Basic Information
Name - Anurag Basu
Date of Birth - May 8, 1970
Nationality - Indian
Children - Ishana Basu, Ahana Basu
Siblings - Abhishek Basu
Parents - Subrato Basu, Deepshikha Basu
Profession - Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor, Television Presenter
Biography
Anurag Basu, born on May 8, 1970, is an Indian filmmaker known for his work in Hindi cinema. Over the years, he has established himself as a director, screenwriter, actor, and producer, gaining recognition for films that explore intense themes like passion, envy, and relationships.
After facing early challenges in his career, Basu found success with the thriller Murder (2004) and gained further recognition with Gangster: A Love Story (2006) and Life in a... Metro (2007), the latter earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His biggest commercial success came with Barfi! (2012), a widely acclaimed film that earned him another Filmfare nomination for Best Director. However, his much-anticipated film Jagga Jasoos (2017) received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. In 2020, he made his debut as a cinematographer with the Netflix film Ludo, which earned him another Filmfare nomination for Best Director.
Basu was born in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh (formerly Madhya Pradesh), into a Bengali Hindu family. His parents, Subrato and Deepshikha Bose, were theatre artists, and he grew up watching their performances. He studied physics at the University of Mumbai but eventually found his calling in the entertainment industry, starting as an assistant director for TV shows before moving into filmmaking.
His television career began in the 1990s with popular serials like Tara, Saturday Suspense, and Koshish... Ek Aashaa. He also produced and directed TV shows under his own banner. Over the years, he returned to television with projects like Stories by Rabindranath Tagore and as a judge on reality shows.
Basu's upcoming projects include Metro... In Dino, a sequel to Life in a... Metro, and Aashiqui 3, a follow-up to Aashiqui 2, starring Kartik Aaryan.
Career Timeline
1994 - Begins career as an assistant director on the TV series "Tara."
2003 - Directorial debut in film with "Kucch To Hai."
2004 - Achieves breakthrough with "Murder," an erotic thriller.
2006 - Directs "Gangster: A Love Story," receiving critical acclaim.
2007 - Releases "Life in a... Metro," earning the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay.
2012 - "Barfi!" receives widespread acclaim and multiple awards.
2017 - Releases "Jagga Jasoos," a musical adventure film.
2020 - Directs "Ludo," a black comedy crime film on Netflix.
2025 - Set to release "Metro... In Dino," a sequel to "Life in a... Metro."
Achievements
Awards & Recognition:
Filmfare Awards:
Best Screenplay for "Life in a... Metro" (2007)
Nominations for Best Director for "Life in a... Metro" (2007), "Barfi!" (2012), and "Ludo" (2020)
IIFA Awards:
Best Director for "Barfi!" (2013)
Zee Cine Awards:
Best Director and Best Screenplay for "Barfi!" (2013)
Okinawa International Movie Festival:
Grand Jury Award for "Barfi!"
Philanthropic Work:
While primarily known for his contributions to cinema, Basu has also been involved in various charitable activities, though specific projects are not widely publicized.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases
"The script motivates me."
"I blame myself for my father's death."
