Abhik Bhanu
Screenwriter | Film Director | Author
Contact: +91 77100 78256
Location: Andheri, Mumbai

Abhik Bhanu is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and author renowned for his compelling and original storytelling across cinema and literature. His work explores human nature, social realities, and moral dilemmas with depth, sensitivity, and cinematic power. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has authored 12 books and written, directed, and produced five feature films.
He is currently developing a premium crime-drama series based on true incidents from the Delhi Police, highlighting the positive, courageous, and humane side of the force. The series is titled PMCR – Peace Maker Crime Reports.
His upcoming feature films are adaptations of his own novels Smile of a Beautiful Girl and Khushhali Aayi Hai, both of which are presently in pre-production.
Filmography
1922: Pratikar Chauri Chaura (2023)
A historical action-drama based on true events. The film premiered in India on June 30, 2023, followed by a global release through AMC (USA & UK) on August 4, 2023.
Bhanu received the Best Film Director Award at the Shivaji Maharaj Gaurav Award 2024 on November 24, 2024, for this film.
Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin (2005)
Bhanu’s debut feature film, produced under Sarayu Vision, released worldwide on April 15, 2005.
The film starred Alok Nath, Govind Namdev, Vikram Gokhale, A.K. Hangal, Pramod Moutho, Amit Behl, and others.
Music was composed by Jatin–Lalit, with vocals by Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Shreya Ghoshal, and Udit Narayan.
The film was presented at the American Film Market (AFM), Los Angeles and Frankfurt, and is currently available on Zee5.
Dark Rainbow (2014)
Adapted from Bhanu’s acclaimed novel A Dark Rainbow (2013), the film starred Sara Khan and Pramod Moutho.
Gun Pe Done (2019)
Released on April 12, 2019, featuring Jimmy Shergill, Tara Alisha Berry, Vijay Raaz, and Sanjay Mishra.
Literary Work
Abhik Bhanu’s writings reflect a deep engagement with society, politics, history, and the human psyche. His novels and non-fiction works have earned recognition for their originality, social relevance, and philosophical depth.
Awards & Recognitions
• Best Book of the Year – Stool Pigeon
Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (2019)
• Indian Authors’ Award 2024 – Lutyens’ Dilli
Published Books
• Lutyens’ Dilli (2024) – Google Books
• The Journey of Life and Death (2024) – Google Books
• Mahatma After 150 Years (2021) – Notion Press
• Mahatmani Pratima (2021) – Navbharat Sahitya Mandir
• Blind Faith (2019) – Okada Aims
• Stool Pigeon (2018) – Okada Aims
• A Dark Rainbow (2013) – Partridge Publishing
• Enslaved by TIME (2025) – Astitva Prakashan
• English Country (2025)
• Smile of a Beautiful Girl (2025)
• Red Hot Chilli (2025)
HONCHO (2026)

Upcoming Works

• Red Light Whistle Blowers
• Reflection of Vision
• Fix Free
• Metamorphosis of Consciousness
• XPG Xian’s Poison Girls
• X-Tokio
• Ringmaster
• FOTO
• Angry Iron Lady
• Gypsy Khanabadosh
• Home Sweet Home
EK AKELA – Hindi Poetry Collection
• Let Me Fly High – English Poetry Collection

Profile – Anju Bhanu

Anju Bhanu is a naturopath doctor self employed lives in Mumbai having propritor of two companies. Her passion is writing, walking and keeping herself healthy and fit.
She has co-author of several books. She was awarded for her story “Waqt Aur Hamari Zindagi by unvoiced heart organization”
She has penned four books – Khabri 420, Uff Ye Angregi, Chillum Chilli, and Vishwasghat.

She got an award for her poems in five days MUMBAI INTERNATINAL HINDI LITRATURE FESTIVAL on 10th of January 2026 by WISHWA HINDI ACADEMY MUMBAI.

She is also a co-writer in two upcoming television / web series – PMCR and Ladli. Anju enjoys the creative journey and has a deep passion for writing.