Aakash Kaushik is an Indian screenwriter and director who predominantly works in Hindi films. He began his career as a writer with F.A.L.T.U (2011).[1]
Early life
Kaushik was born in Delhi, India. He studied filmmaking at Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Partition | Template:No | Template:No | Credited as production trainee |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U | Template:No | Template:Partial | |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers | Template:No | Template:Yes | |
| 2013 | Rabba Main Kya Karoon | Template:No | Template:Yes | |
| 2016 | Great Grand Masti | Template:No | Template:Yes | [3] |
| A Flying Jatt | Template:No | Template:Partial | [4] | |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Template:No | Template:Yes | [5] |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Template:No | Template:Yes | [6] |
| Thank God | Template:No | Template:Yes | [7] | |
| 2024 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | Template:No | Template:Yes | [8] |
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla | Template:No | Template:Partial | [9] |
| Template:Yes | Template:Yes | Directorial debut[10] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | For | Result | Template:Refh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Screenplay | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2|Template:Nom | [11] | |
| 2025 | Filmfare Awards | Best Story | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3|Template:Nom | [12] |
References
- ↑ 'I don't want to get stuck to a particular genre,' shares Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 writer Aakash Kaushik, Bhatnagar, Rohit. The Free Press Journal(23 May 2022). Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ I am big fan of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 1; biggest challenge for me was to bring a new story: Writer Aakash Kaushik, Raviraj Sinha, Kumar. National Herald(12 May 2022). Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ Great Grand Masti movie review: A flat-out unamusing comedy, Banerjee, Arnab. Deccan Chronicle(15 July 2016). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ A Crash Landing into Mediocrity by This Flying Jatt, Thakur, Tanul. The Wire(25 August 2016). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Housefull 4 Movie Review: The Akshay Kumar starrer HOUSEFULL 4 is a major disappointment and suffers on the account of poor writing and vacuous screenplay. Bollywood Hungama(25 October 2019). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' review: A spiritual and spirited sequel, Ramnath, Nandini. Scroll.in(20 May 2022). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Thank God writer Aakash Kaushik opens up on challenges he faced while writing film, Paul, Iraa. Daily News and Analysis(20 October 2022). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 writer Aakash Kaushik says, 'one-liners are the heartbeat of every story', Bohra, Anurag. Hindustan Times(6 November 2024). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ 'Bhooth Bangla' trailer: Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar promise a nice blend of scare and laughs. The Hindu(6 April 2026). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ 'Udta Teer': Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan Unite for Spy Comedy. The Hollywood Reporter India(17 April 2026). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ 68th Filmfare Awards 2023: Check out the official nominations list. The Times of India(27 April 2023). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Nominations for The 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Full List Out. Filmfare(9 October 2025). Retrieved 23 April 2026.