Tarun Dudeja

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Tarun Dudeja is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He is known for directing the film Dhak Dhak.

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Career

In 2023, Tarun directed Dhak Dhak , a film that focuses on the journey and self-discovery of its four female protagonists. It initially received lukewarm response during its theatrical release, but then the film found a substantial audience following its release on OTT. [1] Following the success of Dhak Dhak on digital platforms, Tarun confirmed the development of a sequel. [1]

Tarun collaborated with Ishita Moitra on the screenplay of Bad Newz . [2]

Filmography

List of film credits of Tarun Dudeja
YearFilmCredit asNotes
DirectorWriter
2020 Unpaused NoYes [3]
2022 Jugaadistan NoYes
2023 Dhak Dhak YesNoDebut as director [1]
2024 Bad Newz NoYes [2]
As actor
YearFilmNotes
2019 Gandii Baat Season 3, Episode 3 - "Sonam Chadh Gayi"
2020 Shrikant Bashir
2024 Bad Newz

Accolades

List of Tarun Dudeja awards and nominations
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Filmfare Awards
2024 Best Story Dhak Dhak Nominated [4]
Best Debut Director Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Exclusive: Director Tarun Dudeja confirms Dhak Dhak 2". Hindustan Times. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  2. 1 2 Hungama, Bollywood (8 July 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Writer Tarun Dudeja talks about Katrina Kaif joke in Bad Newz and hints at a potential sequel; explains why Vicky Kaushal-starrer wasn't titled Good Newwz 2: "What unfolds in the story can't be good news for anyone" 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  3. Ramnath, Nandini (18 December 2020). "'Unpaused' review: Amazon Prime Video anthology film finds the rainbow in the Covid-19 storm". Scroll.in. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. "Winners of the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024". Filmfare. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.