Anurag Basu

Anurag Basu

51 · Born: May 8, 1974

2016

Personal Details

BornMay 8, 1974 Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Parents
  • Subrato Basu
  • Deepshikha Basu
Relatives
  • Abhishek Basu (Sibling)

Biography

Anurag Basu, a multifaceted individual with a passion for storytelling, has had a profound impact on the film Indian and television industry. His journey, however, has not been without its challenges, as he has had to confront his share of adversity, including a diagnosis of leukemia.

Before making his mark in Bollywood, Basu started his career in television, directing serials such as Tara, which is credited as one of the first soap operas on Indian television. He also worked on Balaji Telefilms' Koshish Ek Aasha and Miit, a film based on Rabindranath Tagore's Noukadubi.

Basu made his debut in films with Kucch Toh Hai in 2003, a movie that starred Tusshar Kapoor and Esha Deol. Although the film did not achieve major success, he continued to work under the Vishesh Films banner, directing Saaya, a supernatural thriller about a doctor who communicates with his dead wife through his patients. The film starred John Abraham and Tara Sharma.

Basu's breakthrough film was Murder, a Bollywood adaptation of the Hollywood hit Unfaithful, starring Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat. The movie, along with its soundtrack, was a huge success. However, during the filming of his next project, Tumsa Nahin Dekhan, Basu was diagnosed with blood cancer. The movie was later completed by Mohit Suri and Mahesh Bhatt.

In 2006, Basu returned to the director's chair with Gangster, a film based on the real-life affair between Abu Salem and actress Monica Bedi. The movie featured Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, and Shiney Ahuja, and was well-received by audiences.

Basu's subsequent films included Life in a Metro, a critically acclaimed drama that explored the lives of several characters. He also wrote the screenplays for Gangster, Life in a Metro, and Kites, and won the Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Life in a Metro.

Throughout his career, Basu has demonstrated his versatility as a director and writer, exploring themes of relationships and adversity on the big screen. His experiences, including his battle with blood cancer, have undoubtedly shaped his perspective and approach to storytelling.

Career

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2011
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2015
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2017
Jagga Jasoos
Jagga Jasoos as Director, Screenplay
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2012
Barfi!
Barfi! as Director, Screenplay
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2010
Kites
Kites as Director, Screenplay
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2007
Life in a Metro
Life in a Metro as Director, Screenplay, Story
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2004
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2003
Kucch To Hai
Kucch To Hai as Director, Screenplay