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| known_for = | | known_for = ''[[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]]'' (2001)<br>''[[Apne]]'' (2007) <br>''[[Gadar 2]]'' (2023) | ||
| spouse = Suman (m. 1992) | | spouse = Suman (m. 1992) | ||
| children = [[Utkarsh Sharma]] | | children = [[Utkarsh Sharma]] | ||
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Anil Sharma is a filmmaker of the Indian | Anil Sharma is a filmmaker of the Indian cinema.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anil-Sharma | work= Times of India | date= 25 October 2020 | title= ETimes}}</ref> He has worked with various established artists like [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Dharmendra]], [[Rajnikanth]], [[Sunny Deol]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Zeenat Aman]], [[Shashi Kapoor]], [[Sridevi]], [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Govinda]], [[Manisha Koirala]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Amrish Puri]], [[Preity Zinta]], [[Ameesha Patel]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Jeetendra]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Jaya Prada]] and [[Priyanka Chopra]].<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-thamizhan-helped-priyanka-chopra-catch-her-big-break-bollywood-84504 | publisher= The News Minute | title= How Thamizhan helped Priyanka Chopra catch her big break in Bolyywood| date= 10 July 2018 }}</ref> | ||
He was brought up in [[Mathura]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. His grandfather, Pt. Dalchand was astrologer there. He later moved to [[Mumbai]] and did his B.Sc. degree at [[Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King's Circle)|Khalsa College]].<ref name="sunnysahab">{{cite web | url=http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sunny-sahab-never-entertains-negative-conversations-about-any-other-star-Anil-Sharma/articleshow/25381237.cms?intenttarget=no | title=Sunny sahab never entertains negative conversations about any other star: Anil Sharma | work=The Times of India | date=8 November 2013 | access-date=3 March 2014}}</ref> | He was brought up in [[Mathura]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. His grandfather, Pt. Dalchand, was an astrologer there. He later moved to [[Mumbai]] and did his B.Sc. degree at [[Guru Nanak Khalsa College (King's Circle)|Khalsa College]].<ref name="sunnysahab">{{cite web | url=http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Sunny-sahab-never-entertains-negative-conversations-about-any-other-star-Anil-Sharma/articleshow/25381237.cms?intenttarget=no | title=Sunny sahab never entertains negative conversations about any other star: Anil Sharma | work=The Times of India | date=8 November 2013 | access-date=3 March 2014}}</ref> | ||
There he did theater, poetry and wrote for radio, when he finally got his first break in the Hindi film industry at the age of 18 as an | There he did theater, poetry and wrote for radio, when he finally got his first break in the Hindi film industry at the age of 18 as an assistant director. He assisted [[Baldev Raj Chopra]] on films such as ''[[Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978 film)|Pati Patni Aur Woh]]'', ''[[The Burning Train]]'' and ''[[Insaf Ka Tarazu]]''.<ref name="sunnysahab" /> | ||
In 1980, at the age of 21 he debuted as a director with film ''Shradhanjali'' starring [[Raakhee]]. His first film brought him tremendous recognition and acclaim as the movie proved to be a huge success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/anil-sharma/biography.html | publisher= Filmibeat | title= Anil Sharma Biography}}</ref> In 1983, he directed ''[[Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka]]'' a film based on the | In 1980, at the age of 21 he debuted as a director with film ''Shradhanjali'' starring [[Raakhee]]. His first film brought him tremendous recognition and acclaim as the movie proved to be a huge success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/anil-sharma/biography.html | publisher= Filmibeat | title= Anil Sharma Biography}}</ref> In 1983, he directed ''[[Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka]]'' a film based on the relationships of married life. It was acclaimed critically.{{cn|date=June 2023}} After that, he made a number of films like ''[[Hukumat]]'' and ''[[Tahalka]]''. Then in 2001, the movie, ''[[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]]'', turned out to be a milestone in his career as it created history at the box office.{{cn|date=June 2023}} | ||
After the success of '' | After the success of ''Tahalka'', Sharma took a break from filmmaking for a few years and dedicated himself to open a studio city in India on the lines of Universal Studios in LA. However, the project did not materialize. Sharma then returned to filmmaking with ''[[Maharaja (1998 film)|Maharaja]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arre.co.in/bollywood/uri-surgical-strike-tahalka-anil-sharma/|title=Before Uri, Bollywood Learnt About Surgical Strikes From a 1992 Anil Sharma Film|date=17 January 2019}}</ref> | ||
In 2001, | In 2001, Sharma directed ''[[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]]'' starring [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Ameesha Patel]]. The film was a huge commercial success and critically appreciated as well. The film went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Hindi cinema and till today, it still remains the most successful film of the first decade of the 21st century.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-genius-behind-gadar-ek-prem-katha/20160714.htm | publisher= Rediff | title= The genius behind Gadar Ek Prem Katha}}</ref> | ||
His next was ''[[The Hero: Love Story of a Spy]]'' starring Sunny Deol and | His next was ''[[The Hero: Love Story of a Spy]]'' starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. He also gave Priyanka Chopra her first break with this movie. The film was on the backdrop of espionage and war between India-Pakistan. The film was considered to be the most expensive film ever made in Bollywood at that time. The film went on to be the third highest grosser of the year.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/the-hero-love-story-of-a-spy/amp_movieshow/62472530.cms | work= Times of India | title= Entertainment}}</ref> | ||
''[[Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo]]'' was his next directorial . This was his first film with [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Bobby Deol]]. [[Divya Khosla Kumar]] was introduced in this film. This film is remembered for its patriotic fervor.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ab-tumhare-hawale-watan-sathiyo/articles/ | | ''[[Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo]]'' was his next directorial. This was his first film with [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Bobby Deol]]. [[Divya Khosla Kumar]] was introduced in this film. This film is remembered for its patriotic fervor.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ab-tumhare-hawale-watan-sathiyo/articles/ | website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] | title= Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo}}</ref> | ||
''[[Apne]]''(2007), his next film was critically praised for its depiction of family emotions and values. This film garnered Anil immense critical and box office success and | ''[[Apne]]''(2007), his next film was critically praised for its depiction of family emotions and values. This film garnered Anil immense critical and box office success and was the first film starring all three Deols- Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://m.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/29apne.htm | publisher= Rediff | title= Apne}}</ref> | ||
In 2010, his next ''[[Veer (2010 film)|Veer]]'', starring | In 2010, his next ''[[Veer (2010 film)|Veer]]'', starring Salman Khan, [[Mithun Chakraborty]], [[Jackie Shroff]] and newcomer [[Zarine Khan]]. The movie was much talked-about for its massive scale and depiction of the Indian Rajputana's war with the British.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/salman-turns-script-writer-for-anil-sharma-s-veer/story-0Pa7201bdfmZNnoeqcpaBL.html | publisher= Hindustan Times | title= Salman Khan turns scriptwriter for Anil Sharmas Veer| date= 3 January 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Budget-of-Veer-isnt-Rs-100-crores-Anil-Sharma/572460/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131073218/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Budget-of-Veer-isnt-Rs-100-crores-Anil-Sharma/572460/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-01-31|title=Budget of 'Veer' isn't Rs. 100 crores: Anil Sharma - Express India|date=31 January 2010}}</ref> | ||
After this he made ''[[Singh Saab The Great]]'' | After this, he made ''[[Singh Saab The Great]]'' with Sunny Deol and [[Prakash Raj]]. The theme of the film was against corruption in the system and it spread the message of change and not revenge. In this film, Anil introduced [[Urvashi Rautela]].<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.movietalkies.com/news/anil-sharma-singh-saab-the-great-is-my-contribution-to-the-society-and-the-country/ | publisher= Movie Talkies | title= Anil Sharma Singh Saab The Great is my contribution to the society and the country| date= 18 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-24/news-interviews/33343510_1_anil-sharma-sunny-deol-indian-film-industry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131129105542/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-24/news-interviews/33343510_1_anil-sharma-sunny-deol-indian-film-industry|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-11-29|title=Singh Sahib The Great to be shot in UP - Times Of India|date=29 November 2013}}</ref> | ||
In ''[[Genius (2018 Hindi film)|Genius]]'' (2018), | In ''[[Genius (2018 Hindi film)|Genius]]'' (2018), he introduced his son [[Utkarsh Sharma]] as the lead, though he had already introduced him as a child artist in ''Gadar''. He also introduced [[Ishita Chauhan]] in this film. [[Mithun Chakraborty]] and [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] formed the rest of the cast. For the first time in his career he shot in his hometown, [[Mathura]], for a film.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/star-kids-ready-to-make-their-bollywood-debut-in-2017/Director-Anil-Sharmas-son-Utkarsh-Sharmas-debut-Genius-to-release-on-August-24/photostory/63081392.cms?from=mdr | work= Times of India | title= Director Anil Sharmas son Utkarsh Sharma debut Genius}}</ref> The film received generally poor reviews. Reviews were particularly critical of the confusing narrative and the standard of acting. [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave it 1/5 stars saying "On the whole, GENIUS is an extremely poor and senseless fare."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/genius/critic-review/genius-movie-review/|title=Genius Review – Bollywood Hungama|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en-US|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> Ronak Kotecha of [[The Times of India]] was equally critical of the film giving it 2/5 stars.<ref>{{Citation|title=Genius Movie Review {2/5}: A messed up mumbo jumbo of some juvenile IIT hacks, loud sounds and verbose filmy dialoguebazi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/genius/movie-review/65520102.cms|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref> [[The Indian Express]] gave it a "nil" rating describing it as feeling redundant.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/genius-movie-review-anil-sharma-nawazuddin-siddiqui-rating-5322696/|title=Genius movie review: The Anil Sharma film feels redundant|date=25 August 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=26 August 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 1981 || ''Shradhanjali'' || Director, Writer & Producer | | 1981 || ''Shradhanjali'' || Director, Writer & Producer | ||
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| 1983 || | | 1983 || {{Lang|hi-latn|[[Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka]]}} || Director, Writer & Producer | ||
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| 1987 || | | 1987 || {{Lang|hi-latn|[[Hukumat]]}} || Director, Writer & Producer | ||
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| 1989 || ''[[Elaan-E-Jung]]'' || Director, Writer & Producer | | 1989 || ''[[Elaan-E-Jung]]'' || Director, Writer & Producer | ||
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| 1991 || ''[[Farishtay]]'' || Writer, Director | | 1991 || ''[[Farishtay]]'' || Writer, Director | ||
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| 1992 || ''[[Tahalka]]'' || Director, Writer & Producer | | rowspan="2" | 1992 || ''[[Tahalka]]'' || Director, Writer & Producer | ||
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| ''[[Maa (1992 Hindi film)|Maa]]'' || Producer | |||
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| 1995 || ''Faisla Main | | 1995 || ''Faisla Main Karungi'' || Producer | ||
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| 1995 || ''[[Policewala Gunda]]'' || Producer | | 1995 || ''[[Policewala Gunda]]'' || Producer | ||
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| 2018 || ''[[Genius (2018 Hindi film)|Genius]]'' || Director, Writer & Producer | | 2018 || ''[[Genius (2018 Hindi film)|Genius]]'' || Director, Writer & Producer | ||
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| 2023 || ''[[Gadar 2]]'' || Director | | 2023 || ''[[Gadar 2]]'' || Director<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sunny-deol-ameesha-patel-make-us-nostalgic-as-tara-singh-sakeena-at-gadar-2-muhurat-1882782-2021-12-01|website=India Today|title=Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel make us nostalgic as Tara Singh, Sakeena at Gadar 2 muhurat|date=1 December 2021|access-date=1 December 2021}}</ref> | ||
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Anil Sharma | |
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| Born | 1960 |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) Apne (2007) Gadar 2 (2023) |
| Spouse(s) | Suman (m. 1992) |
| Children | Utkarsh Sharma |
Anil Sharma is an Indian film director and producer.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Anil Sharma is a filmmaker of the Indian cinema.[1] He has worked with various established artists like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rajnikanth, Sunny Deol, Salman Khan, Zeenat Aman, Shashi Kapoor, Sridevi, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Katrina Kaif, Amrish Puri, Preity Zinta, Ameesha Patel, Naseeruddin Shah, Jeetendra, Bobby Deol, Jaya Prada and Priyanka Chopra.[2]
He was brought up in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. His grandfather, Pt. Dalchand, was an astrologer there. He later moved to Mumbai and did his B.Sc. degree at Khalsa College.[3]
There he did theater, poetry and wrote for radio, when he finally got his first break in the Hindi film industry at the age of 18 as an assistant director. He assisted Baldev Raj Chopra on films such as Pati Patni Aur Woh, The Burning Train and Insaf Ka Tarazu.[3]
In 1980, at the age of 21 he debuted as a director with film Shradhanjali starring Raakhee. His first film brought him tremendous recognition and acclaim as the movie proved to be a huge success at the box office.[4] In 1983, he directed Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka a film based on the relationships of married life. It was acclaimed critically.[citation needed] After that, he made a number of films like Hukumat and Tahalka. Then in 2001, the movie, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, turned out to be a milestone in his career as it created history at the box office.[citation needed]
After the success of Tahalka, Sharma took a break from filmmaking for a few years and dedicated himself to open a studio city in India on the lines of Universal Studios in LA. However, the project did not materialize. Sharma then returned to filmmaking with Maharaja.[5]
In 2001, Sharma directed Gadar: Ek Prem Katha starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. The film was a huge commercial success and critically appreciated as well. The film went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Hindi cinema and till today, it still remains the most successful film of the first decade of the 21st century.[6]
His next was The Hero: Love Story of a Spy starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. He also gave Priyanka Chopra her first break with this movie. The film was on the backdrop of espionage and war between India-Pakistan. The film was considered to be the most expensive film ever made in Bollywood at that time. The film went on to be the third highest grosser of the year.[7]
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo was his next directorial. This was his first film with Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol. Divya Khosla Kumar was introduced in this film. This film is remembered for its patriotic fervor.[8]
Apne(2007), his next film was critically praised for its depiction of family emotions and values. This film garnered Anil immense critical and box office success and was the first film starring all three Deols- Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.[9]
In 2010, his next Veer, starring Salman Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff and newcomer Zarine Khan. The movie was much talked-about for its massive scale and depiction of the Indian Rajputana's war with the British.[10][11]
After this, he made Singh Saab The Great with Sunny Deol and Prakash Raj. The theme of the film was against corruption in the system and it spread the message of change and not revenge. In this film, Anil introduced Urvashi Rautela.[12][13]
In Genius (2018), he introduced his son Utkarsh Sharma as the lead, though he had already introduced him as a child artist in Gadar. He also introduced Ishita Chauhan in this film. Mithun Chakraborty and Nawazuddin Siddiqui formed the rest of the cast. For the first time in his career he shot in his hometown, Mathura, for a film.[14] The film received generally poor reviews. Reviews were particularly critical of the confusing narrative and the standard of acting. Bollywood Hungama gave it 1/5 stars saying "On the whole, GENIUS is an extremely poor and senseless fare."[15] Ronak Kotecha of The Times of India was equally critical of the film giving it 2/5 stars.[16] The Indian Express gave it a "nil" rating describing it as feeling redundant.[17]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
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| Year | Film | Role(s) |
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| 1981 | Shradhanjali | Director, Writer & Producer |
| 1983 | Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka | Director, Writer & Producer |
| 1987 | Hukumat | Director, Writer & Producer |
| 1989 | Elaan-E-Jung | Director, Writer & Producer |
| 1991 | Farishtay | Writer, Director |
| 1992 | Tahalka | Director, Writer & Producer |
| Maa | Producer | |
| 1995 | Faisla Main Karungi | Producer |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda | Producer |
| 1998 | Maharaja | Director |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Director |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Director |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Director & Producer |
| 2007 | Apne | Director |
| 2010 | Veer | Director |
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great | Director & Producer |
| 2018 | Genius | Director, Writer & Producer |
| 2023 | Gadar 2 | Director[18] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "ETimes". Times of India. 25 October 2020.
- ↑ "How Thamizhan helped Priyanka Chopra catch her big break in Bolyywood". The News Minute. 10 July 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sunny sahab never entertains negative conversations about any other star: Anil Sharma". The Times of India. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ "Anil Sharma Biography". Filmibeat.
- ↑ "Before Uri, Bollywood Learnt About Surgical Strikes From a 1992 Anil Sharma Film". 17 January 2019.
- ↑ "The genius behind Gadar Ek Prem Katha". Rediff.
- ↑ "Entertainment". Times of India.
- ↑ "Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo". Bollywood Hungama.
- ↑ "Apne". Rediff.
- ↑ "Salman Khan turns scriptwriter for Anil Sharmas Veer". Hindustan Times. 3 January 2008.
- ↑ "Budget of 'Veer' isn't Rs. 100 crores: Anil Sharma - Express India". 31 January 2010. Archived from the original on 31 January 2010.
- ↑ "Anil Sharma Singh Saab The Great is my contribution to the society and the country". Movie Talkies. 18 November 2013.
- ↑ "Singh Sahib The Great to be shot in UP - Times Of India". 29 November 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2013.
- ↑ "Director Anil Sharmas son Utkarsh Sharma debut Genius". Times of India.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood. "Genius Review – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ↑ Genius Movie Review {2/5}: A messed up mumbo jumbo of some juvenile IIT hacks, loud sounds and verbose filmy dialoguebazi, retrieved 26 August 2018
- ↑ "Genius movie review: The Anil Sharma film feels redundant". The Indian Express. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ↑ "Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel make us nostalgic as Tara Singh, Sakeena at Gadar 2 muhurat". India Today. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Anil Sharma on IMDb