Akhilesh Jaiswal, a celebrated writer-director, is renowned for his distinctive, rural, and authentic narrative style. Born on March 19, 1986, in Bhopal, India, he has spent over a decade honing his craft, transitioning from low-budget independent films to major blockbuster productions.
Jaiswal's journey in the Indian film industry, commonly referred to as Bollywood, began with his writing debut in the highly acclaimed 2012 film Gangs of Wasseypur, for which he received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the prestigious Filmfare and IIFA awards for best dialogues.
His subsequent work, Ugly, released in 2013, was met with widespread critical acclaim, further solidifying his reputation as a talented writer. Jaiswal's directorial debut, Mastram, was showcased at the Miami Gold film festival in 2014, marking a significant milestone in his career.
In 2021, Jaiswal ventured into the world of digital content, writing and directing the feature film Bawri Chhori for Eros now. Apart from his work in films, Jaiswal has also been involved in the production of several web series, including A Simple Murder for Sony Liv, Illegal for Voot, and Donali for Applause, among others.
