Abbas–Mustan

Abbas–Mustan
Abbas-Mustan in 2016
Born1950 (age 75–76)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationsFilm directors, producers
Years active1985–present

Abbas–Mustan are Indian filmmaker duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, working in Hindi cinema known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers with dark-lit themes.[1][2]

Early life and career

Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla began their career as editors in films.[3] They later joined as assistant director of 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.

Their first Hindi movie as directors was Agneekaal in 1990.[4] Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called Burmawalla Partners.

The Asian Academy of Film & Television honoured both of them with the Life Membership of International Film and Television Club.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Directors Producers Notes
1985 Sajan Tara Sambharna Yes No Gujarati film
1987 Moti Veerana Chowk Yes No
1990 Agneekaal Yes No
1992 Khiladi Yes No Core plot based on Khel Khel Mein (1975), itself adaption of the French novel Good Children Don't Kill by Louis Thomas
1993 Baazigar[5] Yes No Loosely adapted from A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
1996 Daraar Yes No Inspired by Sleeping with the Enemy (1991)
1998 Soldier Yes No
1999 Baadshah Yes No Combined plot elements from Nick of Time (1995) and Rush Hour (1998)
2001 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Yes No Conceptually similar to Pretty Woman (1990)
Ajnabee Yes No Unofficial remake of Consenting Adults (1992)
2002 Humraaz Yes No Loosely inspired by A Perfect Murder (1998)
2004 Taarzan: The Wonder Car Yes No Loosely based on Christine (1983)
Aitraaz Yes No Drew heavily from Disclosure (1994)
2006 36 China Town Yes No Adapted from the black comedy Once Upon a Crime (1992)
2007 Naqaab Yes No Loosely inspired by Dot the I (2003)
Evano Oruvan No Yes
2008 Race Yes No Inspired by Goodbye Lover (1998)
2009 Life Partner No Yes
2012 Players Yes Yes Official remake of The Italian Job (1969)
2013 Race 2 Yes No
2015 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon[6] Yes Yes
2017 Machine[7] Yes Yes
2025 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 No Yes
TBA 3 Monkeys † Yes Yes

References

  1. ^ Gupta, Priya (28 December 2012). "Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years". Times of India. TNN.
  2. ^ Baliga, Shash (31 January 2013). "Abbas-Mustan's reel deal". BusinessLine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-men-in-white/article7707614.ece
  4. ^ Agneekaal, 15 July 2022, retrieved 4 August 2022
  5. ^ "SRK will remain the Shah Rukh of Baazigar: Abbas Mustan". The Hans India. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Abbas-Mustan won't venture into adult comedies". The Indian Express. PTI. 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  7. ^ Sinha, Sayoni (10 March 2017). "Burmawalas and son". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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