Akshat Verma is an Indian filmmaker who wrote and directed the feature Kaalakaandi (2018), which starred Saif Ali Khan.[1] His previous film, Delhi Belly (2011), was produced by Aamir Khan and won multiple awards for its writing. Verma also wrote the lyrics for several songs on the film's soundtrack.
He wrote, directed and produced the critically acclaimed short film Mama's Boys in 2016, which provided a modern take on the epic Mahabharat.[2]
Verma also wrote the film The Ode[3][4][5][6] (2008), directed by Nilanjan Neil Lahiri and starring Sachin Bhatt, Wilson Cruz and Sakina Jaffrey. The film is an adaptation of the novel Ode to Lata by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Ode | Template:Yes | |
| 2011 | Delhi Belly | Template:Yes | |
| 2018 | Kaalakaandi | Template:Yes | Template:Yes |
| 2021 | Mr. Lele | Template:Yes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Delhi Belly | Filmfare Awards | Best Screenplay | Template:Won | [7][8] |
| Star Screen Awards | Best Story | Template:Won | [9] | ||
| Star Screen Awards | Best Screenplay | Template:Won | [9] |
References
- ↑ Kaalakaandi director Akshat Varma: Saif Ali Khan took just five minutes to come on board. The Indian Express(2018-01-06). Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ Akshat Verma finds nothing offensive about 'Mama's Boys' - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ↑ I will always be a writer first. The Hindu(2018-01-09). Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ↑ Akshat Verma: He knows how to produce (Delhi) belly laughs. dna(2011-07-17). Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ↑ Kaalakaandi's story comes from a news snippet, says Akshat Verma. dna(2018-01-11). Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ↑ Akshat Verma on Kaalakaandi: 'Saif Ali Khan's performance is going to surprise everyone'- Entertainment News, Firstpost. Firstpost. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ↑ Filmfare Awards 2012: List of awardees. India Today. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ↑ Filmfare Awards 2012 Winners. www.indicine.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Winners of 18th Annual Colors Screen Awards 2012 - Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama(2012-01-16). Retrieved 2018-08-17.