Akshat Verma

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Akshat Verma
Nationality Indian
Occupations
  • Director
  • Writer
Years active2008–Present

Akshat Verma is an Indian filmmaker who wrote and directed the feature Kaalakaandi (2018), which starred Saif Ali Khan. [1] His previous film, Delhi Belly (2011), was produced by Aamir Khan and won multiple awards for its writing. Verma also wrote the lyrics for several songs on the film's soundtrack.

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He wrote, directed and produced the critically acclaimed short film Mama's Boys in 2016, which provided a modern take on the epic Mahabharat . [2]

Verma also wrote the film The Ode [3] [4] [5] [6] (2008), directed by Nilanjan Neil Lahiri and starring Sachin Bhatt, Wilson Cruz and Sakina Jaffrey. The film is an adaptation of the novel Ode to Lata by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla.

Filmography

YearFilmDirectorWriter
2008 The Ode Yes
2011 Delhi Belly Yes
2018 Kaalakaandi YesYes
2021 Mr. Lele Yes

Awards and nominations

YearFilmAwardCategoryResultRef.
2012 Delhi Belly Filmfare Awards Best Screenplay Won [7] [8]
Star Screen Awards Best Story Won [9]
Star Screen Awards Best Screenplay Won [9]

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