Akarsh Khurana

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Akarsh Khurana
Born
NationalityIndian
Alma mater St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Occupation(s)Actor
writer
director
producer
Works

Akarsh Khurana is an Indian director, writer and actor, son of actor Akash Khurana, [1] who is critically acclaimed for writing and directing various shows. His notable works are TVF Tripling (as a writer), [2] Yeh Meri Family (actor), [3] Mismatched (as a director) [4] and Krrish (as a supporting screenplay writer). [5]

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Biography

He started his career in the entertainment sector from the film Museum Ke Andar Phans Gaya Sikandar [6] (a dubbed version of Night at the Museum).

In September 2020, He started a new company Troika Productions along with his brother Adhaar Khurana. [7]

Along with web series and films he performs in theaters as well.

He directed sports drama film Rashmi Rocket which stars Tapsee Pannu. [8]

Films and web series

Denotes Projects that have not yet been released
YearTitleCredited asRoleNotes
2006 Museum Ke Andar Phans Gaya Sikandar Dubbing ArtistDubbed Film
Krrish Screenwriter
Sarhad Paar Screenwriter
2008 Mumbai Calling ActorCall Centre OperatorWeb series
U Me Aur Hum ScreenwriterWeb Series
2009The President is ComingLine Producer & ActorPresidential Chef
2010 Kites Additional Dialogues & Screenplay
2011 Dum Maaro Dum Casting Director
2013 David ActorIqbal Ghani
Krrish 3 Screenwriter
2014 Humshakals Screenwriter
The JobDirectorWeb Series
Sunsilk Real FMDirectorAdvertisement
2016 Befikre ActorJogi Gill (Shyra's dad)
2016–19 TVF Tripling WriterWeb Series
2017 Baapjanma ActorAshok
Boygiri DirectorWeb Series
2018 Yeh Meri Family ActorPapaTVF Web Series
Karwaan Screenplay, Director & Lyricist
High Jack Director & Writer
2019DhumrapaanActor & DirectorMiteshPlay [9] [10]
2020 Bhangra Paa Le Actor
Ram Singh Charlie ActorNabeel Sony Liv Film
Wakaalat From HomeActorJudge KhuranaWeb Series
Mismatched Director Netflix Web Series
2021 Rashmi Rocket Director Zee5 Film [11]
2022 Jugaadistan DirectorWeb series

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References

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