Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla is an Indian filmmaker, director and producer who has been part of the Indian film industry for more than four decades. He was born in Mumbai in 1948 and his family moved to Hyderabad soon after his birth.
Mastan Alibhai began his journey in the film industry as an assistant director to Dev Anand in the early 1970s. He assisted Anand in several films, including Johny Mera Naam, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Heera Panna. He also worked with other prominent directors such as B.R. Chopra, Yash Chopra and Mahesh Bhatt.
In the 1980s, Mastan Alibhai made his debut as a director with the film Kaatilon Ke Kaatil. The movie was well received and Mastan Alibhai was praised for his fresh approach to storytelling. He went on to direct several successful films in the 1980s, including Qayamat, Dayavan and Aag Ka Gola.
In the 1990s, Mastan Alibhai continued to direct critically-acclaimed movies. He directed the cult classic, Aankhen, which starred Govinda and Chunky Pandey. The movie was a success and earned Mastan Alibhai the Filmfare Award for Best Director. He directed several other successful films during this period, including Agneepath, Saajan Chale Sasural and Pardes.
Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla has also produced several successful films over the years. He produced the movie, Ek Tha Tiger, which starred Salman Khan and was a blockbuster hit. He also produced the popular movie, Gunday, which starred Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor.
Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla has been an integral part of the Indian film industry for more than four decades. He has directed and produced several critically-acclaimed and commercially successful films. He has won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Director, and has been credited for revolutionizing the Indian cinema.
