Abbas–Mustan

Abbas–Mustan
Abbas-Mustan in 2016
Born1950 (age 75–76)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationsFilm directors, producers
Years active1985–present

Abbas–Mustan are an Indian filmmaker duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, working in Hindi cinema and known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers with dark-lit themes.

Early life and career

Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla began their career as editors in films. They later joined as assistant director of Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct the 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. Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called Burmawalla Partners.[citation needed]

The Asian Academy of Film & Television honoured both of them with the Life Membership of International Film and Television Club.[citation needed]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleDirectorsProducers Inspired from Notes
1985 Sajan Tara Sambharna Yes No Gujarati film
1987 Moti Veerana Chowk Yes No
1990Agneekaal Yes No
1992Khiladi Yes No Khel Khel Mein
1993Baazigar Yes No A Kiss Before Dying
1996Daraar Yes No Sleeping with the Enemy
1998Soldier Yes No
1999Baadshah Yes No Nick of Time
2001Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Yes No
Ajnabee Yes No Consenting Adults
2002Humraaz Yes No A Perfect Murder
2004Taarzan: The Wonder Car Yes No Christine
Aitraaz Yes No Disclosure
200636 China Town Yes No Once upon a Crime
2007Naqaab Yes No Dot the i
Evano Oruvan No Yes Falling Down
2008Race Yes No Goodbye Lover
2009 Life Partner No Yes
2012Players Yes Yes The Italian Job
2013Race 2 Yes No
2015Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon Yes Yes
2017Machine Yes Yes
2025 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 No Yes
2026 3 Monkeys † Yes Yes
TBA Teesvi Manzil † Yes No Completed

References

  1. ↑ Gupta, Priya (28 December 2012). "Abbas-Mustan haven't spent a single day apart in 54 years". Times of India. TNN.
  2. ↑ Baliga, Shash (31 January 2013). "Abbas-Mustan's reel deal". BusinessLine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Kumar, Anuj (30 September 2015). "The men in white". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  4. ↑ Agneekaal, 15 July 2022, retrieved 4 August 2022
  5. ↑ "SRK will remain the Shah Rukh of Baazigar: Abbas Mustan". The Hans India. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. ↑ "Abbas-Mustan won't venture into adult comedies". The Indian Express. PTI. 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Sinha, Sayoni (10 March 2017). "Burmawalas and son". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "Penthouse: Is Abbas-Mustan's Netflix Film, Starring Bobby Deol, Mouni Roy and Arjun Rampal, a Remake of This Erotic Hollywood Thriller? | 🎥 LatestLY". Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "Exclusive: "Arjun Rampal loved my work in Penthouse", says Pranati Rai Prakash". www.femina.in. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  10. ↑ "Abbas-Mustan's Penthouse: Bobby Deol, Arjun Rampal, Sharman Joshi's thriller takes a twisted journey from Netflix to JioCinema; details inside". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  11. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Abbas-Mustan's Bobby Deol-Mouni Roy starrer Penthouse now called Teesvi Manzil; Cyrus Broacha reveals that Jio Cinema censored abusive words and made the actors re-dub : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". www.bollywoodhungama.com. Retrieved 4 September 2026.