Akarsh Khurana is an Indian director, writer and actor, son of actor Akash Khurana,[1] who is critically acclaimed for writing and directing various shows. His notable works are TVF Tripling (as a writer),[2] Yeh Meri Family (actor),[3] Mismatched (as a director)[4] and Krrish (as a supporting screenplay writer).[5]
Akarsh Khurana | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Occupation(s) | Actor writer director producer |
| Works | |
| Father | Akash Khurana |
Biography
editHe started his career in the entertainment sector from the film Museum Ke Andar Phans Gaya Sikandar[6](a dubbed version of Night at the Museum).
In September 2020, He started a new company Troika Productions along with his brother Adhaar Khurana.[7]
Along with web series and films he performs in theaters as well.
He directed sports drama film Rashmi Rocket which stars Tapsee Pannu.[8]
Films and web series
edit| † | Denotes Projects that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Credited as | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Museum Ke Andar Phans Gaya Sikandar | Dubbing Artist | Dubbed Film | |
| Krrish | Screenwriter | |||
| Sarhad Paar | Screenwriter | |||
| 2008 | Mumbai Calling | Actor | Call Centre Operator | Web series |
| U Me Aur Hum | Screenwriter | Web Series | ||
| 2009 | The President is Coming | Line Producer & Actor | Presidential Chef | |
| 2010 | Kites | Additional Dialogues & Screenplay | ||
| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Casting Director | ||
| 2013 | David | Actor | Iqbal Ghani | |
| Krrish 3 | Screenwriter | |||
| 2014 | Humshakals | Screenwriter | ||
| The Job | Director | Web Series | ||
| Sunsilk Real FM | Director | Advertisement | ||
| 2016 | Befikre | Actor | Jogi Gill (Shyra's dad) | |
| 2016–19 | TVF Tripling | Writer | Web Series | |
| 2017 | Baapjanma | Actor | Ashok | |
| Boygiri | Director | Web Series | ||
| 2018 | Yeh Meri Family | Actor | Papa | TVF Web Series |
| Karwaan | Screenplay, Director & Lyricist | |||
| High Jack | Director & Writer | |||
| 2019 | Dhumrapaan | Actor & Director | Mitesh | Play[9][10] |
| 2020 | Bhangra Paa Le | Actor | ||
| Ram Singh Charlie | Actor | Nabeel | Sony Liv Film | |
| Wakaalat From Home | Actor | Judge Khurana | Web Series | |
| Mismatched | Director | Netflix Web Series | ||
| 2021 | Rashmi Rocket | Director | Zee5 Film[11] | |
| 2022 | Jugaadistan | Director | Web series | |
| 2024 | Ishq Vishk Rebound | Actor | Raghav's Father | Tips Industries Film[12] |
References
edit- ^ "Talking Fatherhood And Films With Akash, Akarsh, And Adhaar Khurana". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ Nevatia, Shreevatsa (17 September 2016). "FC Web Watch: Tripling". Film Companion. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "TVF's Yeh Meri Family: This nostalgic trip teaches the importance of siblings". The Indian Express. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Director Akarsh Khurana, writer Gazal Dhaliwal discuss Netflix's Mismatched and adapting a popular book to screen". Firstpost. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Akarsh Khurana: Three years of working on 'Krrish' were like film school for me – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Museum Ke Andar Phans Gaya Sikandar (2006) – Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date – BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "TROIKA PRODUCTIONS LLP – Company, directors and contact details | Zauba Corp". www.zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Tamil director Nanda Periyasamy makes Hindi debut with 'Rashmi Rocket'". The News Minute. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Dhumrapaan: This play on smoking areas in offices not injurious to health!". Hindustan Times. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Watch Dhumrapaan Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Taapsee Pannu gives 'Rashmi Rocket' twist to her life". Mumbai Mirror. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Ishq Vishk Rebound Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama.