Actor
Abhinav Kashyap
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Obra, Uttar Pradesh
Years Active
2000 – present
Abhinav Kashyap Biography
Personal Details
- Full Name: Abhinav Singh Kashyap
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Date of Birth: September 6, 1974
- Age: 51 years
- Birthplace: Obra, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Years Active: 2000 – Present
Education
- Schooling from Delhi Public School
- Graduation from Hansraj College, Delhi University
Family Background
- Father: Retired Government Officer
- Mother: Homemaker
- Brother: Anurag Kashyap (Renowned filmmaker and writer)
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Two daughters
Career Highlights
2000 – Jungle
- Worked as a screenwriter for the Ram Gopal Varma–directed film Jungle.
- Marked his entry into Bollywood as a writer.
2007 – Manorama Six Feet Under
- Contributed as a dialogue writer.
- The film received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling.
2010 – Dabangg
- Made his directorial debut with Dabangg, starring Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha.
- Served as director, story writer, and screenplay writer.
- The film became a blockbuster hit, breaking box-office records.
- Won multiple awards and introduced the iconic character Chulbul Pandey.
2011 – Award Recognition
- Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Director (Dabangg).
- Won IIFA Award and Zee Cine Award for Best Story.
- Gained industry-wide recognition for a successful debut film.
2013 – Besharam
- Directed his second film, Besharam, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor.
- Attempted another action-comedy entertainer.
- The film received mixed to negative reviews but was noted for its ambition.
2014–2019 – Sabbatical Period
- Took a break from direction.
- Worked on scriptwriting and independent concepts.
- Focused on personal and creative growth.
2020 – Industry Controversy
- Spoke publicly about nepotism and professional politics in Bollywood.
- Became a strong voice for creative independence in the film industry.
2021–Present – Independent Projects
- Reportedly working on independent screenplays and OTT concepts.
- Continues to be known for his bold opinions and influential filmmaking style.
Recent Activities
- Gave a series of explosive media interviews in October 2025.
- Accused Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan of misuse of power.
- Criticized Bollywood’s internal politics and monopoly system.
- Sparked major controversy and public debate across media platforms.
- Advocated for creative freedom, fairness, and transparency in the film industry.
Awards List
| Year | Title / Work | Director | Screenwriter | Actor | Role(s) | Notes / Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Darr (TV) | Yes | – | – | Director | Television – Unknown episodes |
| 2000 | Jung | – | Yes | – | Screenwriter | Film debut as writer |
| 2001 | Ssshhhh…Koi Hai (TV) | Yes | – | – | Director | Episode: “Mumkin” |
| 2003 | Paanch | – | – | Yes | Salam | Film role |
| 2004 | Yuva | – | – | Yes | Trilok | Also assistant director |
| 2004–2005 | Siddhant (TV) | Yes | – | – | Director | Television – Unknown episodes |
| 2005 | Dil Kya Chahta Hai (TV) | Yes | – | – | Director | Television series |
| 2007 | Manorama Six Feet Under | – | Dialogues | – | Dialogue Writer | Critically acclaimed film |
| 2007 | Shakira: The End of Evil (TV) | Yes | – | – | Director | Television mini-series |
| 2009 | 13B | – | Dialogues | – | Dialogue Writer | Also served as creative supervisor |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Yes | Yes | – | Director, Writer | Blockbuster hit; multiple awards |
| 2011 | Dabangg | – | – | – | – | Filmfare Award – Best Director (Nominee) / IIFA Award – Best Debut Director (Winner) / Zee Cine Award – Best Story (Winner) |
| 2012 | Photograph | – | – | – | Boom Operator | Technical role |
| 2013 | Besharam | Yes | Yes | – | Director, Writer | Action-comedy film |
| 2016 | The Hatted Room | – | – | – | Editor | Short film |
| 2018 | Forsake | – | – | – | Cinematographer | Short film |
| 2019 | Wig | – | – | Yes | Customer | Short film; also production designer |
| 2025 | Nikita Roy | – | – | – | Creative Consultant | Upcoming project |
About Abhinav Kashyap
Abhinav Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor best known for directing the blockbuster movie Dabangg (2010) starring Salman Khan.
Yes, Abhinav Kashyap is the younger brother of acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.
His most notable films are Dabangg (2010) and Besharam (2013), along with writing credits in films like Jungle and Manorama Six Feet Under.
Yes, he has won two major awards for Dabangg (2010) — the IIFA Award for Best Debut Director and the Zee Cine Award for Best Story.
In October 2025, he made headlines with explosive media interviews where he criticized Bollywood’s power dynamics and called for creative freedom and transparency in the industry.