Abbas–Mustan
Indian film director duo (born 1950)
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Abbas–Mustan are 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 with dark-lit themes.[1][2]
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Abbas-Mustan in 2016 | |
| Born | 1950 (age 75–76) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | Film directors, producers |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Early life and career
Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla began their career as editors in films.[3] They later joined as assistant director of 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.[4] 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
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Directors | Producers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Sajan Tara Sambharna | Yes | No | Gujarati film |
| 1987 | Moti Veerana Chowk | Yes | No | |
| 1990 | Agneekaal | Yes | No | |
| 1992 | Khiladi | Yes | No | Core plot based on Khel Khel Mein (1975), itself adaption of the French novel Good Children Don't Kill by Louis Thomas |
| 1993 | Baazigar[5] | Yes | No | Loosely adapted from A Kiss Before Dying (1991) |
| 1996 | Daraar | Yes | No | Inspired by Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) |
| 1998 | Soldier | Yes | No | |
| 1999 | Baadshah | Yes | No | Combined plot elements from Nick of Time (1995) and Rush Hour (1998) |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Yes | No | Conceptually similar to Pretty Woman (1990) |
| Ajnabee | Yes | No | Unofficial remake of Consenting Adults (1992) | |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Yes | No | Loosely inspired by A Perfect Murder (1998) |
| 2004 | Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Yes | No | Loosely based on Christine (1983) |
| Aitraaz | Yes | No | Drew heavily from Disclosure (1994) | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Yes | No | Adapted from the black comedy Once Upon a Crime (1992) |
| 2007 | Naqaab | Yes | No | Loosely inspired by Dot the I (2003) |
| Evano Oruvan | No | Yes | ||
| 2008 | Race | Yes | No | Inspired by Goodbye Lover (1998) |
| 2009 | Life Partner | No | Yes | |
| 2012 | Players | Yes | Yes | Official remake of The Italian Job (1969) |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Yes | No | |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon[6] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Machine[7] | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 | No | Yes | |
| TBA | 3 Monkeys † | Yes | Yes | |
