The top Gujarati Filmmakers list made Gujarat proud in entertainment industry
Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Mahesh Bhatt: Gujarati filmmakers and directors who made it top in the Bollywood industry.
Bollywood has ever been known for its eclectic range of films and talented directors. Over the years, some Gujarati filmmakers have made a substantial mark in the industry.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Sanjay Leela Bhansali has helmed some of the most successful movies in Bollywood. He began his career as a writer and started his directorial with ‘Khamoshi: The Musical in 1996.
Some of his most famous movies include ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Devdas,’ ‘Black’, ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela,’ and ‘Padmavat.’ Bhansali’s movies are well known for their visually spectacular cinematography, fantastic music, and excellent performances by the cast.
Hansal Mehta: Hansal Mehta is a critically praised director who has won several national and global awards for his movies. He completed his directorial debut with the 1997 movie Jayate, but his 2012 movie ‘Shahid’ won several hearts.
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Actor and was shown at several global film festivals. His other prominent movies include ‘Citylights’, ‘Aligarh’, ‘Omerta,’ and ‘Chhalaang’.
Ketan Mehta: Ketan Mehta is a famous director and producer who has helmed several notable movies. He started his directorial with the film ‘Bhavni Bhavai’ in 1980. He produced other successful movies like ‘Mirch Masala’, ‘Maya Memsaab’, ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’, and ‘Manjhi: The Mountain Man’.
Mehta’s movies are well known for their historical and social applicability and visually captivating cinematography.
Sajid Nadiadwala: Sajid Nadiadwala is a director, producer, and composer who has been a part of the Hindi movie industry for over thirty years. He made his directorial start with the movie ‘Kick’ in 2014, a commercial hit.
His other prominent films as a filmmaker include ‘Baaghi’, ‘Housefull’, ‘Tamasha’, and ‘Super 30’.
Mahesh Bhatt: Mahesh Bhatt is a legendary director, screenwriter, and producer who has helmed successful movies in Bollywood.
He made his directorial start with the movie ‘Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain’ in 1974 and helmed several other hit films like ‘Arth’, ‘Saaransh’, ‘Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, and ‘Zakhm’. Bhatt’s movies are known for their robust frames and stories.
