Iqbal Durrani

Iqbal Durrani is one of the most renowned film directors in India. He is known for his immense contribution to the Bollywood industry. Durrani played a significant part in defining the world of Bollywood from the late 80s’ to the early 00s’. His journey in cinema began as a writer for the 1984 movie, ‘Pyasa Shaitaan.’ His skills as a dialogue and screenplay writer were employed in several movies. Many of them even had audio cassettes of the dialogues out on distribution.

His debut as a director was with the film ‘Dhartiputra’ in 1993, starring Rishi Kapoor Rishi Kapoor is an actor born in the prominent Kap >> Read More... and introducing Mammootty in Hindi. The movie became a great success with the audience for its dramatic flair and typical Bollywood bravado. He went on to direct and produce a series of films like ‘Khuddar,’ ‘Mitti,’ ‘Hindustan,’ and ‘ Hum Tum Dushman Dushman Click to look into! >> Read More... .’ He is most popularly known as the man who introduced some of Bollywood’s most famous actors to the silver screen. Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... , Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... , Ajay Devgan Ajay Devgn is an Indian film actor. He is perhaps >> Read More... , Rani Mukherjee and Mammootty, all made their debut in his films. He is quoted saying he isn’t the flower that blossoms in the garden but rather the gardener who nurtures the floral buds.

He has also made a lot of impact on the world of literature with his many novels, the most prominent of which is ‘Gandhi Se Pehle Gandhi.’ Durrani was also the first person in history to translate the ancient work, ‘Sama Veda,’ into both Hindi and Urdu. He is also distinguished in the field of philosophy and theology, called on to speak by various devout groups of different religions.

His work as a social activist also bears a lot of weight. He has held positions as the chairperson of the Human Rights Association in Jharkhand, in the Peace Committee, and the Eyes Trust of Mumbai. His many contributions have won him the Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award in 2010, Babasaheb Ambedkar Award in 2011, and the Jharkhand Ratna Award in 2008. He was also honored with the Vidya Vachaspati degree by the Sahitya Kala Sangam. Durrani also ran for the Lok Sabha elections in 2009. His work has been monumental in transcending all boundaries.