Anil Sharma (Director) Wiki, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More – FilmyVoice
Anil Sharma is an Indian director and producer who primarily directs Bollywood motion pictures. He’s famously recognized for guiding the movies Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) and Apne (2007).
Wiki/Biography
Anil Sharma was born on Monday, 7 March 1960 (age 63 years; as of 2023) in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac signal is Pisces. He pursued a bachelor’s diploma in science at Guru Nanak Khalsa School, Mumbai. Anil’s paternal grandfather, who he lovingly referred to as Baba, was a well-known fortune-teller. Again then, some film stars like Geeta Dutt, KN Singh, and Tuntun adopted him and would typically ask for his steering. In return, they used to supply their help (seva). When he was younger, he used to note large teams gathering outdoors his home and would surprise why they have been coming to see the celebs. Seeing these crowds every time these guests got here, he determined he wished to work within the film trade. When he was 5, he went along with his grandfather to a marriage in Meerut. They stayed in a resort close to a cinema corridor. Earlier than the marriage, he requested his baba to take him there. They noticed a film referred to as “Ganga Ki Lehrein” for under 10 minutes. When he grew up and went to Mumbai, he confirmed his first script as a director to a producer and realized that this producer had additionally produced the film “Ganga Ki Lehrein.” He advised the producer about his Meerut expertise and requested concerning the actor who performed the hero. Surprisingly, he came upon it was Dharmendra. So, Dharmendra was the primary hero he had seen in his life.
An outdated image of Anil Sharma with Dharmendra
When he turned 14, he discovered all of the tales from the Gita by coronary heart. His grandfather would typically ask him to relate these tales to smart students, who could be touched and even cry at his storytelling. He may effortlessly inform even advanced tales. By way of these experiences, he realized he was actually good at telling tales. His father moved to Mumbai, however Anil stayed in Mathura along with his grandfather at first. After his grandfather handed away and Anil completed his twelfth grade, he went to Mumbai at 17 along with his father. In an interview, he shared that Mahatma Gandhi as soon as got here to his home when he visited Mathura.
Bodily Look
Peak (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Household
Mother and father & Siblings
Anil’s father’s title is Kishan Chandra Sharma, who was an astrologer. He died in 2022.
Anil Sharma and his spouse with Anil’s father (centre)
His mom’s title is Bimla Sharma, who died in 2018.
Anil Sharma along with his mom
He has three brothers, Anuj Sharma, Sanjay Sharma and Kapil Sharma.
Spouse & Youngsters
Anil bought married to Suman Sharma on 20 February 1992.
Anil Sharma’s wedding ceremony image
Collectively, they’ve two kids, a son, Utkarsh Sharma, who’s an actor and a daughter, Kairvina, who’s a musician.
Anil Sharma along with his son
Anil Sharma along with his daughter (left) and spouse (proper)
Faith
Anil follows Hinduism.
Anil Sharma’s Instagram publish about his non secular views
Profession
Whereas Anil was learning in school, he was concerned in theatre, writing poetry, and creating content material for radio. On the age of 18, he bought an opportunity to affix the Hindi film trade as an assistant director. He helped the Indian director Baldev Raj Chopra with movies akin to Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978), The Burning Prepare (1980), and Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980).
Poster of the movie ‘Insaf Ka Tarazu’
Director
In 1980, on the age of 21, he started his profession as a director with the film “Shradhanjali,” which starred the well-known veteran actress Raakhee. His first movie bought a whole lot of consideration and appreciation, changing into highly regarded and profitable in cinemas.
Poster of the movie ‘Shradhanjali’
In 1983, he directed the film “Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka,” which checked out how married life works. The movie bought good evaluations from critics. He directed different Hindi movies together with Hukumat (1987), Elaan-E-Jung (1989), Farishtay (1991), Tahalka (1992), and Maharaja (1998). In 1992, following the recognition of the film “Tahalka,” he selected to cease making movies for a while.
Poster of the movie ‘Elaan-E-Jung’ (1989)
He turned his consideration to constructing a studio metropolis in India like Common Studios in Los Angeles, however this plan didn’t work out. Afterward, he returned to creating motion pictures with “Maharaja” in 1998. In 2001, Sharma directed the hit movie “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. The movie grew to become extremely standard and bought reward from critics. It’s thought-about one of many greatest blockbusters within the historical past of Hindi cinema and stays essentially the most profitable movie of the early 2000s.
Anil Sharma on the set of the movie ‘Gadar Ek Prem Katha’
In 2003, he directed one other hit film “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy,” starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. This movie additionally marked Priyanka Chopra‘s debut. The story was about spies and the stress between India and Pakistan. It was one of the vital costly motion pictures made in Bollywood at the moment and turned out to be the third highest-earning movie of that 12 months.
Poster of the movie ‘The Hero Love Story of a Spy’
In 2004, he directed the movie “Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo,” the place he labored with Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Bobby Deol for the primary time. The movie additionally launched Divya Khosla Kumar. It’s acknowledged for its highly effective patriotic message.
Anil Sharma with Amitabh Bachchan throughout the taking pictures of the movie ‘Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo’
The movie “Apne,” directed by Anil in 2007 bought a whole lot of reward for displaying household emotions and values. It bought good evaluations and did effectively on the field workplace. Importantly, it was the primary movie to have all three Deols – Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol.
Anil Sharma throughout the taking pictures of the movie ‘Apne’
In 2010, he directed the movie “Veer,” which starred Salman Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff, and newcomer Zareen Khan. He additionally directed different profitable motion pictures like “Singh Saab the Nice” in 2013 and “Genius” in 2018. Within the movie “Genius” (2018), he launched his son Utkarsh Sharma as the primary actor. He had beforehand launched Utkarsh as a toddler artist in “Gadar” (2001). They filmed “Genius” in his hometown, Mathura. Sadly, the movie bought principally dangerous evaluations due to its unclear story and appearing high quality.
Poster of the movie ‘Genius’ that includes Anil’s son, Utkarsh
In 2018, he directed a music video for the tune “Dil Meri Na Sune,” sung by Atif Aslam, Himesh Reshammiya, and Manoj. In 2019, he directed 4 episodes of the net collection “Julie.” In 2023, he directed the sequel of his movie “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” with the identical actors Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma. On the primary day, “Gadar 2” earned round Rs. 40.10 crore ($5.0 million) to Rs. 53.71 crore ($6.7 million) worldwide. By 13 August 2023, the movie had made Rs. 175.5 crore ($22 million) globally. In 2023, he’s additionally within the course of of making a sequel to the 2007 film “Apne.”
Producer
Anil made his debut as a producer with the movie Shradhanjali (1981). Later, he produced different movies together with Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983), Hukumat (1987), Elaan-E-Jung (1989), Tahalka (1992), Maa (1992), Faisla Most important Karungi (1995), Policewala Gunda (1995), Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004), Singh Saab the Nice (2013), and Genius (2018).
Anil Sharma with the solid of the movie ‘Tahalka’
Script Author
He made his debut as a scriptwriter with the movie Shradhanjali (1981). He additionally contributed as a author to the movies Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983), Hukumat (1987), Elaan-E-Jung (1989), Farishtay (1991), Tahalka (1992), and Genius (2018).
Poster of the movie ‘Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka’
Actor
Anil made his appearing debut with the movie Kahani Kismat Ki in 1973.
Poster of the movie ‘Kahani Kismat Ki’
He additionally made an look within the Hindi movies Dushman Devta (1991), The Burning Prepare (1980), and Ladki Bholi Bhali (1976).
Poster of the movie ‘The Burning Prepare’ (1980)
Controversy
In 2023, actress Ameesha Patel took to Twitter to assert that whereas engaged on the set of ‘Gadar 2’, the manufacturing firm run by Anil Sharma didn’t deal with issues effectively. She talked about that individuals like make-up artists and costume designers, who labored on the film, weren’t given the cash they have been owed. After she talked concerning the difficulty, Anil Sharma, in an interview, stated he appreciated her for bringing consideration to his manufacturing firm and making it extra well-known. Within the interview, he stated, stated,
I’ve no clue why she stated all of this. All I want to say is that that is all false, none of it’s true. On the similar time, I want to thank Ameesha Patel. She made my manufacturing home well-known. What will be larger than this? I thank her for making our new manufacturing home well-known.”
One month later, Ameesha stated that she felt like she had a father-daughter bond with Anil.
Details/Trivia
- In an interview, Anil talked concerning the success of the movie ‘Gadar 2’ and stated,
We anticipated Gadar 2 to be a success. Lekin yeh to gadar se bhi aage gadar ho gaya. Ek Gadar 2001 mein machi tthi.Abb ek Gadar 2023 mein machi hai. I received’t lie, the amount of success has taken us abruptly. On Saturday night time I went to the cinema to see my movie for the primary time as a member of the viewers. What I noticed left me overwhelmed. A lot love, my son Utkarsh bought mobbed. I’ve all the time been to the flicks as an viewers. This time the expertise was one thing else.”
- In an interview, Anil talked about that Sunny Deol agreed to a decrease fee whereas filming “Gadar 2” for the reason that movie’s funds wasn’t very excessive.
- In 1991, Anil deliberate to provide a movie titled “Break Dancer,” which was to be directed by and starred Javed Jaffery. Nonetheless, the venture was finally cancelled.
- In 2023, in an interview, Anil remembered that again in 2001, he was fascinated by making a film with the late actor Dilip Kumar. Nonetheless, he determined to make “Gadar” as a substitute and needed to apologize to Dilip Kumar for not going forward with their authentic plan.
- In an interview, Anil mentioned his 2001 movie “Gadar” and talked about that it obtained a whole lot of adverse suggestions from the trade. One reviewer even referred to as it ‘gutter’, whereas one other from an English newspaper felt it wasn’t price their time to evaluate the movie.
