Abhik Bhanu
Producer /Screenwriter | Film Director | Author
Contact: 7021222242
Location: Andheri, Mumbai
Abhik Bhanu is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and author known for his compelling and original storytelling across cinema and literature. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has authored fifteen books and written, directed, and produced five feature films.
He is currently working on 2 feature films – XPG and MMM – Moscow Murder Mystery, an international English-language feature thrillers.
Recently, he completed the principal photography of Love in Silence in Delhi, which is currently in post-production. He is also working on ATB – Across The Bridge, a series centred on counselling, human emotions, consciousness, and real-life experiences.
Filmography
1922: Pratikar Chauri Chaura (2023)
The film received an IMDb rating of 9.6/10 at the time of its release and currently maintains a strong rating of 8.7/10.
A historical action drama based on true events, the film premiered in India on June 30, 2023, followed by an international release through AMC (USA & UK) on August 4, 2023.
Abhik 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 the Sarayu Vision banner, was released worldwide on April 15, 2005.
The film starred Alok Nath, Govind Namdev, Vikram Gokhale, A. K. Hangal, Pramod Moutho, and Amit Behl.
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 in Los Angeles and Frankfurt, and is currently available on ZEE5.
Dark Rainbow (2014)
Adapted from Bhanu’s novel A Dark Rainbow (2013), the film starred Sara Khan and Pramod Moutho.
Gun Pe Done (2019)
Released on April 12, 2019, the film featured 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 are recognized for their originality, social relevance, and philosophical depth.
Awards & Recognitions
• Best Book of the Year – Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards (2019) for Stool Pigeon
• Indian Authors’ Award 2024 for Lutyens’ Dilli
Published Books
• Lutyens’ Dilli (2024)
• The Journey of Life and Death (2024)
• Mahatma After 150 Years (2021) – Notion Press
• Mahatmani Pratima (2021) – Navbharat Sahitya Mandir
• Honcho (2020) – Pageturner
• 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)
• Red Hot Chilli (2025)
• Smile of a Beautiful Girl (2025)
• Red Light Whistle Blowers (to be published)
• Ek Akela – Hindi Poetry Collection (to be published)
• Let Me Fly High – English Poetry Collection (to be published)
• DMM Doon Murder Mystery (Published in 2026)
• We never lost you (Published (2026)
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