Ikram Akhtar

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Ikram Akhtar
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Ikram Akhtar
OccupationIndian film producer writer & director
Years active1990–present

Ikram Akhtar is an Indian screenwriter, producer and director working in Bollywood. [1] He has started acting institute named Ikram Akhtar Actor Factors. [2]

Contents

Controversy

Moradabad court has issued warrant against him in fraud of 1. 5crore case. [3]

Filmography

Director

YearFilm
2015 I Love Dubai [4]

Writer

YearFilm
2011 Ready
2011 Thank You
2010 No Problem
2009 Baabarr
2003 Nayee Padosan
2002 Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2000 Joru Ka Ghulam
2000 Chal Mere Bhai
2000 Baaghi
2000 Kunwara
2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya
1998 Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
1997 Chhota Chetan

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References

  1. "Ikram Akhtar Announces Next Film Hoor Vs Langoor With An Entire New Cast". Ndtv.
  2. "Ikram Akhtar launches his acting institute 'Ikram Akhtar's Actor Factors'". Bollywood Hungama.
  3. "Moradabad: फिल्म निर्देशक इकराम अख्तर पर डेढ़ करोड़ की धोखाधड़ी का आरोप, अदालत ने जारी किए वारंट". Amar Ujala.
  4. "Ajaz Khan and Shanti Dynamite to pair up in 'I Luv Dubai'". India TV News/Press Trust of India. 2 September 2014.

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