Abbas–Mustan
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Abbas–Mustan are 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]
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Asian Academy of Film & Television honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film and Television Club.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Filmography
| Year | Title | Directors | Producers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Sajan Tara Sambharna (Gujarati film) | Yes | ||
| 1987 | Moti Veerana Chowk (Gujarati film) | Yes | ||
| 1990 | Agneekaal | Yes | ||
| 1992 | Khiladi | Yes | Core plot based on Khel Khel Mein (1975), itself adaption of the French novel Good Children Don't Kill by Louis Thomas | |
| 1993 | Baazigar[4] | Yes | Loosely adapted from A Kiss Before Dying (1991) | |
| 1996 | Daraar | Yes | Inspired by Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) | |
| 1998 | Soldier | Yes | ||
| 1999 | Baadshah | Yes | Combined plot elements from Nick of Time (1995) and Rush Hour (1998) | |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Yes | Conceptual resemblance to Pretty Woman (1990) | |
| Ajnabee | Yes | Unofficial remake of Consenting Adults (1992) | ||
| 2002 | Humraaz | Yes | Loosely inspired by A Perfect Murder (1998) | |
| 2004 | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Yes | Loosely based on Christine (1983) | |
| Aitraaz | Yes | Drew heavily from Disclosure (1994) | ||
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Yes | Adapted from the black comedy Once Upon a Crime (1992) | |
| 2007 | Naqaab | Yes | Loosely inspired by Dot the I (2003) | |
| Evano Oruvan | Yes | |||
| 2008 | Race | Yes | Inspired by Goodbye Lover (1998) | |
| 2009 | Life Partner | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Players | Yes | Yes | Official remake of The Italian Job (1969) |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Yes | ||
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon[5] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Machine[6] | Yes | Yes | |
| TBA | 3 Monkeys Template:Dagger | Yes |
References
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External links
- Template:Trim/ Abbas at IMDbTemplate:EditAtWikidataScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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