Abbas–Mustan is an Indian filmmaker duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, working in Hindi cinema known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in with dark-lighted themes.[1][2]

Abbas–Mustan
Abbas-Mustan in 2016
Born1950
Occupation(s)Film directors, producers
Years active1985–present

Early life and career

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Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla they began their career with as an editor in films. They later joined as assistant director with Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct Gujarati film Sajan Tara Sambharana (1985), Abbas–Mustan received their first break to direct the movie, launching their career.

Their first Hindi movie as directors was Agneekaal in 1990.[3] Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called Burmawalla Partners.[citation needed]

Asian Academy of Film & Television honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film And Television Club.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Key
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Year Title Directors Producers
1985 Sajan Tara Sambharna (Gujarati film) Yes
1987 Moti Veerana Chowk (Gujarati film) Yes
1990 Agneekaal Yes
1992 Khiladi Yes
1993 Baazigar[4] Yes
1996 Daraar Yes
1998 Soldier Yes
1999 Baadshah Yes
2001 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Yes
Ajnabee Yes
2002 Humraaz Yes
2004 Taarzan: The Wonder Car Yes
Aitraaz Yes
2006 36 China Town Yes
2007 Naqaab Yes
Evano Oruvan Yes
2008 Race Yes
2009 Life Partner Yes
2012 Players Yes Yes
2013 Race 2 Yes
2015 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon[5] Yes Yes
2017 Machine[6] Yes Yes
2023 3 Monkeys Yes

References

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  1. ^ Gupta, Priya (28 December 2012). "Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years". Times of India. TNN.
  2. ^ Baliga, Shash (31 January 2013). "Abbas-Mustan's reel deal". BusinessLine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ^ Agneekaal, 15 July 2022, retrieved 4 August 2022
  4. ^ "SRK will remain the Shah Rukh of Baazigar: Abbas Mustan". The Hans India. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Abbas-Mustan won't venture into adult comedies". The Indian Express. PTI. 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ^ Sinha, Sayoni (10 March 2017). "Burmawalas and son". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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