Samir Karnik

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Samir Karnik
Occupation(s) Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Years active2002-present

Samir Karnik is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter of Hindi movies.

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Career

Karnik made his directorial debut with the film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... in 2004 starring Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi. [1] He produced and directed the film Heroes in 2008. [2] He has also written the story and dialogues of some of his movies.

His directorial venture Yamla Pagla Deewana starring Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol was released on 14 January 2011. [3]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2023SuspectDirector [4]
2012 Chaar Din Ki Chandni Director
2011 Yamla Pagla Deewana Director, producer
2009 Vaada Raha Director
2008 Heroes Director, producer
2007 Nanhe Jaisalmer Director
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Director

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References

  1. "'I still don't know how to take a shot': Samir Karnik". Rediff. 11 August 2004. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  2. "After patriotism, Samir Karnik moves to action-thriller". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  3. "Yamla Pagla Deewana re-climaxed". Mid-Day. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  4. https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/fighter-rocky-rani-ki-prem-kahani-more-viacom18-studios-and-tipping-point-announce-latest-slate-12563732.html