)|Man on Fire]]''. His third film ''[[Shootout at Lokhandwala]]'' which has a multi-star cast released on 25 May 2007 and was based on real-life events involving the underworld gangsters [[Maya Dolas]] and [[Dilip Buwa]]. In late 2007 he directed a short story titled ''Sex on the Beach'' for the [[anthology film]] ''[[Dus Kahaniyaan]]''. His next film was ''[[Mission Istanbul]]'' starring [[Vivek Oberoi]], [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Shriya Saran]] and [[Zayed Khan]] which released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179781|title=Mission Istaanbul: Darr Ke Aagey Jeet Hai! (2008)}}</ref> North American producer [[Vikas Kohli]] of [[Fatlabs]] studio collaborated with [[Mika Singh]] for the first time on the ''[[Mission Istaanbul]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179781/fullcredits#cast| | He made his debut as a film director with the 2002 film ''[[Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost]]''. His second film ''[[Ek Ajnabee]]'' released in 2005 which starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Arjun Rampal]] in the leading role was a [[remake]] of the 2004 American film ''[[Man on Fire (2004 film)|Man on Fire]]''. His third film ''[[Shootout at Lokhandwala]]'' which has a multi-star cast released on 25 May 2007 and was based on real-life events involving the underworld gangsters [[Maya Dolas]] and [[Dilip Buwa]]. In late 2007 he directed a short story titled ''Sex on the Beach'' for the [[anthology film]] ''[[Dus Kahaniyaan]]''. His next film was ''[[Mission Istanbul]]'' starring [[Vivek Oberoi]], [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Shriya Saran]] and [[Zayed Khan]] which released in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179781|title=Mission Istaanbul: Darr Ke Aagey Jeet Hai! (2008)}}</ref> North American producer [[Vikas Kohli]] of [[Fatlabs]] studio collaborated with [[Mika Singh]] for the first time on the ''[[Mission Istaanbul]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179781/fullcredits#cast| | ||
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He has written the story of ''Hide & Seek'' (2009), which is directed Shawn Aranha. Lakhia wrote and directed all the movies from his debut to ''[[Mission Istanbul]]''. He made his acting debut with a negative role in the 2010 film ''[[Knock Out (2010 film)|Knock Out]]'' starring [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Irrfan Khan]]. | He has written the story of ''Hide & Seek'' (2009), which is directed Shawn Aranha. Lakhia wrote and directed all the movies from his debut to ''[[Mission Istanbul]]''. He made his acting debut with a negative role in the 2010 film ''[[Knock Out (2010 film)|Knock Out]]'' starring [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Irrfan Khan]]. | ||
In 2013, he directed a remake of the breakthrough film ''[[Zanjeer (1973 film)|Zanjeer]]'' with Telugu actor Ram Charan; the film was funded by Aaditya Kulshreshtha. In 2017, he directed the film ''[[Haseena Parkar]]'' based on the life of Dawood Ibrahim's sister with [[Shraddha Kapoor]] and | In 2013, he directed a remake of the breakthrough film ''[[Zanjeer (1973 film)|Zanjeer]]'' with Telugu actor Ram Charan; the film was funded by Aaditya Kulshreshtha. In 2017, he directed the film ''[[Haseena Parkar]]'' based on the life of Dawood Ibrahim's sister with [[Shraddha Kapoor]] and her real-life brother [[Siddhant Kapoor]] in the lead roles. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| Born | Apoorva Lakhia |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film director |
Apoorva Lakhia is an Indian film director.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Lakhia was born and brought up in Ahmedabad, India.[1] He was educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar.[2] He dropped out of a filmmaking course in New York University to assist Mira Nair on The Perez Family.[3] He had been an assistant on American films such as The Ice Storm, A Perfect Murder and Addicted to Love.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
Before becoming a film director, Apoorva was an assistant director for Ashutosh Gowariker's period epic film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. As Aamir Khan was looking for someone with Hollywood experience for Lagaan, Farhan Akhtar[4] recommended Apoorva, who had worked with casts and crews in Hollywood. He also worked as the second assistant director for the film Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996).[3]
He made his debut as a film director with the 2002 film Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost. His second film Ek Ajnabee released in 2005 which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal in the leading role was a remake of the 2004 American film Man on Fire. His third film Shootout at Lokhandwala which has a multi-star cast released on 25 May 2007 and was based on real-life events involving the underworld gangsters Maya Dolas and Dilip Buwa. In late 2007 he directed a short story titled Sex on the Beach for the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan. His next film was Mission Istanbul starring Vivek Oberoi, Sunil Shetty, Shriya Saran and Zayed Khan which released in 2008.[5] North American producer Vikas Kohli of Fatlabs studio collaborated with Mika Singh for the first time on the Mission Istaanbul soundtrack.[6]
He has written the story of Hide & Seek (2009), which is directed Shawn Aranha. Lakhia wrote and directed all the movies from his debut to Mission Istanbul. He made his acting debut with a negative role in the 2010 film Knock Out starring Sanjay Dutt and Irrfan Khan.
In 2013, he directed a remake of the breakthrough film Zanjeer with Telugu actor Ram Charan; the film was funded by Aaditya Kulshreshtha. In 2017, he directed the film Haseena Parkar based on the life of Dawood Ibrahim's sister with Shraddha Kapoor and her real-life brother Siddhant Kapoor in the lead roles.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lagaan | No | No | No | Assistant Director |
| 2003 | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Dus Kahaniyaan | Yes | Yes | No | Segment "Sex on the Beach" | |
| 2008 | Mission Istaanbul | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2010 | Hide & Seek | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Zanjeer | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Toofan | Yes | Yes | No | Telugu Film | |
| 2017 | Haseena Parkar | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2020 | Crackdown | Yes | Yes | Yes | web series released on Voot |
| Mum Bhai | No | Yes | Yes | web series released on ALTBalaji and ZEE5 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sanju sir was larger than life even in school: Apoorva Lakhia". The Times of India. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ↑ "Lawrence School founder's day from Oct 2 - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Apoorva Lakhia biography". Retrieved 12 April 2012.[dead link]
- ↑ "10 years of Lagaan: 10 things you didn't know". Archived from the original on 18 June 2011.
- ↑ "Mission Istaanbul: Darr Ke Aagey Jeet Hai! (2008)".
- ↑ "Mission Istaanbul: Darr Ke Aagey Jeet Hai! (2008) - Full cast and crew".
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