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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> | ||
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| 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}} | ||