Karan Malhotra | |
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Born | Karan Ravi Malhotra Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | Ekta Pathak |
Children | 1 |
Karan Ravi Malhotra is an Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for directing the action crime drama film Agneepath (2012), Brothers (2015), Shamshera (2022) and the upcoming movie Shahenshah (2026). [1] [2] [3] [4]
Malhotra’s father was a very close friend of Rishi Kapoor.[ citation needed ] He is married to screenwriter Ekta Pathak, with whom he has a child. [5]
and before fourteen years and before co-writing and directing the 2012 film Agneepath (2012), a remake of the 1990 cult classic movie of the same name which starred Hrithik Roshan as Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, Priyanka Chopra as Kaali Gawde Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena, the main antagonist villain and Rishi Kapoor as Rauf Lala. Agneepath was produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and her son Karan Johar. [6] [7] It received critical acclaim and was a box office hit.
Malhotra and his wife Ekta Pathak Malhotra began collaborating on the screenplay for Shuddhi, which was slated for a Diwali 2016 release [10] under Dharma Productions. [10] While working on the script they both made several research-based trips to Hrishikesh, one of the planned shooting locations for the film. [10] In March 2013, producer Karan Johar officially announced that Dharma Productions had begun pre-production on this new film venture. [11]
Though initially rumored to be a film adaptation of Amish Tripathi's "The Immortals of Meluha", this was later proven false. [12] In September 2013, Karan Johar announced that Malhotra would direct The Immortals of Meluha, but only after the theatrical release of Shuddhi. [13] [14] However, in May 2017, Amish Tripathi revealed that Dharma Productions had dropped the film rights to his books due to the contract expiring, [15] with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali buying the rights. [16] It was later bought by Shekhar Kapur and Roy Price who are set to adapt the book into a web series, marking the debut production venture for Roy Price's International Art Machine in India.
Title | Year | Music composer | Album |
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"Parinda" | 2022 | Mithoon | Shamshera |
"Fitoor" |
Year | Title | Assistant Director | Director | Screenwriter |
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2000 | Pukar | Yes | No | No |
Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Yes | No | No | |
2001 | Lajja | Yes | No | No |
2002 | Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge | Yes | No | No |
2004 | Main Hoon Na | Yes | No | No |
Lakshya | Yes | No | No | |
Swades | Yes | No | No | |
2006 | Jaan-E-Mann | Yes | No | No |
2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Yes | No | No |
2010 | My Name Is Khan | Yes | No | No |
2012 | Agneepath | No | Yes | Yes |
2015 | Brothers | No | Yes | Yes |
2022 | Shamshera | No | Yes | Yes |
2026 | Shahenshah | No | Yes | Yes |
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, also known by the initials K3G, is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language family drama film written and directed by Karan Johar and produced by Yash Johar under his banner Dharma Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor, with Rani Mukerji in an extended guest appearance. It tells the story of an Indian multimillionaire family, which faces troubles and misunderstandings over their adopted son's marriage to a girl belonging to a lower socio-economic group than them. The film score was composed by Babloo Chakravarty with the music composed by Jatin–Lalit, Sandesh Shandilya, and Aadesh Shrivastava, and lyrics written by Sameer and Anil Pandey.
Yash Johar was an Indian film producer and the founder of Dharma Productions. His films featured lavish sets, were often set in "exotic" locations, and incorporated Indian traditions and family values. He was the father of Karan Johar, now a noted filmmaker himself.
Karan Yash Johar, often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020.
The IIFA Award for Best Actor recognizes leading male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The recipient is chosen by viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony.
Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian film production and distribution company established by Yash Johar in 1979. It was taken over in 2004, after his death, by his son, Karan Johar. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films.
Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema. He has portrayed a variety of characters and is known for his dancing skills. One of the highest-paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards, of which four were for Best Actor. Starting from 2012, he has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 several times based on his income and popularity.
Agneepath is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Mukul Anand, written jointly by Santosh Saroj and Kader Khan, and produced by Yash Johar. It stars Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay, a man who sets out to avenge the death of his father and injustices done to his family by joining the Mumbai underworld.
Ayan Mukherjee is an Indian filmmaker who works in Hindi films. A member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, he is known for his collaborations with actor Ranbir Kapoor under Karan Johar's production banner Dharma Productions.
The Immortals of Meluha is the first book of Amish Tripathi, first book of Amishverse, and also the first book of Shiva Trilogy. The story is set in the land of Meluha and starts with the arrival of the Shiva. The Meluhans believe that Shiva is their fabled saviour Neelkanth. Shiva decides to help the Meluhans in their war against the Chandravanshis, who had joined forces with the cursed Nagas; however, during his journey and the fight that ensues, Shiva learns how his choices actually reflect who he aspires to be and how they lead to dire consequences.
Agneepath is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language action crime film produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar under Dharma Productions and directed by Karan Malhotra in his directorial debut. Adaptation of the 1990 film of the same name directed by Mukul S. Anand and starring Amitabh Bachchan, it centers on a screenplay written by Malhotra and Ila Dutta Bedi, with dialogues written by Piyush Mishra. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt along with Rishi Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri and Zarina Wahab in supporting roles. Similar to the original, In the film, Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, a common man from the island village of Mandwa who seeks revenge for his father's humiliation and murder at the hands of Kancha Cheena ; in the process, he befriends Rauf Lala, an underworld gangster, and falls in love with a loquacious girl, Kaali Gawde.
The Stardust Best Drama Actor is chosen by the readers of the annual Stardust magazine. The award honours a star that has made an impact with their acting in that certain film.
"Chikni Chameli" is a song from the 2012 Indian Hindi action drama film Agneepath, directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Karan Johar. A remake of Marathi song "Kombadi Palali" from the 2006 film Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad. The song was first revealed on 16 December 2011 and features Katrina Kaif as the lead, along with Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt. The song was sung by Shreya Ghoshal and the dance choreographed by Ganesh Acharya.
Agneepath or Agnipath may refer to:
Shamshera is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language period action drama film produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor in a dual role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Vaani Kapoor, Ronit Roy, and Saurabh Shukla. It follows the captivity of an oppressed warrior tribe during the British Raj. This was Ranbir Kapoor's comeback film after an unexpected four-year hiatus, mainly due to the making of this film as well as another big-budget film, Brahmāstra, both of which were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agneepath is the soundtrack album for 2012 film of the same name produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Karan Johar under Dharma Productions and directed by Karan Malhotra in his directorial debut. The music of Agneepath was composed by Ajay–Atul, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
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