Anshai Lal is an Indian Hindi film Director and Producer. He made his directorial debut with Phillauri, starring Anushka Sharma, Diljit Dosanjh, Suraj Sharma, Mehreen Pirzada, which released worldwide on 24 March 2017. The movie was produced by Clean Slate Films and Fox Star Studios. His work as a Director And Executive Producer includes Mai (2022), starring Sakshi Tanwar, a highly acclaimed Netflix show.
He is also the creative producer on the feature films Bulbbul (2020) and Qala (2022)[1]
Career
Anshai Lal was always interested in creative arts from a very young age and was actively involved in the dramatics society of his school. This love for arts and driven by his passion for films , he decided to shift to Mumbai in early 2005 right after his graduation where he started his career as an assistant director to Saket Chaudhary for the box office success Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006), followed by Shimit Amin for the Indian sports film Chak De! India (2007). Anshai has also assisted for Dostana (2008), Housefull (2010)[2] and Himmatwala (2013).
Anshai made his debut as a director with Phillauri, a romantic comedy set in Phillaur, Punjab. The film released worldwide on 24 March 2017. [3][4]
His next venture as a Director and Executive Producer was Mai(2022)Mai, produced by Clean slate Films.
Anshai Lal is also the Creative Producer on Bulbbul (2020) Bulbbul , a feature film directed by Anvita Dutt, Starring Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwary.
Personal life
Anshai was born and brought up in New Delhi where he completed his schooling from Delhi Public School, Mathura Road and graduation in Bachelors of Journalism and Mass Communication from Indraprastha University.
Filmography
As Director
| Year | Title | Release Date | Production House | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Phillauri | 24 March | Clean Slate Films Fox Star Studios |
Anushka Sharma, Diljit Dosanjh, Suraj Sharma, Mehreen Pirzada |
| 2022 | Mai: A Mother's Rage | 15 April | Clean Slate Filmz Netflix |
Sakshi Tanwar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Raima Sen, Prashant Narayanan |
As Executive Producer
| Year | Title | Release Date | Production House | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mai: A Mother's Rage | 15 April | Clean Slate Filmz Netflix |
Sakshi Tanwar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Raima Sen, Prashant Narayanan |
As Creative Producer
Bulbbul (2020) Bulbbul
As Assistant Director
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | Saket Chaudhary |
| 2007 | Chak De! India | Shimit Amin |
| 2008 | Dostana | Tarun Mansukhani |
| 2010 | Housefull | Sajid Khan |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Sajid Khan |
References
- ↑ 'Phillauri' to release on March 31, 2017. Business Standard(20 July 2016).
- ↑ Anushka Sharma's Phillauri To Go on Floors This Baisakhi!. Pinkvilla(28 March 2016).
- ↑ For Anushka Sharma, success lies in being versatile actor. The Indian Express(27 July 2016).
- ↑ Anushka Sharma looks graceful in Phillauri's new still. Deccan Chronicle(31 May 2016).